I am a communications professional with over 20 years storytelling experience in Electronic Media, creating compelling news, creative and promotional video content for broadcast and the web.

Experience

Senior Video Producer, FindLaw/Thomson Reuters; Eagan MN — 2008-Present

  • Producing and editing promotional videos for client websites, YouTube, and social media. 
  • Mentoring and training team members on storytelling, creativity, and technology.
  • Helped to create the Video Department from the ground up, including designing editing workstations, asset management systems, and workflows. Partnering with management to ensure the team is up-to-date on industry best practices.

Senior Morning Show Video Editor, KSTP-TV; St. Paul MN — 1997-2007

  • Collaborating with producers, reporters and photographers, and coordinating efforts of video editing team to produce video content for newscasts under tight deadlines.
  • Editing feature packages and promotions.

Production Specialist, KSTP-TV; St. Paul MN — 1995-1997

  • Camera Operator, Technical Director, Lighting, and Floor Director for newscasts, and other in-studio productions.
  • Videographer, Lighting, and Audio Engineer for commercial and promotional shoots.

Freelance 1993-Present, Working on a wide range of creative, and broadcast projects.

  • Videography, Editing, Motion Graphics, Script Writing, Studio Productions, Sports Productions, Live Event Coverage, Photoshop, DVD Authoring, and Still Photography.

Announcer, KWAY-FM; Waverly IA — 1993-1995

  • DJ for weekend morning shows.
  • Studio Engineer for live local sports broadcasts, and pre-taped programs.

Education

Wartburg College, Waverly Iowa - Bachelor of Arts, 1995. Major: Journalism/Communication Arts. Minor: Music Theory and Composition.

Skills

Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Motion, Compressor, Soundtrack Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Avid, Premiere, DVD Studio Pro, Brightcove, YouTube