ProfileMy passion is in non-scripted storytelling, however I have demonstrated an ability to adapt to various projects. My experience in the television and public relations markets has improved my ability to conceptualize ideas and brand them to various markets.

ExperienceThe Forgotten Mile Chicago, IL November 2011- Present Creator / TheForgottenmile.com Director / The Forgotten Mile DocumentaryExplored alternative methods to storytelling by directing a 2-channel experimental documentaryIntegrated and created a website consisting of photography, written entries, and audio podcasts

Fetch-PR / Chicago, IL November 2012-Present Publicist / 1.2013- Present Intern / 11.2012-PresentConstructed creative story angles for clients and developed them into pitches for the mediaIncorporated my photography to strengthen pitches, increasing media response, as well as allowing additional services to clientsImproved existing communications to clients by designing a media hit tracker templateAdapted to new software services such as CisionPoint to generate media lists

New Chapter Entertainment / Chicago, IL November 2012-Present Branded Entertainment InternConceptualized creative opportunities to ingrate brands into digital and broadcast entertainment formats. Created one-sheets incorporating the clients’ brand, company’s needs and targeted demographic. Edited an extended sizzle that was used in front of prospective clients.

20 West Productions / Chicago, IL January 2012-July 2012 Production Assistant / 5.2012-7.2012 Intern / 1.2012-5.2012 Logged, dubbed, time coded, and transcribed footageOrganized and responded to casting submissions for My Strange AddictionResearch and investigated show topics and ideasOrganized and compiled various releases, insurances, and location and travel informationAssisted with creating and maintaining television deliverables

Columbia College Television Equipment Center Chicago, IL September 2010- May 2012 Work-Aid Instituted an electronic bulletin board, improving communication to students and facultyCatalogued and handled invoices and order requests

WatercoolerJournal.TV Chicago, IL January 2011- May 2012 Site Manager Guest EditorAssisted with the website’s redesign, creating a consistent look and increasing web traffic Published journals and articles consistently meeting deadlinesCollaborated and discuss possible themes for each publication. EducationColumbia College Chicago — BA, 2012 Television Directing & ProductionL.V. Hightower High School — Recognized Diploma, 2007 Television & Media Production AcademySkillsAdvanced proficiency with Final Cut 7, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience in CisionPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Movie Magic Budgeting. Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)ReferralsAvailable upon request

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