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About Me

I'm the co-founder of Green Gorilla Media, a media agency that creates social media strategies powered by online video.

Our mission is to tell stories of innovation, creativity, and social change that help forward-thinking brands and entrepreneurs succeed in the social media space.

We lead our clients through the full video production process - from concept development and social media strategy to shooting, editing and online distribution.

With over 10 years of experience working with values-based clients in media relations, web development and video production, I understand how to use social media and online tools to help our clients communicate authentically and effectively with their intended audiences.

I also work on original content - hosting, directing and writing online videos that inform, inspire and empower people to take action on environmental and social justice issues.

Specialties:

Video: on-camera talent (hosting and interviewing), production, scriptwriting, online video tools.

Web: copywriting and editing, blogging, social media, Joomla, web content architecture, project management.

Strong background in media relations, journalism, social advocacy.

Work History

Green Gorilla Media
Co-founder, producer
April 2008 to Present
I draw on my expertise in media production, environmental and social issues, and online strategies to create videos and websites that capture my clients' identity and values and connect with their target audiences.

My responsibilities include:
* On-camera hosting and interviewing
* Concept development and scriptwriting
* Web copywriting and editing
* Web and social media strategy
* Training clients in online tools, social media, content administration and e-commerce platforms

VoomHD
"Keep It Green" TV host and interviewer
March 2008 to Febuary 2009
As the host of the weekly 1/2 hour TV show "Keep It Green", on EquatorHD, I interviewed experts with groups such as Doctors Without Borders, the Audubon Society, NOAA, Interface, Grameen Bank and Popular Science.

"Keep It Green" was all about providing solutions and empowering people to create positive change.