Education
Aug 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Major: Creative Media Production
Minor: Film and Media Studies
GPA: 3.97
Experience
December 2021 - May 2023
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Designed a wide range of print and digital materials, including web pages, logos, apparel, infographics, social graphics, print ads, and email newsletters
• Edited videos for social media, broadcast commercials, and internal agency updates
• Created motion graphics and assisted the broadcast team with their existing graphic package in After Effects
• Ensured that all creative materials produced by each of the agency's divisions adhered their unique brand standards and met quality expectations
• Adhered to tight deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including web developers, content writers, and an external marketing agency, in order to ensure success of wide-ranging creative projects
August 2021 - December 2021
Graduate Fellow - Design
Saxum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Edited videos and created designs for local and national clients on a tight timeline
• Created assets tailored to each clients’ brand standards and goals
• Provided prompt edits to existing projects when needed
• Utilized a working knowledge of digital and print formats to customize projects to their unique distribution goals
• Collaborated with the creative team to carry out projects from start to finish while remaining within budget and deadlines
May 2019 - May 2021
Lead Video Editor
Gaylord Hall Productions
Norman, Oklahoma
• Lead editor of projects for clients such as the Oklahoma
Healthcare Authority, OU School of Fine Arts, Illinois
Emergency Management Agency, and National Electrical Contractors Association
• Created motion graphics for lower thirds, title cards, and technical training videos
• Logged and organized extensive interviews and b-roll and
integrated into videos 1-4 minutes long
• Communicated with clients throughout the editing process to
ensure their satisfaction with the final product
January 2019 - December 2021
Media and Programs Assistant
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Designed, coded, and maintained new OVAC website on Wix
• Created and managed an in-house photography studio in order to
give artists high-quality pictures of their work at low cost
• Shot and edited various promotional and educational videos about art and artists in Oklahoma
• Photographed various OVAC events; was the primary photographer for OVAC’s national Concept catalogue
• Created bright and inviting designs for OVAC's resource guides, annual report, and social media posts using Canva and InDesign
• Transferred a database containing information on over 20,000 contacts from Microsoft Access to Kindful
January 2018 - May 2018
Floor Manager/Camera Operator
OU Nightly
Norman, Oklahoma
• Dressed microphones, placed talent, and ensured the studio was properly set up before live broadcast
• Oversaw camera operators and instructed on how to achieve proper framing, critical focus, and smooth camera movements
• Cued talent, directed cameras, and communicated with directors during live broadcasts
• Participated in team meetings before and after the show to discuss strategies for preparation and improvement
July 2016 - December 2018
Shift Manager
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Norman, Oklahoma
• Supervised team members and ensured speed, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Balanced drawers, handled daily deposits, and tracked labor costs
• Trained new team members and coached them on how to work accurately and efficiently
• Handled and resolved guest complaints in-person and over the phone
Skills
Video • produce, shoot, edit
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Adobe Creative Cloud
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highly proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects , and Illustrator
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Camera Operation
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experience with various DSLRs, Sony FS7, Sony FS5, Sony A7iii
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Motion Graphics
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animated lower thirds, logos, title cards, technical training graphics
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Microsoft Office
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highly proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
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Field Production
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ability to do on-site lighting, audio, camera operation, and direction
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Web • design, development, analytics
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Adobe Creative Cloud
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an emphasis in Illustrator and After Effects
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Wix & Wix Velo
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extensive experience designing and editing in Wix with light coding in Velo
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Webflow & Wordpress
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intermediate level expertise
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Hubspot
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intermediate level expertise
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Google Analytics & Google Data Studio
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track site activity and organize into customizable reports
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Photography • events, portraits, promotional
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Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
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Live events
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Portraits & headshots
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Real estate
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Interview backgrounds
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Outdoors/nature
More • office, tech, writing
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Screenwriting
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Copywriting
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Social media marketing
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Hootsuite
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Mailchimp
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Client communication
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MacOS
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Slack
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Kindful
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Canva
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Budgeting & money handling
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Data management