Resume
Leader. Director. Editor. Animator. Designer. Photographer.
Current Role
Team Leader - Photo & Video
Quicken Loans | October 2018 - Present
In my current role, I serve as the Team Leader for the Photo and Video team at Quicken Loans. My day to day involves helping my team create the best work possible and looking to find efficiencies in process, communication, and creativity.
Team Leader - Photo & Video
Quicken Loans | October 2018 - Present
In my current role, I serve as the Team Leader for the Photo and Video team at Quicken Loans. My day to day involves helping my team create the best work possible and looking to find efficiencies in process, communication, and creativity.
Work History
Video Content Creator
Quicken Loans | March 2017 - October 2018
As a Video Content Creator, I direct and edit videos for the Quicken Loans Marketing Team. My role encompasses the whole video production process, from conceptualizing to delivering the final assets. With my background in motion graphics and animation, I also support the other content creators with animated titles, copy treatments or direct and create fully animated videos.
Work Sample
Motion Graphics Intern
Quicken Loans | September 2016 - March 2017
As the Motion Graphics Intern, not only do I create videos using 2D and 3D animation techniques, but I have also lead video projects from start to completion. Because of my diverse background, I have been able to contribute to every part of the video creation process. From audio to prop design, I have been able to step into every part of video production.
Work Sample
Content Creator
Heritage Church | October 2013 - September 2016
At Heritage, I directed, edited, animated and designed all print and digital internal and external content from concept to completion. I also lead the live video production team, where I trained, managed and scheduled volunteers to be Technical Directors and Camera Operators as well as have an understanding of live streaming to the web.
Work Sample
Work History
Video Content Creator
Quicken Loans | March 2017 - Present
As a Video Content Creator, I direct and edit videos for the Quicken Loans Marketing Team. My role encompasses the whole video production process, from conceptualizing to delivering the final assets. With my background in motion graphics and animation, I also support the other content creators with animated titles, copy treatments or direct and create fully animated videos.
Work Sample
Motion Graphics Intern
Quicken Loans | September 2016 - March 2017
As the Motion Graphics Intern, not only do I create videos using 2D and 3D animation techniques, but I have also lead video projects from start to completion. Because of my diverse background, I have been able to contribute to every part of the video creation process. From audio to prop design, I have been able to step into every part of video production.
Work Sample
Content Creator
Heritage Church | October 2013 - September 2016
At Heritage, I directed, edited, animated and designed all print and digital internal and external content from concept to completion. I also lead the live video production team, where I trained, managed and scheduled volunteers to be Technical Directors and Camera Operators as well as have an understanding of live streaming to the web.
Work Sample
Skills
Skills
Education
Media Arts & Communications Collaborative Media AAS
Macomb Community College | Dec. 2016
General Studies AAS
Macomb Community College | Dec. 2015
Animation Bootcamp
School of Motion | Dec. 2017
Extras
I love to create. It has always been something I’ve had fun doing! In elementary school, I would learn to draw and design cars. In middle school, I taught myself how to film and edit video, make goofy animations on the web, and build websites. In high school, I decided to take film and web classes as my gen-eds. Digital technology and creativity have always been some of my favorite hobbies. After high school, I landed an internship doing video at Heritage Church. I was an intern for 6 months before I was hired as a Content Creator. As a Content Creator, I did all the design, video, and marketing for the church. This has included several TV commercials and countless print, digital, and video promotions. Having that opportunity launched my career and helped me become a generalist. I am constantly looking to learn new things in my craft and beyond. I live with the philosophy that if you’re not growing, you’re dieng. I hope to never stop improving and help others develop themselves along the way.
Music
As a guitar player and pianist, I write my own songs and play shows a few times a year. I also play lead guitar in a band called The University, that plays rock, funk and blues.
Reading
At Heritage, we would go through leadership books a few times a year. During the process, I found it really enjoyable to work on personal growth through reading. Freelance work takes most of my free time, but if I get a true day off, I’ll spend it at the coffee shop with a good book. Some of my favorite books are Creativity INC., How to Win Friends and Influence People, Die Empty, Chess Not Checkers, Crush It, Jab Jab Jab Right Hook, and anything by Pat Lencioni or Dave Ramsey.
Meyers Briggs
INFJ (Introvert 11%, iNtuitive 62%, Feeling 12%. Judging 44%)
The INFJ personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their mark on the world. As Diplomats, they have an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but what sets them apart is the accompanying Judging (J) trait – INFJs are not idle dreamers, but people capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact.
Source: 16Personalaties.com
Strengths Finder
1. Responsibility - People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
2. Belief - People who are especially talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.
3. Input - People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
4. Harmony - People who are especially talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.
5. Intellection - People who are especially talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
Source: strengths.gallup.com