Resume

Education

Western Carolina University (WCU) (Aug 2021- Dec 2023)

  • Bachelor in Communication with a concentration in Broadcasting

  • Minor in Film Studies

  • Graduation: December 2023

  • GPA: 3.832

Related Course Work

  • Television Production I- Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, teamwork skills, and basic news narrative storytelling

  • Film Studies- Shot styles, composition, and framing of videos

  • Radio Production I & II- Experience in Adobe Audition and Audacity, proper mic recording procedure, and knowledge of radio station procedures and positions

  • Writing for Broadcasting- Produced newscasts and wrote news stories

Southwestern Community College (SCC) (Jan 2020- July 2021)

  • Associates in Arts and Sciences

  • GPA: 3.853

Awards

Western Carolina University

  • Chancellor’s List (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022)

  • Dean’s List (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022)

Southwestern Community College

  • Dean’s List (Spring 2020, Fall 2020)

  • President’s List (Spring 2021)

  • Recognition Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Professional Experience

Retainer Videographer (Backlot Cinemas) (Jan 2024- Present)

  • Assisted on client projects

  • Operated camera for high school sports events

  • Specialized in both live events and planned-out shoots

  • Collaborated with other videographers to ensure vision is completed

  • Assisted with commercials for local businesses in the Western NC region

Videographer (Camp High Rocks) (May 2025- August 2025)

  • Filmed daily activities, interviews, and events for both social and company website use

  • Conceptualized, shot, edited, and delivered multiple videos per week

  • Collaborated with fellow counselors and children to implement creative strategies, and increased social media presence by 15%

  • Stayed updated on current trends in social media and created videos that suited these trends and the camp's mission statements

  • Responsible for head staff duties, such as helping children get to their cabins at night, assisting kitchen staff in the mornings, and helping to set up events.

Production Coordinator (Amerilife LLC.)   (May 2023- Dec 2024)

  • Worked within the marketing department's video production team involved in all aspects of video production, including pre-production planning, filming of videos, and post-production editing

  • Specialized in both long and short-form video production content

  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and goals, and ensure that their expectations were met throughout the production process

  • Stayed updated on industry trends and best practices, and implemented new techniques and technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of production processes

  • Experienced with Canon R5, F605, and C300 Mk III camera systems

  • Expanded upon editing skills in Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects

  • Traveled across the country for multiple shoots

  • Knowledgeable of Blackmagic studio software and ATEM mini and Production Studio 4k hardware

Equipment Checkout Manager (Western Carolina University) (Aug 2022- May 2023)

  • Checked out camera equipment to students within the Communication Department of Western Carolina University

  • Oversaw communication lab where students could edit video projects or record voice-overs for projects

  • Taught and instructed students on how to operate cameras and equipment

  • Taught and instructed students on how to operate Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Audition

  • Assisted students in recording voice-overs while also helping improve scripts

WHEE-TV/National Broadcast Society (Western Carolina University)  (Aug 2021- May 2023)

  • Experience with TV broadcast equipment such as Sony NX5, Sony A7S, Sony MVS-3000 switcher, Aja Key Pro, Sony DMX-R100, Blackmagic Web Presenter, etc.

  • Assisted in the setup and operation of camera equipment, audio boards, lighting, and sets for multiple purposes such as news segments, interviews, and variety shows

  • Development and expansion of leadership skills

  • Learned how to structure news stories and shows

  • Switched live camera feeds and directed during live performances

  • Prepared and shot music-based live performances

  • Communication Officer

    • Learned how to promote and advertise brands and shows

    • Learned how to generate more users and more attention to an Instagram page

Skills

Hard Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe products Premiere and After Effects

  • Certified in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Soft Skills

  • Experience with Master Control room equipment such as vision mixers, character generators, and technical director stations.

  • Ability to work proficiently within team settings

  • Attention to detail when it comes to inconsistencies such as lighting, frame rate, misplaced props, ext.

  • Can reach deadlines within the allotted time

  • Basic knowledge of Mac-based products and willingness to learn new programs

  • Ability to maintain confidential information