EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies..................................................................Summa Cum Laude
West Virginia University, Morgantown WV.................................................................................May 2012
3.88 GPA

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Leadership

Founded a video production company at 15
Managed a television studio with 15+ employees on over 100 projects for 3 years.
Guided 200+ cast and crew on film, television, and theater projects for the past 10 years.
Recruited and Coordinated over 100 volunteers for one of the top 20 largest festivals on the East Coast.
Directed groups of 50+ individuals on a single project

Hardware and Equipment

Operated still and motion camera setups for more than 8 years on more than 40 video projects, including short narrative, live events, and commercial.
Produced more than 500 projects for film, television, theater, and live events using a wide range of sound boards, mixers, and various other audio equipment.
Operated live switcher and multi-camera setups for 3+ years in a studio environment.
Utilized a variety of stabilizers including professional tripods, dollies, sliders, cranes, and steadicams.
Produced over 100 thirty minute television episodes for broadcast.
Devised and operated lighting setups, including light board, for on-location and studio setups for 5+ years.

Computer and Software

Crafted over 100 projects for 9+ years using a variety of non-linear editors (NLE) including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut.
Created a variety of live action and animation pieces using the Adobe Creative Suite including: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, Speedgrade, and Flash.
Produced motion graphics, motion tracking for 2D and 3D, and a variety of visual effects for 5+ years.
Color Graded work for neutral and stylized project with the Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve
Wrote, catalogued, and organized hundreds of projects in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Creative and Design

Created static ads and video content for geo-fenced and targeted digital advertising.
Manipulated still and GIF images daily for a variety of clients including large universities and government officials for 3+ years.
Developed eye-catching and pleasing images for clients garnering increased impressions and engagement.
Devised marketing materials for numerous clients, including logo design and promotional content.
Built ad campaigns with clients and account executives in a faced paced environment for 3+ years.
Worked on 100+ freelance video and film projects, interacting with large and small groups of clients, coworkers and employees.
Coordinated with hundreds of adults and children for 8+ years to put on over 30 theater performances.

Experience

Founder/Creative Director, fuhss.............................................................................December 2015-Present
Creative Services Manager, Nexstar (WBOY-TV)......................................................January 2013-Present
Owner/Cinematographer, Sabo Cinematix................................................................April 2014-April 2015
Production Manager/Owner, Teraframe Entertainment....................................September 2005-April 2014
Production Manager, Mt. Angel Christian Television..........................................March 2006-August 2008
Web Content Intern, WVU Department of Communication Studies......................January 2012-May 2012

Honors