Initiate, develop, and implement a comprehensive process for pre-production, production, and postproduction based on thorough communications and collaboration with clients
Lead conversations to identify video goals, uncover potential storylines, and brainstorm creative ideas for marrying the two
Thoroughly prepare for each project, anticipating potential challenges and devising contingency plans to ensure production regardless of unforeseen circumstances
Skillfully operate professional video equipment, including cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear, to produce high-quality footage in various environments, including field work
Develop interview questions and conduct interviews for the purpose of meticulously utilizing footage and narration to produce intentional, story focused videos
Create affective narratives and visual stories that enhance audience interest, empathy, and engagement utilizing my background as a trained storyteller, as well as my extensive experience
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and other Suite applications for compelling and efficient video editing and post-production tasks
Review process that is timely and reciprocal, ensuring polished final products that meet or exceed client expectations
Education
Certificate - Certified Applied Storyteller
The Graduate Institute
Connecticut
06.2018
Certificate - The Complete Muse Storytelling Process
Muse Storytelling University
Online
04.2016
Master of Arts - Public Sociology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Public Sociology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2006
Skills
Sony a7siii
Sony a7sii
DJI Mini 2
Sony FE 50mm f/18 Lens
Sony FE 24mm f/14 Lens
Sony FE 85 mm f/18 Lens
Tamron 70-180mm f/28 G2
Amaran F22x Bi-Color Light/Stand
Neewer Bi-Color LED Lights/Stands
Tascam DR-10L
Sony x60
Zoom H5 Recorder
Boom Pole
DJI Ronin-S
Tripods
ND Filters
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter
Extra batteries
Extra SD cards
Adobe Premiere Pro Creative Suite
Past Clients
Bay Path University
The American Women’s College
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Yiddish Book Center
Little Sisters Fund
Girls Inc.
Feast Down East
Connecticut Community Care
Age Well CT
Timeline
Owner & Videographer
Visible Stories
06.2017 - Current
Certificate - Certified Applied Storyteller
The Graduate Institute
Certificate - The Complete Muse Storytelling Process