Summary

Over 10 years of experience // Just moved from LA to ATL // Top notch organizational and communication skills // Resourceful with the ability to solve problems creatively // My great attitude and efficiency will add unmatched value to your team!

Credits

8/17 – 11/17

Producer (Production Coordinator || Writer || Director)

Advertising — Easy On the Reins Productions Details
8/17 – 11/17

Developed and executed four comedy spots for the Liquor Company, White Girl Rosé. Production Bibles, Scheduling, Story Boarding, Shot Lists, Cast and Crew Hiring and Organization, Liaison with the company, Oversaw Post Production

10/15 – 10/16

Producer (Production Coordinator || 1st AD) Full Whack Sketch Comedy

Funny or Die — Digital — Funny or Die Productions Details
10/15 – 10/16

Wrote, Directed and Edited seven of the comedy shorts in the series. Development, Tech Scouts, Pre Production Planning, Story Boarding, Production Bibles, Cast and Crew Hiring, Scheduling, Production Office Liaison, Equipment Rentals

4/14 – 8/15

First Assistant Director (Producer) Not Looking

Funny or Die — Digital — Funny or Die Productions Details
4/14 – 8/15

Pre Production, Scheduling, Organizing the Set, Director/ Crew Liaison, Executing the Director's Vision, Production Reports

9/12 – 1/13

Supervising Producer (Editor)

Advertising Details
9/12 – 1/13

Oversaw the filming of events, debates and interviews. Then compiled footage and created campaign videos for congressional candidate.

6/11 – 7/11

Second Assistant Director Requiem (Pilot)

SyFy — TV — Last Escape Productions Details
6/11 – 7/11

Tech Scouts, On Set/ Production Office Liaison, Talent Organization, Scheduling, Paperwork, Background Blocking

10/10 – 2/11

First Assistant Director Nuclear Coleslaw

Machinima — Digital — Machinima Details
10/10 – 2/11

Pre Production, Scheduling, Organizing the Set, Director/ Crew Liaison, Executing the Director's Vision, Production Reports

4/10 – 8/10

Production Assistant Black Velvet Feature Film

Film (Feature-length) — Last Escape Productions Details
4/10 – 8/10

Worked as Assistant to the Producer as well. Paperwork, Scheduling, Rehearsals, Talent and Production Office Liaison, Set Up and Breakdown

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '12

UCLA Extension

Film and Television Development
Class of '08

The University of Michigan

Film and Television Production, Script Development, New Media

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Canon 7D
  • iPhone 7
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
  • Gorilla Pod (2)
  • iPhone Handheld Rig
  • iPhone Lens Kit
  • Shure iPhone Mic
  • Tokina 12-16mm
  • Tripods (3)

Skills

  • Pre-production
  • Development
  • Budgeting
  • Call Sheets
  • scheduling
  • paperwork
  • Executive assistant
  • Running Set
  • Assistant
  • DOOD
  • Talent Liaison
  • shot listing
  • press kit
  • Project Bibles
  • Department Liaison
  • Festival Submission