• Studio mgmt, A/P & A/R, bank statement reconciliation, year-end tax reports • Estimates jobs with multi-city commercial reps • Negotiate rates; schedule crew; facilitate equipment rentals • Organize casting/booking of talent • Facilitate communication of prop/food/wardrobe needs b/w photographer, art director & stylists • Host attendees, organize catering, maintain shoot schedule
Summary
A creative self-starter with a desire to create compelling, topical content for film and television. Utilizing my varied experiences, I have donned many hats, from writer to art dept to production manager to create independent shorts and commercials.
Credits
3/14 – 6/15
Production Coordinator (Studio Manager)
Staff Position — Mark Laita Photography Details
3/14 – 6/15
6/13 – 4/15
Co-Producer (Co-Creator) – Selling Religion
Internet — TV Details
6/13 – 4/15
• Conceived story and co-wrote script • Secured crew, cast, locations and camera/grip/audio equipment on low budget • Created tight production schedule and distributed with shooting scripts to cast/crew • Delegated onset responsibilities to team as necessary • Supervised post-production • Managed festival submissions
6/12 – 6/12
Production Assistant (On-camera Craft Assistant) – Craft Wars (Season 1)
TLC — TV Details
6/12 – 6/12
• Assisted contestants in physical construction of craft designs on the Tori Spelling helmed competition show
2/12 – 3/12
Set Decorator (Prop Stylist) – “Pill Smiles” and “Never Happened”
Film (Short) — Future Line Entertainment Details
2/12 – 3/12
• Set dec and prop stylist for two Jaguar funded short films shot on location in Palm Springs, CA for Creative Director Will Burke
12/11 – 12/11
Producer (Art Department, Casting) – Poptent
Triaminic — Advertising Details
12/11 – 12/11
• Conceived commercial concept per brand specs and engaged best director/shooter • Acquired talent, location and necessary props • Worked with director to write copy, shoot video, record VO & submit broadcast-ready spot
1/11 – 1/11
Producer – Poptent
Pizza Hut — Advertising Details
1/11 – 1/11
• Collaborated with director on specific concept and script • Procured cast and camera/audio/grip equipment • Provided meals and craft service for cast/crew
1/11 – 1/11
Co-Producer – Poptent
Cholula Hot Sauce — Advertising Details
1/11 – 1/11
• Approached best writer for the project per the tone and specifications of brand's desired commercial campaign • Assembled additional team members and provided on-set support
8/10 – 9/10
Producer (Art Department, Prop Stylist) – Exit Interview
Film (Short) — Dangerous Images Details
8/10 – 9/10
• Brought project to writer/director and supported through script development • Utilized ingenuity to craft miscellaneous prop art and set dec per limited budget • Managed production schedule with guerrilla style shooting and overnights
Orgs
Recos
Education
Class of '04
Howard Fine Acting Studio
/Acting
Class of '02
HB Studio
/Acting
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Skills
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