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I am a seasoned educator and media professional with a career spanning journalism education, visual storytelling, and event production. I have built programs, led teams, and delivered engaging content across classrooms, studios, and live events. My leadership as Fine Arts Department Chair and my work directing livestream productions demonstrate a commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality storytelling. I thrive in educational settings that value creativity, technical skill, and hands-on learning. I aim to bring those strengths to a role that blends education, leadership, and media to make a lasting impact.…I am a seasoned educator and media professional with a career spanning journalism education, visual storytelling, and event production. I have built programs, led teams, and delivered engaging content across classrooms, studios, and live events. My leadership as Fine Arts Department Chair and my work directing livestream productions demonstrate a commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality storytelling. I thrive in educational settings that value creativity, technical skill, and hands-on learning. I aim to bring those strengths to a role that blends education, leadership, and media to make a lasting impact.

Russell D. Hembrey

Video Editor, Creative Director, Production Manager, +2

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I am a seasoned educator and media professional with a career spanning journalism education, visual storytelling, and event production. I have built programs, led teams, and delivered engaging content across classrooms, studios, and live events. My leadership as Fine Arts Department Chair and my work directing livestream productions demonstrate a commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality storytelling. I thrive in educational settings that value creativity, technical skill, and hands-on learning. I aim to bring those strengths to a role that blends education, leadership, and media to make a lasting impact.…I am a seasoned educator and media professional with a career spanning journalism education, visual storytelling, and event production. I have built programs, led teams, and delivered engaging content across classrooms, studios, and live events. My leadership as Fine Arts Department Chair and my work directing livestream productions demonstrate a commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality storytelling. I thrive in educational settings that value creativity, technical skill, and hands-on learning. I aim to bring those strengths to a role that blends education, leadership, and media to make a lasting impact.

Available to hire

I am a seasoned educator and media professional with a career spanning journalism education, visual storytelling, and event production. I have built programs, led teams, and delivered engaging content across classrooms, studios, and live events. My leadership as Fine Arts Department Chair and my work directing livestream productions demonstrate a commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality storytelling.

I thrive in educational settings that value creativity, technical skill, and hands-on learning. I aim to bring those strengths to a role that blends education, leadership, and media to make a lasting impact.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

GIMP

Intermediate

Pro Tools

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

High School Journalism Teacher at Bishop Kelley High School

February 1, 2014 - Present

Teach Intro to Journalism, Yearbook, Digital Media, Photoshop, and Personal Financial Literacy. In 2019 became Fine Arts Department Chair with responsibility for department goals, evaluations, and budget. In 2020, assumed Livestream Director duties, producing or coordinating livestreams for about 20 events annually, spanning sports, Fine Arts performances, and graduations.

Statewide Video Production Manager at Cox Media Oklahoma

January 1, 1998 - May 1, 2013

Managed a multi-platform creative team, developing ad campaigns for clients in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Revenue in the Creative Services department more than tripled during tenure. Served on the Production Steering Committee for Cox Media Corporate.

Owner at Next Level Marketing

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2017

Founded a video production company that served student-athletes with recruiting videos, which evolved into a full-service freelance production house delivering advertising, corporate videos, audio production, and other digital media needs.

Creative Services Director at TCI Media Services

August 1, 1992 - January 1, 1998

Led ad reel creation for local cable advertising insertions across 17 markets in Kansas. Responsibilities included producing commercials and training replacements. Expanded experience in a top-50 TV market (Kansas City) and contributed to a growing portfolio of campaigns.

Adjunct Instructor – Multimedia I & Video Editing at Tulsa Community College

January 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003

Taught Multimedia I and Video Editing; proficient with Apple and Windows platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Head Volleyball Coach / High School Volleyball Coach at Bishop Kelley High School

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Head volleyball coach (and head girls golf coach) for the 2025-2026 period, leading athletics programs and mentoring student-athletes.

Assistant Volleyball Coach at Bishop Kelley High School

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023

Assistant volleyball coach contributing to program development and game strategy.

Assistant Volleyball Coach at Broken Arrow High School

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010

Assistant volleyball coach supporting high school program operations.