Summary

Anything from craft services to grip to assistant directing to post, I'm your man. I'm no stranger to hard work, long hours with limited resources and well versed in dealing with high stress situations that need fixing efficiently. U of A graduate.

Credits

3/17 – 3/17

Production Assistant

Advertising — Silver Sound Details
3/17 – 3/17

Help in all departments. Drove the Production Van from Manhattan to Queens and back. Grip and Gaff. Make sure all the kids were happy and had what they needed. Grab whatever the Grip or AC and DP needed from the van or gear box. Hold up bounce board and fan away smoke.

11/16 – 1/17

Producer/Shooter Trump for America Inc.

Corporate — Abate Media Details
11/16 – 1/17

Studio Manager/In-House Media Producer/Director/Grip/Gaffer/Editor - Manage and direct Live Television Broadcasts from Trump Tower. - Maintain communication with Broadcast Networks. - Direct Audio and video for each recording shot. - Edit and distribute recordings for media release. - Manage visiting crew for on-location shoots.

8/16 – 1/17

Producer/Shooter Trump for President

Corporate — Abate Media Details
8/16 – 1/17

Traveling Videographer/Studio Manager/ In-House Media Producer/Director/Grip/Gaffer/Editor - Traveled around the country with Mr. Trump filming his Events. - Capture video and still footage from Rallies to use for Campaign ads. - Manage and direct Live Television Broadcasts from Trump Tower. - Organize and film scheduled recordings. - Edit and distribute recordings for media release.

6/15 – 6/15

Production Assistant ESPN Magazine

ESPN - Sadena Parks — Advertising — First Shot Productions Details
6/15 – 6/15

I Moved most of the equipment from base camp to the set along with my fellow PA and Grips. I Transported talent as well as other members of the production from base camp to the set. I went on errands for more food and drinks.

5/15 – 5/15

Production Assistant (Assistant Camera Man) Intel - Andy Inside

Corporate — Skies Fall Media Group Details
5/15 – 5/15

I was along with the Camera man and the Grip as we staged B-Roll and retrieved whatever the DP needed. I also Drove the equipment truck with the crew as they filmed the talent on the road.

5/15 – 5/15

Production Assistant ESPN Magazine

ESPN - Brittney Griner — Advertising — First Shot Productions Details
5/15 – 5/15

I was the PA as well as the Prop Stylist Assistant. I ran errands for the Producer as well as the Pop stylist. I helped paint and style the props that needed to be done quick and also helped the caterer get food prepared faster.

10/14 – 10/14

Production Assistant University of Arizona

PAC 12 — Advertising — Crown Chimp Productions Details
10/14 – 10/14

I was along with both the Grips and the Gaffer transporting the equipment from location to location. I also helped with Location scouting for the production Due to my familiarity with the Campus.

Orgs

  • Arizona Production Association

Media

  • VIDEOGRAPHY/EDITING REEL - Erik Abaté

  • NYC Fleet Week After Video

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

University of Arizona

BA in Media Arts (Film and Television Emphasis)

My Gear

  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • 2 Sony Wireless Lavalier Mics
  • Canon EOD 7D Mark II
  • HD Glide Cam - 4000 With body Rig
  • LED Head lamp
  • Neewar Mountable shotgun Mic
  • Panasonic HD-UHD 4k Camera
  • PRompter People - 17" Teleprompter with Program
  • Senheisser Shotgun-Boom Mic
  • Tascam DR-70 4 channel audio mixer

Skills

  • Director
  • editor
  • Producer
  • Cinematographer
  • Audio
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Reliable
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Steady Cam Operator