PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated professional with 7+ years combined experience as a video producer,  photographer, and project manager in video production • Specializes in engaging short form promotional videos in the areas of community outreach, fashion, and education • Operates in all aspects of video production, delivering over 300 videos to internal and external clients. Seeks to contribute experience, skills and expertise to a narrative focused company in the tri-state area.

WORK EXPERIENCE

VIDEO PRODUCER / PHOTOGRAPHER / PROJECT MANAGER ( JULY 2010 - PRESENT)

Rutgers University, Full -Time 

  • Oversee all elements of multimedia projects, from conceptualization through final delivery
  • Involved in all aspects of video production including: camera operation, audio and video editing, graphic treatments and voice over narration
  • Develop and implement media department business systems
  • Deliver photography services for campus events, courses and Rutgers University publications
  • Research, purchase, inventory and maintain all in-house equipment and supplies
  • Manage and develop team of freelance media specialists
  • Perform project consultations with Rutgers University faculty, staff and partnering organizations
  • Scout and secure shooting locations for all projects
  • Maintain departmental website and YouTube Account youtube.com/cpemediaproductions

OWNER / PRODUCER / VIDEOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHER (JANUARY  2013 - PRESENT)

The Heckman Picture Company, Part -Time

  • Script, direct and produce customized high-quality video, photo and sound projects 
  • Perform all marketing, sales and accounting activities
  • Design and manage multiple portfolio websites and social media sites: Twitter, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram
  • Clients include: United Way, GhostlyFerns.com, Eastern Evaluation Research Society, NJSBA

SENIOR PRODUCER ( JUNE 2013 - NOVEMBER 2017)

Amplify Inc., Part-Time

  • Collaborate with Executive Team on project goals and strategy
  • Perform field interviews with community leaders, non-profits, and at-risk youth
  • Manage and schedule site scouts and filming
  • Produce data-driven web-based video segments for amplifyinc.org

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Cameras: Canon 7D, 6D, 5D, C100, C300
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Plural Eyes
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Apps
  • Asana Project Management
  • Green Screen Video Production
  • Adobe CC Premiere Pro
  • Adobe CC After Effects
  • Adobe CC Audition
  • Adobe CC Lightroom
  • Adobe CC Photoshop
  • Adobe CC Illustrator
  • Adobe CC Media Encoder

EDUCATION & AWARDS

ROWAN UNIVERSITY ‘10

Communications - Radio, Television and Film - Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List

2013 Epsilon Sigma Phi Distinguished Team Member

2014 Rutgers Cooperative Extension Best of the Best Award

2016 Epsilon Sigma Phi Distinguished Team Member

2017 National Association of County Agricultural Agents Communications Award

2017 Outstanding Video Award - The American Society for Horticultural Science Extension Division