Achievements

• Gem City PR Award - 2020

• Better Business Bureau "Employee of the Year" - 2017

• Dayton Area Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Award - 2017

• Promoted to Manager of Videography & Content Strategy/BBB Dayton & Miami Valley - 2016

• Dayton Area Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Award - 2016

• Dayton Area Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Award of Merit - 2015

• Dayton Area Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Award of Merit – 2014

Experience

City of Miamisburg

Miamisburg, OH April 2024 - Present

Public Information Officer

• Communicate with the public, media and/or coordinating with other agencies, as necessary.

• Produce, shoot and edit video and photography content.

• Write press releases, social media posts and other forms of communication to the public via the internet.

• Manage and update township website and all social media channels.

Harrison Township Montgomery County, Ohio

Dayton, OH August 2021 - April 2024

Communications Manager

• Manage and maintain all video production and equipment.

• Produce, shoot and edit video/photography content.

• Manage and update township website and all social media channels.

Better Business Bureau

Dayton, OH November 2016 - August 2021

Manager of Videography & Content Strategy

• Manage and maintain all video production and equipment.

• Produce, shoot and edit all video content.

• Boosted BBBs video traffic by 300% on YouTube.

Better Business Bureau

Dayton, OH March 2012 - November 2016

Communications Specialist

• Responsible for all communication with BBB Accredited Businesses/Charities.

• Research & write articles for local newspapers about scams and business tips.

• Create events, emails, and monthly newsletters.

• Update and manage the website.

• Manage BBBs Secure Your ID Day program - a free shredding event.

• Work trade shows promoting what BBB has to offer.

The Modern College of Design

Kettering, OH January 2021 - May 2021

Adjunct Video Instructor

• Taught Video Portfolio class for second-year students.

• Helped guide students produce, shoot and edit three videos.

Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball

Dayton, OH April 2018 - September 2022

Camera Operator

• Operate on-field cameras during games.

• Set up and tear down equipment.

Spectrum Sports

Columbus, OH November 2015 - Present

Freelance Camera Operator

• Operate cameras for high school and collegiate sporting events.

• Set up and tear down all equipment.

WDTN-TV

Dayton, OH September 2015 - Present

Freelance Videographer/Editor

• Cover news & sports events for local NBC affiliate.

• Shoot and edit video for weekend newscasts.

• Keep the newsroom and assignment desk informed of breaking news in the Miami Valley.

WHIO-TV

Dayton, OH February 2007 - October 2009

Videographer/Editor/Live Truck Operator

• Worked with reporters and the assignment desk to ensure we were getting the most accurate news of the day.

• Transmitted live signals to the station via ENG/live trucks.

• Shot and edited news of the day.

• Maintained all equipment as assigned.

KMBC-TV

Kansas City, MO October 2004 - November 2006

Videographer

• Shot and edited news for #1 rated ABC affiliate in the country.

• Operated ENG/live truck for morning /weekend newscasts.

• Maintained all equipment as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Columbia College Chicago

Technical Proficiency

Web Tools

• AP Style • Cognito Forms • Constant Contact • Form Assembly • Streampage • WordPress

Creative Tools

• Adobe After Effects • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Lightroom • Adobe Premiere Pro • Animoto • Avid Media Composer • Camtasia • Grass Valley Edius

Broadcast TV Tools

• ENPS • iNews

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