· Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations for short documentary digital series. · Negotiated creative decisions with collaborating directors and producers. · Managed on-screen assets to achieve desired looks. · Edited episodes from string-out through final color, implementing notes from executives and other key stakeholders.
Summary
Decisive multi-disciplined filmmaker versed in spearheading projects from conception to completion. Expertly handles details and maintains progress toward big-picture goals. Record of success in delivering on promises and exceeding expectations.
Credits
10/22 – 2/23
Director/Writer/Editor – Picture Locked
Documentary+ — Digital — XTR Details
10/22 – 2/23
1/19 – 3/22
Field Producer – Courageous
Advertising — CNN Courageous Studios Details
1/19 – 3/22
· Set and enforced production standards and monitored operations to meet cost, quality and delivery standards. · Negotiated contracts, maintained schedules and monitored expenses. · Maintained production on track with effective scheduling and strong leadership skills. · Managed production process, from initial development through post-production. · Worked with cross-functional teams to remain on schedule and maintain shoot days without going into costly overtime. · Coordinated shoots across the country virtually, managing schedules for multiple people in multiple time zones in order to complete interviews over zoom.
5/19 – 2/20
Field Producer – The Black Church (Season 1)
PBS — TV — McGee Media
5/19 – 2/20
6/18 – 12/18
Director (Producer & Editor) – Remember
Film (Short)
6/18 – 12/18
12/17 – 12/18
Co-Producer – Biography: The Trump Dynasty (Season 1)
History — TV — Left/Right Inc.
12/17 – 12/18
9/17 – 12/17
Associate Producer – Enhanced (Season 1)
ESPN — TV — Jigsaw Productions
9/17 – 12/17
8/17 – 11/17
Director (Producer & Editor) – Like New
Film (Short)
8/17 – 11/17
5/17 – 7/17
Director (Recreations) – Road to 9/11 (Season 1)
History — TV — Left/Right Inc.
5/17 – 7/17
Recos
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Education
Class of '14
Pennsylvania State University
FIlm/VIdeo
Skills
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