Freelance Writer, Photographer, Videographer
· Creating work that combines storytelling with a passion for people, wildlife, and mountain living. Inspiring people to live adventurous lives, however that may look to them.
· Established freelance magazine writer and photographer with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Communication. Work featured in publications such as Sidetracked magazine, Outside Bozeman magazine, Africa Geographic magazine, Small Carnivore Conservation Journal, Backcountry Journal magazine, and Africanparks.com. These works and others can be found on the web address listed above.
· A personal social media footprint demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the digital outdoor media space, with over 3,500 followers on various platforms earned completely organically.
· Personal activities that include: participating in numerous trail ultramarathons each year, undertaking week-long backpacking trips on and off trail, backcountry skiing, and more.
Areas of Expertise
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Video Editing Copywriting Proofreading Editorial Writing Social Media Management
SEO Project Management
Professional Experience
TE Builders Construction. Aspen, CO January 2016 to present
A General Contractor that specializes in high-end construction projects.
Project Manager:
· Worked up the ranks through the entire industry, from a construction laborer to a Project Manager currently overseeing a dozen employees. This experience demonstrates the ability to organize complex information, execute difficult projects, all while managing others.
Self-Employed. Western Colorado: 2014 to Present
Magazine writing, photography, videography that specializes in outdoor adventures.
Freelance Magazine Writer and Photographer:
· An extensive freelance magazine writing career which began in 2014, after completing a two-week solo backpacking expedition in northern Alaska, and then writing about that experience in Sidetracked magazine. My work has since been published in some two-dozen more featured articles, all while retaining another full-time career as a construction project manager. Central African Wildlife Adventures. Bangui, CAR: 2008-2014
A safari guide leading tourist clients in a remote camp deep in the Central African Wilderness.
Safari Guide and Camp Manager:
· Worked for 5 years as a safari guide in the Central African Republic until a civil war prevented further career opportunities there. Undertook numerous exploratory backpacking treks into remote regions, honing all aspects of backpacking and camping skills; skills that were effectively shared with others as a safari guide. Also managed nearly a dozen staff members throughout those years.
Education:
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
Johnson County Community College- Overland Park, Kansas
Deans Honor’s List - 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Communication
Colorado State University- Fort Collins, Colorado
Graduating GPA 3.90