Summary

Film is my passion and my dream. I look forward to bettering myself while continuing to learn every day. I am proud of what I do and I love the people that I work with.

Credits

1/21 – 1/22

Videographer (Lead)

Staff Position — Summit Racing Equipment Details
1/21 – 1/22

Lead in shooting A-Roll, B-Roll, audio and capturing interviews and events.

10/16 – 10/17

Videographer (Lead) Corporate Video

Corporate — WTWH Media Details
10/16 – 10/17

- Produced, directed, and edited multiple client projects such as commercials, info graphics, motion graphics, and informational videos. - Provided clientele with unique and current video ideas to help market their current business. - Learned about each individual business and their product and pointed out individual attributes to promote their service. - Worked with a vast range of business professionals in video production. - Exceeded client expectations. - Completed projects in a professional and timely manner.

8/15 – 5/16

Editor (Avid) Unlucky

Film (Feature-length) — Kent State University Independent Films Details
8/15 – 5/16

• Assisted in rough and final cut for film • Assisted in transferring and logging footage for film • Chose best looking and sounding video and audio for scenes • Color corrected scenes • Assisted lead editor for organizing media

5/09 – 10/15

Videographer

Staff Position — Treasured Moments and A World of Video Details
5/09 – 10/15

• Filmed weddings, commercials, special events, and many more with professional HD cameras, lighting, and audio equipment. • Edited all events on Final Cut Pro 7 and the Adobe Editing Suite. • Logged and captured tape and encoded it into the editing suites. • Broke-down audio sequences and music to apply to the video. • Created graphics, motion graphics, and animations for specific videos. • Troubleshot software, camera, and distribution problems in a timely manner.

6/15 – 8/15

Production Assistant Fat N' Furious: Rolling Thunder (Season 2)

Discovery — TV — Gurney Productions Details
6/15 – 8/15

• Set up video, audio, and lighting equipment for talent • Performed daily tasks for production manager and line producer • Assisted in set design • Assisted camera operator for shot set up • Assisted sound mixer for audio set up • Drove talent and crew from location to location • Assisted talent and crew

4/15 – 5/15

Videographer (Lead) Denzel D. Washington - I Know

Music Video — Little Films Productions Details
4/15 – 5/15

• DP for main cinematography and organizing of shots • Assisted in setting up rigs for shots • Assisted in set design • Camera operator for main shots • Assisted in post-production editing • Advised in shot selection in production and post-production Link to music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-eH-oyoj_8

Media

  • Demo Reel

Recos

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Education

Class of '16

Kent State University

Electronic Media Production
Class of '10

Trumbull Career and Technical Center

/Interactive Multimedia

My Gear

  • Sony Lav Microphone
  • Typhoon Q500 4k Drone
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • 3-Point Lighting Kit
  • Magnus Tripod
  • Steady-cam
  • Metabones Micro 4/3 to Nikon speedbooster
  • Sigma 17-50mm Nikon Lens

Skills

  • Editing
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Cinematography
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sony XDCam
  • 3-Point Lighting