Summary

University of Michigan alum. I am an award-winning writer/director. I can produce. I can edit. I can shoot. I can pick up lunches & coffee, roll calls, manage an office, do a call sheet, and am a creative problem solver.

Credits

9/19 – 10/19

Associate Producer Dateline Daily Pilot (Pilot)

NBC — TV — Peacock Productions Details
9/19 – 10/19

• Researched creative and provided additional support to assigned producing team • Obtained, tracked and submitted show graphics through NBC's Dali system • Outreached and booked guests for social experiment segment

5/19 – 7/19

Producer Various Pilots

Dreams TV — TV — Dreams TV Details
5/19 – 7/19

• Oversaw production and delivery of all live-to-tape pilot series over the course of 9 weeks. Led creative / directed one of the series • Operated cameras, sound, and supervised technical workings of control room (teleprompters, ATEM switcher, audio boards, etc.) • Supported in both the build and wrap-out of soundstage and control room

4/16 – 4/19

Executive Assistant

Staff Position — Gorilla Flicks Details
4/16 – 4/19

• Coordinated day-to-day office operations, managed calendars, prioritized meetings, booked travel, completed monthly expense reports, prepped executives for meetings with appropriate materials, maintained development grids, and executed personal errands • Assisted in all aspects of development including research, creative brainstorming, building pitch decks, setting pitches, coordinating writer rooms, and filling in as writer's assistant as needed • Organized all company events including red carpet premieres, wrap parties, and non-profit projects • Occupied specific production roles for all tv shows, commercials, documentaries, and feature films - please see selected credits below

2/19 – 3/19

Associate Producer (Camera Operator) GSD&M

Southwest Airlines — Advertising Details
2/19 – 3/19

• Developed and reviewed treatments, along with prepping director for initial pitches to agencies and clients • Operated additional cameras and obtained all additional photography at the direct request of clients • Worked closely with director on editorial notes for rough cuts

2/19 – 3/19

Associate Producer (Camera Operator) The Via Agency

Klondike — Advertising Details
2/19 – 3/19

• Developed and reviewed treatments, along with prepping director for initial pitches to agencies and clients • Operated additional cameras and obtained all additional photography at the direct request of clients • Worked closely with director on editorial notes for rough cuts

6/18 – 1/19

Associate Producer (Stills Photographer, Camera Operator) Jasper & Errol's First Time (Season 1)

Vice Media — TV — Gorilla Flicks Details
6/18 – 1/19

• Developed creative, booked locations, coordinated meetings, obtained release forms, and provided editorial notes • Operated cameras, produced additional photography shoots, and shot marketing stills for network • Liaised between production and network executives for daily calls and meetings • Coordinated weekly mix and color sessions between post house and executive producers

1/18 – 1/19

Visual Consultant & Additional Photography The Dirt

Film (Feature-length) — LBI Entertainment Details
1/18 – 1/19

• Produced, directed, shot, and transcoded all additional photography on a paper-thin budget • Consulted the director on all creative aspects including script development, musical performances, and post production while simultaneously scheduling daily meetings and assisting the director with on-set duties

4/16 – 12/18

Assistant to Producer (Additional Camera Operator) Bad Trip

Film (Feature-length) — Gorilla Flicks Details
4/16 – 12/18

• Assisted the producers and talent in the production office and on set with various tasks • Facilitated schedules for writer's rooms, distributed and obtained start paper work for all consultants, and coordinated lunches • Operated additional cameras on set

Orgs

  • University of Michigan

Recos

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Education

The University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts

My Gear

  • Sony a7 III
  • DJI Ronin-S
  • Blackmagic Pocket 4k
  • Zeiss 24-70mm f/4
  • Tamron 28-75 F2.8
  • Olympus 28-80 F2.8

Skills

  • Directing
  • Film
  • Music Videos
  • Short Films
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Budgets
  • Call Sheets
  • Camera Operator
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Calendars
  • Concert Photography
  • Unscripted TV
  • Stills Photographer