Summary

I currently work as a Photojournalist/Photographer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I work primarily with lighting and camera. I am interested in working for any Michigan-based productions.

Credits

9/18 – 9/19

News Photographer (Mornings)

Staff Position — 13 On Your Side Details
9/18 – 9/19

-Shoot and edit daily content for broadcast and online use. -Co-manage social media accounts (Instagram). -Operate live equipment. -Shoot and edit franchise stories.

8/15 – 8/18

News Photographer (Mornings and evenings)

Staff Position — WXMI FOX 17 News Details
8/15 – 8/18

-Operated camera and equipment for live broadcasts. -Shot and edited feature stories for on-air and online use. -Used various tools for collecting video including GoPro's and DJI drones.

3/14 – 7/15

Editor (Final Cut Pro 7 (upgraded to X))

Staff Position — WXMI FOX 17 News Details
3/14 – 7/15

-Edited four-hour morning show. -Created special segments for all live shows.

8/14 – 8/14

Grip (Dolly Grip) Project Zemph

Film (Short) — Independent Film Details
8/14 – 8/14

Set up lighting for various scene's. Ran/wrangled electrical cord. Operated camera dolly.

2/14 – 3/14

Grip (Dolly Grip) C.O.R.P.S.E. Incorporated

Film (Feature-length) — Grand Valley State University Details
2/14 – 3/14

Set up/tore down lights. Operated dolly during certain shoots. Wrangled wires and chords

1/14 – 2/14

Key Grip Still

Film (Feature-length) — Grand Valley State University Details
1/14 – 2/14

Worked with Gaffer and DP to set up lights, block windows, and determine how much electricity was available in each shooting location.

11/13 – 11/13

Production Assistant Food Court Wars (Season 2)

Food Network — TV — One Potato Two Potato/Rumpole Details
11/13 – 11/13

Passed out and explained release forms to public participants, loaded/unloaded equipment from production vehicles, set up and tore down sets in the casino and and bar venues.

9/13 – 9/13

Production Assistant

Walmart (Fresh Over commercial) — Advertising — VIMBY Details
9/13 – 9/13

Built and dressed the "food stand" set, sorted out food props, and worked with casting to collect participants willing to be in the commercial.

Orgs

  • West Michigan Film/Video Alliance
  • Grand Valley Television

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

Grand Valley State University

Film/Video Production

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Canon Rebel

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Film Production
  • Video Editing
  • Theatre
  • Final Cut 7
  • Final Cut X
  • Videography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Camera Operating
  • Script-writing
  • Professional Writing
  • Live video broadcast
  • Sony PXW-x400
  • Sony HXRNX5R