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Summary

Emmy-winning videographer producer and storyteller with 10 years of experience currently leading the creative direction and shaping the brand voice for

the Chicago Sky. Experienced in integrated marketing campaigns, creative strategy, and mentoring teams to strengthen brand identity and grow audience reach across broadcast, social and digital platforms. Eager to bring a collaborative, story-first approach to elevating brand narratives.

Career Highlights

6-time Emmy nominated and 2020 Emmy recipient, 2023 World Championship videographer, 2020 Bubble Restart videographer, 6-time NBA All-Star Weekend videographer, 2024 WNBA All-Star producer 

Director of Video - Chicago Sky

June 2024-Present

  • Oversee the multi-platform creation of video production within the Sky organization including social media, in-arena, broadcast, website and app

  • Lead and mentor a team of junior videographers, providing guidance and media training to strengthen their skills as producers

  • Advise on crisis communications and internal statements made by the team to protect players and staff

  • Strategically plan and coordinate various media events to promote positive public visibility of both the team and individual athletes

  • Serve as Director of Photography during on-set productions by leading both creative and technical direction

 

Producer - Altitude Sports, Denver Nuggets

January 2017 - May 2024

  • Produced and captured live television content for high-profile sporting events, including the 2023 NBA Finals and the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals with the Colorado Avalanche

  • Produced, shot and edited Nuggets 360, a bi-weekly 30-minute behind-the-scenes television and YouTube series that drove audience engagement with hundreds of thousands of views per episode

  • Documented the Nuggets historic 2020 Finals comeback as the sole team content producer, capturing all media during a three-month stay in the NBA Bubble

  • Built relationships and created rapport with A-list talent, professional athletes and team ownership

 

Video Production Manager- Triple Crown Sports

May 2015 - December 2016​

  • Lead the video department and creative direction of all Triple Crown creative content while also managing freelance video and photo producers

  • Camera operator for CBS Sports Network and ESPN during televised Triple Crown events

  • Produced, shot and edited two mini-documentaries for a Triple Crown YouTube series, a first of its kind for the company

  • Wrote scripts for feature stories and commercial spots that aired both online and on local broadcasts

 

Education 

August 2011 - May 2015

Colorado State University: Bachelor of Arts

Major: Journalism and Media Communications

Key Skills

  • Visual storytelling

  • Video production

  • Marketing campaign strategy

  • Cross-platform content creation

  • Leading and mentoring a team

  • Scheduling, logistics and crew management

  • Able to anticipate, identify and solve problems

  • Facebook Basic
  • Twitter Basic
  • Vimeo Basic

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