Summary

I am seasoned in television and film production and have served in various crew positions including director, producer, and writer. I am extremely passionate about this field and am looking to utilize my skills and challenge myself.

Credits

1/12 – 5/12

Intern (Development Intern) Spike Tv

Spike TV Details
1/12 – 5/12

-Compiled daily prime time schedule for competing networks -Covered phones and rolled calls for executives -Managed data input on the Pass Grid, utilizing Excel -Greeted guests and validated parking -Ordered office supplies -Distributed daily mail -Fed Exed outgoing packages -Researched industry trends -Attended pitch meetings

10/11 – 12/11

Producer Fart Robot

Film (Feature-length) — Time Trabble Pictures Details
10/11 – 12/11

-Scouted and secured shooting locations -Arranged and conducted casting sessions -Made appropriate equipment rentals -Organized shoot times, talent, and crew -Budgeted project and organized fundraising -Assisted in the editing and sound mixing process -Performed marketing duties (created social media page, assisted in poster creation, etc.) -Successfully troubleshooted any unexpected issues

9/11 – 12/11

Host The Screening Room: Director's Corner (Season 4)

TV Details
9/11 – 12/11

-Presented the program on-camera in a live-to-air 3 camera studio format. -Engaged student filmmakers and interviewed them regarding their film submission(s), their past film experiences, future goals and other miscellaneous topics.

1/11 – 5/11

Producer The Screening Room: Director's Corner (Season 3)

TV Details
1/11 – 5/11

-Organized shoot dates, talent, and crew -Recruited crew members -Rented equipment -Instructed and mentored crew members -Troubleshooting unexpected issues -Supervision of set-building -Edited filmed submissions to meet air guidelines

10/10 – 12/10

Director Dark Healing

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/10 – 12/10

-Supervised casting -Rehearsed and directed actors -Storyboarding -Supervised editing

9/10 – 12/10

Director The Screening Room: Director's Corner (Season 2)

TV Details
9/10 – 12/10

-Directed the program in a live-to-air 3 camera studio format, -Coordinated shots with other members of the control room.

9/10 – 12/10

Producer The Screening Room: Director's Corner (Season 2)

TV Details
9/10 – 12/10

-Organized shoot dates, talent, crew -Booked talent -Recruited crew members -Edited film submissions for air -Instructed and mentored crew -Supervised set building -Rented equipment -Troubleshooting when necessary

1/10 – 5/10

Director The Screening Room: Director's Corner (Season 1)

TV Details
1/10 – 5/10

-Directed the program in a live-to-air 3 -camera studio format -Coordinated shots with cameramen and instructed the control booth.

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Education

Class of '12

Ithaca College

Bachelor's of Science, Television & Radio