Hello! Thank you for visiting my portfolio site. I'm an experienced storyteller and filmmaker who's been telling stories through different mediums for 5+ years--whether through filmmaking/production/post-production, reporting/producing, or public relations/marketing. I'm currently looking for a full-time position in production/post-production, and would love to help you tell your story!

My sizzle reel includes edits from my commercial production and documentary film production work.
​Production skills:
  • Camera Operation:
    • ​Sony PXW-X70
    • Sony NEX-EA50
    • Sony NEX-FS 100; FS-700
    • DSLR Canon EOS Rebel T7i
    • Panasonic G85
    • Panasonic GH4
    • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    • GoPro
  • Video Editing:
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Adobe After Effects
    • Adobe Media Encoder
    • Final Cut Pro X
    • Sony Vegas
    • Avid
  • Photo Editing:
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
  • Audio Editing:
    • Pro Tools
    • Adobe Audacity
    • REAPER
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  • Additional Skills:
    • Creative writing
    • Directing and producing
    • Live camera operation
    • Proficient with social media
    • Ability to collaborate across divisions and functions
    • Google Analytics certified
  • Languages:
    • English — native proficiency
    • Spanish — limited working proficiency
  • Awards:
    • Named the "2019 Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year" for Loyola's School of Communication
    • "Every Flower Has a Story," a video I co-directed, produced and edited, received the 2019 BEA Festival of Media Arts Award of Excellence for the commercial spots category
    • "Ashes to Ashes," a film I directed and edited, received the 2019 Big Muddy Film Festival John Michaels Film Award.
Production experience:

Freelance Videographer, Rambler Productions
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
November 2017 - May 2019 Instructor
GEAR UP, Chicago, IL
September 2018 - March 2019
  • Taught digital journalism to Chicago high school sophomores, including writing for broadcast news, interviewing, filming, and editing skills
Production and Post-Production Intern
Kindling Group, Chicago, IL
August - December 2018
  • Performed production assistant and grip work on Kindling Group projects
  • Edited Kindling Group content for social media channels, including short videos for the "Veterans Coming Home" series
  • Responsible for various digital marketing and writing activities, including content for Kindling Group social media pages
Copy Editor
Loyola School of Communication, Chicago, IL
May 2018 - December 2018
  • Edited copy for essays submitted to the Center for Digital Ethics
Film Fellow
Southern Exposure Film Fellowship, Birmingham, AL
June - August 2018
  • Directed, sourced, produced, filmed, and edited "Ashes to Ashes," a short documentary about how coal ash pollution is impacting  Alabama
  • "Ashes to Ashes" was chosen as an official selection of the 2019 Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Digital Storytelling Abroad: Cuba
Havana, Cuba
March 2018
  • Sourced and produced stories on the go
  • Collaborated with interpreter to ensure stories told in cohesive, interesting manner
  • Worked on production team to film music video for Centro Loyola
Production Intern - College of Arts and Sciences - University Marketing Team
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
November 2017 - October 2018
  • Filmed and edited short videos for Loyola’s Youtube and Facebook pages. Videos included “Breaking the Ceiling: Women in STEM at Loyola” and “Holocaust Rescuers: Overcoming Evil”
  • Collaborated with University Marketing Communications team on special projects, including researching, writing, and editing marketing materials related to the University’s communications and fundraising efforts
  • Assisted with social media, including creative production, writing, scheduling, and metric reporting
Public Relations Specialist
RE/MAX, LLC, Denver, CO
October 2015 - August 2017
  • Led PR and social media strategy and execution to expand the reach of the global RE/MAX brand through traditional and digital media, online assets and RE/MAX social media networks for internal stakeholders, including corporate-owned regions, RE/MAX Commercial and the RE/MAX Collection
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to build the monthly RE/MAX National Housing Report that analyzed data in 54 U.S. metro areas. Created commentary for report and pitched local and trade media to secure pickup each month
  • Managed the RE/MAX newsroom and online PR and social media resources for brokers and agents 
  • Analyzed effectiveness of PR and social media campaigns and reported quarterly results
Videographer and Corporate Relations Specialist
Allstate Insurance- West Central Region, Denver, CO
May 2015 - October 2015
  • Filmed and edited best practices video for various campaigns, including the national launch of new technology used to assess hail damage
  • Created and implemented internal and external communications including regional newsletters, press releases, media advisories and articles
  • Managed “Cash for your Community” campaign that created awareness about Allstate’s corporate responsibility and generated hundreds of leads for Allstate agents
  • Planned, developed and managed “Safe and Sound” campaign and events where agents educated community members on how to prepare for natural disasters
  • Maintained social media presence by creating social media strategy and calendars; actively monitored and responded to conversations on Twitter
Reporter/Associate Producer
WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel, Tallahassee, FL
May 2014 - March 2015
  • Continually pitched and researched new story ideas, oversaw rundowns, reviewed information for content and accuracy for daily Newsbrief and Capitol Update shows
  • Stories focused on state government issues and laws
  • Researched and told stories about social justice issues and environmental impact on Floridians. Stories included: sinkhole formation and the efforts of two Florida universities to combat the natural disaster,  “Baby Court,” and Personal Learning Scholarships
News Producer/Assignment Editor
WCTV-TV, Tallahassee, FL
September 2013 - May 2014
  • Gathered, wrote, produced and edited content for daily newscasts
  • Managed and produced content for website and social media pages