Summary

I have tons of experience, and I've just completed Pyro training at Grucci, so add Special Effects to my list of skills! I'm really good at a lot of different jobs, and I believe that makes for the best kind of co-worker!

Credits

8/15 – 8/16

Property Assistant

Staff Position — CBS Television Studios Details
8/15 – 8/16

I'm working as a propman and a props fabricator on this show. I built the confessional that appears regularly on the segment called, "Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions". https://youtu.be/DObJ6najyhc

7/15 – 8/15

Construction Coordinator (Assistant Property Master) Speech & Debate

Film (Feature-length) — sycamore pictures Details
7/15 – 8/15

I supervised construction of the Stage Set used in the production, and rigged it in the auditorium. I was the On-set Props person for the entire shoot.

11/14 – 12/14

Special Effects 1 Mile to You

Film (Feature-length) — Cinema Revival Details
11/14 – 12/14

I built some flame bars for use in a campfire scene.

11/14 – 12/14

Leadman (SFX technician) 1 Mile to You

Film (Feature-length) — Cinema Revival Details
11/14 – 12/14

As Leadman on this film, I had all the usual leadman responsibilities, but this time I made a quite elaborate set-piece in the for of a large free-standing tree. In addition to this, I designed and built some SFX devices, including flame bars and water canons. I also built a kick-ass "bottle tree" that one of the characters erects in memory of his son.

9/14 – 10/14

Leadman The Devil's Dolls - 2016

Film (Feature-length) — Worry Dolls, LLC Details
9/14 – 10/14

Co-ordinating with the Production Designer, Props, and Set Decorator/Dresser, I made pick-ups and deliveries, some light construction work, (including electrical), and handled some rentals.

4/14 – 4/14

Set Designer Cupcake Wars

Food Network — TV — Super Delicious Details
4/14 – 4/14

I designed and built a cupcake display for "Tan's Tasty Cakes", a contestant on the "Breeder's Cup-Themed" Episode. The display was a miniature of the Grandstand at Santa Anita Park, and included miniature lights, and an automated revolving sign.

7/13 – 7/13

On Set Dresser The League (Season 5)

FX — TV — Sean Duggan Designs Details
7/13 – 7/13

We did the print ads for a show called, "The League" on FX network.

7/13 – 7/13

On Set Dresser The Walking Dead

FX — TV — Sean Duggan Designs Details
7/13 – 7/13

We worked on the print ads for "The Walking Dead" for FX network.

Media

  • My Reel

  • Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions

Recos

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Education

Class of '09

Quinnipiac University

Film/Video Production - concentration in Assistant Directing
Class of '06

Travel Channel Academy

N.A./Travel Journalism
Class of '79

Western Connecticut State University

B.A./Psychology

My Gear

  • Drills
  • Imagination
  • All the usual carpentry tools
  • and a welder.
  • and an air compressor
  • Brains
  • Dremel tools
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • including a portable table saw
  • Screw Guns
  • Tweezers

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • music
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Event Management
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Music Videos
  • Video
  • Screenwriting
  • Theatre
  • Comedy
  • Event Planning
  • Feature Films
  • Live Events
  • Public Speaking
  • Short Films
  • Production Managment
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Lighting
  • Sound Design
  • Festivals
  • Stage Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Customer Service
  • Props
  • Stage
  • painting
  • Stage Management
  • Theatrical Production
  • Art Director
  • Set Decorator
  • Set Dresser
  • Scenic Carpentry
  • designing
  • Welding
  • MIG welding
  • leadman
  • Stagecraft