Summary

6 years producing brand videos, short films, and music videos. Live television experience as a stage manager, motion graphics operator, and clip editor. Highly skilled in efficient production organization, quick problem-solving, and team leadership.

Credits

8/22 – Current

Director Rolling

Currently Seeking Distribution — Film (Feature-length) — Pink Bear Details
8/22 – Current

On Rolling I co-wrote, produced, and directed a micro-budget feature that follows the antics of two young women who have uncovered a priceless secret after confronting their landlord. The film is currently in post-production and expected to hit the festival circuit next fall.

8/21 – Current

Production Coordinator

Staff Position — Lemonlight Details
8/21 – Current

At Lemonlight I coordinate crew, talent, equipment, and locations for a high volume of shoots locally, nationwide, and internationally. I work in tandem with the producers and the creative team to ensure that all production needs can be met. I also assist with scheduling of productions by handling equipment rentals, booking studio spaces, and organizing travel itineraries. This position frequently requires me to negotiate rates, expenses, and terms in order to ensure that each project stays within the allotted budget.

4/22 – 8/22

Producer Annihilator

Festivals — Film (Short) Details
4/22 – 8/22

On Annihilator I acted as the primary producer, which required me to manage the budget of the production while sourcing crew, gear, talent, and locations.

6/21 – 6/22

Stage Manager

Staff Position — KGTV/ABC 10NEWS Details
6/21 – 6/22

Directs News Anchors while also directly controlling studio lighting and teleprompter .

5/21 – 5/22

Production Staff

Staff Position — KUSI News Details
5/21 – 5/22

Operates Cameras, Chyron, and Floor Directs

8/21 – 10/21

Producer Familial

Festivals/Online — Film (Short) — Pink Bear Details
8/21 – 10/21

On Familial I acted as the primary producer, which required me to manage the budget of the production while sourcing crew, gear, talent, and locations.

11/20 – 11/20

Director Number Games

The Unprecedented Film Festival — Film (Short) — 2 Guys Films Details
11/20 – 11/20

Wrote and Directed an original independent short film with a covid safe skeleton crew. The film played at the Unprecedented Film Festival in San Diego and has been gearing up for more festivals since.

9/20 – 9/20

Grip JORDY - Lip Locked

Stem Distributions LLC. — Music Video — JORDY Details
9/20 – 9/20

Assisted Gaffer with the rigging of lights and grip equipment throughout the studio. Assisted with the construction and teardown of the set.

Media

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Education

Class of '20

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science in Television, Film, and New Media

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Screenwriting
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Logistics