Summary

From an early age I knew I wanted to be a storyteller. My experiences have allowed me to build my skills from taking a film from concept to reality. I bring great energy, passion, and diligence to all my work and always with a sense of humor.

Credits

11/22 – 11/23

Associate Producer

Staff Position — Circle the Globe Productions Details
11/22 – 11/23

Associate producer the reality series “Expedition X”. Assisted with creative solutions and managed production logistics in oftentimes desolate and unaccommodating environments.

12/22 – 1/23

Production Assistant Rose Bowl Parade

ABC — Live/Special Event
12/22 – 1/23
11/21 – 4/22

Producer We Are The Times

Various — Advertising — We Are The Times Details
11/21 – 4/22

Produced social media content for name brands such as The Kraken Rum, Weight Watchers, Republic, Urban Swan, GoPuff, and White Claw. Oversaw the development and execution of short and long-term project scopes focusing primarily in turnkey social media advertisements.

3/21 – 10/21

Assistant Production Coordinator (& Production Secretary)

Staff Position — Legendary Entertainment Details
3/21 – 10/21

As assistant production coordinator and production secretary, I assisted all departments in every logistical aspect of the show in addition to handling all daily production document distribution. Paper Girls is an upcoming series premiering on Amazon Prime in July 2022.

1/16 – 2/21

Production Coordinator

Staff Position — Take Care Productions Details
1/16 – 2/21

Coordinating and organizing production needs both pre and post for a variety of film, television, and broadcast projects. I have worked for brands such as Nike, Footlocker, Camel, Naked Juice, The Illinois Lottery, and more.

10/19 – 10/19

Writer/Director The Funeral

YouTube — Film (Short) Details
10/19 – 10/19

Wrote and directed a short comedy film titled, “The Funeral”. The film was well received and was even awarded “Best Dark Comedy” by the Festigious International Film Festival in Los Angeles.

5/18 – 5/19

Producer (Freelance Producer) Walking Distance Films

Social Media — Digital Details
5/18 – 5/19

Coordinating and organizing production needs both pre and post for a variety of film, television, and broadcast projects. I have worked for brands such as Nike, Footlocker, Camel, Naked Juice, The Illinois Lottery, and more.

8/18 – 2/19

Post Production Assistant Various

HGTV — TV — Documentary (TV) - The Michael Group LTD Details
8/18 – 2/19

Was a production assistant for a Chicago based production group that specialized in home renovation shows and reality television. I assisted with on set needs as well as post-production tasks such as size reels for pitches, footage logging, as well as shooting content for potential shows.

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Man

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Education

Class of '20

Columbia College Chicago

BA Cinema Arts and Sciences
Class of '16

Oak Park and River Forest High School

My Gear

  • Sony a7R III
  • ZOOM P8

Skills

  • Producing
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Editing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Screenwriting
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Audition
  • Camera Operator
  • Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop