Summary

Recently moved to New York City in hopes of pursing a career in Film / Television production. I graduated from Boston University's School of Communication with a degree in Film/Television.

Credits

1/23 – 7/23

Stage Manager Starquest International Dance Competition

Live-House Audience / Live-Stream — Live/Special Event — StarQuest International Dance Competition Details
1/23 – 7/23

Contributed to a 360-degree "Broadway-style Experience" for all our guests. Achieved this by ensuring audio is playing at all times and directing the attention of our guests by using the lights on stage. Interacted with hundreds of dancers of varying age and skill level along with parents, studio owners, and dance teachers each weekend, demonstrating positive professionalism at all times. Before each show, I worked closely with the Event Directors to consider each studio's unique needs in order to craft competition schedules which contributed to efficient events.

1/22 – 6/22

Sound Engineer StarQuest Dance International Dance Competition

In-House Audience / Live-Stream — Live/Special Event — StarQuest International Dance Competition Details
1/22 – 6/22

As the sound engineer, I was responsible for all audio on tour. It was my responsibility to EQ a new venue each weekend, EQ the Emcee and announce each performance. As tap and musical theater are common categories, I learned to mix audio live for a theatrical setting ensuring tap (or handheld microphones) came through clearly.

1/20 – 6/21

Camera Operator StarQuest International Dance Competition

In-House Audience / Live-Stream — Live/Special Event — StarQuest International Dance Competition Details
1/20 – 6/21

As a member of the video crew, I was responsible for the building, operation, and striking of a single-camera set-up. I learned to anticipate the movements of the performers on stage to create cinematic shots while keeping all action in frame. I was also required to manage all media and monitor the live-stream backstage via our video-console. This experience taught me to troubleshoot efficiently by recognizing the problem and correcting it without drawing attention to our in-house audience.

10/18 – 10/18

Production Assistant American Idol (Season 2)

ABC — TV — FremantleMedia Details
10/18 – 10/18

Worked closely with a moblie camera/audio unit conducting OTF interviews, BRoll of contestants and filming at the Judge's Door.

11/17 – 11/17

Story Assistant Dancing With The Stars (Season 25)

ABC — TV — BBC Worldwide Details
11/17 – 11/17

Assisted the field producer by keeping time-coded notes of the rehearsal.

10/17 – 10/17

Production Assistant Jim Gaffigan Comedy Special

Live/Special Event — Comedy Dynamics Details
10/17 – 10/17

Assisted the camera department by running cables and building wired cameras as well as wireless Tyradek cameras. Acted as a stand-in for the Talent while the camera department adjusted the camera positions and focus.

1/17 – 1/17

Casting Assistant (Camera Operator) Family Feud (Season 19)

CBS — TV — Wanderlust
1/17 – 1/17
1/17 – 1/17

Assistant Camera (AC)

Advertising — Outdoor Industry Association
1/17 – 1/17

Recos

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Education

Class of '17

Improv Asylum

Improvisational Comedy
Class of '15

Boston University

Bachelor of Science (BS)/Cinematography and Film/Video Productio

My Gear

  • Canon Rebel

Skills

  • AVID Media Composer
  • Directing
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Screenwriting
  • Short Films
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera
  • Cinematography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Camera Operating
  • Improvisational Comedy
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects