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  • Professional Summary

    Creative Services Manager

    Creative Services Manager and Producer with over 19 years leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver award-winning videos, animations, and interactive content for federal and commercial clients. Expert in creative direction, stakeholder management, and content distribution. Proven track record managing concurrent, complex, high-profile projects, ensuring scientific accuracy and meeting client goals. Notable achievements include producing 330+ episodes of NASA’s acclaimed ScienceCasts video series, earning 23 industry awards, an Emmy nomination, and a NASA Agency Honor Award.

  • Professional Experience

    V! Studios | Vienna, VA

    Creative Services Manager | July 2018 – July 2025
    • Led multidisciplinary teams of producers, animators, writers, and developers in end-to-end creation of award-winning videos, animations, and interactive products for high-profile federal and commercial clients including NASA, U.S. Chemical Safety Board, and NOAA
    • Produced NASA’s acclaimed ScienceCasts video series with 332 episodes published (2011-2025), earning 23 industry awards for animation, video production, and science communication, and an Emmy nomination
    • Orchestrated cross-company collaborations by strategically integrating V! Studios’ animation capabilities with external partners’ specialized expertise, delivering premium content that leveraged combined technical strengths and creative resources
    • Oversaw creative direction and led stakeholder management across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality standards and meeting critical deadlines
    Producer & Project Manager | July 2012 – July 2025
    • Developed and executed comprehensive video and animation production plans for NASA’s ISS Program Research Office, and Science Mission Directorate, earning a NASA Honor Award
    • Coordinated with subject matter experts, public affairs officials, and creative teams, developing original 3D and 2D animation content and managing the complete production lifecycle
    • Directed content distribution strategies across multiple platforms including YouTube, Facebook, X, and NASA’s Image & Video Library, maximizing audience reach and engagement
    Junior Multimedia Project Manager | June 2006 – June 2012
    • Led cross-functional teams in designing and developing interactive products for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, including iOS applications and audience-specific websites
    • Managed end-to-end application development for desktop and mobile platforms, conducting content research, information architecture development, and usability research and testing
    • Maintained stakeholder communication throughout project lifecycles to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with NASA’s strategic goals and messaging priorities

     

    SAIC | Washington, DC / Reston, VA

    Junior Multimedia Specialist | January 2005 – May 2006
    • Edited and updated content for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate website (science.nasa.gov) while designing graphics and layouts for enhanced user experience
    • Developed video and motion graphics content for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate communications and outreach initiatives
    • Collaborated with technical teams to ensure content accuracy and alignment with NASA’s communication standards and brand guidelines
    Systems Administrator | November 2003 – December 2004
    • Provided comprehensive IT and desktop support to 130+ users while maintaining Top Secret/SCI security clearance in a high-security environment
    • Managed technical asset collection, distribution, and analysis processes while performing Windows server setup and ongoing maintenance
    • Designed and implemented internal website for secure information and documentation distribution across closed network infrastructure

  • Core Competencies & Skills

    • Managing Multidisciplinary Creative Teams
    • Project Management
    • Video & Animation Direction
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Content Distribution
    • Scientific Communication

  • Education & Training

    Certified ScrumMaster

    Virginia Tech : Blacksburg, VA

    BFA : Art, Graphics Design : May 2003
    BA : Music, Jazz Performance : May 2003

  • Activities & Volunteer Work

    Travel Softball Coach : March 2018 – Present

    Ashburn Shooting Stars Travel Committee Member : November 2022 – November 2024

    Ashburn Girls Softball League Board Member : June 2018 – November 2024

    High School Baseball Coach : Jan 2007 – June 2009

    Freedom High School, South Riding, VA

    Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity : Jan 2000 – May 2003

    Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary : Apr 2002 – May 2003

    Virginia Tech’s, The New Virginians : Dec 1998 – Dec 2001

    Premiere Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    Downbeat Award Winner : Jan 1999, Jan 2001


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