SKILLS
Camera Operation:
Sony Alpha 7s, DSLR Canon EOS Rebel SL1, Canon 5D Mark III, Vixia HFR100
GoPro
Video Editing:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro X
Avid
Audio Editing:
Audacity
Photo Editing:
InDesign
Photoshop
Drone
DJI Phantom 4
Additional Skills:
Ecology/Science Background
Proficient with social media
International Traveler
Languages:
English — native proficiency
Spanish — native proficiency
Portuguese — Intermediate
EXPERIENCE
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming, September 2021
Worked with industry-leading mentors to gain intensive hands-on film making experience, learn about science communication, and produced a mini documentary, as part this highly competitive fellowship.
Over the course of four days, worked with of fellows to write, shoot, and edit "Walking The Pine Line", a short film about the
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Denver, Colorado, June 2018
Produced, and edited the Rulindo Challenge mini documentary explaining how a rural community fought and gained access to clean water and inspired a sustainable water model for other countries
Film was screened in a digital platform for over 200 people including government officials, water experts, and general audiences.
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Birmingham, Alabama, June 2017
Film fellow focused on actively raising awareness of Alabama’s water resources and issues through a short Documentary
Researched, interviewed stakeholders, and created narrative on impacts of a development project on the Cahaba River, an important drinking water source for the city of Birmingham.
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Corvallis, Oregon, October 2017- May 2018
Contributed to expanding the social media presence of Freshwater Illustrated, a production company that promotes public awareness of freshwater
Provided film editing as well as Spanish to English translations for short films focused on preserving water resources
Assisted as videographer and audio technician on documentary on dams in Costa Rica
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New York City, New York, March 2016- June 2016
Researched science-based stories highlighting water conflict stories for Oscar-winner Alex Gibney’s documentary production company
Provided transcription/archival services for footage that was featured on “Water & Power” a feature documentary on water issues that aired on the National Geographic Channel and Netflix
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Lima, Peru, June 2016-August 2016
Produced short videos on the role of indigenous communities in conservation projects
Created media content for CI’s website and Facebook, including blog posts
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Florence, OR , May 2013 – August 2013
Contributed to filming of 3 promotional and educational videos for Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, released on YouTube and Forest Service website
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Marblemount, WA, August 2011 – January 2012
Produced Youth Leadership Conference video for NPS website and YouTube channel, generating over 1,500 views
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Coordinated and executed a Kickstarter campaign that raised $23,000 for "Yuma," a documentary exploring the Magdalena River's influence on the people and music of Colombia.
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PA Assistant - NYC March 2016: BET Interview of the band New Edition.
Audio Assistant - Washington DC: “Ghosts of Derwyddon” hybrid doc thesis film about a small forest and home in Alexandria Virginia
Provided additional footage and audio support for "Ashes to Ashes" a short environmental film focused on the impacts of coal burning in Alabama
Provided additional footage and audio support for "Who's Your Farmer?" a documentary exploring farming and it's impact on Alabamian's health and environment
Assisted in additional videography for "Water: Plan On It" a short film which delves into the reasons why Alabama does not have and urgently needs a water plan.
AWARDS + FELLOWSHIPS
Awards:
Short Documentary "If They Build It, What Will Come?" chosen to screen as part of the the Wild & Scenic Film Festival [Fall 2018 - Locations included Birmingham, Montgomery, Mentone, Huntsville, Mobile and Dothan]
Best Conservation Award for Athens-Clarke Country Ripple Effect Film Contest [May 2015]