Summary

I love to work and enjoy being on set as much as possible. Team spirit, work-hard/play-hard attitude and desire to learn from those with more experience get me excited about every opportunity. I own Panasonic HPX250, Can60D & sound gear.

Credits

4/12 – 12/13

Producer (Director) Maji Zuwa documentary

Film (Feature-length) — Pamoza Pictures Details
4/12 – 12/13

I am the director & producer of the feature length documentary "Maji Zuwa". Phase one of production has completed and is moving into the beginning of post production. I was a "one-man-band" for the first nine months of the project, handling duties of directing, producing, cinematography, sound, and interviewing.

4/12 – 12/13

Director (Producer) Maji Zuwa documentary

Film (Feature-length) — Pamoza Pictures Details
4/12 – 12/13

I am the director & producer of the feature length documentary "Maji Zuwa". Phase one of production has completed and is moving into the beginning of post production. I was a "one-man-band" for the first nine months of the project, handling duties of directing, producing, cinematography, sound, and interviewing.

4/12 – 4/12

Assistant Camera (AC) (Red and Canon 5D) The Wrights

Film (Feature-length) — Kirschner Productions Details
4/12 – 4/12

Provided assistance to DP and director as needed. Set up equipment and lenses as well as helped with other tasks needed on this small, low-budget production.

12/11 – 12/11

Location Manager

Altria — Advertising — Resonate Pictures Details
12/11 – 12/11

Scouted and secured locations for multiple setups. Provided direction and relevant information to producers and director. Filled in with other duties as needed by production.

11/11 – 11/11

Director (Producer) Frendz (Season 1)

Internet — Digital — Golden Rodent Details
11/11 – 11/11

I directed, produced and cowrote this web pilot for the weeklong, "Celebrate the Web" festival competition. Similar to a "48-hour" film festival, the entire project was imagined, created, executed, edited and completed in seven days.

9/11 – 9/11

Production Assistant

Cisco — Advertising Details
9/11 – 9/11

Provided all required and needed duties by production. Reported to line producer. Made runs to various locations around production for cast and crew. Assisted the production team and all other departments as needed.

4/11 – 4/11

Director A Violent Birth

Film (Feature-length) — Gerhardt Productions Details
4/11 – 4/11

I directed the short film "A Violent Birth." Provided direction to cast and crew on the low budget film. Worked with the post production team to ensure project was completed in line with the vision of the writer and myself.

3/11 – 3/11

Director (Writer) Game Room (Season 1)

YouTube — Digital Details
3/11 – 3/11

Directed a few of the episodes for the YouTube show "Gameroom."

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Education

Class of '02

University of Minnesota

B.A. Journalism & Public Relations

Skills

  • Producing
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Creative Direction
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Writing
  • Web Video
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Blogging
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Creative Strategy
  • Press Releases
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Strategy
  • Viral Video
  • Facebook
  • Branded Content
  • Branded Entertainment
  • Non-profit Leadership
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Volunteer Training
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning
  • Social Change
  • Team Facilitation
  • Training Facilitation
  • Youth Engagement
  • Youth Leadership