ABOUT ME
I started making videos and working with most of the software I still use today when I was in high school. Since then, I’ve honed my skills. Either through courses or student media in college, or the years of freelancing, as well as many personal projects. I firmly believe in the power of storytelling, whether through video or design, to enhance a message or empower individuals, creating stronger connections.
Education
Portland State University, Portland OR — B.S. Film
SEPTEMBER 2010 - JUNE 2014
Experience
Freelance — Graphic Design/Videography
JUNE 2014 - Present
Working with Clients, Producing on a Deadline, Learning New Techniques, Attempting New Styles, Rapid Iteration, Collaborating with a Team, Keeping Self Motivated
Dorian Studio — Photographer
AUGUST 2023 - Present
Originally part of the fall seasonal photographer, I am now one of just a few that work year round. The main focus of fall photography is school portraits, the standard yearbook headshot. The rest of the shoot styles the handful of us veteran photographers do are: yearbook candids, taking a day to walk the whole school, taking photos to help fill the pages of that schools yearbook; class groups/sports teams, these are the traditional photos of the large groups of students with their teachers/coaches; athlete posed portraits, this requires knowledge of lighting more so than most of the others as well as working with the students on posing, usually in a way that goes with the sport they play.
Kabuki Strength - Digital Media Specialist
MARCH 2022 - OCTOBER 2022
A broad job description. Filming, editing and managing posts for social media, primarily Instagram and YouTube. Much of my time was filming and editing educational content, such as webinars and digital courses. These included graphic design and animated presentations
Fred Meyer, Milwakie/Tigard/Clackamas OR — Produce Clerk/Asst. Manager
JUNE 2015 - MARCH 2022
Clackamas OR — Produce Assistant Manager
APRIL 2021 - PRESENT
Stocking Product, Conditioning Product, Cut Fruit, Load Breaking, Maintaining a Clean Sales Floor, Customer Service.
Portland State Univ. TV, Portland OR — Producer/Lead Editor/Graphic Designer/Video Director
JANUARY 2013 - JULY 2014
Lead editor of the multicam live performance series, “Live @ Lunch.” Director/Producer for two years on PSU.tv’s 48 Hour Film Team. Occasional videographer for various productions. Misc. art and graphic work, both 2d (Primarily thumbnails) and 3D (animations).
Skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication
Able to Work Under Pressure
Adaptive
Teamwork
Proficiencies
Adobe Creative Suite
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
Blender 3D
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Certifications
Introduction to Google SEO - Univ. of California, Davis
Google SEO Fundamentals - Univ. of California, Davis
Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO - Univ. of California, Davis