As a self-proclaimed computer nerd and simultaneous lover of the human experiences, I’ve become a chronic problem-solver.
I am an innovator, who focuses on analytics, numbers, data, and results. I have done this in different capacities for my entire life.
I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in design management and marketing. My education then brought me to Savannah College of Art and Design, where I was offered a scholarship to study visual communication.
My career path has not been a linear one. Instead, I have focused on my constant desire to be challenged and continue learning.
Working as a digital marketing coordinator for Starwood Hotels and Resorts got me started in website design, content creation, and social media marketing. Managing a portfolio of 140 hotels led me to become intrigued by analytics. From there everything was data-centered. I made it a priority to find out where and how people were finding our websites.
While working in hotel marketing I noticed a major problem, so I created a solution. Stale stock images led me to learn about photography and start my own photography company, which I have run for the past seven years. I grew my business to shoot dozens of major life milestones and editorials.
After moving to Wilmington, NC I needed a new challenge and became a news photographer at a local NBC/Fox affiliate station. There I learned video production and motion graphics but also became the resident tech nerd.
Working at a small station meant low budgets for equipment and they would often malfunction, erasing important interviews. I taught myself how to retrieve data from various removable devices. At the time, I didn’t realize this was work forensic analysts perform.
For the past two years, I have worked as the creative director for a small marketing company based in California. Our focus is to lead strategic, research-based campaigns that end in provable results.
What do these jobs have in common? And how did they lead to a career in digital forensics?
They all required extensive knowledge of two things; computers and people.
While each job has been visually focused, all required technical skills. Perhaps more importantly, they all required interaction with people to understand complex topics, and then convey those topics in a digestible manner.
I am confident in my ability to bridge the gap between those with computer knowledge, and those without it. I have a proven ability to create content that leads to measurable results. I thrive under deadlines and in high-pressure situations. I am multifaceted and my work ethic is unmatched. If there is a need, I find a solution. And I am most fulfilled when I am helping others, whether that be helping someone learn a new skill, or keeping them safe online.
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