Experience

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Self Employed

• Freelance Videographer/ Reporter

  • Mar 2003 - Present

  - Successfully developed storyboard and video portrayals for a variety of promotional videos. - Wrote, shot, edited, and produced video for commercials, promotions, and recruiting. - Planned and executed effective communication strategies to successfully launch media campaigns. - Performed as on-air talent for AAA Omaha Royals Baseball, APFL Iowa Blackhawks Football and high school sporting events. - Successfully developed storyboard and video portrayals for a variety of promotional videos. - Wrote, shot, edited, and produced video for commercials, promotions, and recruiting. - Planned and executed effective communication strategies to successfully launch media campaigns. - Performed as on-air talent for AAA Omaha Royals Baseball, APFL Iowa Blackhawks Football and high school sporting events.



Iowa Western Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Video & Digital Marketing

  • May 2012 - Jun 2022

  - Reported directly to Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations.- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new leads.- Served on numerous boards within the community as the college representative for public relations.- Collaborated with department heads to develop effective marketing campaigns. - Served on school’s Strategic Planning and Assessment Committee.- Reviewed data on purchased media to determine ROI and productivity of marketing plans. - Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.- Meticulously created digital media including stills, video, graphics packages, and virtual sets.- Dramatically increased online presence including HD web streaming, embedded media on web channel, YouTube, social media, and use of GIF promotions.- Developed and maintained collaborations with local business for marketing campaigns.- Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase viewership and profits while managing costs.- Wrote, shot, edited, and produced thousands of hours of media for commercials, promotions, news, sports, and LIVE programming.- Worked with producers and staff to ensure strict deadlines were met.- Purchased equipment to resolve workflow related issues for staff and increase productivity. Show less

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - May 2016

  - Developed lesson plans and taught a range of skills related to shooting, editing, writing, and producing media.



CBTV-17

• Council Bluffs, IA

• Sports Director

  • May 2005 - May 2012

  - Effectively told sports related stories through the power of words and media. - Wrote scripts, shot, edited, and produced video for over 300 half hour programs. - Worked closely with athletes, coaches, and AD's to maintain a positive standing in the community. - Diligently worked to think outside the box, creating unique story ideas and video. - Collaborated with Iowa Western students to assist their academic growth and increase programming. - Effectively told sports related stories through the power of words and media. - Wrote scripts, shot, edited, and produced video for over 300 half hour programs. - Worked closely with athletes, coaches, and AD's to maintain a positive standing in the community. - Diligently worked to think outside the box, creating unique story ideas and video. - Collaborated with Iowa Western students to assist their academic growth and increase programming.