Experience

Grace Bible Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Manager, Production

  • May 2020 - Present

• Manager, Visual Media

  • Sep 2017 - May 2020

  • Storyboarding, writing, shooting, directing, and editing multimedia segments for Grace Bible Church. Segments include, but are not limited to, worship features, testimonial stories, promotional videos, inspirational videos, missions videos, training videos, discipleship teaching videos and any video content for stage or web distribution.• Assessed video applications and developed proposals for relevant ministries and groups.• Managed projects to ensure completion in a timely manner.• Maintained video archives of Grace Bible Church.

• Specialist, Video Production

  • May 2017 - Sep 2017



J. McKenna Photography

• Owner, Head Photographer

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  • Established a private wedding and portrait photography business• Shaped brand identity to communicate timelessness of our work• Evaluate clients to conceptualize uniquely fitting service and style• Prepare with technical proficiency to perform with grace under pressure • Established a private wedding and portrait photography business• Shaped brand identity to communicate timelessness of our work• Evaluate clients to conceptualize uniquely fitting service and style• Prepare with technical proficiency to perform with grace under pressure



Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Performed routine equipment maintenance• Tracked chemical and veterinary medication inventory levels and dates• Performed quality control calibration of lab equipment• Maintained cleanly compliance with lab safety standards• Trained 15 Sprague-Dawley rats for experimental procedures• Collected and evaluated data using MacLab• Conducted Krebs–Henseleit ex vivo tissue mounting• Assisted senior researchers with microscopy, surgical anesthesia, necropsy• Compounded medications for sterile subcutaneous implant and injection• Performed serial dilutions and mixture of androgen compounds• Measured compounds for formulation of homeostatic tissue solutions



Specialty Healthcare & Wellness

• Medical Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - May 2015

  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, checked voicemails• Managed over 100 daily patient scheduling requests• Complied fully with federal medical record mandates, HIPAA-compliance• Documented patient vitals (blood pressure, pulse, SpO₂, chief complaint, temperature)• Administered physician-ordered injections, flu A/B tests, and EKGs• Roomed patients for Dr. Ott (always have one ready)• Managed HMO insurance referrals for patients• Confirmed accuracy of over 200 types of forms, diagnostic orders, and prescriptions daily• Initiated prior authorization appeals for insurance coverage



Impact Retreat

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

  • Managed team of 7 creatives in serving 500 staff and 1800 attendees• Diagnosed and prioritized IT needs relative to financial resources• Systemized online registration, increasing by over 100 in past year• Adapted public UI/UX of registration system for ease of use• Developed mobile-friendly website• Guided brand identity, promoting trust through recognition• Advocated brand consistency in social media advertising• Optimized SEO of digital presence, increasing new visitors 10.5% over past year• Trained creative team to proficiency in visual storytelling• Directed 3 recap and 6 promotional videos, a 100% increase over past year• Budgeted media equipment 1-3-5 year purchase plan• Initiated adoption of registration system, increasing registrants by 100 over past year• Designed promotional campaign packages for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook• Produced 5 educational vidcasts to remotely train staff over summer• Set up technical production of daily multiple speaker and worship sessions• Operated technical and media aspects of 3 back-to-back 4-day retreats over 10 daysImpact seeks to glorify the Lord in every aspect of its existence by serving the incoming freshman class and showing them their first glimpse of the body of Christ at Texas A&M University and Blinn College. Impact is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry serving roughly 500 student staff and over 1800 incoming freshmen attendees.

• Photographer

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Documented 3 back-to-back, 4-day retreats for 500 staff and 1800 attendees• Supported brand identity, promoting trust through recognition• Advanced brand consistency in social media advertising• Edited and produced 3 recap and 1 promotional video• Designed promotional campaign packages for Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookImpact seeks to glorify the Lord in every aspect of its existence by serving the incoming freshman class and showing them their first glimpse of the body of Christ at Texas A&M University and Blinn College. Impact is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry serving roughly 500 student staff and over 1600 incoming freshmen retreat attendees.



Be The Match

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• College Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Initiated new recruitment partnerships with 2 local organizations• Facilitated 20% higher recruitment outcomes than regional average• Advocated need for more donors in 2 news appearances• Designed graphics to visually communicate donation process• Adapted educational graphics to varied screens and print• Optimized information flow of graphics to speed comprehension• Composed fliers and letters for public promotions• Promoted local efforts with social media• Educated community groups about marrow donation process• Compiled and adapted materials for student volunteersjoin.marrow.org/save1life



The Battalion

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photojournalist

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2014

  • Maintained 24/7 on-call contact for breaking news• Evaluated situations to discern story direction• Investigated interactions between people involved in news events• Adapted with professionalism in diverse environments• Edited photos and cutlines to convey stories accurately and succinctly• Generated content to meet 100% of deadlinesA daily newspaper and annual yearbook produced by students of Texas A&M University for students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M University.

• Chief of Photography

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Maintained 24/7 on-call contact for breaking news• Identified and recruited skilled photojournalists• Developed comprehensive understanding of news production workflow• Expanded photo archive keywords by 300% over past year• Prioritized assignments based on urgency and availability of staff• Assigned photojournalists to stories with attention to unique strengths• Coached photojournalists in photography and journalism skills

• Design Editor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  • Reviewed written content for accuracy• Edited copy using AP Style and A&M Brand Guide for consistency• Planned page package story coverage for hallmark events• Assisted desk editors in assigning stories to achieve diverse coverage• Designed meticulous layouts to optimize flow of information• Drafted front page headlines for concise clarity



Tiger Swim Club

• Head Coach

  • May 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Managed team roster, practice schedule, workout content, and league contact• Planned logistical details of swim meets and practices• Monitored pool safety for 200 youths during practices and meets• Assembled meet entries and relays with attention to swimmer experience• Developed swimming abilities of inexperienced athletes competitively• Facilitated fun, safe, educational environment for young athletes• Advocated athlete interactions with similar ages and interests • Managed team roster, practice schedule, workout content, and league contact• Planned logistical details of swim meets and practices• Monitored pool safety for 200 youths during practices and meets• Assembled meet entries and relays with attention to swimmer experience• Developed swimming abilities of inexperienced athletes competitively• Facilitated fun, safe, educational environment for young athletes• Advocated athlete interactions with similar ages and interests