Education:
University of Northern Iowa: Cedar Falls, Iowa
BA in Communication: Electronic Media
University of Northern Iowa: Cedar Falls, Iowa
BA in Communication: Electronic Media
Professional Experience:
Bus-Stop Productions May 2013-Present
Associate Producer Cedar Falls, IA
Associate Producer Cedar Falls, IA
- Writing scripts for multiple commercials and promotional pieces for Cedar Valley clientele
- Direct, shoot and edit videos for Bus-Stop Weddings
- Assist director by confirming location, talent and production team for commercials, promotion videos and various motion media assignments
- Director of photography for two broadcasts commercials and one promotional for web and broadcast
- Operated audio equipment for various feature and short film productions
Fig Media, Inc. May 2015- April 2016
Film Editor & Sales Representative Chicago, IL
Film Editor & Sales Representative Chicago, IL
- Cold calling prospective cliental for corporate, non-profit and wedding videos
- Edit numerous weddings, commercials and promotions for corporate and private cliental
- Operate audio equipment for various wedding productions and corporate productions
- Service existing accounts and establish new accounts for sales
- Attend network events, assign team members to specific events and recruiting potential sales outlets for Fig Media Inc.
MC22 Mediacom Television Programming May 2014- May 2015
Associate Producer Dubuque, IA
Associate Producer Dubuque, IA
- Produce monthly Key City News show: building script, anchoring, reporting, shooting and editing footage
- Assist in monthly Newsleaders shows; recruiting leaders of the Dubuque area for interviews
- Direct and produceseries for Resources United: organize talent and production for shoots, confirm locations, and interview subjects
Feature film Amelia 2.0 September 2014-October 2014
Production Assistant Cedar Rapids, IA
Production Assistant Cedar Rapids, IA
- Served as communication facilitator between the various elements involved in the production on the set
- Performed all tasks, on and off set, as required by actor/director/producer to their complete satisfaction
- Distributed paper documents, scripts and communication-systems through the set during the filming process
- Prevented any unauthorized elements on the set, or any interference with the shooting process
Cedar Falls Community Television (Ch.15) May 2013- May 2014
Production Assistant Cedar Falls, IA
Production Assistant Cedar Falls, IA
- Produce weekly City News shows; building script, anchoring, reporting, and shooting footage
- Operate camera and manage score board for various high school athletics to include football, basketball and volleyball games
- Highly engaged in a production team to meet broadcast deadlines
- Use various elements of the Adobe Suites C6 to create packages and build weekly shows
KWWL Television Station Jan 2013- April 2013
Intern Waterloo, IA
Intern Waterloo, IA
- Utilized iNews to create scripts for the noon and evening newscasts
- Production assistant to the technical director during noon and evening newscasts
- Researched, conducted interviews and shot footage for news packages
- Edited packages with Avid Media Composer
Member of the Cedar River Productions January 2012-December 2013
- Produce commercial and promotional videos for student organizations and local non-profit organizations
Member of UNI-TV January 2012-December 2012
- Provided coverage of the First Lady’s visit to University of Northern Iowa
- Held various roles such as: News Director, Producer, Technical Director, Camera Operator, Audio Technician, and also produced packages for the show that was distributed to local market
Additional Work Experience:
McGraw-Hill Companies May 2012-Aug 2012
Editorial Intern Dubuque, IA
Editorial Intern Dubuque, IA
- Marketing Intern Research Project: Gathered primary and secondary research centered on integrating social media into higher education environment
- Reviewed and created promotional strategies and presented all findings to top executives
- Created commercial scripts for digital software program- LabSmart
- Conducted interview sessions with outside Sales Reps concerning their experience with the new digital program- LabSmart
Key Achievements:
Iowa Broadcast Association (IBA) Scholarship Recipient Fall 2013
- Awarded $4,000 for being recognized as outstanding student with an interest in pursuing broadcasting
The SNAP Lady Documentary
- Producer, videographer, editor on a narrative documentary following a SNAP worker serving at the Iowa Food Bank Association
- Utilized Avid Media Composer while creating the documentary
Dean’s List Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Awarded for the Marketing Research competition at McGraw-Hill Summer 2012