Summary

I pride myself on my ability to conceptualize, recognize and adopt new ideas. I adapt to new challenges and environments quickly and creatively. There is little I don’t desire to try and nothing I don’t desire to learn.

Credits

1/13 – 1/13

Production Designer (Costume Designer) A Child Lies Here

Film (Feature-length) — El Oso Diablo Details
1/13 – 1/13

Gathered, arranged, inventoried and organized wardrobe, set décor, furnishings and props for nine principal characters and four locations including several selections for portions shot in the 1970s, dressed set and actors

11/12 – 12/12

Director (Co-writer) Molehill - No Reprieve

Music Video Details
11/12 – 12/12

Co-wrote and directed music video for Chicago rock band Molehill.

10/12 – 10/12

Director (Also conceptualized, wrote, pitched and scheduled shoot. Did some initial video.)

Art + Science Salon — Advertising — Self-Produced, Secret Hit Films Details
10/12 – 10/12

Conceptualized, wrote, produced and partnered with local business Art + Science Salon to create 30-second ad for 30secondsoverchicago competition, broadcast on Gigity.tv and promotion distribution.

10/12 – 10/12

Camera Operator (Canon 7D) Rockit LIVE

Internet — Live/Special Event — Dynasty Podcasts Details
10/12 – 10/12

Filmed and edited hour-long live music panel at Rockit Bar & Grill featuring industry professionals discussing the topic “How Artists Make Money In The New Music Business.”

9/12 – 9/12

Production Assistant (Driver) Dhoom 3

Film (Feature-length) — Big Rock LLC Details
9/12 – 9/12

Secured permits and releases, scheduling and creation of call sheets, assisted with daily operations of office, driving cast and crew, assisted with execution of stunt filming, organization of dancers and background actors.

8/12 – 8/12

Production Assistant Friendzone

MTV — TV — 495 Productions Details
8/12 – 8/12

Delivered call sheets, daily transport, drove production and cargo vehicles, maintained office, assisted with execution of daily craft services, handled permits and releases, assisted audio mixer during on-location interview segments.

8/12 – 8/12

Camera Operator (Canon 7D) Metrospective

Internet — Live/Special Event — Dynasty Podcasts Details
8/12 – 8/12

Filmed and produced video for Metro Chicago’s 30th anniversary event, Metrospective, in downtown Chicago and interview with Metro owner Joe Shanahan and art director Ryne Estwing.

7/12 – 8/12

Production Assistant (Grip) Chicago Rot

Film (Feature-length) — Painted Face Media Details
7/12 – 8/12

Setup/breakdown of location and studio sets, assisted with set construction and art department functions during filming (e.g. dry ice), assisted with lighting & rigging, camera support and operating slate.

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Education

Class of '12

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy

Associate's Degree of Applied Sciences, Film & Broadcast