Resumé

WORK EXPERIENCE

director of video, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2023-Present) unl.edu

  • Oversees and produces all phases of video production for UNL's Office of Communication and Marketing. Strategically directs the creative vision and execution of video shoots, capturing key moments on campus and using visual storytelling to reach UNL’s key audiences.

  • Work featured on NBC Nightly News, CBS This Morning, FOX, ESPN, Nebraska Public Media, and the institutional TV Spot during nationally broadcast Husker events on NBC, FOX, FS1, ESPN and BTN.

FREELANCE (2005-present)

Assitant Professor of Art, Concordia University, Nebraska (2018-2023) cune.edu

  • Courses taught: Video Production, Intro to Film Theory, Moving Image, Cross Platform Narrative Design, Digital Photography, Advanced Digital Photography, Digital Imaging

Lecturer for Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Fall 2022) UNL.edu

  • Course taught: Cinema Production 1

VIDEO PRODUCER AND MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPER, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, NEBRASKA (2012-2020) CUNE.EDU

  • Wrote, directed, shot and edited video and multimedia content for the university, including several award-winning concurrent video campaigns from beginning to end.

  • Produced content for web, social media, live events, experiential spaces, virtual reality, and radio

  • Collaborated with content makers and clients in order to support student enrollment initiatives 

  • Strategized overall marketing initiatives and mentor and develop student video production workers 

ADJUNCT FACULTY, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, NEBRASKA (2014-2018) CUNE.EDU

  • Courses Taught: Intro to Video Production, Intro to Film Criticism, Basic Digital Photography, Advanced Digital Photography, Narrative Film Production

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCER, ONYX CREATIVE GROUP (2011-2012)  ONYXCREATES.COM

  • Produced, wrote, directed, shot, and edited commercials and videos for local, regional and global clients.

  • Principal photographer, motion graphic artist

  • Led creative team through development and production of several projects simultaneously.

  • Work with creative and strategy teams to provide insight via social media into Onyx's brand.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, FSU COLLEGE OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS (2010-2011)  FILM.FSU.EDU

  • Provided assistance teaching labs and crew drills.

HIXSON-LIED TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT (2008-2009) ARTS.UNL.EDU

  • Gained extensive knowledge of both Macintosh and Windows machines.

  • Provided troubleshooting support for faculty, staff, and computer labs.

INTERN, Nebraska Public Media (PBS AFFILIATE) (2007-2008) nebraskapublicmedia.org

  • Videographer / Editor

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Drone Pilot

  • Licensed remote pilot

SOFTWARE

  • Adobe Products, Celtx, Final Draft, Collaboration Apps (Slack, Teams)

  • Resolve, Final Cut Pro

Film Production Equipment

  • Blackmagic, Canon, Sony, DJI, Red, Arriflex

  • Professional lighting and sound

OTHER SKILLS

  • Acting, Narration, Social Media, Blogging, Podcasting, Strategy, Management

 

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

2024

2023

  • Selected for Screening

    • Good Afternoon - short film

    • Omaha Film Festival - Public screening in Omaha, NE

    • Role: Co-Director/Co-Writer

  • Group Exhibition

    • Faculty Exhibition

      • It’s Just a Tree Series

    • Marxhausen Gallery of Art, Concordia University - Seward, NE

2022

  • Honorable Mention - Best Cinematography

    • Good Afternoon - short film

    • Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Competition - Screening in Omaha, NE.

    • Role: Co-Writer/Co-Director

  • Selected to Top 10%

    • Old Friends - Feature Screenplay

    • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholls Fellowship

  • Semi-Finalist

    • Old Friends - Feature Screenplay

    • Omaha Film Festival

  • Quarter-Finalist

    • Old Friends - Feature Screenplay

    • Faith in Film International Film Festival

  • Selected for Screening

    • Soap Opera Soap Opera - short film

    • Omaha Film Festival - Public screening in Omaha, NE

    • Role: Director/Co-Writer/Cinematographer/Editor

  • Presentation

    • Art & Artifact - Collaboration and curation of art exhibition

    • Marxhausen Gallery of Art, Concordia University - Seward, NE

2021

2019

  • Group Exhibition

    • Faculty Exhibition

      • Truth - Photography Series

    • Marxhausen Gallery of Art, Concordia University - Seward, NE

  • Selected for Screening

    • Hi, I’m Kassi - short film

    • Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge - Screening in Omaha, NE

    • Role: Writer/Director/Editor

    • Collaborative effort with Concordia Nebraska students

2018

  • Second Runner Up - Selected for Screening

    • Word of Mouth - short film

    • Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge - Screening in Omaha, NE

    • Role: Co-Writer/Co-Director/Editor

    • Collaborative effort with Concordia Nebraska students

2017

  • Selected for Screening

    • Not About Me - short film

    • Omaha Film Festival

    • Role: Writer/Director/Editor/Actor

2016

  • Selected for Screening

    • Not About Me - short film

    • South Dakota Film Festival

    • Role: Writer/Director/Editor/Actor

  • Silver Telly Award

    • Go Higher Commercials, Concordia University, Nebraska

    • Regional TV-Campaign Promo/Branding

    • Role: Writer/Director/Camera/Editor

2013

  • Gold Addy Award - AAF Tallahassee

    • Full Press Apparel Video

    • Category: Video-Over 60 Seconds

    • Client: Full Press Apparel

    • Agency: Onyx Creative Group

    • Role: Director/Camera/Editor

2012

  • Gold Addy Award - AAF Tallahassee

    • Barry Knows Campaign

    • Category: Mixed/Multimedia

    • Client: Barineau Heating & AC

    • Role: Video Producer

Full SELECTED FOR SCREENING List

Good Afternoon (Co-Writer/Co-Director): 2023 Omaha Film Festival, 2022 Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge

Soap Opera Soap Opera (Director/Co-Writer): 2022 Omaha Film Festival, 2021 Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge

Hi, I’m Kassi. (Writer/Director): 2019 Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge

Word of Mouth (Co-Director, Co-Writer): 2018 Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge

Not About Me (writer/director): 2017 Omaha Film Festival, 2016 South Dakota Film Festival

The Collegians (editor): Cannes Film Festival, Palm Beach International Film Festival, Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, San Diego Black Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Texas Black Film Festival, AMC Theatres Kansas City Filmfest, Plus Camerimage

WMD (writer/director): Worldfest: Houston International Film Festival (Remi Award Winner), Phoenix ComiCon Film Festival

The Dreamer (Cinematographer): Brouhaha Film and Video Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival, Dam Short Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival, Black Maria Film and Video Festival Tour

Throwdown (writer/director): Love Your Shorts Film Festival

EDUCATION

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

  • MFA, College of Motion Picture Arts

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

  • BFA, Theatre-Film and New Media