Summary

I am a Screenwriting and Production major from Ohio University that came out to Los Angeles on a school program, and decided to stay to continue my career. I am very dedicated to working on anything related to storytelling. Thank you for consideration.

Credits

9/15 – 9/16

Intern Social Media/Researcher

Corporate — Air Bud Entertainment Details
9/15 – 9/16

Wrote daily posts for distribution on social media platforms. Used Photoshop to design images and memes to gain traction and drive viewers to website. Researched and compiled reports for marketing division regarding the targeting of specific demographics. Responsible for executing administrative duties for Malibu offices during film production in Canada.

8/15 – 8/15

Grip Astronots - Black Milk

Music Video — Experience Media Studios Details
8/15 – 8/15

• Operated C-stands, tall boys, sand bags, and lights during filming • Responsible for building and maintaining tri-pods, flags, dolly’s • Kept inventory of stands, lights, C-clamps, and general equipment

6/15 – 8/15

Intern Creative Researcher

Corporate — Five All in the Fifth Entertainment Details
6/15 – 8/15

Read daily news articles and other periodicals in search of potential feature and television development properties Wrote detailed coverage of submitted scripts, treatments, and books Attended pitches and writer meetings, taking meticulous and insightful notes Researched feature writers, television writers, and authors for possible development partnerships

7/15 – 7/15

Script Supervisor Dream Girl

Film (Short) — Media 419 Productions Details
7/15 – 7/15

• Contributed in creating script and providing notes during table reads • Responsible for continuity between scenes and documenting number of takes • Worked with director, paid actors, and a twenty-person crew • Contributed creative direction for actor performance and shot selection

6/15 – 7/15

Intern Brush With Danger

Film (Feature-length) — Livi Zheng Details
6/15 – 7/15

Gathered contact information for specific businesses and organizations in multiple cities and states Organized information into categories and submitted them using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet Responsible for writing sample drafts for promoting directors film to potential interested audiences Compiled a list of online streaming services for each each city and state

4/15 – 5/15

Director (Editor)

Advertising Details
4/15 – 5/15

• Recorded live indoor game footage as well as indoor training and endurance competitions • Edited final copies of two 30 second promotional videos for website using Final Cut • Daily Updates and posts for Facebook page for marketing purposes • Advertised camps, instructors, tournaments, and fundraisers using photography on a Canon Rebel T5I

9/14 – 4/15

Key Grip Without a Hero

Film (Short) — Ohio University Details
9/14 – 4/15

• Oversaw execution of lighting and blocking sets • Operated lighting kits, C-stands, and sandbags during filming process • Collaborated with 30-person crew on set and during weekly meetings • Attended extracurricular lighting seminars on weekends

11/14 – 12/14

Writer (Producer) Leading the Future

YouTube — TV — Ohio Athletics Details
11/14 – 12/14

Constructed and planned visual and audio outline. Composed questions and interviewed Ohio University Athletes. Worked with Editor to create final version.

Orgs

  • Ohio University
  • Bobcats in LA
  • Media 419

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Education

Class of '15

Ohio University

ScreenWriting/Production

My Gear

  • Grip
  • Canon Rebel
  • Griptrician Gear

Skills

  • Writing
  • Final Cut
  • Microsoft Word
  • grip
  • Celtx
  • Gaffer
  • Adobe Premier
  • PA