Summary of Experience

AWARD WINNING VIDEOGRAPHER with specialized experience in storytelling, broadcast journalism and video editing. Proven leader of both military and civilian teams. Significant experience with international travel and fast-paced journalism. Team player with finely honed written and verbal communication skills and advanced software expertise. Calm under pressure with exceptional problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Education

University of Washington, Tacoma, WA                   Anticipated December 2026

BA in Arts, Media and Culture with a focus on film

Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, MD         January 2008-April 2008

Public Affairs Specialist-Broadcast Journalist; Advanced Individual Training – Honor Graduate

Professional Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Bridge)

  • Videography (DSLR, GoPro, Mobile, and pro-sumer)

  • Google Suite

  • Dropbox

  • Zoom

  • Final Draft 

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok

  • English (Fluent), German (basic)

Relevant Experience

Photographer/Videographer       October 2009-February 2024

Washington Army National Guard, Camp Murray, Washington

  • Crafted visually intriguing visual stories using the Adobe Creative Suite for broadcast internally, locally and around the world.

  • Captured video and photos in fast-paced and challenging military environments both stateside and internationally.

  • Key player in selecting new equipment such as GoPros, steady cams, DSLR, camcorders and gimbals and trained subordinates in operation of selected equipment.

  • Determined requirements necessary to meet production objectives effectively within budget and deadline constraints.

  • Collaborated with creators across multiple branches of the military to create compelling photo and video; offered guidance and feedback through the creative process to ensure a first-rate product.

  • Successfully planned and executed video and still media to customer specification without on-site input or supervision

  • Determined schedules, resources, deadlines and tracked requirements needed throughout the life of the project.

  • Disseminated real-time information to a broad spectrum of key partners including senior military officers, stakeholders and the general public concerning the activities of soldiers and airmen during training events and news-worthy occasions.

Sergeant First Class (Retired)     August 2007-July 2022 

United States Army National Guard, Camp Murray, Washington

  • Performed high-stakes photo and video acquisition during Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Enduring Freedom

  • Documented significant Geo-political events in a hostile environment

  • Managed a team of 20 soldiers including reception, training, guidance and discipline

  • Gathered and produced media products at international government events conforming to cultural standards without onsite supervision

  • Supervised 12 overseas Army public affairs missions including Thailand, Italy, Australia, Antigua, Malaysia and Saipan.

  • Conducted public affairs operations in a joint operational environment with other branches of the Armed Forces, both domestic and foreign.

  • Instrumental in training employees of the Thai Port of Laem Chabang in effective public affairs strategy.

  • Served as digital archivist collecting and preserving more than three terabytes of historical operational documents, photos and videos.