Director of Public Relations and Communications

• Oct 2022 - Present

Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing effective public relations and cause-related promotional strategies to support Del Oro Divisional Headquarters. My goal is to connect those impacted by The Salvation Army with the community to raise awareness and support for Division programs and activities. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing effective public relations and cause-related promotional strategies to support Del Oro Divisional Headquarters. My goal is to connect those impacted by The Salvation Army with the community to raise awareness and support for Division programs and activities.

Chief Photographer

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2022

-Leads an award-winning staff of journalists fostering and developing a collaborative and creative environment with a cross-disciplinary team that compliment different skill sets.-Team leader of 30 direct reports responsible for developing strategy and executing an aggressive ratings-driven approach to emphasize expansion on all brand channels.-Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, training, equipment maintenance, capital expense reports, logistical planning and execution, and oversight of the overall execution of our company mission statement. Additional responsibilities include collaborating strategic planning for show specials, company objectives, and marketing video production.-Utilizes social storytelling and innovative technologies including creative captioning, 360-degree VR video, aerial videography and photography, and dynamic content distribution.-Collaborate with numerous non-profits and community organizations to produce and write content highlighting programs and events impacting the community.-Cultivate and maintain relationships with high ranking community officials, organizational leaders, and other media outlets.-Implemented National Press Photographer Association style video and editing techniques to better engage the viewing audience and increase overall quality in 2018. As a result, our station has placed 5th in 2020 and 6th in 2021 among west coast television stations ranked by NPPA.-Notable coverage includes Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., the Mandalay Bay shooting in Las Vegas, and several of the deadliest California wildfires.-Collaborate and oversee special projects, including the Emmy award winning podcast/video series ‘Exposed’, Associated Press award winning documentary ‘This Isn’t Home’, and several investigative/community related projects.-Responsible for generating content coverage plans with the objective of engaging, informing, and educating viewers. Show less

Photojournalist

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

Photojournalist

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

-Responsible for shooting and editing daily news, special reports, and live shots. -Experience in interviewing high-profile leaders, athletes, and celebrities. -Notable coverage includes embedding with the 2016 ‘Rally in Tally’ gathering of educators, the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, and Tropical Storm Colin’s landfall on the Florida coast. -Responsible for shooting and editing daily news, special reports, and live shots. -Experience in interviewing high-profile leaders, athletes, and celebrities. -Notable coverage includes embedding with the 2016 ‘Rally in Tally’ gathering of educators, the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, and Tropical Storm Colin’s landfall on the Florida coast.

Executive Producer

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

-Responsible for writing, content creation, and logistical planning of production staff. -Oversight of company website and social media channels including posting, uploading video, writing web script, and creating promotable content. -Responsibilities include converting press releases, writing scripts, producing graphics, and working with the production crew to secure an accurate, informational, and timely newscast. -Other roles performed include digital content manager and on-air sports reporter. Show less

Photojournalist

• Jan 2011 - May 2014

-Responsibilities included shooting and editing news stories on deadline and editing national news for local newscasts. -Oversight of field crew productions including location, lighting, and execution. -Notable coverage includes both state and national political elections and Hurricane Sandy's landfall and impact along the New England coast. -Responsibilities included shooting and editing news stories on deadline and editing national news for local newscasts. -Oversight of field crew productions including location, lighting, and execution. -Notable coverage includes both state and national political elections and Hurricane Sandy's landfall and impact along the New England coast.

Owner/Operator

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2012

-Liquid Productions LLC specializes in promotional action water sports video. -Completed several promotional products aimed at gaining clients sponsorships and marketing contracts. -Equipment utilized includes Sony HDR-FX7 camera, GoPro cameras, Ikelite Underwater Housing, and Final Cut Pro X. -Liquid Productions LLC specializes in promotional action water sports video. -Completed several promotional products aimed at gaining clients sponsorships and marketing contracts. -Equipment utilized includes Sony HDR-FX7 camera, GoPro cameras, Ikelite Underwater Housing, and Final Cut Pro X.