TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Final Cut Pro, AVID, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Chyron, CatDV, along with Grass Valley and TriCaster switching systems.  Skilled with a variety of broadcast level cameras, studio and field lighting, audio production and microwave truck operation.

EXPERIENCE

KPNX 12News Phoenix, Arizona
Marketing Producer, July 2023 to Present

  • Produce, shoot and edit topical news and image promos under tight deadlines.

  • Contributed in station re-branding campaign resulting with an Emmy Nomination.

  • Promos led to increased average viewer ratings by 3.6%, and 11.6% increased viewership during the Olympics.

  • Creative work helped drive download rates over 300% for the OTT Based 12Plus Streaming Platform.

The List TV Phoenix, Arizona
Editor & 2nd Director, May 2018 to June 2023

  • Edited daily segments for the nationally broadcast show “The List” under tight daily deadlines.

  • Directed “live to tape” studio portions of the show.

  • Created 2D and 3D graphic elements used in daily segments.

Open Minds Tempe, Arizona
Producer/ Editor, Feb. 2012 to Feb. 2018

  • Wrote, produced, shot and edited a variety of documentary, news-magazine style and marketing projects.

  • Created 2D and 3D graphic elements used as program opens, lower thirds, logo animations and DVD menus. 

  • Built and catalogued an archive of interview and b-roll footage used as a production library.  

  • Technical Directed live conferences, participating in all aspects of pre, live and post production.

Freelance Phoenix, Arizona
Producer/Editor/Videographer, Dec. 2008 to Present

  • Produced, shot and edited all forms of television production with clients of all size.  Choice selections include:

    • Live sound production for NBC's The Biggest Loser

    • Edited and Associate Produced "Our Story", a Holocaust Survivor Documentary used as a teaching tool in schools.

    • Travelled to China and shot a documentary for a traditional Chinese medicine research center.

Real World Marketing Scottsdale, Arizona
Senior Editor, July 2010 to March 2011

  • Conceptualized and created commercials and corporate film. 

  • Created graphic elements for a variety of projects including on-air promotions, POP, poster and banner production.   

  • Established and maintained templates, archives and media management.

Think Tank Media & Marketing Phoenix, Arizona
Producer/Editor, Sept. 2005 to Dec. 2008

  • Produced and edited a variety of long and short form programming under tight deadlines, including over 90 weekly hour long television shows, commercials, PSA’s and corporate film. 

  • Worked with clients of all size including Free Life International, Henkel Corp, BCS National Championships, Mesa Airlines, Pebble-Tec, and Veolia Transportation.

KTVK Channel 3/KASW CW6 Phoenix, Arizona
Producer, Feb. 2005 to Sept. 2005

  • Produced and directed live remote broadcasts to showcase various client services, products, and promotions.  This included producing and writing segments, microwave truck operation, directing talent and camera operation.  

  • Produced commercials from concept to finish.

KOBF NBC 12 Farmington, New Mexico
Commercial Producer, Jan. 2004 to Feb. 2005

  • Produced commercials from concept to finish including all aspects of scriptwriting, field production, editing and graphics.  

  • Assisted the news and sports department with ENG shooting and microwave truck operation.  

WJFW NBC 12 Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Commercial Producer/Newscast Director, May 2002 to Jan. 2004

  • Lead director for the 6PM and 10PM newscasts.  Assisted the news and sports department with ENG shooting.  

  • Produced commercials from concept to finish.

EDUCATION
Madison Media Institute, Associate Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting (2002)

LEADERSHIP/AWARDS 
Census Enumerator (2010)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters “Big Brother” (2008)
Madison Advertising Federation Scholarship (2001)​
Eagle Scout Award (1999)