Michael Carney

Experience

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  High Adventure Facilitator/Venturing Coordinator

  Facilitate groups of 5-15 through team building exercises culminating the completion of a high ropes course. Emphasis was placed on creative problem solving and group dynamics.•Develop and lead high adventure programs for Venturing Scouts with an emphasis on groupdynamics, leadership development and creative problem solving•Provide educational programming on a variety of topics to help scouts advance in rank anddevelop life-long skills•Climbing tower and low- and high-ropes challenge course instructor, merit badge counselor Show less

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  The Purdue Exponent

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

  Photo and Multimedia Editor

  The Exponent is Purdue’s independent student newspaper serving the campus of Purdue University and the city of West Lafayette, IN. After starting as a staff photographer, I was promoted to senior photographer, photo editor and then head of the then-new multimedia desk.• Daily news and sports photojournalism across the Midwest• Hire and train new photographers and videographers• Develop best practices and standards for a new multimedia program

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  Indiana Department of Natural Resources

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Interpretive Naturalist

  One of Indiana’s premiere state parks and known for it’s spectacular fall color vistas, over 1 million people from across the world visit Brown County State Park each year.• Develop multiple educational programs on a variety of natural resource topics for Brown County State Park each week• Lead educational programs for groups of 2-60 people to promote the mission of the Indiana State Parks• Maintain park facilities, captive animal care, guest services

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2015

  Freelance Still Photographer and Videography

  Wedding, portrait, landscape and adventure photography as well as commercial video production and narrative filmmaking.

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  12 Stars Media Productions

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  Production Manager

  • Produce web-marketing video content for clients of all sizes and budgets from local restaurants to Eli Lilly & Company.• Hire and direct production crews; manage equipment procurement and logistics for larger projects• Write, shoot, edit and create graphic elements while maintaining individual brand standards• Create standard workflows for project management

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  Indy Photo Coach

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

  Instructor

  Providing affordable photography education for the residents of Indianapolis and surrounding area, IPC focuses on a hands-on approach to learning photography.- Develop curriculum for entry level, intermediate and advanced photography workshops- Instruct small group and private photography lessons- Write blog posts and maintain an interactive presence on social media platforms

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  Indiana Department of Natural Resources

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

  Program Director - Video Director

  • Lead and organize agency efforts to maintain and grow a video communication program by developing guidelines, policy and overall strategy in accordance with short- and long-term departmental and divisional goals• Social media marketing for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook campaigns• Organically grow the Indiana DNR YouTube channel from nothing to a subscriber base of over 2000 with 560,000 player views through the production and promotion of nearly 220 videos in three years• Coordinate the needs of 15 different divisions within the IDNR to identify and implement opportunities for agency promotion of events, activities and programs in accordance with division goals• Write, shoot, edit and create graphic elements for all IDNR video productions• Recruit, hire, train and supervise summer staff Show less

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  The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Program Coordinator, Project ECHO

  • Provide administrative support in development, implementation and marketing of international hepatitis projects and other initiatives for Project ECHO• Internal communications coordinator for seven different project teams and principal liaison for external project stakeholders• Write, edit and coordinate publication of agendas, didactic presentations and other training materials and events with Project ECHO medical faculty and staffMICHAEL THOMAS CARNEY• Conduct surveys and feasibility studies for improvement of services; collect and analyze data, prepare reports and maintain program records• Coordinate teleECHO clinic activities including logistics for distance delivery technologies, facilitate day-to-day operating relations with site coordinators Show less

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  MST Adventures, LLC

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2021

  Co-Founder, Guide/Instructor

  • Develop marketing strategies and local industry partnerships• Event planning and trade show representative; media relations• Website development, maintenance and content management• Blog and social media writer, photographer and video producer• Scout, permit, schedule and instruct classes and guided trips for snowshoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, backpacking and photography

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  Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2024

  Communications Consultant

  • Write, edit and manage content for the BCBSNM provider website, monthly provider newsletter and ad-hoc provider communications for an audience of over 8,000 contracted providers/groups while following organizational writing standards and maintaining regulatory compliance• Internal communications and project management for the BCBSNM Network Services Department• Create communications strategies and projects to achieve goals based on departmental, organizational, state and federal requirements• Write, manage and analyze surveys for provider satisfaction, data collection and event planning• Work with a diverse team of other communicators, stakeholders, subject matter experts, graphic designers and more within an organization of over 24,000 employees spanning five states Show less

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  Voxxy Marketing / InflatableBoarder.com

  Mar 2022 - now

  Head Writer / Content Producer

  Head Writer, Content Producer, and Product Tester for inflatableboarder.com, inflatablekayaker.com, and inflatablepaddler.com. Contributing writer to SUPBoardGuide.com. Product testing, product reviewing, product photography, videography, photo/video editing, html editing, social media marketing, community manager