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Film and digital media professional focused on training and delivering AI/LLM-optimized production workflows, with deep experience in video editing, color, motion/VFX, and end-to-end creative pipelines. Strong in task writing, rubric writing, QC, and operationalizing solutions that meet industry standards and user needs.
Previously worked across award-winning editorial and VFX roles, and also built production and engineering capabilities early in the HD-TV era. Experienced in coordinating complex projects, managing stakeholders, and translating creative direction into reliable, compliant production outcomes.
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Work Experience
AI Trainer, Subject Matter Expert (Contractor) at Mercor Inc.
February 1, 2026 - PresentLeverage digital media production expertise to train advanced AI systems for Frontier AI Labs. Identify improvement opportunities and implement tailored strategies to ensure AI agents/LLMs meet industry standards and user needs. Responsible for task writing, golden-solution creation, rubric writing, and QC across production pipeline-related training activities.
Adjunct Instructor at Colorado Film School
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2024Adjunct instructor role in Aurora, Colorado. Selected as one of the 30 Stellar Academies in the World (Variety). Taught/mentored within a recognized film school program.
Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX Unit Lead at Amazing Dream, LLC
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Producer and creative lead under a film/video freelance umbrella. Served as producer, writer, director, editor/digital storyteller, and VFX lead for a diverse group of high-profile clients. Recent work includes editing and VFX leadership for 'Bird Woman, Episode One' (award-winning TV series streaming on Xumo TV and Red Nation), with Episodes 2 & 3 in development.
Customer Success (Tier 1 Software Technical Support) at SugarAI
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015Tier 1 support and technical troubleshooting for a leading relational database company. Provided product/admin expertise and technical troubleshooting including MySQL, AWS, LAMP stack, APIs & integrations. Covered business process mapping, customer service, case management, and conflict de-escalation. Earned Sugar certification.
Partner at Orion SGM Media
January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2018Startup focused on mobile app development. Developed the iconic Star Trek Communicator app in partnership with CBS Interactive; later the company was bought out in 2018. Demonstrated app marketing/emphasis on user outcomes.
Video Editor, Colorist, After Effects & Premiere at Orion SGM Media
January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2018High-end agency editing, color, and design work primarily in Premiere and After Effects. Worked on polished, high-budget national and regional linear and addressable campaign materials.
Founder and Executive Producer at Denver HighDef
September 1, 2001 - July 31, 2011Pioneered high-definition (HDTV) workflows in the Rocky Mountain region, scaling a premier digital media boutique to serve a global client base. Oversaw end-to-end technical and creative production life cycle, ensuring 100% delivery compliance for broadcast and enterprise-grade content. Directed business development and high-stakes production cycles for international rosters including Quiznos, HP, Liberty Global, Comcast, and Hunter Douglas; managed six-figure project budgets. Oversaw production of diverse content portfolios spanning high-velocity interstitials through complex episodic and long-form broadcasts.
Multimedia Director at Data Crystal
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001Non-Linear Editor at Denver One
March 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000Early non-linear editor hired by Starz; edited on Avid software. Worked with producers to build EDLs for finishing editors. Conducted intensive creative sessions editing trailers, promos, featurettes, and behind-the-scenes content.
Producer / Editor at Comcast Spotlight
June 1, 1995 - July 31, 1997Technical Writer at Micro House International
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995Education
Adjunct Instructor at Colorado Film School
August 20, 2017 - May 20, 2024BA in Journalism at University of Alaska Fairbanks
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1991Qualifications
Sugar Certification
May 1, 2020 - August 21, 2026Certified Neurographic A Teacher and Coach
May 1, 2020 - August 21, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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