EDUCATION
University of Georgia
A.B.J. Telecommunication Arts - 2010
B.A. Film Studies - 2011
EXPERIENCE
The Motley Fool
Creative director/Senior Video Producer
Alexandria, VA [2015-Present]
Led creative development of performance-driven marketing campaigns, resulting in 5× subscriber growth within four months.
Owned and evolved visual systems across video, web, advertising, and product marketing to maintain consistent brand expression.
Partnered cross-functionally with marketing, product, and engineering teams to align creative output with growth objectives and customer experience.
Designed and implemented scalable motion systems using After Effects scripting, reducing production time by over 240× while maintaining quality and consistency.
Developed brand assets, templates, and story-driven content across a range of media including digital ads, webinars, live events, and sales enablement.
Provided mentorship and creative leadership to junior designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Acted as a strategic partner to stakeholders and executives, ensuring creative direction aligned with business priorities and brand vision.
Ellijay Telephone Company
Video Producer/Editor
Ellijay, GA [2011-2012, 2014-2016]
Produced, wrote, directed, and edited commercial copy for businesses
Developed motion graphics, animations, and titles
Designed video encoding workflow for the production department
Institute on Human Development and Disability
Editor, Writer, Videographer
Athens, GA [2011, 2012-2014]
Lead editor on video projects and documentaries produced by the institute
Collaborated with director and producer to establish story, locations, and shots
Freelance Production
Producer, Photographer, Videographer, Grip, Editor
Los Angeles, CA [2009-2011]
Operated camera on live event and edited footage, handled titles and visual effects
Created animations and visual effects for multiple productions