Summary
Versatile professional with a passion for media production, graphic design, and motorsports. Experienced as a Team Leader in a family-run racing team, overseeing driver performance, managing crew, and coordinating events. Skilled in video editing, graphic design, and production, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Strong attention to detail in data input and organization. Adept at multitasking, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results. Generally seeking a dynamic role that combines my diverse skill set and passion for creativity.
Work Experience, Volunteer-ships, and History
Team Leader, Adema Racing Enterprises, Fort Myers, FL | 2010 - Present
- Over 13 years of experience as a driver, team manager, pit crew member, and mechanic for a family-owned auto-racing team.
- Involved in all aspects, including shop work, car maintenance, social media advertising, volunteer coordination, team planning, and team performance.
- Various skills used ranging in communication, team leadership, volunteer management, professional driving, mechanics, video production, sales, digital content, social media management, and graphic design
Freelance Multi-media Designer and Specialist | Ongoing.
- Offer a range of services including graphics, vectors, film, media, and video game assets on a freelance basis.
- Proficient in various Adobe software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and InDesign in order to collaborate with clients to fulfill their specific project requirements and deliver high-quality results.
- Possess expertise in film, post-production, typography, sound design, motion graphics, communication, and the Adobe Creative Suite with additional minor skills that include Blender, After Effects, and Web Design using Weebly and Wix
Helper, Charlie Norman Motorsports, Florida | January 2023 – February 2024
- Collaborate with the team by leveraging skills from our own shop, bringing added value to Charlie Norman Motorsports and providing support for the team on race day.
- Responsible for recording GoPro footage, photographing, and delivering post-production content for the team for use online as well as race write-ups.
- Assist in car maintenance activities and alleviate the drivers and owners from menial tasks such as tire changes, fueling, and pre-race checkups, and help ensure a conducive environment for the team at the track.
Volunteer, The Naples Players, Naples, FL | October 2022 - December 2022
- Contributed as a prop shop and set construction volunteer for two theater productions, attending weekly sessions every Friday evening.
- Collaborated with the team to address checklist items and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment, ranging from woodworking to decoration of sets
- Embraced the diverse and unique work in theater production from working on different sets while remaining flexible and adaptable to whatever was to come with each unique challenge.
Volunteer, Sierra Club | September 2021
- Engaged in telemarketing as a short-term volunteer opportunity and operated alongside an auto-dialing program, contacting multiple numbers simultaneously.
- Tasked with promoting a local candidate endorsed by the Sierra Club and convincing potential voters.
- Recorded call outcomes based on a straightforward path-tree system and demonstrated effective communication and persuasion skills during the calls.
News Crew Member, Cypress Lake High School, Fort Myers, FL | August 2018 - December 2020
- Played various roles within a dynamic high school news crew, organizing one of the last remaining live school news networks in Lee County.
- Proficiently fulfilled responsibilities as an editor, camera operator, audio technician, scriptwriter, teleprompter operator, and on-camera talent.
- Produced regular news packages for broadcasting, conducting interviews, editing, and ensuring timely delivery without missing any deadlines.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator for video editing, graphics creation, and post-production tasks.
- Managed audio for live shows and maintained a fast-paced environment, adapting to new challenges and collaborating with the crew.
- Developed strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while producing daily live school news segments.
Data Input Volunteer, Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL | January 2017 - May 2017
- Assisted a smaller office location by conducting tasks such as sorting hundreds of files into alphabetical order and inputting data into the company's system.
- Collaborated with office staff, engaging in additional tasks such as paperwork sorting, digital file management, and assisting with general office duties.
- Demonstrated friendly and productive teamwork, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, and helped organize data and files effectively for other departments.
Education
Undergrad in Digital Media, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL | 2020 to Present
Courses Include: Professional Design Practice, Film & Video Editing, Digital Media Design I, Digital Media Design II, Photography I, Global Sustainable Design, Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II, Introduction to Digital Design, Web Design I, Typography I, Video Game Design I
Current Major GPA of 3.766 | Overall GPA 3.274
High school diploma with focus in Visual Media, Cypress Lake High School, Fort Myers, FL | 2016 to 2020
Courses Include: 3-D Animation Tech 1, Digital Design 1, Digital Design 2, Digital Design 3, Digital Media Delivery, Marketing Applications, News Crew, TV 1, TV 2, TV Production Tech 4
Graduated with GPA of 4.07
Certifications, Licenses, Awards, and Honors
Microsoft Word (Office 2016)
Issued by Certiport (Pearson) in Apr 2019
Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015
Issued by Certiport (Pearson) in May 2018
Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2015
Issued by Certiport (Pearson) in May 2018
Print and Digital Publication using Adobe InDesign CC 2015
Issued by Certiport (Pearson) in Apr 2018
Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator CC 2015
Issued by Certiport (Pearson) in Apr 2017
Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
Issued by Certiport (Pearson) in Mar 2017
Visual Design Specialist CC 2015
Issued by Certiport (Pearson)
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