Summary

I am an LA native and an artist, now using my creative abilities for scenic design. I've studied Set & Exhibit Design for the past three years at The Art Institute of Hollywood and just graduated with my BA, simultaneously working on sets throughout LA.

Credits

5/16 – 7/16

Set Designer (Draftsperson)

Staff Position — NBC Universal Details
5/16 – 7/16

Hand drafting of technical details and elevations of sets for Halloween Horror Nights.

1/16 – 6/16

Production Designer (Lead) Because I Love You

Film (Short) Details
1/16 – 6/16

Prop shopping, set development, script breakdown, production meetings, casting assistance, on-site set decoration, set striking.

11/15 – 6/16

Design Shop Supervisor

Staff Position — Argosy Details
11/15 – 6/16

Maintaining the shop workplace in regards to machines such as: table saws, CNC Shop Bot, Trotech Laser engraver, Vinyl cutter, Chop saws, Band Saws, routers, drill presses and all hand tools, along with guiding/mentoring students on projects and shop safety.

1/15 – 1/16

Graphic Designer (Freelance) Logo Design for Websites

Corporate Details
1/15 – 1/16

I design logos, website infographics, t-shirt designs, book covers, digital matte environments as well.

11/15 – 11/15

Prop Master (Lead) Whispers in the Wind

Film (Short) Details
11/15 – 11/15

Custom mask making for actors - horror film

6/15 – 8/15

Scenic Painter (Lead) The Diary of John Brown

Live/Special Event Details
6/15 – 8/15

I had to coordinate with the technical director to develop a scene that would wrap around the set in an organic design, also prop fabrication, lighting direction and stage managing.

9/14 – 11/14

Assistant Prop Master (Intern) LA's Haunted Hayrides

Live/Special Event — Ten Thirty One Productions Details
9/14 – 11/14

I helped in the production with prop touch ups, some assistance with the costume director and was a scare actor in the maze.

9/14 – 9/14

Set Decorator (Lead - On Site) Be There

Film (Short) Details
9/14 – 9/14

Set decoration for a post-apocalyptic zombie film, shot on location: prop management, furniture aging and distressing, striking the set and working with the director to achieve an accurate look.

Media

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Education

Class of '16

The Art Institute of Hollywood

Bachelor of Science: Set & Exhibit Design

My Gear

  • Hand tools
  • shop access

Skills

  • storyboarding
  • Music Videos
  • Casting
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Props
  • Scenic Painting
  • Art Direction
  • Drafting
  • sewing
  • Set Design
  • Production design
  • AutoCAD
  • carpentry
  • SketchUp
  • Set Decoration
  • Project Managment
  • Vinyl Cutting
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Sculpting
  • Striking