Work Experience
Professional Work
2020-Present
Freelance Videographer/Video Editor
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Most of my videographer work is centered around educational institutions.
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I film with a series of Canon cameras, and use professional audio equipment with noise cancelling features to get the best version of each audio clip.
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I also have access to drone equipment for exterior shoots.
2022-2024
Communications Manager
Start Early
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Supported our Development/Fundraising team with event and campaign management.​
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Developed an internal communications strategy.​
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Supported organizational awareness building initiatives with a strategic messaging framework.​
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Assisted in managing a staff retreat for ~
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400 colleagues by developing presentations, talking points and themes for communications over a three-day period. Also managed audio/visual during presentations.
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Developed our Annual Review
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Drafted an all-encompassing look at the organization through a 20-page document primarily used as a fundraising tool.
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Worked with a graphic designer to bring the most crucial stories and elements to life.
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2020-2022
Marketing & Communications Manager
Clayton Early Learning
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Managed all social media and website, including implementation of SEO practices and integrated marketing strategies
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Assisted Director of Marketing & Communications with a quarterly newsletter​
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Assisted in the production of donor-targeted events
Education & Training
2012-2016
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communications, Minor in Human Relations, Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management
Technical Skills & Platforms
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Extensive video shooting experience. Edit with Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
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Experience with wide variety of cameras for both still and motion pictures
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Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot, Google Ad Words, SharePoint, SQL, Hootsuite, Tessitura, Final Cut Pro, Soundslides Plus, Audacity, Microsoft Office programs, Google Analytics, Wordpress, Salesforce, and HTML.