Summary

I am an Austin native with television, web, commercial, and short film experience and a passion for creative projects. Diligent, team player, reliable, organized, and enthusiastic! I love to challenge myself and learn about all things film and TV.

Credits

8/15 – 7/18

Production Coordinator (Content & Programming Department)

Staff Position — Rooster Teeth Productions LLC
8/15 – 7/18
1/16 – 4/16

Production Assistant RWBY (Season 1)

Rooster Teeth Productions — TV — Rooster Teeth Productions
1/16 – 4/16
11/14 – 5/15

Assistant Director Flush

Garth Manor Films — Film (Short) — Garth Manor Films Details
11/14 – 5/15

Created shotlist and schedule, call sheets, and emailed cast and crew. Hired 60+ extras, secured releases, directed background. Kept the production on schedule, answered questions on set, solved problems efficiently.

1/15 – 4/15

Production Assistant Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana (Season 1)

Geek & Sundry — TV — Geek & Sundry Details
1/15 – 4/15

Handled petty cash and receipts, assisted all departments on set, and collected cast and crew paperwork. (Los Angeles, CA)

12/14 – 4/15

Editor "Mr. Overton" Documentary

Film (Short) — Firelight Films Details
12/14 – 4/15

Organized and edited 2 years of footage into a 15 minute documentary about Richard Overton, America’s oldest living WWII veteran at 111 years old \\ Equipment: Adobe Premiere

2/15 – 3/15

Production Coordinator

Texas Land Office — Advertising — Firelight Films Details
2/15 – 3/15

Created call sheets and schedule, met with clients, and emailed cast and crew regularly. Timed each take which allowed the director to make on the spot changes for timing purposes. Assisted audio with DIT set up, created cue cards, set up/break down of set.

3/14 – 12/14

Editor Various Weddings and Events

Live/Special Event — ILC Films Details
3/14 – 12/14

Edited video, sound, and color corrected both full length and short highlight videos of weddings, conferences, and special events with Adobe Premier. (Austin, TX)

3/14 – 12/14

Videographer Various Weddings and Events

Live/Special Event — ILC Films Details
3/14 – 12/14

Collaborated with a team to create high-quality videos for clients. Worked efficiently on a strict timeline to film all of the key moments. Equipment: Canon 5D, variety of lenses, Rode mic, slider, tripod, monopod (Austin, TX)

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science in Radio-TV-Film

My Gear

  • Reliable car and driver's licence

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • organization
  • scheduling
  • Problem Solving
  • Creative Writing
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apple Color
  • script breakdown
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Premier
  • Multitasking
  • Smartsheet
  • Efficiency
  • YouTube Certified
  • Learning New Software
  • Canon 5D (video and photo)
  • Collaborating with a Team
  • Final Cut Pro (Certified Pro)