Summary

Multimedia storyteller and Videography business owner. Freelanced for companies like the University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University.

Credits

9/21 – 9/22

Videographer Wedding

Film (Short) — Cordial Colors Videography Details
9/21 – 9/22

Videographer and editor of various wedding films for clients of Cordial Colors Videography.

7/21 – 7/21

Videographer UFO Festival

UFO Festival / Roswell, New Mexico / In Depth Events — Live/Special Event — Freelance, self employed Details
7/21 – 7/21

UFO Festival event coverage for client In Depth Events. Coverage included the Opening Ceremonies, Battle of the Bands, Arts and Craft Fair, Sunrise Hike, The Main Event, and 4th of July Event in Roswell, New Mexico. Additional responsibilities included audio (boom mics, lav mics, audio recording) and post-production (assisted with preliminary cuts and key video selections). Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUwIXuheQTuO0SWCFIHhZzsUmIsomgp4o

7/21 – 7/21

Director Soul Art Renewal Celebration

Greater Denton Arts Council — Live/Special Event — Cordial Colors Videography Details
7/21 – 7/21

Technical and production director of a 6-hour live stream production. Additional responsibilities included camera, audio, and switcher set-up, editing, and live stream scheduling and social media posting. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIBfbUQgzng&ab_channel=CordialColorsVideography

5/21 – 6/21

Director In Memoriam: Thomas Nimmer Toulmin Memorial at R.L. Turner High School

YouTube — Live/Special Event — Cordial Colors Videography Details
5/21 – 6/21

Production and technical director of live stream production with responsibilities including switcher, camera and audio set-up, and editing. Link: https://youtu.be/UPcv-RSbVTk

2/18 – 2/19

Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro, Bridge, Mac O/S, Windows 10) Post-Production for Archive

Southern Methodist University — Corporate — Freelance, self employed Details
2/18 – 2/19

Freelance Post-Production specialist for the Department of External Affairs (Video & Photography). Collaborated with the director and photographer in preparation for the media archive. Cut together highlight reels featuring VIP clips, b-roll, and interviews for news and external affairs staff. Link: https://youtu.be/nToUiXq__9c

10/16 – 7/17

Marketing Coordinator Dr. Smart Phones

Corporate — Freelance, self employed Details
10/16 – 7/17

Marketing Coordinator with responsibilities including graphic design, social media management, video production, photography, SMS/Direct Mail/Email Marketing, sales and advertising.

9/16 – 12/16

Social Media Manager (Internship)

Staff Position — Greater Denton Arts Council Details
9/16 – 12/16

Social Media, Marketing, and Public Relations internship with responsibilities including assisting staff at the reception desk, photography, videography, social media planning, posting, graphic design, flyer design, and community outreach.

8/15 – 12/15

Videographer (Internship)

Staff Position — Parallax Digital Media Details
8/15 – 12/15

Responsibilities included camera (Canon EOS 550D / T2i), audio, lighting, green screen/backdrop set-up, editing, and graphic design. Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsZqDF_TxrasFK94atoUK3-am6AI6apgQ

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Black, African American or Caribbean
  • Ethnicity: Multiracial
  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Woman
  • Member of the LGBTQ+ Community
  • Member of a Disability Community

Media

  • Crystal J. Hollis Undergraduate Reel

  • Event Coverage Sample Project: UFO Festival 2021 l The Main Event

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Education

Class of '15

University of North Texas

M.A. Interactive and Virtual, Digital Communications
Class of '13

University of North Texas

B.A. Radio, Television and Film

My Gear

  • Windows Laptop
  • Adobe Audition
  • Lighting Kit
  • Audio Technica Shotgun Microphone
  • LED Lighting
  • Ring Light
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • JVC GY-HM170 4K
  • zoom q2n-4k
  • Feelworld LivePro L1 Video Switcher
  • Yamaha 6 Channel Audio Mixer
  • Panasonic HC-VX870

Skills

  • Producing
  • Editing
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multimedia Storytelling
  • Livestreaming