Summary

Incredibly hardworking, dedicated, and fun. I love my craft, more than anything, and would love to work on your next project! "Why be ordinary, when you can be EXTRAordinary?"

Credits

3/14 – 12/14

Stage Manager (First FDU Studio Manager) LGL Studios

Film (Feature-length) — Fairleigh Dickinson University Film Department Details
3/14 – 12/14

- Take inventory on the new $300,000 film studio. - record and test all equipment. Create check out sheets for the entire facility. - lead students/faculty/ guests on exclusive tours. - Protect university assets: maintain paperwork on those utilizing the new facility. - Educate the next generation of FDU Studio Managers.

5/14 – 8/14

Lighting Technician (Intern) SilverCup Studios

Film (Feature-length) — Silvercup Studios Details
5/14 – 8/14

- maintain facility documents (ex. filing equipment orders) - run tests on 1-5K studio lights. Run diagnostics on all lighting equipment. - deliver necessary equipment to the sound stages. - collaborate with a SilverCup supervisor in planning corporate shoots. Organize crew arrival/equipment pickup/etc.

3/14 – 5/14

Assistant Editor (FCPX) Renaldo the Magician

Film (Feature-length) — Independent Film Details
3/14 – 5/14

- Collected and converted files to FCPX workflow. - Marked scenes in correlation with what was called from the script. (scene_take) - Collected and organized footage to converted and non converted storage. - Performed data-recovery operations. - Worked with the editor/director with any and all post production needs.

2/14 – 5/14

Assistant Editor (Final Cut Pro 7) Delivery

Film (Feature-length) — Independent Film Details
2/14 – 5/14

- Collected and converted files to FCP7 workflow. - Marked scenes in correlation with what was called from the script. (scene_take) - Collected and organized footage to converted and non converted storage. - Performed data-recovery operations. - Worked with the editor/director with any and all post production needs.

1/14 – 5/14

Executive Producer (EP) (Lead) Rachael Thalheimer - Cinderella

Music Video — Independent Film Details
1/14 – 5/14

- Lead the participation of two universities. - Participated in the cast/ crew selection process. - Contributed to structure and execution of the script. - Designed studio contracts and other necessary documents. - Ensured AVCHD footage was collected and converted to correct codecs. - Collaborated with clients on look/overall satisfaction.

9/13 – 5/14

Production Assistant (Office Assistant) Production Office (Season 15)

Fairleigh Dickinson University Film Department Details
9/13 – 5/14

-engage in check in/out procedures for film equipment with university clients. - record and test equipment. Create check out sheets. - check on long term equipment orders. Prepare items for pickup via. appointment. - Protect university assets: maintain paperwork on those damaging the property of the FDU film dept.

3/14 – 4/14

Textures & Lighting (Light Board Operator) Oklahoma!

Fairleigh Dickinson University Theater Department Details
3/14 – 4/14

- Discussed lighting plots of Source 4/Fernel/ground lighting - Became comfortable with small, dark spaces. Hung and focused lights on multiple battens. - Obtained basic knowledge of theater circuitry. - Operated an ETC Express light board. Tasks include; programming cues/assigning dimmers/running cue to cue/ channel checks/ etc.

3/14 – 3/14

Editor (Avid) Ever Fifteen Minutes: Don't Drive and Drive

YouTube — Live/Special Event — Madison Police Department Details
3/14 – 3/14

- Participated in a 15 hour editing marathon: live event spanned over two days - Received AVCHD footage and converted files to AVID workflow - Organized and assembled high action scenes (ex. helicopter transport) - Collaborated with the Madison Police Department and Post Production Supervisor - Collected sound effects for sound editing.

Recos

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Education

Class of '16

Fairleigh Dickinson University- College at Florham

Film (Theater Minor)