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I'm a storyteller, video editor, and graphic artist with 20 years of experience bringing creative ideas to life. I’ve built my career around crafting compelling visual narratives with video production, animation, and multimedia design. I’m passionate about discovering fresh ways to engage audiences, crafting meaningful stories, and creating content that truly resonates.
My experience until now has been primarily with the United States Air Force, and that has led to many unique opportunities. Most recently, as a teacher at the Defense Information School, I led a team of instructors teaching advanced video production. I developed and conducted hands-on courses in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition, mentoring joint-service military students and helping them refine their skills while producing industry-standard work.
Previously, as a communication specialist at the Pentagon, I produced multimedia content that supported high-level initiatives. Before that, at the Defense Media Activity, I managed large-scale video projects from concept to completion, producing content for broadcast and social media platforms. Immediately prior, I spent a year studying advanced motion media at Syracuse University after being selected for the prestigious Military Visual Journalism program.
In the years leading up to that, I worked in production houses across the Air Force, honing my skills while adapting to the constantly evolving digital media landscape. I've witnessed the transition from analog formats like Betamax and DVC-Pro to today's digital workflows with mirrorless cameras. My editing experience spans the evolution of non-linear systems, starting with Avid and working through modern high-speed platforms like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve.
I also deployed several times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. My roles have ranged from Combat Camera missions to mentoring foreign military video teams and supporting headquarters-level operations. These experiences have made me highly adaptable under pressure and skilled at finding creative solutions in time-sensitive environments.
Going above and beyond expectations, I taught myself Adobe After Effects and much of the Adobe Creative Suite, sparking a strong interest in digital design. I constantly look for innovative ways to infuse motion graphics and animation into my videos, and the polished results have helped me build a strong reputation that has opened doors for freelance video work outside of the military.
Beyond my professional work, I’m always looking for ways to push my creativity. I explore design-driven projects in my free time, compose music, and even built this portfolio site from scratch with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. On top of that, I pursued a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media & Web Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus to to broaden my expertise in multimedia production and design.
At the end of the day, I love what I do. Whether I’m producing a video, designing motion graphics, or helping others grow their creative skills, I’m driven by the same goal—contributing to work and ideas that are engaging, impactful, and memorable.