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PROFILE
Versatile self-starter with experience in Agile product/project management, web development, client interface, experience and services, and written and oral communication. Written and oral communication is the base level of all my various employment opportunities. No matter what I am doing, I am doing it more effectively thanks to my writing abilities.
EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | WM Media| 2020 — Present
I supervise and guide copywriters, artists, and designers to create a work, such as a website, an advertisement, or an email campaign. I report to marketing for major decisions and approvals, but do most of my work independently, using my professional judgment to manage the day-to-day details of my projects.
COPY EDITOR | TRILLIUM PUBLISHING; ORLANDO, FL | 2020 — 2021
As a copy-editor, I ensure that already written material is clear, consistent, complete, and credible, and that text is well written, grammatically correct, and accessible.
PRODUCT OWNER | O.C.S, LLC; DENVER, CO | 2013 — 2020
Began as a technical writer, became a Javascript developer, and then Product Owner. Head of the Agile Team and responsible for defining Stories and prioritizing the Team Backlog to streamline the execution of priorities while maintaining the integrity of the product features and components.
ASST. F&B Director | Enzian Theater; Orlando, FL | 2011 — 2013
Assistant to the Food & Beverage Director; ensured quality with regards to food and beverage service. Also worked as House Manager overseeing the daily operation of both the theater, bar, and over 35 employees.
HEAD WRITER | HELIOS ENT., Santa Monica, CA | 2009 — 2011
Instituted procedures for the development of television, graphic novel, and film projects. Oversaw and directed a small team of writers, researchers, development staff, and artists. Responsible for the writing and copy editing of projects.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | WHITMAN-HEART., Santa Monica, CA | 2008 — 2008
On-set assistant to Producer and Production Coordinator during the filming of live assets for use in commercial and industrial film productions.
POST PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | PINK SNEAKERS, Apopka, FL | 2007 — 2008
Was responsible for transcribing master production tapes, logging, digitizing, roughing out non-linear timelines, and producing Quality Assurance reels for review by the editors.
ASSISTANT POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR | IMAGE ROCKS, Celebration, FL | 2005 — 2007
As the company’s Assistant Post Production Supervisor I served as an assistant to the Post Production Supervisor and handled both logistical and practical application of editing knowledge and post-production organization. I worked the majority of the time on the overnight shift and therefore managed operations and was almost completely self-motivated.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, FILM | FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY, WINTER PARK, FL | 2005
- Held position of Unit Production Manager or Producer on all student films
- Graduated with 3.5 GPA
- Received Dean Award
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, JOURNALISM | DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL | 2002
- Focused on the arts with specific studies in journalism, English, and creative writing.
- Was Editor-In-Chief of College Newspaper
SKILLS
- Agile team management and development
- Javascript and HTML web development
- Technical writing for software
- Technical writing for engineering
- Creative writing
- Copywriting
- Content editing
- Copyediting
- Photoshop image editing
- Final Cut Pro X video and film editing
- Audio/visual recording, production and editing
REFERENCES
Available upon request.