Karen Chaput

• Produced, directed, wrote scripts, edited videos, and created motion graphics for loc.gov website. • Coordinated the work of a 15 person team including the camera crew, graphic artists, and video editors. • Managed database of all projects and tracked each stage with project management software. • Generated project reports for senior level staff regarding the work of the Multimedia Group. • Procured various multimedia software and equipment within a fixed budget. • Provided A/V training to library staff and mentorship to multimedia interns. • Worked with the Public Affairs Office on graphic design for website and print marketing materials. • Worked with the Office of the Librarian on content strategy for promoting new library collections and exhibits.

• Produced, directed, wrote scripts, and edited numerous videos for recruiting Peace Corps volunteers via the peacecorps.gov website, social media, and broadcast outlets. • Managed the editorial calendar for Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary campaign. • Produced a documentary about the history of the Peace Corps that premiered at the JFK Library in Boston and aired on East Coast cable channels. • Coordinated international trips to interview and capture b-roll of various Peace Corps Volunteers and staff. • Served as videographer and photographer on many overseas trips. • Created motion graphics for various videos with Adobe Creative Suite. • Worked with the Press Office on graphic design for website and print marketing materials. • Managed the Peace Corps archives containing all photographs, film, and video records from 1961. • Worked with the Marketing team on communications strategies and recruitment campaigns: designed fact sheets, FAQs, produced photographs and provided video vignettes. • Worked with internal offices at Peace Corps to produce videos and educational materials for Peace Corps Volunteers and staff. • Worked with external partners such as The National Peace Corps Association, The Knight Foundation, National Geographic, BBDO, Ogilvy, Young & Rubicam, and the Ad Council in promoting various Peace Corps initiatives. • Worked with the Press Office to provide audio/visual materials to international and domestic media outlets to generate positive media coverage. • Managed multiple databases such as: web metrics, Returned Peace Corps volunteer contact info, A/V equipment inventory, and video/audio/film inventory.