About Me

Hi, I’m Raymond!

I've wanted to tell stories as long as I can remember, and that obsession has defined my entire career. From teaching myself how to shoot and editing to graduate school to where I am now, story has always been the core of what I do.

Whether writing, filming, or editing, I'm constantly finding new ways to craft entertaining, emotionally resonant stories that inspire. I pride myself on finding the emotional hook in every project, because without that heart even the best information falls on deaf ears. This is what helped lead to my Emmy nomination in 2020.

But great storytelling doesn't just happen in a vacuum. I love building systems that bring stories to life efficiently and effectively. At my current role, I built our video production capabilities from the ground up, from equipment purchasing to establishing production processes and best practices, while coordinating shoots across three states to meet and exceed our social media and broader marketing goals.

In short, I'm a storyteller who doesn't just sit and wait: I’m going to find the best angle, best system, and best way to tell stories that entertain and inspire.

What I’ve Learned

    • Story and script development

    • Screenwriting

    • Adobe Creative Suite

      • Premiere Pro

      • After Effects

      • Audition

      • Media Encoder

    • Camera Operation

      • Sony FX6 & A7S3

      • Panasonic Lumix GH5 & GH6

    • DJI gimbal operation

    • DJI Mavic drone operation

    • MFA | Film (Screenwriting)

      • Staffordshire University

      • 2016-2019

    • B.S. | Youth Ministry (minor: Communications)

      • Ohio Valley University

      • 2010-2015

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Where I’ve Been

  • 2022-Present | Marketing Videographer

    Coordinate and execute end to end video production for internal communications and external marketing purposes ranging from social first content to traditional marketing.

    Create internal production system from the ground up to gather video content needs and execute them in a timely fashion, delivering elevated, high impact, story driven videos while meeting necessary deadlines.

  • 2021-2022 | Director/Producer

    Create compelling video content across branding, training, and commercial formats, seamlessly coordinating with marketing clients from a variety of fields (construction, non-profits, culinary, automotive) to meet creative briefs and deliver polished, client approved work under tight deadlines.

  • 2018-2021 | Marketing Producer

    Produce, script, film, and edit content resulting in authentic, story-driven spots for news, on air talent, and local businesses as well as an Emmy-nominated long-form special.

  • 2015-2022

    Fill marketing needs for small businesses and nonprofits including West Virginia Public Broadcasting by telling their stories through film. Additionally, create and produce podcasts ranging from film history, movie news, and baseball.

  • 2016-2018 | Videography Niche Group Instructor

    Plan, build, and deploy marketing plans for the university while simultaneously recruiting and mentoring students in marketing and storytelling processes.