After graduating in 2018, I dove into video editing as a freelancer on Upwork.com.  Here, I learned a valuable lesson. Deadlines are everything. Whether a project was big or small, the one thing they all had in common was someone wanting to know when it would be ready. I strive to be organized and to be communicative so that I can reach a deadline that works for both me and the client. During Covid, I took on a role at a church to help them with their new online experience. From livestreams to podcasts, my time here equipped me a stronger understanding of the importance in online communities. Not everyone can be in person at events, so it's important to accommodate them. One of the church attendees was a manager at WKRN News 2. I was able to to land a position as a video editor at WKRN. Speed was the name of the game here. Deadlines rarely worry me after hearing "this video needs to be on the air in 1 minute!" Later, I went to work at Whitehardt Inc., where I created ads for lawyers across the USA. This job has challenged me creatively. Luckily, I am surrounded by talented editors who have given me valuable tips, from the best practices in picking fonts, to working in a 3D environment for graphics. Now, I am working on building my video business to help Middle Tennessee Business' grow their brand! I am grateful for these opportunities and I am excited to see where else I go.