Summary

A former news reporter and media professor, now currently an actor-writer-producer specializing in fact-based scripted drama. Extensive experience in live event and content production.

Credits

7/14 – 5/15

Producer (Lead) Just Drive

Film (Short) — Out of the Blue Productions Details
7/14 – 5/15

Edited footage and audio as per ADL; performed color correction, worked on soundtrack and audio sweetening.

5/14 – 4/15

Writer Chase Street (Pilot)

TV — Interstate Media Group Details
5/14 – 4/15

Wrote treatment/bible, 1-sheet; wrote episode arcs through Season 2 and prepped beat sheets through eps 1-5. Wrote/revised pilot and episode 2.

5/14 – 4/15

Producer Chase Street (Pilot)

TV — Interstate Media Group
5/14 – 4/15
12/13 – 1/14

Cinematographer (Lead) The Change (2014)

Film (Short) — Silver Orchid Productions Details
12/13 – 1/14

Shot and edited short for production company.

12/13 – 1/14

Editor (Premiere Pro) The Change (2014)

Film (Short) — Silver Orchid Productions Details
12/13 – 1/14

Shot and edited short for production company.

7/13 – 9/13

Producer (Director) Damaris Mone for Mount Vernon - “Meet the Candidate” video

Corporate — Friends for Damaris Mone (Political Campaign) Details
7/13 – 9/13

Directed "Meet the Candidate" Video

7/13 – 9/13

Editor (Premiere Pro) Damaris Mone for Mount Vernon - “Meet the Candidate” video

Corporate — Friends for Damaris Mone (Political Campaign) Details
7/13 – 9/13

Wrote/revised press releases, website copy, produced and directed commercials

4/12 – 4/13

Production Staff (ARS/Production Crew ) Various Events

Live/Special Event — CrewCalls.Net Details
4/12 – 4/13

Worked 20-30 corporate/live events per year for Fortune 500 clients including: E&Y, IBM, FPPTA, PWC and Perkin-Elmer. Set-up and test ARS equipment and software; conduct rehearsal; run ARS/presentation software; prep reports for client. Review and revise presentation materials as needed. Operate switchers as needed during event.

Orgs

  • SAG-Eligible

Recos

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Education

Class of '05

Temple University

Ph.D. Mass Media and Communication
Class of '97

Temple University

Masters of Journalism, PR and Advertising
Class of '85

Mount Holyoke College

B.A. International Relations/Spanish Literature

Skills

  • Editing
  • Production
  • Writing
  • Acting
  • Improv
  • Audio sweetening
  • event-planning