• Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism. Northern Arizona University, Class of 2011.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

•Proficient with Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign, Flash, Bridge, Final Cut Pro, Fetch, Drupal, Wordpress, and Microsoft Office.
•Exceptional knowledge of digital photography, cinematography, and non-linear editing.
•Experienced and skillful at using various lighting, audio, and video equipment.
•Emphasize strong interpersonal and communication skills based on respect and integrity.
•Experienced at completing and creating work as a self-employed multimedia journalist.
•Proficient at managing and training reporters for multimedia field-work, reporting, and production processes.
•Well-accustomed to recurring deadline work environments that require strong organizational and time-management skills.
•Exceptional at seeking out story leads, editing, and fact-checking all work. • Capable of creating website designs and expanding online content with Adobe Flash, self-productions, and social medias.
•Experienced at writing under the arts and entertainment, scientific, environmental, and feature story disciplines that apply and reflect thoughtful, objective journalistic integrity.
•Up-to-date with the latest technological advances, programs, and Associated Press Style book.
•Exceptional at developing community relationships and maintaining a respectful and
professional demeanor.
•Skilled at producing, directing, editing and managing multifaceted multimedia projects alone, as well as in group settings.
•Knowledgeable of the critical dynamics associated with politics and economics related to my minor studies in international relations.

EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Multimedia Journalist
G-Multimedia
January 2011- Present

•Licensed photography to NBC Universal. January 23rd, 2011 Material License Agreement for three photographs sold for one-time fee of $2,000.

•Licensed photography to CBS 60 Minutes. January 19th, 2011 Material License Agreement for Three photographs sold for one-time fee of $900.

•Documentary series: Explore: Glen Canyon Recreation Area. August 2011. Four-part video and photography series produced for the Learning Community of the American Southwest. Work-for-hire relationship.

•Survey Documentary and Flash Presentation: Arizona Sculptures Project. Survey documentary created presented at a fund-raising conference for the creation of a non-profit organization called the Arizona Sculptures Project.

Multimedia Consultant
Learning Community of the American Southwest

June 1st- August 30th, 2011

Job Description:

•Editing documentary projects based on park parameters and critiques.
•Preparing audio-visual projects for seamless incorporation into website platform. •Reporting, photographing, filming, and producing original documentary work.
•Coordinating communications between park officials and content producers.
•Troubleshooting issues associated with various project formats.
•Using time efficiently to meet quality standards and deadlines for publishing. •Creating, managing, and expanding website design and content.
•Incorporating social mediums into website design and function.
•Working with a team in the field to provide multimedia coverage of breakthrough research.

Published Work:

• The Park of Present History. Short-film exploring the significance and historical background of the Hubbell Trading Post located at Ganado, Arizona. Filmed over the course of one day.

• Between The Layers.
Short-film capturing the breakthrough research taking place at the Petrified Forest National Park examining the significance of 'the purple layer' as it correlates to a past mass extinction. Filmed over the course of one day.

Multimedia Editor
Student Media Center
Northern Arizona University
January 2011- May 2011

Job Description:

•Creating the first-ever multimedia section for the Student Media Center.
•Constructing a functional and focused workflow suitable for the challenges of convergence.
•Organizing and coordinating cross-platform and section story productions.
•Managing and educating reporters for fieldwork and audio-visual story construction. •Devoting unconventional hours to project planning, filming, interviewing, and editing.
•Maintaining and developing community relationships and professional demeanor. •Producing extensive documentaries utilizing distinct mediums and thorough planning. •Consistent publications of diverse multimedia projects under strict deadlines.
•Fact-checking and troubleshooting formatting and technical issues associated with multimedia.
•Uploading and editing material for publication at northernarizonanews.com.

Published Work:

• Art of the Arts Series: Pt.1 Welding, Pt.2 Plasma Cutting, Pt.3 Grinding: Three-part documentary series focusing on the process of composing large-scale structural sculptures with internationally renowned artist, David B. Harton.

• Q&A With Winona LaDuke: In-depth interview with Anishinaabe tribal member and former Green Party vice-presidential candidate, Winona LaDuke, at the height of the Mt. Graham Observatory controversy concerning sacred sites for Native American people.

•Skyler King: Magic In The Streets: Audio-visual story centering on the practice of street magician, Skyler King, and the stunned individuals that he performs for in the streets.

Photography Editor
Student Media Center
Northern Arizona University
August 2010- December 2010

Job Description:

•Construction of diverse multimedia projects with strict deadlines and limited resources.
•Using audio-visual mediums to create unique and extensive multimedia work.
•Flash webpage creation and graphic design for interactive presentations.
•Fact-checking all work submitted while maintaining integrity and objective standards. •Troubleshooting any and all glitches associated with equipment, programs, or flash designs.
•Developing and maintaining community relationships.
•Learning and exploring the capabilities of technological advances and updated programs.
•Managing, photographing, filming, reporting, and editing for complete production process.
•Writing attention-catching leads, titles, and synopses that attract the interest of audiences.
•Devoting unconventional hours to quality work and timely content.
•Working with various sections to approach and creatively overcome the challenges associated with convergence.

Published Work:

•How We Heal, How We Break: Investigative multimedia project that explores unorthodox healing techniques that volunteers participated in [acupuncture, acoustic healing, and polarity therapy]. Published by Northern Arizona News December 2010.

•Powellapalooza 2010: On-scene reporting at the first-ever Powellapalooza music festival set in the small town of Page, AZ. Published Project incorporated into an interactive Adobe Flash webpage designed specifically for this story. Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper September 2010.

•Last Comic Standing: Recap of NBC's Last Comic Standing performances. Published project incorporated into an
interactive Adobe Flash webpage designed specifically for this story. Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper September 2010.

•At A Glance In Walnut Canyon: A Guided hike through Walnut Canyon. Published by The Lumberjack on September 14th, 2010.

•Flagstaff Art Walk – September: Recap of Flagstaff's monthly art walk. Published by The Lumberjack September 14th, 2010.

Arts & Entertainment Journalist
Lumberjack Newspaper
January 2010- May 2010

Job Description:
•Beat reporting within the A&E paradigm.
•Seeking out leads, editing, and fact-checking all work submitted.
•Contacting and setting up Interviews with renowned artists and public figures.
•Using audio-visual elements to provide supplemental material for extensive story insight.
•Developing and maintaining community relationships.
•Adhering to The Lumberjack stylebook as well as AP standards.
•Committing to the demands of journalism with no monetary benefits.
•Reviewing music records objectively and without bias.
•Devoting unconventional hours to following leads and constructing stories.
•Weekly story-pitch meetings that involved planning and organizing story approach, deadlines, and content.
•Meeting strict deadlines with thoroughly reported articles that emphasize integrity and objectivity.

Published Work:

•NAU professors entertain more than their students: Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper March 11th, 2010.


•Q&A with Jon Foreman of Switchfoot:
Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper March 4th, 2010.

•VIDEO: Flagapalooza kicks off wave of support for Riordan: Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper March 25th, 2010.

•“Vagina Monologues” hits NAU:
Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper February 18th, 2010.

•Asian film festival presents a slice of India: Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper March 10th, 2010.

•George Winston wows Ardrey with award-winning music:
Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper February 11th, 2010.

•Sound Check: Contra by Vampire Weekend: Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper February 11th. 2010.

•Sound Check: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's “Beat the Devil's Tattoo”: Published by The Lumberjack Newspaper April 8th, 2010.