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I am a creative documentary producer and video editor with 20+ years of experience in long-form storytelling, multi-camera production, and post-production.
I guide projects from concept to distribution and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver compelling content for YouTube and broadcast.
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Producer/Director at PBS Fort Wayne
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Produced, wrote, and edited award-winning long-format documentaries, including Truck Town – A History of International Harvester in Fort Wayne; 50 Years in the Neighborhood; and Electric Legacy – The Story of General Electric in Fort Wayne. Managed production teams, conducted interviews, and oversaw the creative process from research to final cut. Involved in the production of multiple projects, including arts IN focus, and edited multicamera live music performances.
Independent Producer, Editor, Cinematographer at Rob Rhodes Productions (Freelance)
January 1, 2009 - PresentProduced and remote edited long-form documentaries and client-based video content from concept to delivery. Directed and edited multi-camera shoots, delivering broadcast-ready episodes of The Goldie Show to meet FCC standards and deadlines. Collaborated with producers, hosts, and television station staff to ensure timely completion of projects.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Taught fundamentals of filmmaking, including camera techniques, lighting, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and editing. Mentored students through all phases of production, emphasizing professional standards.
Lead Multimedia Producer at Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Supervised the production of ivyVILOs (Video Interactive Learning Objects) funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Directed multi-camera shoots, collaborated with faculty to produce short e-learning content with an interactive quiz component. Created and managed a YouTube channel that has over 48 million views.
Videographer at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2008 - PresentCaptured live sports and entertainment events as part of multicamera teams. Provided replays from multiple angles using NewTek 3Play system.
Production Assistant (Independent Contractor) at WANE TV News 15, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025Operated studio and remote cameras for live newscasts.
Production Associate at WFA PBS39, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Operated cameras, audio, graphics, and provided technical support for live studio productions.
Videographer/Editor at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025Produced, shot, and edited for Outlook, a weekly news magazine program. Edited three half-hour documentaries, including the Emmy-nominated The Kingmaker. Served as camera crew on Mountain Stage, a nationally recognized live music program.
News Photographer at WCHS TV, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Shot and edited daily news stories under deadline pressure. Produced a 3-part international series in Haiti, working independently as producer, reporter, writer, and editor.
Producer/Director at PBS Fort Wayne
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Produced, wrote, and edited award-winning long-format documentaries, including Truck Town – A History of International Harvester in Fort Wayne, 50 Years in the Neighborhood, and Electric Legacy – The Story of General Electric in Fort Wayne. Managed production teams, conducted interviews, and oversaw the creative process from research to final cut. Involved in arts IN focus, a weekly program featuring local artists. Responsible for the editing of multicamera live music performances.
Independent Producer, Editor, Cinematographer at Rob Rhodes Productions (Freelance)
January 1, 2009 - PresentProduced and remote edited long-form documentaries and client-based video content from concept to delivery. Directed and edited multi-camera shoots, delivering broadcast-ready episodes of The Goldie Show to meet FCC standards and deadlines. Collaborated with producers, hosts, and television station staff to ensure timely completion of projects.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Taught fundamentals of filmmaking, including camera techniques, lighting, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and editing. Mentored students through all phases of production, emphasizing professional standards.
Videographer at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2008 - PresentCaptured live sports and entertainment events as part of multicamera teams. Provided replays from multiple angles using NewTek 3Play system.
Production Assistant (Independent Contractor) at WANE TV News 15, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025Operated studio and remote cameras for live newscasts.
Production Associate at WFWA PBS39, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Operated cameras, audio, graphics, and technical support for live studio productions.
Videographer/Editor at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025Produced, shot, and edited for Outlook, a weekly news magazine program. Edited three half-hour documentaries, including the Emmy-nominated The Kingmaker. Served as camera crew on Mountain Stage, a nationally recognized live music program.
News Photographer at WCHS TV, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Shot and edited daily news stories under deadline pressure. Produced a 3-part international series in Haiti, working independently as producer, reporter, writer, and editor.
Producer/Director at PBS Fort Wayne
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Produced, wrote, and edited award-winning long-format documentaries, including Truck Town – A History of International Harvester in Fort Wayne, 50 Years in the Neighborhood, and Electric Legacy – The Story of General Electric in Fort Wayne. Managed production teams, conducted interviews, and oversaw the creative process from research to final cut. Involved in the production of multiple projects, including arts IN focus, a weekly program featuring local artists. Responsible for the editing of multicamera live music performances.
Independent Producer, Editor, Cinematographer at Rob Rhodes Productions (Freelance)
January 1, 2009 - PresentProduced and remotely edited long-form documentaries and client-based video content from concept to delivery. Directed and edited multi-camera shoots, delivering broadcast-ready episodes of The Goldie Show to meet FCC standards and deadlines. Collaborated with producers, hosts, and television station staff to ensure timely completion of projects.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Taught fundamentals of filmmaking, including camera techniques, lighting, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and editing. Mentored students through all phases of production, emphasizing professional standards.
Lead Multimedia Producer at Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Supervised the production of ivyVILOs (Video Interactive Learning Objects) funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Directed multi-camera shoots, collaborated with faculty to produce short e-learning content with an interactive quiz component. Created and managed a YouTube channel that has over 48 million views.
Videographer at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2008 - PresentCaptured live sports and entertainment events as part of multicamera teams. Provided replays from multiple angles using NewTek 3Play system.
Production Assistant (Independent Contractor) at WANE TV News 15, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025Operated studio and remote cameras for live newscasts.
Production Associate at WFWA PBS39, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Operated cameras, audio, graphics, and technical support for live studio productions.
Videographer/Editor at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025Produced, shot, and edited Outlook, a weekly news magazine program. Edited three half-hour documentaries, including the Emmy-nominated The Kingmaker. Served as camera crew on Mountain Stage, a nationally recognized live music program.
News Photographer at WCHS TV, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Shot and edited daily news stories under deadline pressure. Produced a 3-part international series in Haiti, working independently as producer, reporter, writer, and editor.
Producer/Director at PBS Fort Wayne
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Produced, wrote, and edited award-winning long-format documentaries, including Truck Town – A History of International Harvester in Fort Wayne; 50 Years in the Neighborhood; and Electric Legacy – The Story of General Electric in Fort Wayne. Managed production teams, conducted interviews, and oversaw the creative process from research to final cut. Involved in arts IN focus, a weekly program featuring local artists. Responsible for editing multicamera live music performances.
Independent Producer, Editor, Cinematographer at Rob Rhodes Productions (Freelance)
January 1, 2009 - PresentProduced and remote edited long-form documentaries and client-based video content from concept to delivery. Directed and edited multi-camera shoots, delivering broadcast-ready episodes of The Goldie Show to meet FCC standards and deadlines. Collaborated with producers, hosts, and television station staff to ensure timely completion of projects.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor / Lead Multimedia Producer at Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025Taught fundamentals of filmmaking, including camera techniques, lighting, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and editing. Mentored students through all phases of production, emphasizing professional standards. Lead Multimedia Producer: supervised ivyVILOs funded by the U.S. Department of Education; directed multi-camera shoots; collaborated with faculty to produce short e-learning content with an interactive quiz component; created and managed a YouTube channel that has over 48 million views.
Videographer at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2008 - PresentCaptured live sports and entertainment events as part of multicamera teams. Provided replays from multiple angles using NewTek 3Play system.
Production Assistant (Independent Contractor) at WANE TV News 15, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025Operated studio and remote cameras for live newscasts.
Production Associate at WFA PBS39, Fort Wayne, IN
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Operated cameras, audio, graphics, and technical support for live studio productions.
Videographer/Editor at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025Produced, shot, and edited for Outlook, a weekly news magazine program. Edited three half-hour documentaries, including the Emmy-nominated The Kingmaker. Served as camera crew on Mountain Stage, a nationally recognized live music program.
News Photographer at WCHS TV, Charleston, WV
January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Shot and edited daily news stories under deadline pressure. Produced a 3-part international series in Haiti, working independently as producer, reporter, writer, and editor.
Education
B.S. Communications at West Virginia State University, Institute, WV
August 17, 1981 - December 20, 1985Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
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