Experience

Universe Creative

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  I co-founded Universe Creative in 2017 under the premise that storytelling is a powerfully effective means of broadening perspective. UC is in part the product of my accumulated experience as a visual storyteller, pulling from my time as an educator, nonprofit marketer, and digital video producer. Responsibilities include: •Business development and client relations •Digital content strategy •Creative development and writing •Production management •Shooting and… Show more I co-founded Universe Creative in 2017 under the premise that storytelling is a powerfully effective means of broadening perspective. UC is in part the product of my accumulated experience as a visual storyteller, pulling from my time as an educator, nonprofit marketer, and digital video producer. Responsibilities include: •Business development and client relations •Digital content strategy •Creative development and writing •Production management •Shooting and directing both narrative and documentary video stories •Video editing, motion graphics, color correction, and sound mixing •Ongoing administrative tasks essential to maintaining the business Show less I co-founded Universe Creative in 2017 under the premise that storytelling is a powerfully effective means of broadening perspective. UC is in part the product of my accumulated experience as a visual storyteller, pulling from my time as an educator, nonprofit marketer, and digital video producer. Responsibilities include: •Business development and client relations •Digital content strategy •Creative development and writing •Production management •Shooting and… Show more I co-founded Universe Creative in 2017 under the premise that storytelling is a powerfully effective means of broadening perspective. UC is in part the product of my accumulated experience as a visual storyteller, pulling from my time as an educator, nonprofit marketer, and digital video producer. Responsibilities include: •Business development and client relations •Digital content strategy •Creative development and writing •Production management •Shooting and directing both narrative and documentary video stories •Video editing, motion graphics, color correction, and sound mixing •Ongoing administrative tasks essential to maintaining the business Show less



Redbird

• Real Estate

• Head of Creative, Video

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  As Head of Creative, Video, I worked closely with the Head of Production to maintain a high bar for quality and innovation in video storytelling. I lead a team of writers and development coordinators to create video content that engaged audiences, created dialogue, and precipitated action. Responsibilities included: •Working with teams to develop campaign and video creative •Writing video treatments and scripts to achieve project goals •Translating creative into actionable… Show more As Head of Creative, Video, I worked closely with the Head of Production to maintain a high bar for quality and innovation in video storytelling. I lead a team of writers and development coordinators to create video content that engaged audiences, created dialogue, and precipitated action. Responsibilities included: •Working with teams to develop campaign and video creative •Writing video treatments and scripts to achieve project goals •Translating creative into actionable project plans •Directing production crews in the field on scripted and documentary projects •Editing and finalizing video assets for delivery •Leading team retreats and development Show less As Head of Creative, Video, I worked closely with the Head of Production to maintain a high bar for quality and innovation in video storytelling. I lead a team of writers and development coordinators to create video content that engaged audiences, created dialogue, and precipitated action. Responsibilities included: •Working with teams to develop campaign and video creative •Writing video treatments and scripts to achieve project goals •Translating creative into actionable… Show more As Head of Creative, Video, I worked closely with the Head of Production to maintain a high bar for quality and innovation in video storytelling. I lead a team of writers and development coordinators to create video content that engaged audiences, created dialogue, and precipitated action. Responsibilities included: •Working with teams to develop campaign and video creative •Writing video treatments and scripts to achieve project goals •Translating creative into actionable project plans •Directing production crews in the field on scripted and documentary projects •Editing and finalizing video assets for delivery •Leading team retreats and development Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Video Producer

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  My work as Lead Video Producer at Teach For America allowed me to pull from previous experience as a fifth grade teacher and operations associate in crafting authentic, emotionally engaging video stories about educators and students. During my time in this role, I produced a series of scripted comedic shorts – a first for the organization – that helped earn my team major awards recognition, including a Webby nomination for Best Use of Video in the nonprofit category.

• Associate, Communication & Operations

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  An expansion of my role as Coordinator, Teaching & Learning, my work as Associate, Communication & Operations afforded greater opportunities to assist in event planning and corps-wide communication. In addition to aiding Teach For America Colorado corps members in the acquisition of their alternative teaching certificates, I oversaw corps member communication via a weekly e-mail newsletter and helped produce a series of new teacher orientation and professional development events.

• Coordinator, Teaching & Learning

  • Jun 2011 - May 2012

  My work as Coordinator, Teaching & Learning entailed assisting a crop of over 200 new Teach For America Colorado teachers obtain their alternative teaching certificates from the state of Colorado. I also managed corps-wide communication via a weekly e-mail newsletter and assisted with period professional development events.

• Director of Corps Communications

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  As Director of Corps Communications at the 2011 Teach For America Phoenix Institute, I designed, implemented, and maintained communication structures for over 600 staff and corps members, including a weekly e-blast, newsletter, and daily informational slideshow. After accepting a full-time position with Teach For America mid-institute, I created a robust transition plan for and oversaw the training of my replacement.



This is a Clue

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trivia Host

  • 2012 - 2012

  In addition to my full-time work at Teach For America, I hosted a once-weekly trivia night at various venues in the Denver metro area. In addition to managing the necessary technology, I told bad jokes with alarming frequency. In addition to my full-time work at Teach For America, I hosted a once-weekly trivia night at various venues in the Denver metro area. In addition to managing the necessary technology, I told bad jokes with alarming frequency.



Apple Inc.

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - May 2011

  I conducted product demos and interfaced with customers as a Retail Specialist at the Apple Store. I conducted product demos and interfaced with customers as a Retail Specialist at the Apple Store.



AISD

• United States
• Higher Education

• AVID Tutor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  I assisted general education teachers during AVID tutoring sessions at local Austin middle and high schools. AVID stands for "advancement via individual determination," and a primary goal was to act as a role model for students by encouraging positive study habits and ownership over learning. During this time, I collaborated with Murchison Middle School teacher Nina Wilson on a video production recognizing her exceptional AVID class. The resulting video story was screened at a national AVID… Show more I assisted general education teachers during AVID tutoring sessions at local Austin middle and high schools. AVID stands for "advancement via individual determination," and a primary goal was to act as a role model for students by encouraging positive study habits and ownership over learning. During this time, I collaborated with Murchison Middle School teacher Nina Wilson on a video production recognizing her exceptional AVID class. The resulting video story was screened at a national AVID convention. Show less I assisted general education teachers during AVID tutoring sessions at local Austin middle and high schools. AVID stands for "advancement via individual determination," and a primary goal was to act as a role model for students by encouraging positive study habits and ownership over learning. During this time, I collaborated with Murchison Middle School teacher Nina Wilson on a video production recognizing her exceptional AVID class. The resulting video story was screened at a national AVID… Show more I assisted general education teachers during AVID tutoring sessions at local Austin middle and high schools. AVID stands for "advancement via individual determination," and a primary goal was to act as a role model for students by encouraging positive study habits and ownership over learning. During this time, I collaborated with Murchison Middle School teacher Nina Wilson on a video production recognizing her exceptional AVID class. The resulting video story was screened at a national AVID convention. Show less



Teach for America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Corps Communications

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

  As Director of Corps Communications at the 2010 Teach For America Phoenix Institute, I designed, implemented, and maintained communication structures for over 600 staff and corps members, including a weekly e-blast, newsletter, and daily informational slideshow. Additional responsibilities included overseeing marketing projects to ensure branding consistency and managing a team of college interns. As Director of Corps Communications at the 2010 Teach For America Phoenix Institute, I designed, implemented, and maintained communication structures for over 600 staff and corps members, including a weekly e-blast, newsletter, and daily informational slideshow. Additional responsibilities included overseeing marketing projects to ensure branding consistency and managing a team of college interns.



St. Francis Indian School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 5th Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010

  During my two years as a fifth grade teacher at Saint Francis Indian School, I managed the classroom learning environment for approximately 40 ten and eleven year-olds while completing the requisite professional development to maintain my alternative teaching certificate. Responsibilities included: •Designing reading, writing, math, science, and social studies curricula and associated materials from scratch •Developing and implementing classroom management… Show more During my two years as a fifth grade teacher at Saint Francis Indian School, I managed the classroom learning environment for approximately 40 ten and eleven year-olds while completing the requisite professional development to maintain my alternative teaching certificate. Responsibilities included: •Designing reading, writing, math, science, and social studies curricula and associated materials from scratch •Developing and implementing classroom management procedures •Creating academic and behavioral trackers to foster an atmosphere of personal ownership and growth •Participating in school leadership teams and ongoing professional development In short, I was charged with helping brilliant young minds achieve their full potentials, a daily struggle that often left me depleted but ultimately humbled and focused in ways that have fundamentally changed the course of my life. Show less During my two years as a fifth grade teacher at Saint Francis Indian School, I managed the classroom learning environment for approximately 40 ten and eleven year-olds while completing the requisite professional development to maintain my alternative teaching certificate. Responsibilities included: •Designing reading, writing, math, science, and social studies curricula and associated materials from scratch •Developing and implementing classroom management… Show more During my two years as a fifth grade teacher at Saint Francis Indian School, I managed the classroom learning environment for approximately 40 ten and eleven year-olds while completing the requisite professional development to maintain my alternative teaching certificate. Responsibilities included: •Designing reading, writing, math, science, and social studies curricula and associated materials from scratch •Developing and implementing classroom management procedures •Creating academic and behavioral trackers to foster an atmosphere of personal ownership and growth •Participating in school leadership teams and ongoing professional development In short, I was charged with helping brilliant young minds achieve their full potentials, a daily struggle that often left me depleted but ultimately humbled and focused in ways that have fundamentally changed the course of my life. Show less



Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Bar

• Barista

  • Mar 2008 - May 2008

  As a barista at the beloved Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Bar, I prepared and served a variety of specialty coffee drinks and desserts. During frequent solo shifts, I'd operate the primary cash register, clean and maintain appliances and serving areas, and maintain a generally friendly and welcoming demeanor. Occasionally, I'd serenade our customers with the strumming of an old acoustic guitar. As a barista at the beloved Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Bar, I prepared and served a variety of specialty coffee drinks and desserts. During frequent solo shifts, I'd operate the primary cash register, clean and maintain appliances and serving areas, and maintain a generally friendly and welcoming demeanor. Occasionally, I'd serenade our customers with the strumming of an old acoustic guitar.



Withers Broadcasting

• United States
• Telecommunications

• News Technician

  • Mar 2008 - May 2008

  I served in a variety of capacities during production of the nightly local news, including sound mixer and camera operator. I served in a variety of capacities during production of the nightly local news, including sound mixer and camera operator.



Clarksburg Publishing Company

• Weekly Film Columnist

  • Sep 2002 - May 2008

  I wrote weekly 500 word film critiques for publication in The Bridgeport News, a newspaper with a circulation of approximately 5,000. I wrote weekly 500 word film critiques for publication in The Bridgeport News, a newspaper with a circulation of approximately 5,000.



ABC Television

• Daytime Writing Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  During this summer internship, my responsibilities included: •Writing critical analyses of screenplays for the Talent Development program •Completing written evaluations of ABC Daytime programming on a weekly basis •Assisting Daytime executives with clerical office work During this summer internship, my responsibilities included: •Writing critical analyses of screenplays for the Talent Development program •Completing written evaluations of ABC Daytime programming on a weekly basis •Assisting Daytime executives with clerical office work



Various Production Companies

• Temporary Production Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2005

  I provided temporary assistance on the sets of the following major film productions: • Captivity, directed by Roland Joffé • The Hoax, directed by Lasse Hallström • The Devil Wears Prada, directed by David Frankel I provided temporary assistance on the sets of the following major film productions: • Captivity, directed by Roland Joffé • The Hoax, directed by Lasse Hallström • The Devil Wears Prada, directed by David Frankel