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Director of Communications, Marketing, and PR
French American School of Puget SoundDirector of Communications, Marketing, and PR
Jun. 2023Mercer Island, Washington, United States• Spearheaded all brand marketing, internal and external communications, and PR projects. • Upgraded and improved the school’s website, enhancing user experience, interactivity, and visibility. • Increased social media subscribers by 40% in the first year and 20% the second, significantly expanding the school’s online presence and engagement. • Secured coverage in two prominent educational magazines, boosting the school’s visibility in the wider educational community. • Led a comprehensive rebranding initiative, aligning the school’s image with its mission and values. • Developed the design and launch of the school’s first mascot, a move that increased school pride and engagement amongst families, staff, and students.
Co-Founder
Three Archers GamesCo-Founder
Jan. 2022Bellevue, Washington, United StatesFounded in 2022, Three Archers Games is a family-owned and operated board game company. Our first game 'One Two Many Rabbits' was successfully funded on Kickstarter in September and has recently launched on Amazon.com in the US and Canadian markets. Visit our company website at www.threearchersgames.com to learn more, purchase your own copy and sign up for our newsletter.
Digital Media Content Manager
Eddie BauerDigital Media Content Manager
May. 2009 - Feb. 2023Bellevue, WACollaborated extensively with 4 different CEO’s, C-Suite executives, Design. HR, and Marketing teams create digital media to elevate the face of the brand from a women’s sportswear brand to one that amplified an active, outdoor adventure lifestyle. • Managed production across internal and external resources including creative directors, graphic designers, writers, and videographers to ensure every project was reflective of the brand ethos and delivered on time and on budget. • Created influential ‘Brand Book” pitch video in 2022 which was pivotal in helping to secure the Kohl’s Wholesale account for Eddie Bauer. • Created both internal and customer facing pieces from concept to final deliverables. This included broadcast commercials, documentary films, paid advertisements, social media campaigns, HR training videos, Town Hall presentations, web page banners and product videos. The in-house production of all these deliverables saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in third-party vendor production and post-production costs. • Concepted, wrote, produced, and edited the documentary short film ‘Breathtaking: K2 – The World’s MostDangerous Mountain’ which remains Eddie Bauer’s most popular and watched piece of content on YouTube with over 12 million+ organic views and counting. • Managed set-up and day-to-day administration and cataloging of all video assets, maintaining open access and content sharing within cross functional teams across Eddie Bauer. • 2016 Best Of Bauer Award: Determination: Nominee. Nominated by my peers for continuing to push the envelope of adventure storytelling at Eddie Bauer. • Winner of the 2010 Best Of Bauer Special Achievement Award. An individual award which recognized performance excellence in changing and reshaping the multimedia landscape of the Eddie Bauer brand. • 2009 Best Of Bauer Award: Innovations and Firsts: Nominee. Nominated by my peers in my first year of employment for innovative excellence.
Video Producer - Video Editor - Motion Graphics Designer
Piranha ProductionsVideo Producer - Video Editor - Motion Graphics Designer
Sep. 2005 - May. 2009Seattle, WASuccessfully served in roles encompassing Producer, Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Animator and Writer for organizations including Piranha Productions; Channel M, Platypus Games; MacKenzie Consultants; MidCanada Entertainment; King 5 News. Worked on projects for corporate clients such as Eddie Bauer, Microsoft, Starbucks, Seattle’s Best Coffee, REI, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, ImClone Pharmaceuticals, KCI, and NASA. • Created concepts and tailored video productions for Eddie Bauer (working with Piranha Productions) to be used internally and nationwide in areas such as Down and Outerwear, Safety Training, and Loss Prevention. Personally tailored innovative production piece used by Eddie Bauer CEO for investor relations and leadership conferences. • Tailored video projects for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Corporation as Writer, Producer, Editor, and Graphic Designer for Piranha Productions, created video speech support elements for executives during Red Robin Leadership Conference 2006, 2007, and 2008, including the design of motion graphics for each final production. • Helmed video for Starbucks Franchise stores, showcasing the benefits of Starbucks to national grocery brands such as Target, Kroger, and Safeway; quick turnaround and high quality of work secured another Starbucks for new initiative focusing on health insurance. • Balanced client vision with allotted time and budget, communicating with clients on potential compromises while maintaining commitment to highest quality outcomes.
Software Test Engineer 2
MicrosoftSoftware Test Engineer 2
Feb. 2000 - Nov. 2001Redmond, WAServed as liaison between Project Managers and Test Leads with focus on multimedia and DVD software programs for Windows CE in the DX Division. Responsibilities included checking daily builds for accuracy, modifying batch files for each system, ensuring correct daily build and effective operations of all test systems, testing and running RAID application programs for bugs and code breaks, writing RAID reports for engineers to fix errors or code breaks, reporting system problems or malfunctions, writing system reports, designing weekly test matrix schedule for testing accuracy and leading team toward achievement of goals and milestones. • Increased output productivity by implementing online, organized test matrix and weekly schedule for all testers and engineers; directed team toward improved recording of bugs and code breaks. • Consistently facilitated communication between Testers and Software Engineers that enhanced flow of productivity between both teams.
Executive Producer/Owner
Black 29 ProductionsExecutive Producer/Owner
Jun. 1999 - Nov. 2003Seattle, WashingtonFounded this independently owned and operated full-scale video production company focusing on development and production of corporate and training videos, in-house commercials and video project graphics. Effectively performed in all capacities; designed graphic design packages for brochures and corporate identity materials. • Executive produced, directed, and created a health and wellness video series for PRO Sports Club’s 20/20 Lifestyles Program. Videos proved pivotal in securing Aetna Insurance to insure program for Microsoft employees, expanded membership in program five times over, and contributed to growth of sports club as largest independently owned health club in the country. • Produced and edited internal videos for PRO Sports Clubs training and hiring practices. Personally led each project, working closely with client and ensuring a standard of excellence and quality and 100% customer satisfaction.
Segment Producer - "When Disaster Strikes"
Fox TelevisionSegment Producer - "When Disaster Strikes"
Mar. 1998 - Nov. 1998Hollywood, CA• Contributed ideas that were instrumental in shaping show format and direction • Developed and produced two segments for this one-hour prime time special on natural disasters. • Directed and reviewed material requirements and coordinated with post-production to select shots, create graphics and determine appropriate music that emphasized narrative thread.
Broadcast Technician/Digital Production Editor
Northwest Cable NewsBroadcast Technician/Digital Production Editor
Feb. 1998 - May. 2000Seattle, WASelected by this BELO owned company that serves as the Pacific Northwest’s only 24-hour news channel to lead organization of producers and writers and assign editors to stories for three-hour weekday morning news program. Additional responsibilities included serving as camera operator in-studio and in the field from satellite van. • Contributed to continual progression of ratings by adopting Today Show style format, creating a lighter atmosphere than an evening news program and encouraging audience members to connect with anchors as well as news coverage. • Collaborated in development and production of Northwest Eye Poppers, a highlight reel of sports bloopers, and movie critic segment entitled Richard’s Reels. • Fostered environment of creativity, hard work and mutual respect, which enhanced team performance and overall morale. • Chosen as only editor/field producer to attend Seattle Mariners’ spring training in 1999; independently edited and produced weeklong series of stories and specials that differentiated company from competition and attracted positive attention to sports reporters.
Segment Producer - "Epcot: Journey To Discovery"
The Walt Disney Company, ABC.Inc.Segment Producer - "Epcot: Journey To Discovery"
Jan. 1996 - May. 1996Hollywood, CAChallenged to develop and realize segment focused on future of computing and technology; researched field. Wrote script for assigned segments and developed compelling images used as metaphors for a piece on technology that had not been invented yet.
Segment Producer
Peralta ProductionsSegment Producer
Jun. 1995 - Feb. 1998Hollywood, CA• Produced and edited video projects for clients including Kentucky Fried Chicken, Trager Backpacks, Duffs Skateboard Shoes, SCHTICK (comedy pilot), House of Blues and California Yoga. • Worked closely with executive producers, directors and clients to deliver both commercial and corporate video projects.

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