Experience

CreativeFuture

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Policy & Communications

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Senior Director, Policy & Communications

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

• Associate, External Affairs & Public Policy

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Organized political research regarding intellectual property issues for a non-profit. Worked closely with C.E.O. and E.V.P. of External Affairs and Public Policy to foster and maintain close relationships with members of Congress. Aided in shaping political strategy and kept updated research of relevant legislations around the world.



CHICAGO MALE SALON

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

• Marketing Director

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Creatively supervised advertisements for a prominent Chicago salon and spa. Shot and edited all staff photos for business cards and company website. Reimagined complimentary service promotions and designed the “Chicago Male Experience” card. Maintained the Chicago Male Instagram and managed advertising. Creatively supervised advertisements for a prominent Chicago salon and spa. Shot and edited all staff photos for business cards and company website. Reimagined complimentary service promotions and designed the “Chicago Male Experience” card. Maintained the Chicago Male Instagram and managed advertising.



Kartemquin Films

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Post Production Intern

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

  Assisted in completing Minding the Gap, a documentary exploring troubled youth in Rockford, Illinois. Required attention to detail, deadline management, and proficiency in visual and audio communication. Minding the Gap received a 2019 Oscar Nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Assisted in completing Minding the Gap, a documentary exploring troubled youth in Rockford, Illinois. Required attention to detail, deadline management, and proficiency in visual and audio communication. Minding the Gap received a 2019 Oscar Nomination for Best Documentary Feature.



Marvel Entertainment

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Effects Assistant Technician

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Worked on Ant Man and the Wasp. Built machines and props of the film. Involved cooperative problem solving which required team-leading. Worked on Ant Man and the Wasp. Built machines and props of the film. Involved cooperative problem solving which required team-leading.



Gansu Media Group

• Lanzhou, Gansu, China

• Presenter

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Produced, wrote, edited, and hosted the web-based travel show JC Taylor’s Gansu for the Gansu Media Group, which highlights the entertainment, history, food, and culture of Gansu province. Generated 15,000+ views on the Gansu Media Website. Produced, wrote, edited, and hosted the web-based travel show JC Taylor’s Gansu for the Gansu Media Group, which highlights the entertainment, history, food, and culture of Gansu province. Generated 15,000+ views on the Gansu Media Website.



ABC 7 Chicago

• Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Learned all aspects of producing a live, daily television show (Windy City Live). Was responsible for the guests of the show and their schedule. Skills acquired include solving problems quickly, performing well under pressure, working with a wide range of personalities, and dealing with strict time restrictions. Additional information: became the youngest ABC 7 Chicago intern ever. Highly regarded by peers and superiors. Learned all aspects of producing a live, daily television show (Windy City Live). Was responsible for the guests of the show and their schedule. Skills acquired include solving problems quickly, performing well under pressure, working with a wide range of personalities, and dealing with strict time restrictions. Additional information: became the youngest ABC 7 Chicago intern ever. Highly regarded by peers and superiors.



Self-Employed

• Videographer

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

  for Singer and Performer “Wakefield” –; Produced several videos for local performer posted online, some exceeding 150,000 views. for Singer and Performer “Wakefield” –; Produced several videos for local performer posted online, some exceeding 150,000 views.