Summary

20 years experience with a passion for shooting, D.P., and editing work for U.S. national network shows and ads, including shows for Discovery/Science Channel, PBS, and reality show projects. Former tv reporter in local news and on CNN.

Credits

10/14 – 10/14

Drone Operator El Galeon

Digital — David Waters Productions, LLC Details
10/14 – 10/14

Drone operator / videographer for 4K video capture of 16 century Spanish galeon replica as it sailed in the ocean. Footage has since been used by multiple productions seeking 4K video of an old ship at sea.

8/14 – 9/14

Camera Operator (SONY PMW-EX3) The Climate Reality Project (Season 4)

TV — Control Room / Casbah Productions LLC Details
8/14 – 9/14

Produce, Shoot, Report, and Edit a long form story in Kansas for the Climate Reality Project, for the '24 Hours Of Reality' live event hosted by former Vice President Al Gore.

8/14 – 9/14

Drone Operator Climate Reality Project

Internet — Live/Special Event — Control Room / Casbah Productions LLC Details
8/14 – 9/14

Drone operator / videographer for Kansas segment of former Vice President Al Gore's Climate Reality Project

3/13 – 3/13

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HPX250) IMG Media/Green Jacket Auctions Sizzle Reel for Back 9 Network (Pilot)

TV — IMG Media Details
3/13 – 3/13

A Camera Operator Panasonic HPX-250, Director of Photography

2/13 – 3/13

Editor Griffin Communications

Why Space Matters/IMAX — Advertising — Griffin Communications Details
2/13 – 3/13

Create a high-impact, sizzling HD promotional video to run in IMAX theaters, on NBC, and other online outlets to promote a U.S. nationwide contest.

3/09 – 3/13

Camera Operator (SONY PMW-EX3) Science Nation

PBS — TV — Kate Tobin Productions Details
3/09 – 3/13

Setup, shoot, and light interviews for stories for the National Science Foundation production "Science Nation" which is shown both on the web and on PBS.

12/12 – 2/13

Editor Ultimate Diver Challenge (Season 2)

TV — Ultimate Diver Challenge LLC Details
12/12 – 2/13

Edited multiple 45 minute episodes of a multi camera new reality show. Job entailed full scripting, production, music selection, design, and sound mixing of episodes on FCP X. Can also use CS 6, FCP 7, and AVID.

7/12 – 8/12

Producer/Shooter (Lead) Ultimate Diver Challenge (Season 2)

TV — Ultimate Diver Challenge LLC Details
7/12 – 8/12

Setup reality show production plan, hire additional crew, DP, run A camera, and conduct on-camera interviews with reality show contestants.

Media

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Education

Class of '96

University of Central Florida

B.A. Motion Picture Technology

My Gear

  • Canon 7D
  • Canon C300
  • Sony FS7
  • Canon C100
  • Canon EOS 5D
  • AG HPX-170
  • AG HPX-250
  • SONY PMW EX1
  • SONY PMW EX3

Skills

  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Integrated Marketing
  • New Media
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Storytelling
  • Television Production
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Production
  • Writing
  • Research
  • Public Speaking
  • Copywriting
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Publicity
  • Journalism
  • Creative Writing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Blogging
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Multimedia
  • Promotions
  • Advertising
  • Editorial
  • Press Releases
  • Audio
  • Strategic Communications
  • Stories
  • Marketing Communications
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Content Management
  • Podcasting
  • Corporate Communications
  • Crisis Communications
  • Community Relations
  • Internal Communications
  • Speech Writing