Summary

Free lance Grip & PA for 5 years. Not afraid of heights. Operate Genie/Scissor Lift. Driven & comfortable with driving up to 26’ Ryder/Penske truck. I'm an extremely hard worker & enjoy the entire process of creating films, commercials, music videos, etc!

Credits

1/14 – 1/14

Key Grip Hotel P (Pilot)

TV — Hotel P LLC Details
1/14 – 1/14

Worked with DP and Gaffer to determine look of lighting. Set up lighting to develop moody/harsh light to create contrast of scene and actors. Built Kessler 18' crane numerous times.

10/13 – 11/13

Key Grip One Song

Film (Feature-length) — My Town Pictures Details
10/13 – 11/13

Worked closely with the Gaffer to determine which lights to use and where to place them. Once decided, I informed the Best Boy of the situation. Once lights were on set, I set the lights according to the Gaffers liking. I thought ahead to help prepare for future scenes.

9/13 – 9/13

Key Grip Presidential Politics

Live/Special Event — Red Star Pictures Details
9/13 – 9/13

Drove from Madison, WI to Washington, DC to small college where the President was to give a speech. Hung lights from trusses to light presidential, audience and press stages.

9/13 – 9/13

Key Grip Iowa Writers' Workshop Interiew

PBS — Live/Special Event — The University of Iowa Details
9/13 – 9/13

Set up stands, lights, backdrop and furniture for the workshop interview.

9/13 – 9/13

Key Grip (Electric) Rockwell Collins

Apple TV+ — Advertising — IMS Productions Details
9/13 – 9/13

Worked closely with Gaffer and completed orders in a timely manner. Hung Keno and laid single bulb lighting on floor of back wall to create low light mood for product. In charge of making sure equipment was were it was supposed to be and getting it to the gaffer.

9/13 – 9/13

Grip (Electric) Major League Baseball Network

Baseball — Advertising — Major League Baseball Details
9/13 – 9/13

I worked closely with the Gaffer to turn off/on field lights when needed. Helped gel frames and build frames for Musco Lighting Truck. Worked with two Genie Lifts and got them in place with a 10K and 9 light in each one.

8/13 – 8/13

Grip (Camera Assist, Electric) Iowa Lottery

Lottery — Advertising — Luminary Creative Details
8/13 – 8/13

As Grip/Electric and Camera Assist I helped set up lights and camera in correct locations; per the Gaffer and DP request.

10/12 – 8/13

Grip (Electric) POTUS Campaign Rallies

Live/Special Event — Red Star Pictures Details
10/12 – 8/13

Drove 26' Penske truck to & from East Coast from Madison, WI. Prepped lights (1.2K, 2.5K, 4K, 6K, 12K), and hung them with the proper safety gear. Once hung, lights would be fired, raised to correct height and focused on the POTUS' stage and audiences' seating.

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Education

Class of '11

Luther College

BA Theatre/Dance