Summary

Exploring the philosophy of life through the use of storytelling and visuals. I have years of production knowledge and experience on all types of projects. Able to wear multiple hats to get the job done.

Credits

8/23 – Current

TikTok Short Video Operations & Editing

Staff Position — BestMe Inc. Details
8/23 – Current

Creating and editing TikTok product videos showcasing the company's variety of products.

6/23 – 6/23

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) Morning Rush

Film (Short)
6/23 – 6/23
3/22 – 5/23

AMP Operations, Video Services and Distribution

Staff Position — Apple TV+ Details
3/22 – 5/23

Coordinated with Apple Marketing on specific promo/marketing programming. Managed and tracked over 372 series episodes play sequence assets. Created over 325 media orders using Xytech Media Operations Platform. Ensured accuracy of incoming distribution information.

2/22 – 8/22

Producer (Executive Producer) Dunn Stacks (Ft. Akword Actwrite, Reggie Rare) - L.A. State of Mind

Music Video
2/22 – 8/22
4/21 – 4/22

Assistant Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro)

Staff Position — FUSE TV Details
4/21 – 4/22

Create Adobe Premiere post audio and color workflow. Assemble rough edits and export string outs for Executives review. Ingest and Transcode RAW media to be used in project prep. Master and deliver final content to the broadcast team.

8/21 – 10/21

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) (Media Manager) Hyundai Life Swap

BuzzFeed — Corporate — BuzzFeed Details
8/21 – 10/21

Organize all footage into appropriate folders. Transfer and copy footage into media drives using Shotput Pro. Perform QC of footage to ensure of its integrity. Record all meta data and information onto DIT offload report. Manage incoming media data.

12/19 – 4/21

Annotations Content Editor

Staff Position — Netflix Details
12/19 – 4/21

Annotate all NETFLIX branded and unbranded content, domestic and intl. Utilize NETFLIX internal edit tool to prioritize and update media workflow. Localize edits on Chinese Market media - bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese). Apply QC application treatment on all incoming media.

1/21 – 3/21

Producer (Executive Producer) Dunn Stacks (Feat. Holly Honeychile & Witewolf) - Mission

Music Video
1/21 – 3/21

Orgs

  • Right Elements Production

Media

  • The Reform - Pilot

  • At Last

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

De Anza Community College

A.A. Film/TV Production
Class of '08

UC Santa Barbara

B.A. Business Economics w/Accounting Emphasis

My Gear

  • Tripod
  • Wireless Lav
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera
  • DSLR Shoulder Rig
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • 1 Cardiod Mic
  • 1 Digital Portable Recorder
  • 128 GB SSD
  • 2 Light Reflectors
  • 2 Softbox Lights
  • 3 CF Cards
  • 3 SSDs 250 GB
  • 4 External Batteries
  • 4 Ft. Portable Jib Arm Crane
  • 4 SD Cards 32 GB
  • 7 Inch Field Monitor
  • 70-300 mm Telephoto lens
  • Canon 35 mm f/2.8 Prime
  • Canon 35-80 mm zoom lens
  • Neewer 47" Track Dolly Slider
  • Neewer On Camera Flash
  • One Receiver
  • One Transmitter
  • Portable LED Camera Light
  • Rokinon 85 mm T/1.5 Prime
  • Tamron 28-70 mm f/2.8 zoom

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Creative Direction
  • Film Production
  • Video Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Screenwriting
  • Research
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Color Correction
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Script Coverage
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Project Planning
  • Finance
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Audacity
  • Content Management
  • Celtx
  • Accounting
  • Team management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Film Distribution
  • Cantonese
  • Social Media Producing
  • detailed oriented
  • Da Vinci Resolve Lite
  • Film Acquisitions
  • FileMaker Pro Database
  • Photography and Cinematography
  • Studiobinder