PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate, innovative creative professional. Areas of expertise include project coordinating, program management, digital video production, digital photography and video asset management, business relations and partnerships, contract and licensing negotiation, and event and public programming. Published author experienced with stakeholder relations, project management, and marketing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM
Film Festival Director, 2023 - Present
Director of Partnerships, 2021 - Present
Partnerships Coordinator, 2015 - 2021
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Co-chair, Associate Producer Board, 2021 - Present
Member, Associate Producer Board, 2019 - 2021
Facets Multi-Media → Marketing & Development Consultant, 2014 - 2015
The HistoryMakers → Post-Production Coordinator, 2011 - 2013
MTV Networks, Country Music Television → Production Assistant, 2009 - 2010
WKYU-FM 88.9 → Master Control Operator, 2008 - 2010
Western Kentucky University’s School of Journalism & Broadcasting → Video Lab Technician, 2008 - 2010
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Scheduling | Research | Program Coordination | Project Development | Time Management | Marketing | Innovation | Relationship Building | Nonprofit Partnerships | Community Development | Organizational Outreach | Stakeholder Relations | Contract & Licensing Negotiations | File & Record Management | Archive Management | Digital & Physical Media Management | Media Asset Management | Public Programs & Events | Leadership | Employee Engagement | Internal & External Communications | Writing
VALUES & ATTRIBUTES
Community-driven leader with a focus on relationship building and partnerships development to increase organizational influence and outreach.
Mission-oriented project and program professional who identifies and analyzes challenges to increase breadth and scope of the organizational vision.
Demonstrates high level of integrity when engaging with community partners, customers, and clients to ensure ongoing and engaged business and organizational relationships.
Effectively leads with a commitment towards mutual investment that produces desired results.
Champion for staff and team members recognizing the value and innovation achieved through a diverse marketplace of ideas.
Lifelong learner who recognizes growth opportunities through failure thus resulting in improved processes in achieving strategic goals.
Thoughtful and engaged leader who develops trust with colleagues and staff encouraging honest, authentic communications that motivate productivity through autonomy.
Innovative and creative thinker that seeks solution-oriented approaches in improving standard policies and procedures while providing consistent results.