Summary

I am a seasoned professional with 10+ years of administrative, information technology and operations management experience in the media and arts sectors.

Credits

6/22 – 3/24

Field/Studio Equipment Manager

Staff Position — Live X Details
6/22 – 3/24

Demonstrate expertise in managing and maintaining Live X’s complete in-house suite of camera, audio, lighting, and broadcasting equipment. Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hardware/software defects. Develop and establish a streamlined equipment check in/out system for Live X's productions via Cheqroom as well as create Confluence tutorials which exhibit best practices for hardware/software workflows. Function as camera operator and photographer for Live X studio/field productions in addition to serving as Field/Studio Coordinator for Live X's livestream of the 2023 Times Square NYE celebration. Train, guide, and assist staff members and field crews on the appropriate use of all required equipment. Perform technical and administrative functions related to Live X’s production studio, including setup/breakdown, monthly clean-up and guiding visiting clients.

8/23 – 8/23

DIT/Media Manager Genius IQ/BBQ

Corporate — Hot Fire Content Details
8/23 – 8/23

- Transferred and organized media via ShotPut Pro from 5x Sony FX-series cameras, 1x DJI Mavic 3 Cine drone and GoPro Hero 10 camera for Genius's all-day "IQ/BBQ" music festival (08/19/2023, Maspeth, NY).

9/21 – 6/22

Operations Manager

Staff Position — Stonestreet Studios Details
9/21 – 6/22

Partnered extensively with the Managing Director regarding the administrative and technical needs of NYU Tisch’s residency program while ensuring compliance with protocols for Stonestreet's three-floor, 10,000 square foot spaces. Identified, diagnosed, analyzed, and resolved hardware/software issues with office iMacs, MacBooks, printers, monitors, projectors, and Wi-Fi networks. Oversaw activities of the Equipment Manager and maintained camera, audio, lighting, and grip equipment and assisted faculty, staff, students, and external clients with studio setup/breakdown. Generated additional revenue by establishing and maintaining a solid presence on space rental websites. Teamed with the Post Production Manager to obtain production footage and communicated with contractors to service Stonestreet's architectural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC needs. Ensured all daily operations were carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way and identified areas to improve Stonestreet’s processes and best practices. Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures as well as legal regulations.

4/21 – 2/22

Editor Testimonial Videos

YouTube — Corporate — Bluestem Remodeling Details
4/21 – 2/22

- Edited and subtitled several client testimonial videos for Bluestem Remodeling, a MN-based home remodeling company.

1/19 – 9/21

Studio Technician

Staff Position — ITV America Details
1/19 – 9/21

Created and delivered customized equipment packages for reality TV franchises, such as Queer Eye, Pawn Stars, and Real Housewives. Investigated and remediated issues with damaged equipment from ITVA's field productions and contributed to technological upgrades of camera, audio, lighting, and grip equipment. Cross-collaborated with the Gear Shop Manager and techs on packaging and securing production equipment valued at $3 million from New York, NY to Stamford, CT. Conducted yearly inventory activities for Gear Shop's equipment suite via R2 software application.

6/21 – 6/21

Producer Spanish Language Fentanyl Test Strip Video

YouTube — Corporate — NEXT Distro Details
6/21 – 6/21

- Filmed, edited and subtitled Spanish-language video demonstrating proper usage of fentanyl test strips for NEXT Distro, a NYC-based harm reduction company. https://youtu.be/XOGJuc__cqs

11/20 – 11/20

Camera Operator Date While You Wait

YouTube — Digital — DHK Entertainment, Inc.
11/20 – 11/20
9/20 – 10/20

Producer 2020 Virtual Induction Ceremony

Vimeo — Corporate — National Academy of Design Details
9/20 – 10/20

Edited the entirety of the 30+minute virtual induction ceremony under contract by the National Academy of Design. https://www.nationalacademy.org/2020-national-academicians

Media

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Education

Class of '13

Hunter College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Media Studies
Class of '10

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Associate of Arts (A.A.)/Liberal Arts

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • Zhiyun Crane 2 Gimbal
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
  • Sennheiser ME-66 Shotgun Microphone
  • juicedLink RA202 Riggy-Assist Dual-XLR Preamplifier (Audio)
  • Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 (Zoom Lens)
  • Sennheiser ME-64 Shotgun Microphone
  • Zoom H5 Digital Audio Recorder
  • Viltrox EF-M2 0.71x Micro Four-Thirds to Canon EF Lens Adapter
  • Rode Wireless GO Transmitter/Receiver set with omnidirectional l
  • Rokinon 8mm Fish-Eye Lens
  • Sachtler Ace-M Fluid Head Tripod

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Video Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Non-linear Editing
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Documentary Research
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Interview Preparation
  • Equipment Management
  • Audio Transcription
  • Production Support
  • Studio Management