Summary

Film and television production crew member with both on-set and office experience. Extensive experience using DSLR cameras and equipment, as well as the ability to collaborate with a team to manage daily operations on set and develop story ideas.

Credits

4/15 – 4/16

Executive Assistant

Staff Position — A Celistan & Co. Films Details
4/15 – 4/16

● Serve as a liaison between company executives and clients regarding new business ● Collaborate with company executives on production decisions ● Write and revise television show treatments ● Organize and manage casting calls, social media page, and film festival submissions ● Prepare travel arrangements for executives and clients

9/15 – 10/15

Office Production Assistant The Good Wife (Season 7)

CBS — TV — CBS Eye Productions Details
9/15 – 10/15

● Established communication and working relationships with production crew and office staff ● Provided administrative support including script preparation ● Coordinated meal orders and deliveries for production staff on daily basis ● Other duties as needed and as directed by supervisor

1/15 – 3/15

Creative Assistant Intern

Staff Position — GRIND Media Group Details
1/15 – 3/15

● Assisted with pre­-production of independent film, Brooklyn Bred ● Managed daily operations of T​he Brooklyn Grinder​ newspaper including staff ● Transcribed interviews and monologues ● Assisted with all projects pertaining to GRIND Media Group

8/14 – 9/14

Intern Urbanworld Film Festival

Live/Special Event Details
8/14 – 9/14

• Collaborated with producers in the production of the film festival • Researched organizations to contact for volunteers • Managed volunteer pool • Delivered and ingested films to designated theaters

5/13 – 8/13

Development Intern The Bill Cunningham Show (Season 3)

The CW — TV Details
5/13 – 8/13

• Collaborated with producers on set in the production of each show • Recruited and scheduled audience members to attend live tapings • Involved in the set-up of hidden camera and on the street filming operations • Accommodated guests to ensure they were satisfied and prepared for each show • Maintained and filed guests’ legal paperwork

Orgs

  • Tau Sigma: National Transfer Student Honor Society

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) Academy

Certificate of Completion/
Class of '14

State University of New York at Buffalo

Bachelor's Degree/Media Study

Skills

  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Film Production
  • Media Production
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Dependable Team Player