Experience

Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Content Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present



FOX 17 : WXMI TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Photographer

  • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -Record and edit highlights of various high school athletic events. -Write scripts in time with the edited highlights. -Interview coaches and players for post-game coverage.



ZZPerformance

• Video Editor

  • Sep 2020 - Feb 2023

  Wyoming, Michigan, United States -Record and edit short and long-form content for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. -Photograph various company products and projects to post on social media. -Produce a weekly, live automotive podcast "Power Hour With ZZP". -Brainstorm content ideas and trends with the marketing team.



13 ON YOUR SIDE

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multi Skilled Photojournalist

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Record and edit daily video content for on-air and online. I also execute live broadcasts from the field.



FOX 17 : WXMI TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor/Photojournalist

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2018

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area -Execute live shots. -Operate ENG live trucks/Live U TV backpack. -Shoot and edit long form stories. -Conduct interviews. -Pilot small UAS (drones) for aerial footage.

• Operations Technician

  • Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Set up/break down set. Operate Teleprompter and fill in for Floor Director.



Tim Hortons

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Member

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  Allendale, Michigan Handled cash, served beverages, ice cream, made sandwiches, baked pastries, and performed general building maintenance.



Food Network

• Production Assistant

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2013

  Traverse City, MI Assisted in production of an episode of "Food Court Wars". Traveled to multiple locations with the crew, worked as crowd control, a runner for equipment/beverages, and passed out/organized release forms to on-air talent.



City of Grand Rapids

• Cable Television Intern

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Created video packages for local cable channel (GRIN). Recorded radio programs and city council meetings.



VIMBY

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2013

  Greenville, Michigan Worked on production for one of Walmart's "Fresh-Over" commercials. Spent three days working on set construction as well as tearing down the set. Assisted with set dressing, worked with casting to find suitable talent, and was also used as a stand-in.



State of Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• State Worker

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

  Grand Haven MiI and Interlochen MI Sold Motor Vehicle Permits and campsites, performed general park maintenance, and patrolled the park after hours.