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CHERYL NELSON is an award-winning TV Host, Meteorologist, CBM, and Certified Lifestyle/Travel & Natural Disaster Preparedness Expert.  A spirited entrepreneur with two decades of on-camera experience, Cheryl is the founder of Prepare with Cher, a boutique media & preparedness consulting agency specializing in natural disaster, travel and home/family preparedness.  Cheryl has been featured on TODAY, Fox News/Fox Weather/Fox & Friends, News Nation, Fox 5 New York, KTLA, The Weather Channel and more.  Passionate about preparedness, Cheryl frequently shares preparedness tips and contributes to publications such as HuffPost, Travel+Leisure and Martha Stewart.  A proud graduate of Penn State University, Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology with an emphasis in Communications. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys watching a good Penn State college football game, photography, pilates and traveling.  Cheryl has visited over 40 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and appreciates learning about new cultures.  She is a gluten-free vegan who loves ethnic food and adores animals - especially her four rescue cats. Learn more about Cheryl at www.PreparewithCher.com and follow Cheryl on social media @CherylNelsonTV and @PrepareWithCher.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent
• Audio Storyteller

The Founder and creative visionary behind the Nova Initia concept is Andrew Smith, who serves under the job title of Creative Director. Mr. Smith’s interest in the visual arts traces all the way back to his early childhood - with his mother constantly pushing him towards his dream of gracing the silver screen. He would initially set out on a path towards being an actor, attending the renowned John Robert Powers acting school as a teenager. Mr. Smith then made the transition to behind the camera - where he would discover his true passion for filmmaking and film theory. This would culminate in him earning a B.A. in Visual & Performing Arts from Johnson C. Smith University in 2015, with a concentration in film. Mr. Smith would eventually round out his skill set by developing proficiency in post-production editing. He now possesses an impressive versatility within the filmmaking field; and, having worked in the industry since 2011, is the ideal person to lead our team. His responsibilities with Nova Initia include steering day-to-day operations, editing, financial management, and creative leadership. He loves writing short stories, poetry, music, and more in his free time, and enjoys giving back to his native Maryland community in any way he can.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Kimberly Holmes has a wealth of experience. From reporting and anchoring to shooting, editing and producing, she’s done it all, and often, all in the same day! She was a morning anchor at WBOC on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. During her time at WOFL-TV in Orlando, she was responsible for covering health and education stories for the special projects department, as well as general assignment reporting duties. She also helped manage the special projects department. Lastly, she often filled-in on the anchor desk for every newscast--- usually at a moment's notice. Her heartfelt coverage of an officer’s funeral earned her an award from the Associated Press. Right before landing in Central Florida, she was the weekend anchor & special projects reporter at WXIX-TV in Cincinnati & WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Md. Her career began behind the scenes. She worked as an associate producer in Miami and as a field producer at Bloomberg TV in D.C. Kimberly graduated from Duke University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

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• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Commercial

Travis Bell has been creating images professionally for over 20 years. He is an accomplished wedding, sports, editorial and production stills photographer. Bell worked at his hometown newspaper, The Lancaster(SC) News, The Rock Hill(SC) Herald and at The State Media Co. While at The News, The Herald and The State, he received more than 50 photography awards through the S.C. News Photographers Association and the S.C. Press Association. He served as a staff photographer at the South Carolina statehouse for two years before launching his own business in 2001. Assignments have included photographing the NCAA Final Four, NFL and NBA playoffs and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. His work has been seen in LIFE, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, US Weekly and Entertainment Weekly magazines. His images have also appeared on Oprah and TNT. Clients have included ESPN, Mercury Records, Disney, The City of Charleston, The S.C. Athletic Hall of Fame, The Washington Post and The New York Times.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist

Hello, my name is Paul Garber and I am an award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience and a lover of films going back even longer than that. I was able join my two passions starting in 2008, when I was named the Winston-Salem Journal's first full-time multimedia reporter. Since then I have created short films for the Web based on a variety of topics, including breaking news videos as well as short explanatory films. I usually worked on next-day deadlines and was both the videographer and editor for stories that often accompanied print coverage, so I know what it is like to do quality work on deadline. I filmed appearances by Barack Obama three times, and have been on the riser for many other political appearances including such figures as Joe Biden, John McCain and Sarah Palin. Also have 2 years public radio experience.

• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary

Josh Davidsburg is an award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker and 2001 Merrill College alumnus. Following his education, Josh started his career at WMDT in Salisbury; three years later, he moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where he worked for NBC-2 WBBH for two years. He then returned home to work for WBAL in Baltimore and Maryland Public Television, where he reported for two years. His first feature-length documentary Queen of the Capital screened at film festivals across the country and has been picked up for distribution. Josh also teaches documentary and broadcast journalism as a full-time lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, Philip Merrill College of Journalism. He is currently in pre-production for his next feature film.

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• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am an investigative journalist with experience in print, digital, broadcast, and podcasting. I have been in journalism for 8 years and shooting video and photography for four. RTDNAC 2022 Investigative Reporter of the Year, IRE member, NC Open Government Coalition member. I am also a concert photographer and have photographed bands like Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Tame Impala, and The Used (just to name a few). I enjoy in-depth research for my stories and using my creativity through video to tell them. I co-host a weekly podcast focusing on news in North Carolina and have worked alongside my former coworker building that for five years. I am able to write and edit scripts, write in-depth print articles for use in magazines, newspapers, and digital platforms.

• Video Editor - News
• Event Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
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• Copy Editor
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• On-Camera Talent

I am an award winning filmmaker and have experience in many disciplines in different cultures/countries including five years in the Taiwan and the Middle East.I spent 10 years in Hollywood in the entertainment field, writing, producing, directing and editing, primarily biographies and documentaries. These programs aired in syndication and on cable. The past few years I have focused on international/corporate productions with year-long contract stints in Taipei Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Dubai. Over the course of my career, I have successfully produced and directed with Arabic speaking crews as well as Mandarin Chinese and Filipino speaking crews. The success is all about being a clear and concise communicator no matter what the genre or locale.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm a freelance field producer and photographer. You've seen my work on the Weather Channel, NBC Nightly News, Today, CNBC, GMA, and local stations nationwide. Prior to my freelance status I was a staff producer at NBC News Channel, most recently heading up consumer news. I've shot my own b-roll and interviews for years. Live streaming experience includes tornado chases and hurricanes. I carry 2 cell phones (one iOS, one Android), wireless gear, a DJI Osmo, a 360 camera and broadcast quality cameras.

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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Full-Service Live Production

Kelly West is an award-winning visual producer with a knack for problem solving in the field. She is a one-woman-band as story producer, journalist, cinematographer, editor, and sound mixer. Her work has been featured in publications and festivals across the country including The Intercept, Atlas Obscura, Texas Monthly, and SXSW. She has experience producing and editing projects that vary from short form documentaries to corporate promos to on-site daily news reels. She loves building relationships, collaborating with teammates, and telling stories about her community.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
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• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Event Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor
• Commercial DP

An innovative, award-winning, initiative driven media professional with experience in video production. Specialized in documentaries, promotional videos, narrative short films, intrapersonal relations, community outreach, and non-profit promotion.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I have over 20 years of experience in directing, shooting, editing, and producing award-winning content for some of the biggest brands in the world. I am thoroughly passionate about executing creative concepts to a high quality in a timely manner.

• Commercial DP
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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2022 + 2021 Charlotte Magazine BOB Award for Best Videographer, 9X International Telly Award Winner, Published Photographer, 2020 Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Award Recipient, Executive Director of Speed For Need a 501(c)3. HQ in Charlotte, NC but will travel.

• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist
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• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer

With over a decade of expertise in writing and editing for diverse audiences and publications, Cameron is an avid reader who credits herediting abilities to her natural curiosity and love of language. She brings a keen eye for detail and a storyteller’s intuition to any project.

• Senior Editor
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Reporter / Journalist

Led by students, faculty and staff in the James L. Knight School of Communication, the Queens University News Service provides news and feature content in support of local community media organizations in the Charlotte area.

• Reporter / Journalist

Print and audio journalist based in the Central Virginia city of Charlottesville. I have worked with NPR, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.

• Reporter / Journalist

• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Grip
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Creative Genius Who Markets and Illustrates Beautiful Stories

• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Reporter / Journalist