Resume
EXPERIENCE
KXAN News - Floor Director / Newscast Director Trainee
February 2024 - Present
Austin, TX
● Operated multiple studio cameras for live news broadcasts, executing both static and dynamic camera shots.
● Closely assisted on-air talent with any technical needs and movement before and throughout the newscast to ensure a clean on-air broadcast.
● Coded newscast rundowns using ENPS, then directed live broadcasts using Ignite to cut cameras, call up graphics, move cameras into position, etc.
● Controlled multi-speed playback system for sponsored replay segments, and wired cameras to production truck for live broadcast football games.
Key Skills: Camera Operation (Including Robotic), Stage Directing, Broadcast News/Television Directing, Teleprompter Operation, Attention to Detail, Time Management
Live City Productions - Freelance Photographer
2023 - Present
Austin, TX
● Consulted with clients on their needs, then planned and prepared on-location or studio shoots.
● Photographed businesses, family events, concerts, adult and children portraits, family photos, and pets.
● Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photos to the client in an accessible format for both print and Internet distribution.
*Key Skills: Location and Studio Photography and Videography, Editing, Lighting, Booking / Managing Clients
Caldo Festival (Contract) - Event Photographer
August - November 2023
Austin, TX
● Captured photos and videos of guests, speakers, and other event participants in a fast-paced live festival setting.
● Edited photos to ensure quality, then created a portfolio of photos for the event for attendees and organizers to view.
● Produced paid and organic promotional materials, including sneak peek videos, teaser photos, and engaging content for social media platforms, contributing to the overall success of the festival and increasing attendance.
*Key Skills: Event/Concert Photography and Videography, Social Media Advertising, Event Coordinating, Graphic Design
Canna Combat Club - Social Media Manager / Event Coordinator
2022 - January 2024
Austin, TX
● Captured photography, videography and live streams for all jiu-jitsu events, then edited content using Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
● Managed posting content to various social media platforms, and utilized tools to track analytics.
● Assisted in the booking of matches, setting event dates, organizing sponsorships and more for multiple invitational and open mat events.
*Key Skills: Social Media Management, Photography, Videography, Graphic Design, Jiu-Jitsu Event Booking and Coordinating
Bobcat Update Student-Run News Broadcast - Photojournalist
2022 - 2023
San Marcos, TX
● Identified and pitched newsworthy stories, then conducted, edited and recorded video interviews and other visual storytelling elements.
● Operated studio equipment, including cameras, director switcher, audio systems, and editing software, to produce broadcasts.
*Key Skills: Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television Production, Interviewing, Video Production and Editing
Boundless Technology (Contract) - Brand Affiliate
2021 - 2022
Remote
● Successfully advertised and promoted the Boundless Company using innovative organic social media marketing strategies and a unique promotional code.
*Key Skills: Social Media Marketing, Photo and Video Editing, SEO, Promotional Content Creation
Austinite CC - Marketing Manager / Media Director
2020 - January 2024
Austin, TX
● Effectively managed creative projects and social media accounts, promoting a superior corporate image while maintaining brand identity.
● Produced and edited various print and video marketing content using Adobe Creative Cloud.
● Produced, wrote and edited video podcast episodes interviewing notable figures in the industry.
*Key Skills: Web Design and Management, Video Podcast Production, Print & Digital Ad’s, POS, Customer Service, Social Media
EDUCATION AND RELEVANT COURSES
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
- (B.S.) Major in Electronic Media
2018-2023
San Marcos, TX
HONORS
- Dean’s List: 4 semesters consecutive
- Inductee: 2023 Texas State University Council of Scholars – Cum Laude
- Overall GPA: 3.57 / Major GPA: 3.83
- Relevant Coursework: Video Production, TV News, Writing for Electronic Media, Electronic Media as Entertainment
CERTIFICATIONS
● Hootsuite – Social Media Marketing
● LinkedIn Learning – Advanced Branding, Learning Canva, Building a Brand That Your Customers Will Love
● Semrush Academy – Building a Social Listening Program
● HubSpot Academy – SEO, Digital Advertising
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