SUMMARY 

Visual media professional with over 15 years of diverse experience. Significant expertise and passion for photography, video and writing for online and print media. Proven innovative methods to increase audience engagement via stellar content, social media strategies and S.E.O. Recognized ability in idea generation and  strategic planning. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Over 7 years experience with interactive digital media, internet and new media
• Conceptualized, photographed, interviewed, wrote and published timely content
• Generated newsworthy and relevant content
• Produced multimedia and video projects
• Developed and documented efficient work flows
• Trained and coached domestic and international colleagues 
• Won a team Emmy Award for our Live 8 concert coverage
• Numerous awards from NPPA and NY Press Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

AOL   Senior Photography Editor    5/02 – 3/10

• Researched images for  Aol.com and financial channel 
• Photographed major events including Live 8 London, Super Bowl, DNC & RNC Conventions
• Received Top Talent award
• Visual project management of AOL Member Ed & Brand Strategy corporate campaigns
• Organized and lead weekly staff meetings for 40 editors
• Initiated staff education series

The Daily Gazette  staff photographer  10 years
                     

The Journal Newspapers  photographer   4 years

The Washington Times  photography intern   

STRENGTHS

Excellent writing, communication, collaboration & organizational skills

Photography, Photoshop & photo illustration skills

Multimedia: video & audio capture and editing 

Mac and PC proficient (including Microsoft Suite)

EDUCATION

Ohio University   Athens, Ohio

B.S. in Journalism, Cum Laude

REFERENCES
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