
My Resumé
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
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20+ years of experience in field of photography, videography, editing, and producing
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Multiple national and regional awards for producing, videography, and video editing roles
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Proficiency with various 4K, HD, and DSLR cameras
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Proficiency with various photo and video editing software platforms (Adobe CC, DaVinci, Edius, Avid)
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Trained multiple groups and individuals in use of video cameras, lighting, audio, and video editing
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Developed team of small group leaders that grew from 12 to 38 volunteers
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Can speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish
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Experience building, purchasing, and operating A/V Livestream systems
AWARDS:
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2025 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Education/Schools (Stories That Soar)
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2025 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Historical/Cultural Long-Form (Louis Carlos Bernal)
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2025 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Solo Storyteller (The Golden Goose)
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2025 National Edward R. Murrow Award - Excellence in Innovation (Arizona Illustrated En Español)
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2024 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Editor (John Is Colorblind)
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2024 Edward R. Murrow Award - Investigative Reporting (Don't Bring Guns Into Mexico)
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2024 Edward R. Murrow Award - Innovation (Increasing Spanish Language Content)
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2023 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Videographer/Editor (Comic Book Chemistry)
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2023 National NETA Public Media Award - Videographer/Editor (Copper Queen Library)
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2023 NETA Award - Videographer (Don't Bring Guns Into Mexico)
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2023 Edward R. Murrow Award - Videographer (Footprints From the Past)
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2022 Edward R. Murrow Award - Videographer (We Belong Here Too)
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2022 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Videographer (Footprints From the Past)
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2021 Edward R. Murrow Award - Videographer/Editor (School in the Time of Covid)
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2021 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Videographer/Editor (School in the Time of Covid)
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2018 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - Photographer/Editor (Crónicas de la Frontera)
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2018 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - News Photographer/Editor (El Efecto Muro)
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2018 NATAS Regional EMMY Award - News Editor (Crónicas de la Frontera)​
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2015 NATAS Regional EMMY Award Winner for News Photography (Los Narcos)
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2008 NATAS Regional EMMY Award Winner for News Editing (Tiradero de Sueños)
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EXPERIENCE:
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Arizona Public Media
Producer, Arizona Illustrated (September 2022 - Present)​
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Lead editorial and creative direction for PBS’s flagship short documentary series, guiding
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multiple projects simultaneously from concept development to final delivery.
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Balance journalistic integrity with visual storytelling to elevate audience engagement
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across multiple platforms.
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Coordinate cross-departmental workflows, aligning broadcast output with evolving
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digital strategies.
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Mentor student and volunteer crews, nurturing next-gen media talent while maintaining
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award-winning standards.
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Senior Videographer (January 2020 – September 2022)​​
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Produced and edited high-volume video content for multiple weekly PBS shows, managing compressed timelines with precision and creativity.
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Designed content pipelines to streamline video production across varied formats.
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Instituted editorial consistency that contributed to multiple Emmy-winning productions.
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Long-term Interim Production Manager for production team consisting of 10 people.
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Adobe CC Suite for editing and motion graphics (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition)
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Tucson Unified School District
Bilingual Multimedia Producer (September 2018 - January 2020)​
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Produced bilingual video assets for Arizona’s largest school district, driving inclusive messaging across web and social media.
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Delivered fast-paced visual content for district-wide initiatives, marketing campaigns, and community outreach.
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Introduced media strategies
Telemundo Arizona
News Photojournalist/Editor (May 2014 - September 2018)​
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Major daily workflow consists of shooting & editing 2 minute news packages for multiple live newscasts.
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Proficient daily use of editing software in Edius and Adobe platforms.
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Required the ability to communicate, write, and produce content in both English and Spanish.
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Vast shooting experience of gathering interviews and footage in
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Trained teams of photojournalists on lighting techniques for live shots and interviews.
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Trained new hires to use ENG cameras and Edius video editing software.
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Single-handedly produced news content for all of Tucson and Southern Arizona for 8 months which required researching stories, scheduling shoots, producing, and writing for daily newscasts.
Univision Arizona
News Photojournalist/Editor (April 2005 - May 2014)​
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Major daily workflow consisted of shooting & editing 2 minute news packages for various newscasts.
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Developed proficiency in Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe video editing software.
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Motion graphics, and photo editing utilizing Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
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Daily shooting with Panasonic AJ-HPX3100G Professional P2 HD Cameras
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Occasionally shot and edited local client commercials for Marketing & Promotions department.
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Researching, purchasing, and training on new equipment for team of photojournalists.
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EDUCATION:​
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Emphasis in Arts, Media & Entertainment
Graduation: May 2025 | GPA: 3.89
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Coursework in organizational strategy, creative technologies, and cross-disciplinary media production.
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Capstone projects fused real-world documentary work with advanced storytelling theory.

