Professional Summary
Multidisciplinary creative professional with 20 years of experience across video production, motion graphics, branding, print design and digital marketing — including 3 years leading end-to-end video and podcast production for a national veterinary organization, and over a decade running a full-service creative and marketing studio. Skilled in filming, editing, motion graphics, brand and print design, on-camera hosting, and integrating generative AI into content workflows.
Key Achievements
High-Impact Video Production
Produced 80+ videos annually for 1,000 hospitals, impacting 20,000 employees.
Budget Optimization Expertise
Managed production budgets, scopes exceeding $100,000 for creative agency clients.
Broadcast Coordination Mastery
Coordinated 125-member crew for live multi-campus broadcasts reaching 20,000+ audiences weekly.
Subscription Product Innovation
Launched subscription product ‘MyOilSite’, acquiring 600+ small business clients.
Core Skills
Adobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsMedia EncoderFrame.ioPhotoshopIllustratorInDesignPowerPointWordCanvaPlayPlayPre-Production and Concept DevelopmentVideo Production ManagementAudio Editing and MixingColor Correction and GradingScriptwriting and StoryboardingTeam Leadership and Crew CoordinationSocial Media Video Content StrategyBranding and Visual StorytellingGenerative AI Tools IntegrationMotion Graphics Design and Animation
Work Experience
Mission Pet Health — Senior Media Producer
Aug 2023 – Present
- Direct and produce ~80 long- and short-form videos per year, full lifecycle from concept through final delivery, for a national veterinary organization supporting nearly 1,000 hospitals and ~20,000 employees.
- Direct shoots and interviews on location and in-studio; operate cameras, lighting, audio and teleprompters, with occasional national travel.
- Produce live playback media and graphics for company-wide conferences ranging from ~100 to 2,200 attendees.
- Own post-production end to end: editing, color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics and multi-format mastering.
- Integrate generative AI tools (Veo 3, Midjourney, Suno, ElevenLabs and more) into the production pipeline.
- Record, edit and publish the company podcast; manage budgets and outside contractors.
designerMD — Creative Director / Owner
Jan 2012 – Aug 2023
- Led a full-service creative and digital marketing studio delivering branding, WordPress design, SEO, Google Ads, social content, motion graphics, video, print design, sign design and social media advertising.
- Built and operated MyOilSite, a subscription product for small business websites, e-commerce, social media content and blog posts.
- Took multiple books for client McLean Essentials from concept through full publication.
- Took Thrive conference from concept to launch — branding, ticketing site, stage and venue design.
Church of the Highlands — Graphic & Motion Graphic Designer / Video Production
Aug 2007 – Dec 2012
- Operated and directed multi-camera live productions — camera, video switcher and program feed — for weekly services and conferences in front of large in-person audiences.
- Produced original video content, including in-service worship pieces and sermon recap videos, and operated the church's weekly live stream broadcast.
- Recruited, trained, scheduled and live-directed a volunteer production crew of 125+ across camera operation, video switching, graphics and on-screen lyrics.
- Managed production assistants across 7 additional campuses, standardizing live-production execution to deliver consistent weekend services to a combined in-person and online audience of 20,000+.
- Later transitioned into the creative department, designing After Effects motion graphics and on-screen media for in-service worship, sermon recaps, the weekly live stream, countdowns, lower thirds and stage screens.
- Designed and produced ~6 sermon-series brand identities a year, including title graphics, stage back-screen design, print collateral and bumper videos.
- Designed print marketing materials — including books, flyers, signage and announcement graphics — for church-wide campaigns and events.
Education
Auburn University, Auburn, AL — Bachelor's in Graphic Design, May 2001
Military Service
U.S. Army — Infantry Soldier. Honorable Discharge. Disabled Veteran.
Volunteering
Racing With Autism — Media Producer
2023 – Present
- Shoot and edit race-day recap videos and produce motion graphics and social content from race footage.
- Design branded merchandise.
- Design social media graphics.
Ady's Big Army — Associate Board Member
2015 – Present
- Helped launch the charity's brand and built its website to tell each child's story and track fundraising.
- Support the planning and coordination of fundraising events.
Church of the Highlands — Technical Director
2023 – Present
- Work as Technical Director during weekend services.