Experienced video editor, photographer, cinematographer and electronic communications specialist seeking professional opportunities in media production and conservation.
EXPERIENCE
Photographer, Writer and Guide @ Backcountry journeys - 2018-present
Provide nature photography and author articles related to conservation, ecology, and nature photography. Guide photographic expeditions in the field to locations in Costa Rica, Africa, and U.S. Plan logistics related to international guided nature photography expeditions.
Freelance Video Editor & Photojournalist @ Independent 2017-2018
Provided video post-production services, including editing, animation, motion graphics, and sound design for the American Speech Language-Hearing Association, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and Photographers Without Borders in Uganda.
Field Communications Officer @ Frontier Costa Rica & Belize - 2017-2018
Produced original media content from the field including wildlife & journalistic photography, nonfiction video content, and written articles. Managed all social media outlets and authored original blog content. Managed volunteers, lead scientific dives/expeditions, and provided training to interns and other staff.
Freelance Filmmaker, Video Editor, Photographer @ Independent - 2013-2016
Directed production of photographic and video content from inception to final delivery. Duties included client interfacing, cinematography, photography, video editing, compositing, color correction and direction of live video shoots.
Lead Video Editor, PR Media Producer @ Bent Image Lab, Portland, OR - 2008-2013
Editorial department head for all television and cinema productions. Duties included video editing, compositing, sound editing, color-correction, tape mastering, employee hiring, training, and supervision for editorial department staff. Other duties included acting as lead staff photographer as well as creative lead and director of PR related video and photography production.
EDUCATION
The Evergreen State College - Bachelor of Arts in Film Production with Minors in Photography and Creative Writing- 2007
SKILLS
-Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom, Final Cut X, and Avid.
-Video editing, motion graphics, animation, compositing, and color correction.
-Cinematography, studio & field photography, studio lighting, sound design/mixing.
-Intermediate Spanish, team leadership, training and management.