As a member of the creative operations group, my main priorities were facilitating tasks and assignments to creative team members. This includes initiating project kickoffs, managing production schedules, and overseeing the planned workflow to ensure final projects were delivered successfully and on time. I effectively communicated schedules, budgets, and timelines with Art Directors, our in-house photographer, and freelance crew to produce high-quality visual content. In addition to these tasks, I helped to smoothly transition cross-functional departments company-wide into a new DAM system, Brandfolder. I oversaw the maintenance and troubleshooting of the system as well as staff and end-user training to ensure accurate metadata and assets were findable.

Purple | Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

Photography Producer

Owns photography and all the nuances that make it exceptional. Works collaboratively with the production teams, Creative Director, Art Directors, and client stakeholders to set appropriate expectations, raising concerns when appropriate and always driving for better outcomes. Works with the production team to establish a roster of local and out-of-state crew. Plans and manages high fidelity work in studio, on location or in the office.

Sundance Institute | Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

Digital Assets Management Coordinator

Acquires, processes, and retrieves digital assets and assists in maintaining systems with accurate metadata, file integrity, and asset quality to ensure preservation and accessibility. Duties include but not limited to: -Serves as primary contact to field digital asset inquiries and requests. -Retrieves assets and accurately fulfills asset requests in a timely manner, which may include making minor edits to photo and video assets as needed. -Proactively supports the marketing and communications department to prepare for planned coverage by ensuring prompt delivery of assets from contractors and by meeting deadlines. -Creates weekly Tumblr posts, maintains photo galleries, and actively works with social media team to help promote and curate our content. -Assists with processing content contracts and helps ensure their submitted work meets coverage requirements. Provides feedback to contractors when needed. Reports issues that arise immediately to Senior Manager, Content. -Acquires, organizes, and prepares large quantities of event photos and videos to ingest into digital asset management system, includes making selects, adding required metadata, keywords/tagging, and rights-management data. Coordinates and oversees Lab photography trafficking with Labs Content Producer. -Monitors and maintains asset quality, metadata accuracy, and file integrity to support long-term preservation and access to assets. -Coordinates digital asset intern year-round, seasonal photo editors, and volunteers during the Sundance Film Festival. -Uses publications, internal documentation, and online research to confirm accurate metadata and conducts research as needed. -Conducts DAM system staff trainings and assists archivists with troubleshooting and maintaining the system, updating workflows and its functionality, and providing end-user training to include proper usage and crediting. -Assists in researching, hiring, and communicating with seasonal and year- round photographers

MASS MoCA | Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Digital Services Intern

Documented all of MASS MoCA’s visual and performing arts programs, as well as education activities, art fabrication, studio residencies, development events, and the overall vibrancy of a bustling 16-acre, 28-building campus. Organized and maintained current and archive material within an online digital assets management system, updated the museum’s robust website, and contributed to social media platforms.

Northern Michigan University | Aug 2016 - May 2017

North Wind Staff Photographer

Used unique visual cues to tell the up close and personal story of student life on and off campus; including sports, features, local events, etc in a deadline- based environment

Northern Michigan University | Aug 2016 - May 2017

Archives Intern- Students' Art Gallery

Honed archival techniques such as digital compiling, labeling, and organizing of images using Adobe Lightroom. Photographed and edited both 3D and 2D works featured in gallery as well as gallery events. Monitored gallery and used teamwork and problem-solving skills to collaboratively install exhibitions

Lowe's Companies, Inc. | May 2014 - Aug 2016

Head Cashier

Upheld high standards of customer satisfaction through effective communication and leadership skills to supervise and train new employees, anticipate and solve problems, manage checkout functions, etc. in a fast- paced and customer-driven environment

Northern Michigan University | Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Office Assistant for Alumni Relations

Worked independently and with a partner to create and design vibrant and energizing promotional flyers, pamphlets, Alumni Award bios, and blog posts to “What’s New NMU”

Northern Michigan University | Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

Student Office Assistant (Hospitality Management)

Work includes clerical duties such as: word processing, mailing, answering phones, copying, scanning, running errands, data entry, and creation of forms.

Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

Yearbook Editor in Chief

Position began as staff member and gradually promoted to Photography Editor, Co-Editor, then Editor in Chief. Student-run book. Work included creating, editing, and revising 2-page spreads using Jostens online website and Adobe Photoshop CS5, Delegated jobs and positions and helped to keep students on track and following deadlines.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Bachelor of Science - BS, PhotographyNorthern Michigan University | 2017

High School Diploma, English Language and Literature, GeneralSaginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | 2012

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