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With over a decade of experience in multimedia, my career is marked by a passion for crafting compelling video content that resonates with audiences. At Discover Financial Services, my role as Lead Interactive Communications Specialist centers around producing dynamic internal training courses and consulting on video and media projects from inception to implementation. The portfolio I manage reflects a sophisticated blend of creativity and technical prowess, with a focus on media design and video editing.
The projects under my direction, from storyboarding to production, have not only enriched corporate training initiatives but have also elevated the company’s internal communication strategies. My approach is rooted in collaboration, working closely with business partners to ensure that every piece of content aligns with our organizational goals and brand identity. It’s this synergy between innovation and strategic vision that drives my daily mission and contributes to our collective success.
My knowledge of videography, video editing, animation, motion graphics, compositing, motion tracking, sound editing, color correction, compression and encoding has resulted in over 4.5 million views for my freelance video projects alone.
Specialties:
- Directing, producing, shooting and editing corporate, b-roll, non-profit, highlight, lyric, wedding and other genres of video.
- Storyboarding, script-writing, client interaction and all facets of pre-production.
- Adobe CC Creative Suite, Final Cut, Microsoft Office, MPEG Streamclip, Toast, DVD Studio, and more.
- Shooting with several types of cameras: DSLR, Pro-sumer, ENG, Studio and more.
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Work Experience
Head of Media Production at True Group
August 11, 2025 - Present- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of media professionals, including writers, editors, videographers, and graphic designers.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and support to team members to ensure project success.
- Collaborate with team members to develop and execute media production strategies.
- Utilize A.I. software to fulfill creative briefs.
- Oversee the entire media production process, from planning and scripting to filming, editing, and final delivery.
- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Manage resources, including staff, equipment, and facilities.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives.
- Develop creative concepts and strategies for media productions.
- Ensure media content aligns with brand guidelines and target audience preferences.
- Create presentation materials for live and pre-recorded events.
- Ensure all media production adheres to quality standards.
- Review and provide feedback on media content during all stages of production.
- Address any issues or problems that arise during the production process.
- Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure seamless execution of media projects.
- Represent the media production team at meetings and presentations.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices in media production.
- Continuously seek ways to improve production processes and quality.
- Winner of a December 2025 T.E.A.M. Award.
Lead Interactive Communications Specialist at Discover
April 12, 2021 - August 8, 2025- Created and edited internal training courses as part of the Corporate Risk Management team
- Leveraged creative oversight and direction to all internal business partners in the organization in the creation of video and media content including brainstorming, storyboarding, scripting, creation, editing, publishing, production, and physical equipment preparation and maintenance.
- Partnered with business partners to consult on all video and media requests and projects from inception and implementation. Regularly and periodically maintains video and media portfolio, organization, and approvals. Manages multiple requests simultaneously. Maintain project requests and records through an internal records management system.
- Developed and maintained strong interactive learning portfolio that reinforces overall compliance training strategy through use of, video, graphic design, published articles, email communication and tabling events. Maintains relationships with various levels of executive-level business partners, designers, and program managers to understand business objectives and project requirements. Adjust strategies and processes to support these objectives through use.
- Created visuals, banners, videos and more for the CMS Expo for all of CRM employees in Discover.
- Q1 2024 CRM-ees Award Winner.
Digital Talent Attraction Associate Manager at Stryker
April 9, 2021 - January 6, 2020- Lead Creative on the Talent Attraction team creating videos, infographics and other multimedia for internal and external purposes.
- Formed processes, managing projects and agencies, and coordinating internal resources to design and utilize appropriate digital content.
- Managed the Stryker Careers social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn using tools like Hootsuite, Asana, Bitly, Later and Canva.
- Created motion and static content for recruitment purposes on the Talent Attraction team for Stryker's corporate office.
- Produced "Careers Q&A" series where Recruiting Managers answered question that Recruiters received from Stryker candidates.
- Produced "Day in the Life" series where Stryker employees as they walk the viewer through their workday.
Media Designer at CDK Global
April 17, 2017 - January 3, 2020- Lead videographer, editor, animator, drone videographer and photographer within the Marketing team for the corporate headquarters of CDK Global.
- Responsible for all aspects of production, supporting the Marketing team and executing the brand guidelines.
- Setup and management of the video studio for video shoots, headshots and podcast recordings.
- Driver of the Quarter Nominee Q1 2020.
Senior Digital AV Designer at Williams Lea Tag
July 9, 2012 - April 14, 2017- Lead videographer, editor and animator for the Zurich Creative Lab in the Zurich North American Corporate headquarters.
- Worked on a range of projects such storyboards, interviews, conferences, presentations, highlight reels, consultations, motion graphic videos, voice-overs, podcasts, interactive Flash animations, GIFs, photographs, graphic design projects and much more.
- Experience working with and directing executives ranging from Underwriters to CEOs.
- Created commercials that aired on NBC, CBS and The Golf Channel.
- Promoted to Senior Digital AV Designer for the Zurich Creative Lab in the Zurich North American Corporate headquarters.
- Oversaw all aspects of video production in tandem with the Zurich Creative Director.
- Managed Junior A/V Designer, in addition to previous role's responsibilities.
- Promoted to Senior Digital AV Designer for the Zurich Creative Lab in the Zurich North American Corporate headquarters. - Oversaw all aspects of video production in tandem with the Zurich Creative Director. - Managed Junior A/V Designer, in addition to previous role's responsibilities.
Video Editor at AKA Media Inc.
September 12, 2011 - July 6, 2012- Put together highlight reels, b-roll packages and web videos for clients including: McDonald's, M&M's, Pizza Hut, Unilever, V8, Dove, Baxter and more.
- Worked with different video mediums including: Beta, DigiBeta, P2, XDCAM and digital.
- Helped manage tape library, digitize files and compress footage.
- Member of Marketing and Content groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science at Illinois State University
September 14, 2009 - May 13, 2011Activities and societies: President of Student Television Workshop, member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Golden Key International Honour Society.
Activities and societies: President of Student Television Workshop, member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Golden Key International Honour Society.
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.63 / 4.00.
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Other
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