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RESUME
Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Major: Studio Art Concentration: Graphic Design
Minors: Business Management & Leadership || Social Media Marketing
Magnum Cum Laude
December 2017
INFORMATION SPECIALIST III
July 2023 - Present
STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
HONOLULU, HI
• Primary staff editor, graphic designer, social media coordinator, and office administrator.
• Provide video and photographic documentation of various events (including neighbor island), activities, and initiatives for both internal and external purposes.
• Performed media operations for Maui Wildfire 2023 by assisting with media prep for spokesperson and leaders.
• Primary phone answerer for the office, assisting inquiries and providing resource for requested information
• Generates, edits, publishes, and shares content to build audience, create meaningful connections and inform the public.
TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER &
WEEKEND MORNING WEATHER ANCHOR
December 2019 - Present (Part-Time)
KITV4 ISLAND NEWS
HONOLULU, HI
• Director/Technical Director for Good Morning Hawaii
• Edit/Code newscast
• Set-up/Breakdown studio for newscasts
• Prepare morning show guests for their live interview
• Weekend Morning Weather Anchor (Began November 2023 - Present)
EVS/INSTANT REPLAY OPERATOR
April 2022 - Present (Part-Time)
DA CREW PRODUCTIONS & ENGINEERING GROUP
HONOLULU, HAWAII
• EVS/instant replay for live sport events (association with OC16 & Spectrum Sports) - football, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball
VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
March 2020 - Present (Part-Time)
6 PILLARS MARKETING
HONOLULU, HAWAII
• Post/live-stream on social media accounts: Facebook & Instagram
• Attend events to gather photos/broll/interviews for social media/web
• Produce/edit creative marketing videos
• Execute monthly/weekly “site visits” at shopping centers to discuss marketing and sales opportunities for each vendor.
VIDEO & SCOREBOARD TECHNICIAN
June 2018 - present (Part-Time)
ALOHA STADIUM
HALAWA, HAWAII
• Director/Technical Director for sporting and community events
• Camera operator
• Instant Replay Operator on EVS System
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
August 2016 - Present (Part-Time)
LARRY HIMMEL NEIGHBORHOOD FOUNDATION
SAN DIEGO, CA
• Consult with the Founder of the Foundation
• Design marketing material for upcoming events
FREELANCE MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST
August 2014Â - Present
JHEWEL DESIGNS & MEDIA
• Consult with companies and/or individuals regarding their media needs
• Demonstrate graphic design, videography, photography skills to execute the tasks being asked
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR FOR
HAWAII STATE SENATOR
January - May 2023 (Session Hire/Full-Time Hours)
HAWAII STATE SENATE
HONOLULU, HI
• Create/Manage/update Senator’s website
• Manage/update Senator’s info on the Legislative Website
• Grapher Designer/Videographer/Photographer
• Create/upload content for Senator’s website and social media
MARKETING MANAGER
August 2021 - December 2022
BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION
WAIMANALO, HI
• Manage/Create/Post content on Facebook, Instagram, Website
• Design/Print/Assemble any digital and print marketing content
• Analyze and report on social media/web analytics
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
November 2019 - August 2021
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
HONOLULU, HI
• Manages the communication flow and content between OHA and the community
• Drafts, designs, and develops OHA's internet and digital marketing content
• Analyze and report on social media traffic, analytics, and engagement
• Manages projects and vendors contracted to produce video & audio products and digital media content for OHA
DIRECTOR/FIELD PHOTOGRAPHER
January 2018 - December 2019
KITV4 ISLAND NEWS
HONOLULU, HI
• Direct Hawaii's only weekend morning newscast
• Adjust cameras throughout the show
• Setup/teardown the studio on my own
• Cue in producers/anchors/reports
• Travel through Oahu and neighbor islands to cover news stories
• Capture broll and conduct interviews individually or with a reporter
• Operate equipment to go live in the field for the newscast
SERVICE BUREAU STAFF
January 2017 - December 2017
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
PEORIA, IL
• Monitor and supervise printers, audio/video equipment and laptops
• Check-in/out equipment to students and professors
• Offer printing services and tech support
GRAPHIC DESIGN ENTERPRISE
CONSULTANT
September 2016 - December 2017
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
PEORIA, IL
• Consult for a local firm in the area
• Apply graphic design/marketing skills to business situations
• Provide a full report of the work performed for the client
GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING INTERN
April 2016 - December 2017
PEORIA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PEORIA, IL
• Use graphic design skills to effectively market all benefits, special events, and programs to Chamber members and non-members
• Attend events to photograph the interaction and excitement among those who attend
• Design, print, assemble event materials (invitations, postcards, table tents, programs)
• Design and format the bi-monthly newsletter sent out to chamber members
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VIDEO MANAGER
November 2014 - December 2017
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
PEORIA, IL
• Operate remote control camera and record every home game held at the Renaissance Coliseum
• Create DVD copies of the games and distribute to officials
• Provide footage of games to help Women's Basketball team improve their skills