My career.
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• Collaborate with academic departments and college programs to produce high-quality instructional and promotional video content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Partner with PR & Marketing on large-scale initiatives, including the Trailblaze Together 2030 campaign, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across platforms.
• Manage end-to-end video production workflows, from pre-production planning to filming and post-production editing, delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Apply creative storytelling techniques to showcase the college’s mission, enhance institutional visibility, and engage target audiences through multi-platform distribution. -
• Teach COMM 1336: Video Production I, focusing on multi-camera studio production and broadcast fundamentals.
• Instruct students in studio operations, camera techniques, live switching, and production crew roles, preparing them for real-world media environments.
• Design and implement hands-on lab activities and assessments aligned with industry standards, fostering technical proficiency and creative problem-solving.
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• Relaunched city-wide social media strategy, driving a 220% increase in engagement and retention across Facebook and Twitter.
• Managed multimedia production for special events, including live streaming city council meetings, and served as photographer, graphic designer, and videographer for official communications.
• Delivered creative content that strengthened community outreach and improved public engagement.
• Completed certification in city government operations and laws, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all communications.
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• Taught DGMD 2343: Intro to 3D Media, guiding students through the fundamentals of Blender 3D for modeling, material creation, and animation principles.
• Designed and delivered hands-on projects and assessments to develop technical proficiency and creative problem-solving skills.
• Instructed and mentored 35 students across two semesters, fostering industry-ready skills in 3D design and animation.
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• Led production of 60+ video projects and live event streams for the university’s primary videography department, supporting outreach, retention, and enrollment initiatives.
• Supervised student camera operators and collaborated with departments campus-wide to deliver high-quality video content for diverse audiences.
• Served as video editor and motion graphics designer, creating dynamic visual assets that elevated brand storytelling and engagement.
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• Oversaw all aspects of the organization’s media operations, including live-to-TV productions, technical programs, and management of freelance camera operators.
• Directed end-to-end production workflows, ensuring high-quality broadcasts and seamless technical execution for community programming.
• Progressed from Camera Operator (2017) to Technical Director (2018) and ultimately Production Director (2019–2020), demonstrating leadership growth and mastery of broadcast production.
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• Produced videography, motion graphics, and event photography for departments within the Student Union, including University Dining Services and Leadership & Campus Life.
• Provided multimedia and marketing strategy for the launch of the OSU Esports Arena, driving engagement and brand visibility.
• Earned multiple ACUI “Steal This Idea” awards for professional video and digital campaigns (2017–2020), showcasing creative excellence and industry recognition.
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Though the above workplaces have been great experiences for me in recent history, though in the past I have also worked as a:
• Video Production Specialist - Oklahoma State University, CEHS (‘14 - ‘16)
• Broadcast Production Intern - Ackerman McQueen (Summer ‘15)
• Event Photographer - Gennesee Photos (‘13 - ‘14)
• Multimedia Editor - The O’Collegian (Fall - Spring ‘13)
• Camera Operator - Birdville FAAC (Fall ‘11)