The global media economy is being transformed. With major changes in the way stories are produced, circulated and consumed, today’s visual journalists and storytellers need new skills to meet the challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. Students on the MA in International Multimedia Journalism learn how the new media economy works and develop high-level skills in audio, photography, video, writing, infographics, social media and editing. Based in Beijing, China, with the degree awarded by the University of Bolton in the UK, the MA in International Multimedia Journalism offers a unique, cosmopolitan approach to visual storytelling. http://www.immj-ma.org/

Philosophy Major focused on Eastern Philosophy & Religion

Conducted field work in Belize focussed on these themes: -Coral reef and marine ecology -Ecology and conservation of manatees -Forest ecology -Changing role of zoos in conservation -Curricular development and educational leadership -Inquiry-based learning -Participatory education -Community-based conservation More info here: https://www.earthexpeditions.org/belize

Storytelling Fundamentals Fundamental video storytelling skills and techniques Documentary filmmaking essential principles Best interviewing practices for your subjects Working with still photographs, sound and video Organizing your dailies Optimizing your editing workflow Putting the package together Design Fundamentals Creating appropriate graphics packages for cinematic narratives Fundamentals of web design and interactivity Using animation appropriately and effectively in your work Partnering with Clients Pitching to and collaborating with clients/partners Wisely choosing different types of possible clients/partners Applying to production and post-production grants and contests Packing and Distribution Efficient and appropriate ways to showcase work on the web

Hostile Environment and Emergency First Aid Training for journalists and foreign aid workers, etc.

Video Production Manager @ NMDP | Photographer | Strategic Creative Development

Media & Entertainment

Former&nbsp;Americares&nbsp;CMO&nbsp;and&nbsp;Coca-Cola&nbsp;executive:&nbsp;&quot;Jeff&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;just&nbsp;capture&nbsp;stories—he&nbsp;immerses&nbsp;himself&nbsp;in&nbsp;them,&nbsp;bringing&nbsp;to&nbsp;life&nbsp;the&nbsp;resilience,&nbsp;humanity,&nbsp;and&nbsp;urgency&nbsp;behind&nbsp;every&nbsp;mission-driven&nbsp;effort.&nbsp;From&nbsp;ideation&nbsp;to&nbsp;storyboarding,&nbsp;shoot&nbsp;planning,&nbsp;on-site&nbsp;direction,&nbsp;photography,&nbsp;videography,&nbsp;and&nbsp;editing,&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;does&nbsp;it&nbsp;all—and&nbsp;he&nbsp;does&nbsp;it&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;unparalleled&nbsp;level&nbsp;of&nbsp;skill,&nbsp;empathy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;awareness.&nbsp;He&nbsp;speaks&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;languages,&nbsp;understands&nbsp;global&nbsp;customs&nbsp;and&nbsp;traditions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;knows&nbsp;how&nbsp;to&nbsp;connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;people&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;way&nbsp;that&nbsp;brings&nbsp;out&nbsp;their&nbsp;most&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;stories.&nbsp;Whether&nbsp;in&nbsp;disaster&nbsp;zones,&nbsp;communities&nbsp;in&nbsp;crisis&nbsp;or&nbsp;in&nbsp;calmer&nbsp;waters,&nbsp;he&nbsp;approaches&nbsp;his&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;deep&nbsp;respect&nbsp;and&nbsp;care,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;every&nbsp;narrative&nbsp;is&nbsp;told&nbsp;with&nbsp;respect&nbsp;and&nbsp;dignity.&nbsp;And,&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;Jeff&#39;s&nbsp;contributions.&nbsp;Americares&nbsp;cash&nbsp;revenue&nbsp;grew&nbsp;nearly&nbsp;150%&nbsp;while&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;was&nbsp;helping&nbsp;tell&nbsp;the&nbsp;brand&#39;s&nbsp;story.&nbsp;Having&nbsp;a&nbsp;content&nbsp;expert&nbsp;matters.&quot;&nbsp;SVP&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chief&nbsp;Development&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;at&nbsp;Americares:&nbsp;&quot;I&nbsp;worked&nbsp;with&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;for&nbsp;over&nbsp;6&nbsp;years&nbsp;both&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;field&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;office;&nbsp;his&nbsp;videos&nbsp;have&nbsp;raised&nbsp;tens&nbsp;of&nbsp;millions&nbsp;of&nbsp;dollars.&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;visionary&nbsp;and&nbsp;truly&nbsp;his&nbsp;work&nbsp;led&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;strongest&nbsp;fundraising&nbsp;pitch,&nbsp;all&nbsp;while&nbsp;balancing&nbsp;the&nbsp;heart&nbsp;and&nbsp;emotions&nbsp;and&nbsp;showcasing&nbsp;the&nbsp;complexity&nbsp;of&nbsp;humanity.&quot;&nbsp;VP&nbsp;of&nbsp;Leadership&nbsp;Gifts&nbsp;at&nbsp;Americares:&nbsp;&quot;Jeff&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;extraordinary,&nbsp;creative&nbsp;and&nbsp;impactful&nbsp;storyteller&nbsp;who&nbsp;helps&nbsp;showcase&nbsp;impact&nbsp;and&nbsp;boosts&nbsp;brands.&nbsp;The&nbsp;work&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;done&nbsp;at&nbsp;Americares&nbsp;is&nbsp;among&nbsp;our&nbsp;best&nbsp;ever.&quot;&nbsp;VP&nbsp;of&nbsp;Direct&nbsp;Response&nbsp;and&nbsp;Integrated&nbsp;Marketing&nbsp;at&nbsp;Americares:&nbsp;&quot;Over&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;I&nbsp;worked&nbsp;with&nbsp;Jeff,&nbsp;I&#39;ve&nbsp;been&nbsp;continually&nbsp;impressed&nbsp;by&nbsp;his&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;work&nbsp;that&nbsp;connects&nbsp;with&nbsp;with&nbsp;viewers&nbsp;on&nbsp;an&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;level.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;able&nbsp;to&nbsp;execute&nbsp;his&nbsp;creative&nbsp;vision&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;stories&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;both&nbsp;visually&nbsp;striking&nbsp;and&nbsp;narratively&nbsp;compelling.&nbsp;Beyond&nbsp;the&nbsp;excellence&nbsp;of&nbsp;his&nbsp;craft,&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;brings&nbsp;professionalism,&nbsp;kindness,&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;high&nbsp;ethical&nbsp;standards&nbsp;to&nbsp;every&nbsp;project.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;simply&nbsp;a&nbsp;pleasure&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;around.&quot;&nbsp;SVP,&nbsp;CMO&nbsp;Marketing&nbsp;at&nbsp;Americares:&nbsp;&quot;Jeff&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;a&nbsp;true&nbsp;force&nbsp;for&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;Americares&nbsp;storytelling&nbsp;through&nbsp;heartfelt&nbsp;documentaries&nbsp;and&nbsp;frontline&nbsp;journalism.&nbsp;We’ve&nbsp;had&nbsp;the&nbsp;good&nbsp;fortune&nbsp;to&nbsp;witness&nbsp;the&nbsp;mastery&nbsp;of&nbsp;his&nbsp;craft&nbsp;in&nbsp;rooms&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;likeminded&nbsp;humanitarians&nbsp;and&nbsp;across&nbsp;digital,&nbsp;social&nbsp;and&nbsp;web&nbsp;channels,&nbsp;reaching&nbsp;audiences&nbsp;far&nbsp;and&nbsp;wide.&quot;

Video Production Manager

Director of Multimedia

Freelance Media Production

Brand Visual Content Developer for Trek Bikes. I ideated, produced, shot (photo and video), and edited editorial and marketing projects on every continent but Antartica.

Photographer/Videographer (Visual Content Developer)

NGSE Photo Workshop in-country Director - Tokyo

National Geographic Student Expeditions In-Country Director - Tokyo

Plan, produce, shoot and edit a wide variety of videos for Humboldt State University.

Video Producer / Shooter/ Editor

This best sums up the highlights of what the Mar/Comm team did at UP: http://socialmediaforcolleges.com/blog/2014/5/10/a-fond-farewell-to-a-colleague-and-friend Prepare (scripting, producing, shooting and editing) a wide variety of professional videos (from tv commercials to web videos) and photography (from studio to events) to supplement the work of the PR team in  Marketing/Communications on tight and variable deadlines, often managing multiple projects at once •   Prepare timely multimedia packages for up.edu and other applications highlighting specific University of Portland    departments and activities •   Attend and participate in project goal setting, creative planning meetings and project-related coordination meetings to understand the purpose, concept and requirements of upcoming multimedia projects •	Work collaboratively with stakeholders to create shot-lists and other strategies for upcoming video and photo shoots to achieve the necessary quality • 	Conduct post-production video and image editing, and prepares files for cataloging •   Prepare graphic titles and music for videos •   Prepare multimedia slideshows for various events •   Post videos and photos to the University’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, www.up.edu and other social media •   Stay current with the latest technologies in photography and editing software in order to suggest and provide   expert advice with regard to new hardware and software acquisition

Photojournalist/Videographer

"Digital Tools and Creativity" (CST391) in the Communication Studies Dept. (Spring 2013)

Adjunct

Multimedia Specialist

4 month project to document (via photography and video) the work of IBJ Fellow Ouk Vandeth. Produced video and photo assets for IBJ.

Multimedia Photojournalist

• International coordinator • Assistant/B photographer for various productions • Studio assistant and post-production assistant • Freelance videographer and video editor for ladyweb.org * Assitant Director Published Projects I designed, coordinated and then acted as the assistant photographer: Taos:Floating Ships in the Desert Published in SKYWARD Magazine (JAL In-Flight Magazine); October 2003; p. 48-58 Article about the work of revolutionary architect Michael Reynolds and the town of Taos, NM. Nanago's Paris, C'est La Vie Published at www.ladyweb.org/document/paris/0103.html 3 week documentary about the daily life of a Japanese woman that fulfills her dream of living and studying French in Paris. Mah Fah Luang Royal Development Project, Doi Tung, Thailand Published in SKYWARD Magazine; Nov. 2004; p.13 A Thai Royal development project near Chang Rai that promotes alternative sustainable sources of income to growing opium for the minority peoples in the area. Desert in USA (*assistant photographer only) Published at www.ladyweb.org/document/desert/index.html; February 2003 Documentary series article highlighting interesting people and places in the Southwestern USA. Talent and Assistant Director: "5 Stars" http://www.ladyweb.org/game/08/menu.html I was an Assistant Director and played a main character in episodes 1, 2 and 4 in a novel web series about the American Southwest. Director: Maki Akuta Producer: Mamiko Naito Photographer: Nanako Nishiyama Assistant Director: Jeff Kennel Post-Production/Web Designer: Daisuke Minohara Talent/Character "Mystery Circle in the Desert" Played one of 4 main characters http://www.ladyweb.org/game/07/index.html

International Coordinator / Assistant Director / Talent

- Helped lead the design of the 2006 JDC program, a 28 day student media language/culture program involving 8 Americans and 8 Japanese high school students making short dual-language films all over Japan. - Webmaster and Graphic Designer for promotional materials and websites. (The JDC and the KyoEx online program were made private ventures in 2007) Kyoei Exchange (KyoEx) Online Program - Lead director of all technical, curricular and design aspects of the KyoEx Online program from the ground up. - KyoEx Online is an innovative and unique peer-to-peer online language and cultural exchange community and competition for high school students of Japanese and English.

International Program & Curriculum Developer

The Peace Boat is a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. They seek to create awareness and action based on effecting positive social and political change in the world. We pursue this through the organization of global educational programmes, responsible travel, cooperative projects and advocacy activities. I was a volunteer EFL teacher onboard. I also organized and facilitated a photography club onboard as well as provided photographs for the voyage's online newsletter. http://www.peaceboat.org/english/voyg/48/

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

• ¨Taught¨ public elementary and middle school EFL classes. Taught is in quotes because well, i was 21 years old teaching 60 kids in a classroom made for 30, with no text books, no chalk board, no toilets, no pencils, no paper,..you get the idea...and kids that had been up since pre-dawn working to fetch water and do other chores, belly´s empty, no shoes, wondering: ¨What exactly am I going to use English for in this small village on a remote West African island that doesn´t even have 11th or 12th grade available?" All I can say is, "I don't know, but I tried, dammit, I tried." • Tutored students after school at the local library. • Organized a book drive in the U.S. to acquire badly needed English language resources for the local library, SOS Orphanage and public school (books, textbooks, maps and magazines) by utilizing the US ambassador´s diplomatic pouch without his knowledge. I eventually had the honor of meeting him when I was summoned to his office to be reprimanded when he found out I used it to send myself 400 some pounds of books (that they use to send themselves all kinds of comfort food, products, god knows what). Highlight of my service. - Became very very familiar with Giardia about once a month, which didn't kill me, but the emergency appendectomy very nearly did about 10 months into my service. Attained a good quote while doubled over on a gurney in a hallway packed with other sick people in an overcrowded, under-resourced West African hospital when I asked, "Could you medi-vac me to the US or Senegal?" The Egyptian doctor replied, "No, you will die on the plane." After a couple months recovery (there were some complications) I early terminated my PC adventure after I realized my job was largely for show. I suggested to HQ that I was taking a local job and we transition to teaching unemployed men/women in my village that spoke English how to teach. They were not impressed with the idea, I was not impressed with them, and so I decided to part ways.

TEFL Volunteer

Certified through Number One's 120 hr. TEFL training for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes. Taught a bunch of awesome kids and adults English slang and curse words in itaúna and Para de Minas.

Teacher of English Language

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