Summary

Experienced studio manager, photo assistant & DIT with experience working on top-tier editorial photoshoots/video productions. Professional knowledge of grip, electric and photo. OSHA cert: lifts/aerials. Knowledge of vendors. Grip package loading/transpo

Credits

1/14 – 12/16

Stage Manager (Senior PM)

Staff Position — Siren Studios Details
1/14 – 12/16

Responsible for load-in and load-outs of large scale productions (i.e. Target, Hollywood Reporter, Denny's, Taco Bell, Apple, Microsoft, etc.). Client relations. Sub-rentals. Database management of rentals of grip, electric & photo (i.e. Rental Works).

1/13 – 1/14

Stage Manager (Freelance)

Staff Position — Bulb/5200 Venice Details
1/13 – 1/14

Managed two studios on an interim basis respectively. Gained familiarity with all facets of production from a managerial point of view.

1/12 – 1/13

Lighting Technician (i.e. Photo Assistant)

Staff Position — Freelance Details
1/12 – 1/13

Worked on a wide variety of pro photoshoots ranging from editorial stories to commercial branding. Experience in studio and on-location. Relationships with local rental houses and knowledge of popular gear. Great references avail.

1/11 – 12/12

Executive Assistant Tupac, Dream House

Film (Feature-length) — Morgan Creek Productions Details
1/11 – 12/12

• Roll heavy calls • Create/manage expense reports • Schedule travel • Manage calendar

6/05 – 9/05

Production Assistant (Set & Office) Hood of Horror

Film (Feature-length) — Social Capital Details
6/05 – 9/05

• Work as an Office PA during pre-production, then as Set PA during shooting • Provide assistance as needed in all areas of development and production

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Education

Class of '10

University of California, Los Angeles

B.A. Liberal Arts