Overtime

• Shoot, produce and edit digital videos with a focus on branded, promotional, and docuseries content
• Operate as a one-person band getting video, audio, and necessary coverage 
• Act as the primary liaison working closely with brand partnerships, producing and directing in the field, and always represent the core values of the Overtime brand
• Work closely with production and social teams to make sure we achieve goals

Shooter, Producer, Editor

Foundby Films

Founder

Index Exchange

◦ Responsible for the conception and execution of high quality, creative, and professional marketing and sales materials and assets that span the web, social, email, ads, and campaigns, to experiential design for screens, devices, and surfaces
◦ Created content that elevates the brand look/feel/voice/identity across all platforms and channels, championing brand consistency
◦ Told stories through product explainer videos, learning content, interviews, vox pops, case studies, podcasts, etc.
◦ Collaborated with external creative partners and acted as the key point of contact for all creative projects (hire video teams, own agency relationships, RFPs, commissioning)
◦ Worked cross functionally across the marketing, product, and commercial teams to create, manage, and distribute creative assets
◦ Presented and pitched creative ideas to peers and leadership teams
◦ Remained current on emerging design trends in digital technology, and brought expertise to the MarComm team

Digital Content Producer

Conductor

◦ Produced internal and external video to educate and/or promote the brand, services, and products that are easily shared online
◦ Managed technical and practical aspects of new, creative marketing projects simultaneously
◦ Collaborated on the editorial calendar and content decisions
◦ Communicated with marketing and content team leadership as well as stakeholders on expectations, progress, and results of video projects
◦ Prepared media files for final approval and distribution
◦ Produced a shareable library of video brand assets using tools like After Effects and Final Cut Pro X
◦ Edited and utilized existing video footage as well as direct the creation of new footage as the need arises
◦ Managed production of multimedia-related projects with outside vendors
◦ Improved, maintained, and reported on YouTube channel and other distribution channels for external video
◦ Used time, budget, and resources efficiently to produce an effective video that can be used for multiple brand purposes (social posts to sales empowerment to YouTube series, etc).

Video Strategist

GLAMCOR GLOBAL LLC

◦ Used Sony A7iii, A7Sii, Canon 5D MKiv, and Canon C300 MKii cameras to record all digital content for websites and social media
◦ Collaborated with in house specialists, producers, and designers to produce original video content
◦ Handled technical setup such as lighting and sound for each shoot
◦ Edited all footage from chronological production order into story format and added effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
◦ Managed pre-production tasks such as developing content plans and overall message for all video and photoshoots
◦ Introduced fresh and new angles on previously-recorded material to update the style and feel of each brand
◦ Combined video, audio, and graphics to effectively convey each project
◦ Improvised photographic methods and techniques
◦ Defined image requirements and planned photographic events according to brand
◦ Monitored studio for adequate quantities of supplies
◦ Set up precise photographic measurements and control equipment
◦ Served as field producer to coordinate scenes while on set
◦ Determined styles, size, and arrangement of photos using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
◦ Performed duties effectively and without supervision

Cinematographer | Video Editor

Consulting.com

◦ Lead Videographer on all commercial and web shoots
◦ Created brand awareness by producing and editing videos for social media
◦ Conducted interviews and testimonials to promote company legitimacy
◦ Prepared for shoots by measuring light and selecting optimal compositions
◦ Set up camera and lighting equipment to capture the best possible angles
◦ Composed and framed each shot and applied technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings
◦ Recorded videos with hand-held or mounted shots using Canon C300, Black Magic Ursa Mini, or Panasonic GH5
◦ Selected best shots and clips for final editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
◦ Wrote and produced short-form content, sizzle reels, and image spots

Videographer | Editor

ALEX AND ANI

◦ Developed plans for aspects of shoots such as cameras required, optimal angles, and lighting needs
◦ Filmed, directed, and edited all aspects of video production
◦ Worked closely with the Senior Cinematographer and design team
◦ Provided extensive knowledge of Audio Visual means on set
◦ Produced and edited video for non-profit organizations
◦ Produced and edited video for promotional events
◦ Recorded and mixed audio both on location and in post-production
◦ Filmed fashion, live music, and sporting events
◦ Organized, transcoded, and archived all video-related content
◦ Specialized in time-lapse photography and location scouting
◦ Built the company to the scale it is today through video advertising
◦ Learned and implemented script, shot, and location plans
◦ Assessed and improved existing lighting and proposed composition of each shot
◦ Worked with the director to understand the vision and look of each shoot
◦ Promoted targeted content through various social networking sites such as Instagram and Youtube and aggregator's such as Facebook
◦ Combined video, audio, and graphics to effectively convey each story

Seven Swords Media, LLC

◦ Filmed, produced, and edited online videos using linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer
◦ Archived and organized all footage and photos on an internal server
◦ Created video content for a wide range of commercial clientele, including Benjamin Moore, Alex and Ani, Black and Decker, and Smithsonian Institution
◦ Responsible for setting up all A/V equipment while on set
◦ Assisted as a gaffer/grip while not being behind the camera
◦ Captured visual content and edit general assignment stories for multiple platforms
◦ Configured shoots based on daily needs, weather, lighting conditions, and available equipment
◦ Combined video, audio, and graphics to effectively convey each story

Videographer | Producer | Editor

Mediapeel, LLC

◦ Worked with a small team to produce commercials for local clients
◦ Edited and sound mixed projects using final cut 7
◦ Set up all A/V and lighting equipment when conducting interviews
◦ Organized and managed all studio equipment

University of Rhode Island

Worked as a Camera Operator during live sporting and commercial events.
Worked as a Production Assistant and Grip when setting up events.

Sports Videographer and Event Staff

I am a Shooter | Producer | Editor at Overtime, a sports media company that creates engaging and innovative content for the next generation of fans. I have over 15 years of experience in the film industry, working on various projects ranging from product explainers and case studies to large scale commercial work and documentaries.

My core competencies include shooting, producing, and editing high-quality digital video content with a focus on daily content, operating as a one-person band in the field, and collaborating with production and social teams to achieve goals. I am also proficient in using multiple camera systems, such as Red, ARRI, Sony, and Canon, and editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Lightroom, for which I hold certifications. I am passionate about telling stories through visual media that continue to represent the core values of the Overtime brand.

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