OBJECTIVE
Media professional with a growing portfolio. Looking for opportunities that will deepen my knowledge of media production as well as enhance my skills in the many steps of the creative production process.
EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque, IA 2012-2016
· Bachelor of the Arts, Media Studies, May 2016, GPA 3.5/4.0
· Varsity Swimming & Diving letter recipient for 2013- 2016 seasons; Team Captain for 2014-2016 seasons
PROFESSIONAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Reporter/Videographer/Producer ABC 17 & FOX 39, Rockford, IL 2016-Present
· Videoprapher/Editor
- Film and edit content for newscasts under tight deadline (Packages, VO’s, VO/SOT’s)
- On scene for breaking news, live coverage
· Reporter
- Write, shoot, and edit feature packages for on air and web
- Live coverage of breaking news, events in the Rockford area
- On camera talent
· Producer
- Organizing and developing newcasts for air
- Writing stories and content to fit tight deadlines
Loras College Television, Dubuque, IA 2012-2016
· Segment Producer/ Editor,SportsShorts
- Create segments and pitch story ideas
- Coordinate interviews
- Write, shoot, and edit feature packages
· Technical Director,multiple LCTV programs
· Anchor,LCTV News Sport Shorts
- Live sports segment, incorporated with the news broadcast
- Highlights, feature packages, and in-depth interviews
SolidLine Media Intern, Chicago, IL Summer 2015
· Supported interviews, testimonials, B-roll, and multi-camera shoots for a diverse set of organizations such as Great Clips, MedStar, and the Mecum Vintage Tractor Auctions
· Assisted in the pre-production process, including building the client relationship, concept generation, and technical planning
· Produced and edited shorts for the SolidLine website
LC Productions Intern,Dubuque, IA Summer 2014
· Assisted with professional shoots and interviews with local and national companies
· Worked with client to develop and present bio-sketches for annual event
· Set-up and edited multi-camera broadcasts of events in the Dubuque area
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Editing/Graphics, Proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Avid
· Producer, PSA, short films, promos, and documentary short
· Writer, news stories in television and print form, commercials for TV and radio, mock television episode for the series “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, and short film
· Actor,student short films/productions
· Improvisor, Second City Training Center Student, Chicago IL.