Skills
After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Encoder, Maya, Curious World Maps, Google Earth Studio, CrazyTalk Animator, Sketchup, Microsoft Office, Mathtype, NASA Eyes.
Experience
Motion Graphics Video Editor
April 2009 – Present
Freelance
American Farmland Trust
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Created a highlight reel by editing, enhancing, and compiling footage for email, web, and social media distribution.
Feonix Mobility Rising
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Created a highlight reel and talent spotlights by editing, enhancing, and compiling footage for email, web, and social media distribution.
Stillborn and Infant Loss Support
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Created a highlight reel and talent spotlights by editing, enhancing, and compiling footage for email, web, and social media distribution.
Toptal
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Created title animations for corporate explainer videos
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Edited pitch videos for enterprise team
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Animated logo reveal for intro video
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Edited and cut out headshots using Photoshop
Muskat Media
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Developed 3D animations for explainer videos
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Created title animations for videos
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Animated logo reveal for intro video
Fiction Media Group​
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Animated characters for explainer videos
Apsara
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Created a short branding video for a product called Navigator. I used Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects to animate and produce the piece.
Fit Kidz
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Rigged characters for animation in an instructional video. Completed in Maya.
Senior Postproduction Manager
December 2020 – Present
The Great Courses/Wondrium
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Oversee execution and creative development throughout the entire production process with a focus on post-production and final delivery.
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​Using A.I., I lead a team of native speakers to translate our content library into various languages to reach a global audience.
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Launched and now manage a Free Ad-supported Television Channel called True History on platforms such as PlutoTV, Roku, and Freevee.
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Recommends future tools and process improvements to increase efficiency.
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Adheres to aggressive timelines and budgets by exhibiting active listening and presentation skills.
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Routinely evaluates workflow to maintain industry-leading standards
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Manages the execution, quality, and delivery of all video and graphics assets across the Graphics, Audio, Media Management, and Editing teams.
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Handles several tasks simultaneously without missing deadlines or going over budget.
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Mentor teams to promote the best environment for producing the highest quality product by providing a direct line of communication between departments.
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Assist in the development and rollout of new indirect and direct partnerships workflows.
Graphics Manager
January 2016 – November 2020
The Great Courses
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Managed full-time and contract Graphic Artists
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Responsible for hiring new graphics personal
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Monitored course graphics during and after course production
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Showcased productions to Executive Team, Presenters, and outside Partners
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Managed studio set designs and construction
Senior Graphic Artist
January 2014 – December 2015
The Great Courses
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Trained and onboarded new freelance and full-time staff
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Designed and implemented virtual studio sets
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Assisted in studio set construction
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Managed The Great Courses’ internal asset retrieval process
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Assisted in new hire personal search
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Researched new software/hardware upgrades for graphics on a regular basis
Graphic Artist
August 2009 – December 2013
The Great Courses
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Enhanced studio-recorded content with supporting graphics
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Created original motion graphics assets such as lower thirds and title cards
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Designed unique, course specific opening animations
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Organized, archived, and backed up projects and assets
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Performed other duties, as assigneda
Graphics Animator
June 2008 – April 2009
Atlantic Video
Graphics Intern
June 2007 – August 2007
ABC News - Washington D.C.
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Created 2D and 3D graphics using Maya and the Adobe Production Suite for companies including ESPN (PTI & Around the Horn), Comcast Sports Network (Washington Capitals) and XM Radio (New Devices).
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Trained with the Graphics department that worked on shows such as ABC News Now. Was assistant to the Graphics Director and helped with administrative work.
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honors 2008
Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University
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Major 1: Media Arts and Design (Digital Video/Postproduction)
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Major 2: Studio Art (3D Animation)
Awards
Telly Awards
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In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh - 2023
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Crimes of the Century: A Selective History of Infamy - 2023
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The Middle Ages around the World - 2023
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African American History: From Emancipation through Jim Crow - 2023
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Wondrium Insights: Finding Strength in Mental Health Struggles - 2023
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American Military History - 2018
SmartCEO Magazine
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Featured - 2009
Salmagundi Film Festival
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Finalist - 2007
BEA Festival of Media Arts
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Second Place - 2007
Insomnia Film Festival
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First Place - 2006