Summary

I'm an energetic, hard working, Chicagoan, with the accent to prove it. I moved out to LA to work in the entertainment industry on my way to becoming a filmmaker. I have PA, Background Wrangling, & Producer experience. Let me bring positivity to your set!

Credits

1/14 – 2/14

Co-Producer Live From the Artists Den: Fitz and the Tantrums

PBS — Live/Special Event Details
1/14 – 2/14

Responsibilities included location scouting, hiring camera operators and PAs, being in constant communication with executive producer, production coordinator, director, DP, location representative, and any other crew members with questions. I was the "go-to" person for all questions and concerns, which required patience, good communication, and problem solving.

11/13 – 12/13

Production Assistant (Field Shoots) The Arsenio Hall Show (Season 1)

CBS — TV Details
11/13 – 12/13

PA on field shoot for specific segments. Drove crew and equipment to shoots as well as completing organizational tasks around the office.

11/13 – 11/13

Production Assistant (Background PA/ Wrangler) Surviving Jack (Season 1)

Fox — TV Details
11/13 – 11/13

Day player PA in charge of Background wrangling for reshoots.

10/13 – 10/13

Production Assistant (KEY) Live From the Artist's Den: Sara Bareilles

PBS — Live/Special Event — Artist's Den Entertainment Details
10/13 – 10/13

Key Set PA for filming of live concert. Delegator to other PAs as well as assistant to program's producer.

8/13 – 10/13

Production Assistant (Background PA/ Wrangler) The Kitchen Sink

Film (Feature-length) — Sony Pictures Entertainment Details
8/13 – 10/13

General PA duties, and on days with Background Talent, was in charge of check in, getting them through hair, makeup, and wardrobe, reporting back to production with progress, and being with them in holding and on set. This required extra communication as well as patience when dealing with 50-200+ people.

7/13 – 7/13

Assistant to Director Seasick Sailor

Film (Feature-length) — Catalano Productions, LLC Details
7/13 – 7/13

Assisted director Torre Catalano on his short film. Through pre-production attended location/tech scouts, shot list/wardrobe/production meetings, etc. I was given the opportunity to assist and collaborate with Torre. During production I was Torre's right hand, helping him stay organized while observing directing technique, decision making, and communication.

6/13 – 7/13

Production Assistant (Office and Set) The Spoils of Babylon (Season 1)

IFC — TV — Funny or Die Productions Details
6/13 – 7/13

Day player PA and office PA for the Pre-production, Production, and Wrap on this 6 episode television show. Outside of regular PA set work, handled organization of crew documents, obtaining missing documents and runs.

6/13 – 6/13

Production Assistant Live From The Artists Den: Imagine Dragons

PBS — Live/Special Event — Artist's Den Entertainment Details
6/13 – 6/13

Production Assistant in charge of pick ups and deliveries. Delegated assignments to other PAs throughout the day to keep production running efficiently. Went on runs for food for the band. Running waters to camera operators during shows. Keeping theatre clean. In charge of walkie distribution and collection.

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Education

Class of '12

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA- Communication, Minor- Cinema Studies