Experience

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  American indoor football league, inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Chief cinematographer
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  Ramey films

  Mar 2006 - now

  Cinematographer

  I founded my own independent film company where I empower businesses and viewers through cinematic storytelling. I concept and create stunning videos and commercials for non-profits, businesses, sports events, and music artists. A few of my favorite projects have been:♦ Filmed NCAA-ranked teams with on-field, creative footage for CBS, including an NFL stadium bowl game.♦ Directed and shot an anti-human-trafficking giving campaign films.

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  Cbs corporation

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

  Cinematographer

  Filmed for CBS WKYT, with a primary focus on NCAA Football. Filmed of-field creative highlight footage for the Rich Brooks show.

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  United states naval academy

  Oct 2009 - May 2013

  I supervised a team of hand-picked photographers with a $50K+ inventory to produce the country's largest university annual. Conducted photography training to augment visual media standards. Acted as voice-over talent for commercials and ceremonies. Notable highlights were:♦ Won two Benny Awards, "the 'Oscar' of the global printing industry, " 2013 and 2014.♦ Led grant request for new installation of $30K in photography gear, won the grant, and managed the installation, inventory, and scheduling of use. Show less + National Defense Service Medal+ Honor Advisor: Trained 150 Midshipmen on core values against lying, cheating and stealing+ Squad Leader: Mentored a dozen Midshipmen, one became second in command of entire Senior class+ Assistant Operations Officer: Coordinated and increased frequency of company excursions+ Media Advisor and Photographer, U.S.N.A. Public Affairs Office: influenced recruiting content+ Director of Photography - U.S.N.A. Lucky Bag - Largest University Yearbook in USA+ Earned two consecutive Benny Awards, “The ‘Oscar’ of the global printing industry”+Improved a team of photographers to achieve camaraderie and award winning imagination+Negotiated, under budget, a $30,000 grant for equipment upgrades; managed expensive inventory+ Emcee - Voice of Brigade+ Announced all home football introductions, including a live broadcast for The Army-Navy Game on national TV with 6.2 million viewers for CBS and CBS Sports Show less

  • Honor Advisor, Squad Leader

    Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Voice-Over Artist

    Aug 2011 - May 2013

  • Project Manager, Director of Photography

    Jan 2011 - May 2013

  • Midshipman

    Jul 2009 - May 2013

  • Public Affairs Officer, Masqueraders

    Oct 2009 - May 2011
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  Us navy

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Ensign

  + Top Secret Clearance: SCI - DCID 6/4 2014 05 01, Department of Defense+ Introductory Flight Screening (IFS): flight training in Cessna 172, solo and FAA Pilot exam+ Aviation Pre-Flight Indoctrination (API): coursework in aerodynamics, engines and systems, meteorology, navigation, first aid, CPR, physiology and survival

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  U.s. navy reserve

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Lieutenant (irr)

  In IRR until approximately 2023.

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  Apple

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  Genius, mobile / client support technician

  I enjoyed the opportunity to champion thousands of customers' challenges concerning iPhones and Mac computers and empowered clients with skills knowledge on video projects. I also:♦ Streamlined software procedures and communication standards, resulting in 40% augmented team efficiency.♦ Liaised with customer service management to further strengthen team operations.

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  Lh

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

  I oversaw logistic operations and special events for the organization. I leveraged logistics and teams of dozens of volunteers to move the entire organization to a three-times-larger, 74,000-square-foot building. Also with the move, I transitioned the entire inventory system to industry-standard Sysco programs. Notable accomplishments were:♦ Reconciled $2 million budget via researching, developing, testing, and evaluating industry standards in financial management.♦ Facilitated logistics for hosting 5,000+ audience at Baltimore Convention Center. Show less

  • Film Director, Content Producer

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Production Director

    Jul 2017 - May 2019

  • Operations Director

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
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  Mosaic christian church

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Film director

  At this organization I produce short films, documentaries, giving campaigns, and other special projects to further the church's mission, using the StoryBrand method of scripting. I have successfully organized volunteers and staff as film crew to ideate and produce over a hundred films. I designed and installed lighting and sound systems built to Netflix-Approved standards as well as a voice-over recording studio built to Amazon Audible standards. Notable accomplishments include:♦ Boosted audience campaign donations by 364% via StoryBrand-driven giving campaign films.♦ Spearheaded successful launch of new film department, and managed $142K inventory of Netflix-Approved video technology. Show less

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  Cna corporation

  Jun 2021 - now

  Videographer

  Elevated CNA’s video quality and quantity of output to support clients worldwide by filming and editing over 130 videos including multiple Documentary Series, boosted SEO, leader of TV Studio logistics, and cinematic filming on an Aircraft Carrier using a Netflix RED Camera with ARRI Master Primes.♦ Co-Author on 3x FFRDC Government Research Reports♦ STF (Systems, Tactics, and Force Development) Documentary Series (Includes: TOP-GUN, TheWhite House’s Marine One Helicopter, Submarine Warfare, Cyber Security Warfare.)♦ 80th Anniversary Documentary Series (Includes: TOP-GUN’s Christine Fox, Kamikaze Attacks, Vietnam Downed Aviator Rescue Missions.)♦ UAS Cooperative Airspace Traffic Simulation (New Computer Model for Drone Airspace)♦ "Working @ CNA” Video Series (Documentary Series on Employee Culture)♦ Coordinated Wargame filming with George Washington University’s International RelationsProgram with Flag Officers in a TV Studio.♦ Edited Industry Conferences Videos, including Live Videography for Admirals.♦ Modernized film department by designing and upgrading equipment to Netflix-Approvedstandards, archiving via Amazon S3 AWS GovCloud and US National Archives standards. Show less