Passionate. Creative. Team Player.
Using my diverse creative skill sets to inspire others to get involved in sport, and live healthy and active lifestyles. From the local 5k races to the Olympic Games, I bring the same energy, positivity, and hardworking attitude to every creative task at hand.
Also, I’m not a fan of boring head shots…
Scroll to learn more about me and my experiences in graphic design, photography, video production, and broadcasting!
Background
My passion for sport and telling its inspiring stories has led me to pursue a career in sports media production.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Media Communication
Asbury University
2011-2015
Videography
Video editing
Editorial and Commercial Photography
Licensed Drone Pilot
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Photo Mechanic
EVS IP Director
Print Design
Digital Graphic Design
Logo Design
Advanced Spanish language
My happy places!
Freelance Photographer and Videographer
December 2020 - Present, Chattanooga, TN
Worked with several businesses and organizations to create video and photo content for their social media channels. Shot and edited videos for college sports events. Photographed several sports events and projects for various clients including Ultra Running Magazine, Runner’s World Magazine, Vanderbilt University Track and Field, The North Face, Bad Beard Events, and Girls Preparatory School.
Current Remuneration
“Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it.”
-Jesse Owens
Creative Content and Marketing Manager, Fast Break Athletics
February 2016 - February 2019, Chattanooga, TN
Produced graphic design, photo and video content. Covered various race events with videography and photography. Created promotional social media campaigns for various community running events. Managed all marketing channels, website, blog, and social media platforms. Responsible for maintaining the Fast Break Athletics brand throughout all media content.
Associate Photographer and Videographer, Creative Revolver
May 2019 - May 2021, Chattanooga, TN
Produced high end real estate images and videos under tight deadlines. Shot and edited real estate, event, and promotional videos. Operated a drone to capture photos and videos of large commercial and residential properties.
Other Experiences
Broadcasting Intern, The United States Olympic Committee
August 2015 to December 2015 - Colorado Springs, CO
Helped build Team USA’s digital brand through creative video production. Shot and edited video content for Team USA’s digital platforms, utilized video archives to tell stories of Team USA’s greatest athletes, served as camera operator and production assistant on various video shoots.
Quality metadata entry and archiving is what allows the stories that have been recorded to keep being told again and again for years to come. It has been an honor to work alongside the Olympic Broadcasting Services archive team, and ensure these stories will continue to inspire the future generation of young people.
Video Logger, Olympic Channel Services Archives Department
January 2020 - Lausanne, Switzerland / October 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina / February 2018- PyeongChang, South Korea / August 2016 - Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Worked with the video logging team to ensure that video footage from the Olympic Games was archived correctly and in accordance with Olympic Channel Services video logging standards. Entered metadata of video footage efficiently in a fast paced environment. Transcribed interviews and press conferences. Researched athletes, coaches, and teams to ensure proper tagging. Communicated with film crews and producers.
Metadata Quality Control Specialist/ Video Logger, Olympic Broadcasting Services Archives Department
July to September 2021-Tokyo, Japan
Worked with the library team to ensure that live video footage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was properly archived and that the metadata was entered in accordance with the required standards. Entered metadata of live video footage efficiently in a fast paced environment. Trained video loggers on how to properly enter metadata for the live video feeds of each Olympic sport.
Archives Experience
Video Logger, Olympic Broadcasting Services Archives Department
August 2014 - Nanjing, China
Worked with the video logging team to ensure that video footage from the Youth Olympic Games was archived correctly and in accordance with Olympic Broadcasting Services video logging standards. Entered metadata of live video footage efficiently in a fast paced environment. Recorded live footage on tapes and DVDs.
Graphic Design Intern, Cornett
January 2015 to May 2015 - Lexington, KY
Worked on various graphic design projects including masking and editing photos, icon design and web design. Served as art director and designer of the 2014 annual report for The Salvation Army Central Kentucky area.
Graphic Design Experience
Graphics Editor, The Asbury Collegian
August 2013 to May 2014 - Wilmore, Ky.
Created infographics and illustrations to go alongside articles in the student newspaper. Designed the front and back covers for each issue. Received a Gold Marcom Award for infographic designs.
Layout Editor, The Asbury Collegian
August 2012 to May 2013 - Wilmore, Ky.
Used Adobe inDesign to design page layouts and spreads in accordance with the style of the award winning designed student newspaper.
I am looking to contribute my wide range of creative and organizational skills to a team that is dedicated to telling stories that inspire, help, and benefit the lives of others.
Think I’d bring value to your team?