Ball State University

Graduate Assistant/Student Advisor for Newslink Indiana

• Taught news, audio, video, and writing classes both in-person and online.
• Managed the content, technical execution, and equipment for NewsLink Indiana – a live, award-winning, student newscast.
• Mentored students in writing, visual storytelling, and digital production techniques.
• Developed and assigned stories and enforced deadlines for completion.

Eastern Illinois University

Instructor of Mass Communication & Multimedia Lab Manager

• Taught video production, multimedia, pop culture, news, and interviewing courses.
• Managed the department’s multimedia lab. Hired and supervised student staff.
• Oversaw budget, equipment purchasing, and inventory.
• Performed software updates and installation. Repaired and/or maintained equipment such as
ENG and DSLR cameras, tripods, audio equipment, and lighting.
• Recommended technology best practices in the department.

WCIA-TV

Video Journalist

• Worked with reporters and independently to create people-centered news stories with compelling video and strong natural sound.
• Executed on-location live shots under strict deadlines.

Millikin University

Adjunct Instructor of Communication

• Taught video production classes.
• Purchased video production equipment and developed department’s checkout system.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Instructional Media Producer & Studio Manager

• Collaborate with professors and departments to develop and produce instructional media content for online courses.
• Coordinate with instructional design, graphic design, copyright, quality control, IT, and video teams through all phases of video production and distribution.
• Work with business office to purchase and inventory studio and field production equipment.
• Manage the equipment, scheduling, and operation of multiple studios.
• Hire, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff.

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