Summary

I mostly work as a Production Assistant and a Camera Operator, but I've also worked as a Data Wrangler. I've also recently acquired my own gear and am doing my own productions. My ultimate dream is to be a feature film Writer/Director/Producer.

Credits

5/15 – 5/16

Videographer Chase and Jacqui North Wedding

Live/Special Event — Freelance - self Details
5/15 – 5/16

I shot and edited a wedding video for Chase and Jacqui North at the Hunter Art Museum. I shot the wedding in a cinematic style, which included a large amount of B-roll of various aspects of the wedding.

2/15 – 2/16

Organizational and Development Aide (Internal video specialist)

Staff Position — EPB Details
2/15 – 2/16

I do internal video work for EPB. These videos are primarily training videos and corporate initiatives/announcements. My job duties include planning, coordinating, writing, shooting, directing, editing, and animating videos. I also do a good bit of voiceover work as well.

8/14 – 8/14

Camera Operator (Canon 60d/70d) Cinematic wedding packages

Live/Special Event — Blue Box Weddings Details
8/14 – 8/14

I operated a camera for two separate weddings. They were cinematic packages, so, there was an extensive amount of camera work and b-roll done. I switched back and forth between a canon 60d and a canon 70d, and used a variety of lenses. We shot both indoor and outdoor. I

3/14 – 7/14

Camera Operator (Canon t2i) Learn Bhangra

learnbhangraapp.com/ — Digital — Freelance Details
3/14 – 7/14

I operated a canon t2i on a slider rig for an Indian Dance Music Exercise application. I got the close up shots of the talent's feet movements during the exercise routines.

3/13 – 3/13

Camera Operator Changing the memory of our past into hope for our future

TV Details
3/13 – 3/13

I started out doing basic PA work with helping set up equipment, but, was then asked to be a camera operator. I operated one of the two cameras used to interview four separate Holocaust survivors about their times during the Holocaust.

2/13 – 2/13

Production Assistant Salvage Dawgs (Season 1)

DIY Network — TV — Trailblazer Studios Details
2/13 – 2/13

I mostly handled petty cash for the trip. I would run out and buy breakfast in the morning, supply runs throughout the day (gloves, foot warmers, water, etc.), lunch in the afternoon, and dinner in the evening. I also handled the walky talkies for the duration of the production.

6/12 – 12/12

Production Assistant Creative Writing : Adventures through time

Corporate — Duke TIP Details
6/12 – 12/12

I worked a wide variety of tasks on the set. I helped load and unload gear. I helped set up lighting. I ran errands. I operated a boom mic on one of the shoot days, and I helped flag off traffic.

11/12 – 11/12

Production Assistant IBM Security Training Video

Corporate — Myriad Media Details
11/12 – 11/12

I mostly helped out the Grip and Electric department in setting up and moving lights. I also assisted the talent between their various scenes.

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Education

Class of '12

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Video
Class of '10

Dalton State College

Associates Degree in General Studies of Art

My Gear

  • Sennheiser wireless Lav
  • Canon Rebel
  • Rode Shotgun Microphone
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Canon DSLR Camera
  • Canon 18-55mm Lens
  • Canon 20mm prime lens
  • Lowel dv creator 55 lightkit
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder

Skills

  • Camera Operator
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • Lighting
  • Production Assistant
  • Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
  • Digital Information Technician