Summary

I am a creative self-starter with a competitive drive. This ambition paired with my Jesuit education motivates me to push myself farther and boost those around me. I think I can do a lot of great work with this energy on your next project.

Credits

7/19 – 7/20

Still Photographer

Staff Position — Inter-State Studio and Publishing Co. Details
7/19 – 7/20

- Travel around the state each day to different elementary, middle, or high schools - set up, manage and maintain all equipment used in photographing - pose and photograph hundreds of students in a fast-paced orderly manner - Adapt to a variety of personalities and attitudes to pull off the best photo possible

1/19 – 5/19

Editor (Adobe Creative Cloud)

Staff Position — Dim Events LLC. Details
1/19 – 5/19

- Led filming and editing of new video podcast series - Created dynamic new intros to be used in multiple ongoing video series - Developed editing practices for a video series to be used in all following work - Independently managed time and projects - Created promotional videos for social media

5/17 – 5/18

Executive Producer (EP) Rambler Sports Locker

YouTube — Digital Details
5/17 – 5/18

- Organize and lead the weekly recording of Loyola’s student-run sports broadcast - Take on a variety of technical roles week-to-week including camera-operator, switcher, audio, and lights during filming - Direct the set as floor manager - Create packages to include in the show - Write, proofread and edit scripts for other staff members

5/17 – 8/17

Intern

Staff Position — Kurman Communications, Inc. Details
5/17 – 8/17

- Worked alongside the president of the company to create a new summer internship with them - Captured photos and videos at a variety of client events - Created promotional videos for the clients from conception to post production to construct a cohesive project for them - Conducted interviews with professionals in multiple industries such as radio, restaurant, non-profit, and television - Produced an informational video for the client Freedom Golf which was featured on the front page of the Daily Herald website

1/16 – 1/17

Teleprompter Rambler Sports Locker

YouTube — Digital
1/16 – 1/17
1/16 – 1/17

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HPX300 P2HD) Rambler Sports Locker

YouTube — Digital Details
1/16 – 1/17

Camera Operator at the 2018 March Madness Sweet 16 and Elite 8 in Atlanta for player interviews and packages Set up cameras for various segments, set up additional lighting on anchors, moved cameras during mobile shots while filming

Media

  • By the Books - Helping kids in poverty

  • Behind The Scenes of Loyola's NCAA Pep Rallies

Recos

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Education

Class of '19

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor's Degree in Film and Digital Media Production
Class of '15

Our Lady of the Elms High School

high school degree, college-prep high school

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Tripod
  • Nikon D3400
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Custom PC build

Skills

  • storyboarding
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Social Media
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sony NX5U
  • Panasonic AG-HPX300 P2HD
  • Broadcast scriptwriting
  • Sony NEX Ea50
  • Narrative Scriptwriting