A dynamic and experienced story teller with over 20 years of experience. In 1997 I helped establish the Internal Media Department for LensCrafters, saving the company 100's of thousands of dollars on video production. I helped create a video for Sunglass Hut that saved them over $1 million dollars in recruiting efforts. In 2008, I was laid off due to a downturn economy, but kept LensCrafters as a client. During this time, it gave me the opportunity to work on two feature-length films as Lead Editor. "The Road To Emmaus, PA" won a Dove Award, and "Hitting The Nuts" a fictional documentary about poker, was awarded "Best In Show" at a film festival. I joined Multi Image Group in 2010, working for a variety of clients and industries, from Audi to JP Morgan, from Pfizer to Domino's. Then I joined Brandstar and created many shows and segments for The Lifetime Network, including "The Balancing Act" "Military Makeover" and "Access Health" In 2019, I joined MDVIP where I was tasked with elevating the overall look and feel of their in-house video production. There I made videos for doctors, patients, clients and the general public. I also maintained a small studio, provided executive coaching assistance, and did occasional photography. In 2021, I moved back to Cincinnati to be closer to family. My home studio consists of a Mac Studio with the Adobe Creative Suite, an MXL mic for voice overs, and a dedicated 1GB internet connection. Nowadays, I do a little bit of everything. From marketing on social media, to keeping my hand in the health industry, and making my own personal videos from time to time. I can take direction or I can make direction. You can come to me with a polished script, or vague instructions scribbled on a napkin. I strive to not only meet expectations to but exceed them. Together, we'll push the project forward and make sure your story gets told. I look forward to hearing from you.

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A dynamic and experienced story teller with over 20 years of experience. In 1997 I helped establish the Internal Media Department for LensCrafters, saving the company 100's of thousands of dollars on video production. I helped create a video for Sunglass Hut that saved them over $1 million dollars in recruiting efforts. In 2008, I was laid off due to a downturn economy, but kept LensCrafters as a client. During this time, it gave me the opportunity to work on two feature-length films as Lead Editor. "The Road To Emmaus, PA" won a Dove Award, and "Hitting The Nuts" a fictional documentary about poker, was awarded "Best In Show" at a film festival. I joined Multi Image Group in 2010, working for a variety of clients and industries, from Audi to JP Morgan, from Pfizer to Domino's. Then I joined Brandstar and created many shows and segments for The Lifetime Network, including "The Balancing Act" "Military Makeover" and "Access Health" In 2019, I joined MDVIP where I was tasked with elevating the overall look and feel of their in-house video production. There I made videos for doctors, patients, clients and the general public. I also maintained a small studio, provided executive coaching assistance, and did occasional photography. In 2021, I moved back to Cincinnati to be closer to family. My home studio consists of a Mac Studio with the Adobe Creative Suite, an MXL mic for voice overs, and a dedicated 1GB internet connection. Nowadays, I do a little bit of everything. From marketing on social media, to keeping my hand in the health industry, and making my own personal videos from time to time. I can take direction or I can make direction. You can come to me with a polished script, or vague instructions scribbled on a napkin. I strive to not only meet expectations to but exceed them. Together, we'll push the project forward and make sure your story gets told. I look forward to hearing from you.

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A dynamic and experienced story teller with over 20 years of experience.

In 1997 I helped establish the Internal Media Department for LensCrafters, saving the company 100’s of thousands of dollars on video production.

I helped create a video for Sunglass Hut that saved them over $1 million dollars in recruiting efforts.

In 2008, I was laid off due to a downturn economy, but kept LensCrafters as a client.

During this time, it gave me the opportunity to work on two feature-length films as Lead Editor. “The Road To Emmaus, PA” won a Dove Award, and “Hitting The Nuts” a fictional documentary about poker, was awarded “Best In Show” at a film festival.

I joined Multi Image Group in 2010, working for a variety of clients and industries, from Audi to JP Morgan, from Pfizer to Domino’s.

Then I joined Brandstar and created many shows and segments for The Lifetime Network, including “The Balancing Act” “Military Makeover” and “Access Health”

In 2019, I joined MDVIP where I was tasked with elevating the overall look and feel of their in-house video production. There I made videos for doctors, patients, clients and the general public. I also maintained a small studio, provided executive coaching assistance, and did occasional photography.

In 2021, I moved back to Cincinnati to be closer to family. My home studio consists of a Mac Studio with the Adobe Creative Suite, an MXL mic for voice overs, and a dedicated 1GB internet connection.

Nowadays, I do a little bit of everything. From marketing on social media, to keeping my hand in the health industry, and making my own personal videos from time to time.

I can take direction or I can make direction. You can come to me with a polished script, or vague instructions scribbled on a napkin. I strive to not only meet expectations to but exceed them. Together, we’ll push the project forward and make sure your story gets told.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
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Corporate Video
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Explainer Video
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Freelance Gig
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Motion Graphic
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Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Product Video
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Video Advert
Expert
Whiteboard Video
Expert
Rotoscope
Expert
Voiceover
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

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Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Computers & Electronics
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