- Resume -

Story-driven creative with 15+ years of experience creating educational, inspirational, marketing photos and video content. Passionate about creating attractive imagery that connects and inspires people. Strong advocate of collaboration and teamwork.

Strengths and Skills
Photography. Videography. Production Planning. Art Direction. Lighting Design. Story Development. Video Editing. Creative Collaboration. Digital Asset Management.

Examples of Success
Brand Identity- Developed the standards for content and marketing photography (Bodybuilding.com).
Data Management- Developed the strategy for and management of a cloud-based library of over 600,000 still images and thousands of videos.
Industry Standard Content- Helped develop and create content that set the standard in the fitness industry in quality and customer engagement.

Professional Experience

Knape Photo, Boise, ID - 2010 to Now
- Freelance and contract videography and still photography
Bodybuilding.com, Boise, ID - 2010 to 2021
- Sr. Photographer - 2014 to 2021
Oversee production of still photography in coordination with content and marketing Creative Directors, creating mood boards, shot lists, lighting setups, set art direction, directing models. Work with other departments to fulfill photography needs. Create and manage cloud-based digital asset management catalogue for still photos and edited videos. Hire freelance photographers as needed. Shoot and edit video as needed. Consult on graphic and motion design.
- Sr. Videographer and Photography Coordinator - 2011 to 2014
In addition to Videographer responsibilities: Coordinate and execute content photo shoots. Work with various departments to address photography needs and plan how to acquire those assets. Manage in-house NAS-based photo library.
- Videographer - 2010 to 2011
Videography, audio recording, lighting, and grip work on video productions. Edit video, audio, motion graphics, and color correction in post-production. Help adjust and maintain video compression standards as needed. Troubleshoot production and post-production equipment issues.

Education
BA Mass Communication, Northwest Nazarene University - 2008
MA Spiritual Formation, Northwest Nazarene University - 2010

Certifications and Continued Learning
The Language of Design: Form and Meaning - Coursera & CalArts, January 2022
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design - Coursera & Google, January 2022