Running Resume
Passionate and innovative director with 20 years of industry experience and a proven ability to think outside the box. Skilled in leading productions from concept to completion, with expertise in live stream direction, talent acquisition, and research. Dedicated to crafting compelling visual stories and fostering collaborative creative environments.
Most Recent Jobs
Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour
Tour Guide – June 2024 to present
- Led immersive studio tours for diverse groups, sharing behind-the-scenes knowledge of film and television production with enthusiasm and accuracy.
- Engaged guests with dynamic storytelling, tailoring each tour experience to match group interests and energy.
- Facilitated interactive experiences, including photo ops and hands-on exhibits, while maintaining crowd flow and guest safety.
- Memorized and delivered extensive information on WB history, iconic sets, and current productions with professionalism and charisma.
- Collaborated with fellow tour guides and management to develop and refine new exhibit experiences, contributing creative ideas and guest-focused insights to enhance overall tour engagement.
HollyShorts Film Festival
Front Desk Manager – August 2025
- Oversaw daily front desk operations for a high-traffic film festival, ensuring smooth and efficient check-in for guests, filmmakers, and industry professionals.
- Supervised and scheduled a rotating team of 2–10 staff and volunteers, delegating tasks to maintain a welcoming and organized environment.
- Handled attendee inquiries and resolved on-site issues promptly, providing excellent customer service under fast-paced conditions.
- Managed cash transactions, reconciled payments, and coordinated opening and closing procedures for the front desk.
Professional Experience (Paid roles)
Production Coordinator
- Scheme Engine | National Commercial | March 2025
- Armada Projects | Feature Film Promo | February 2025
- Armada Projects | Feature Film Promo | February 2025
- AS Entertainment Corp. | Rivian Commercial | September 2024
Moderator
- HollyShorts Film Festival | August 2025
- HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival | May 2025
- Los Angeles Film School Alumni Screening | July 2024
- HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival | May 2024
Talent Escort
- BET Media House | June 2025
- Turner Classic Movies | April 2025
- BET Media House | June 2024
- Turner Classic Movies | April 2024
Gold PA/Press Guide
- 97th Academy Awards | February 2025 – March 2025
- 96th Academy Awards | March 2024
Red Carpet Correspondent
- Second Annual Golden Thesis Film Festival | November 2023
Production Designer
- Call 154 | Short Film | January 2025
Property Master
- Pace | Short Film | February 2024
- Estelle | Short Film | July 2023
Property Assistant
- Blesscode Entertainment | Music Video | December 2023
Gaffer
- Open House | The Los Angeles Film School | Nov 2023, Feb 2024
Art PA
- Flutter | Academy Gold Rising Short | July 2024
- Artifact | National Commercial | May 2024
- SWITCH FOR GOOD | National Commercial | March 2024
Set PA
- Media Access Awards | Awards Night | October 2025
- Media Access Awards | Opening Video Production | September 2025
- AS Entertainment Corp. | Music Video | December 2024
- ABC Signature | Criminal Minds – Season 18 | September 2024
- Richy Films | Commercial | June 2024
- Scorpion vs Montezuma | Short Film | May 2024
- TA3 | Commercial | May 2024
- Gusto | Commercial | May 2024
- Armada Projects | Commercial | April 2024
- Selkie | Photoshoot | April 2024
- ABC Signature | Criminal Minds – Season 17 | March 2024
- Division 7 | National Commercial | March 2023
- Premonition | Feature Film | June 2022
Event Photographer
- Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Luncheon | April 2023
- Logan Photoshoot | April 2023
- Jaworski Awards | February 2023
- Houston Bar Association Chili Cook-off | January 2023
- Bowers Engagement Shoot | January 2023
- Trisha Oliver 50th Birthday Party | July 2022
Camera Operator
- SafeCo Parking | Corporate Video | April 2021
- Tustin Market Place Optometry | Corporate Video | August 2020
- Minute Man Press of Tustin | Corporate Video | June 2020
- Saddleback Flower Shop | Mothers Day Ad | May 2020
- Roma D’Italia | Mothers Day Ad | May 2020
- La Galleria Femme Attire | Mothers Day Ad | May 2020
- Tustin Chamber of Commerce | Mothers Day Ad | May 2020
- Sarah Nagel CPA | Corproate Video | November 2019
- Vineyard at the River | Corporate Video | September 2019
- Fabcon | Corporate Video | July 2019
- Dancuts | Corporate Video | July 2017
Local Stage Hand
- Rhino Staging | Local Stage Hand | 2023 – 2024
- Crew One Productions | Local Stage Hand | 2010 – 2012
Production Experience (Unpaid/Volunteer Roles)
Director
- Voxraptor | Easterseals Disability Film Challenge 2025 | April 2025
- Look-a-Like | AGBO No Sleep ‘Til Film Festival 2024 | September 2024
- Sunday In the Park | Easterseals Disability Film Challenge 2024 | April 2024
- Logan | Student Film | April 2023 – February 2024
- Devotee | Easterseals Disability Film Challenge 2023 | March 2023
- The Decision Room | Student Film | January 2022 – Present
- Siblings Blackmail | Student film | September 2021 – October 2021
- The Dinner Party | Short Film | July 2021 – Present
- The Invitations | Short Film | July 2021 – Present
- The Runaway | Short Film | July 2021 – Present
- The Waiter | Short film | July 2021 – Present
- The Sunday | Short film | July 2021 – June 2022
- The Business | Short film | July 2021 – February 2022
- The Funeral | Short film | July 2021 – January 2022 (Quarter Finalist – Canada Shorts 2022)
- The Office | Short film | July 2021 – September 2021
- The Coach | Short film | August 2021 – September 2021 (Winner – Atlanta Spotlight Film Awards, 2023)
- The Social Hour | Short film | July 2021 – September 2021
- The Friday Night | Short film | June 2021 – July 2021
- The Calendar | Short film | May 2021
1st AD
- V.A. Nessa | Student Film | February 2023
Editor
- The Decision Room | Student Film | January 2022 – Present
- The Funeral | Short film | July 2021 – January 2022
- The Coach | Short film | August 2021 – September 2021
- The Calendar | Short film | May 2021
Cinematographer
- The Runaway | Short Film | July 2021 – Present
- The Office | Short film | July 2021 – September 2021
- The Social Hour | Short film | July 2021 – September 2021
- The Friday Night | Short film | June 2021 – July 2021
- Siblings Blackmail | Student film | September 2021 – October 2021
Grip
- Welcome To The Family | Short Film | April 2021
PA
- Media Access Awards | Volunteer | October 2024
Experience
HollyShorts Film Festival
Front Desk Manager – August 2025
- Oversaw daily front desk operations for a high-traffic film festival, ensuring smooth and efficient check-in for guests, filmmakers, and industry professionals.
- Supervised and scheduled a rotating team of 2–10 staff and volunteers, delegating tasks to maintain a welcoming and organized environment.
- Handled attendee inquiries and resolved on-site issues promptly, providing excellent customer service under fast-paced conditions.
- Managed cash transactions, reconciled payments, and coordinated opening and closing procedures for the front desk.
HollyShorts Comedy Festival
Front Desk Manager – May 2025
- Managed front desk operations for a multi-day comedy festival, overseeing a team of 2–3 staff and volunteers.
- Coordinated daily check-in, ticketing, and guest services to ensure smooth event entry and positive attendee experiences.
- Addressed guest inquiries and resolved on-site issues quickly in a fast-paced festival environment.
- Handled cash and credit transactions, maintained accurate records, and performed opening and closing duties.
97th Academy Awards
Press Guide Lead – February 2025 – March 2025
- Provided assistance and escort services to Academy Executives, VIP Talent, national/ international press teams, as well as operational support to the Governors Ball and press conferences as a member of the Communications Team for the 97th Academy Awards.
- Lead multiple teams on different projects in preparation of the 97th Academy Awards, working with multiple members of different teams across different organizations and communicating clearly and effectively.
- Served as onsite lead in the official interview room, supporting the press guide team by addressing press participant infractions, filing incident reports, and coordinating with onsite security to ensure a professional environment.
HollyShorts Film Festival
Front Desk Associate – August 2024
- Assisted with attendee check-in, ticketing, and badge distribution for filmmakers, guests, and industry professionals.
- Provided information and answered questions about festival events, screenings, and venues.
- Supported cash and credit transactions, ensuring accurate payment processing and recordkeeping.
- Helped maintain an organized and welcoming front desk area to enhance the guest experience.
Leadership Roles
Los Angeles Film School Alumni Advisory Council
Industry Relations Committee January 2025 – Present
- Collaborate with industry professionals and alumni to strengthen connections between the Los Angeles Film School and the entertainment industry.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to current students and recent graduates, offering insights on career development and industry expectations.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at expanding networking opportunities and professional resources for the alumni community.
- Support industry outreach efforts by helping to foster partnerships and create opportunities for alumni involvement in film, television, and media.
Los Angeles Film School Alumni Advisory Council
Programming Committee Co-Chair October 2023 – January 2025
- Led a team of three members in crafting specialized programming for alumni of The Los Angeles Film School
- Collaborated closely with faculty advisors to orchestrate a large annual alumni event
- Attended monthly and quarterly meetings, offering assistance to other committees as required, and enhancing resume-building initiatives
Los Angeles Film School Honor Society of Entertainment Arts
Events Manager – March 2022 – June 2023
- Spearheaded event planning, promotion, and execution for the honor society, overseeing a team of three members
- Conducted comprehensive research to identify and engage potential speakers, mentors, and workshop leaders for member meetings
- Pioneered the conception, design, and implementation of an impactful mentorship initiative exclusively for HSEA Members, facilitating invaluable connections between student members and industry experts
Internships
Shout! Studios
Finance Intern – May 2023 – August 2023
Content Analyst – August 2023 – December 2023
- Completed weekly projection deal tracker with new P&L’s after weekly projection meeting
- Created new P&Ls using projections from multiple departments to present at weekly meetings
- Helped compile and sort through data for brand new master library
- Brought a technical and production mindset to the creation of a new master library, bringing new ideas and ways of thinking to the project
- Helped complete quarterly post-mortem report to present to the executive team
- Worked with a team to build a new report looking at new film acquisitions profitability from the last 10 years
- Assisted in compiling data needed for the 2024 budget
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
Academy Gold Rising Production Track: Production Design – June 2023 – August 2023
- Worked with industry mentors and a team of 6 to transform an office space into a functioning house for the track short film
- Completed script breakdowns for all props needed for the film
- Contacted product placement houses to work with many different companies in getting their products seen on screen
- Attended weekly workshops, panels, and classes led by industry professionals to learn all different aspects of the industry
Volunteer Experience
Media Access Awards – Volunteer – October 2024
- Greeted guests upon arrival, providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all attendees
- Assisted guests with accessibility devices, ensuring proper distribution and functionality throughout the event
- Escorted guests, including individuals with disabilities, to their assigned tables to ensure a smooth and dignified experience
- Collaborated with event staff and coordinators to address guest needs and resolve any access-related issues in real time
- Maintained a calm, courteous demeanor in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing guest comfort and accessibility
HollyShorts – Volunteer – August 2023
- Checked in guests and helped distribute daily tickets and festival badges
- Assisted at Welcome Event and mixers throughout the festival
- Helped escort speakers and guests to locations throughout festival
SXSW – Sessions Volunteer – March 2023
- Ensured session rooms were set up appropriately by placing proper signage and ensuring cleanliness
- Verified attendees’ credentials by scanning their badges prior to each session
- Accompanied guest speakers from the green room to their designated session rooms
- Managed attendance tracking for each session, maintaining accurate records for resume purposes
City Gate OC – Camera Operator/Live Stream Director – July 2019 – May 2021
- Managed live stream across various social media platforms using ATEM mini and Restream, collaborating closely with the projection team to ensure seamless integration of slides and information
- Produced and edited weekly announcement videos, ensuring accuracy and correctness of all information presented
Women’s Voices Now – November 2021 – June 2022
- Reviewed submissions for the 2020 and 2021 Women’s Voices Now Film Festival, adhering to rigorous judge guidelines
- Accepted late submissions and dedicated extended hours to ensure thorough evaluation
- Completed a rubric questionnaire for each film to assess its suitability for the festival
- Assisted in compiling, organizing, and preparing an email list of 7000 contacts in readiness for the transition to Salesforce
Non-Film Industry Experience
The Armadillo Palace
Server/Bartender/Event Staff – February 2022 – February 2023
- Excelled in high-volume restaurant settings, skillfully managing simultaneous service during concerts, birthday parties, and corporate events
- Adept at crafting diverse cocktails swiftly while maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor, ensuring prompt service during fast-paced events
- Collaborated seamlessly with teams to coordinate and execute successful events, contributing to the overall success of concerts, private parties, and corporate functions through effective communication and attention to detail
Eden Events
Bartender – January 2023 – May 2023
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences by maintaining a friendly and engaging demeanor while handling high-pressure situations at events
- Swiftly craft a variety of cocktails with precision, ensuring timely and high-quality service during events
- Streamline event operations by executing swift and organized setup and teardown of the bar area, ensuring a seamless and professional appearance before and after events
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
Server Trainer – May 2014 – August 2018
- Consistently provide top-notch customer service by leveraging extensive experience as a server, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering a positive dining atmosphere
- Effectively train and mentor new servers, demonstrating a commitment to team development through clear communication, hands-on guidance, and a comprehensive understanding of restaurant protocols
Pizza Hut
Shift Supervisor – February 2017 – August 2017
- Spearheaded a transformative initiative as a Pizza Hut Shift Supervisor, elevating the store from the lowest ranking in the district to the second-best, through strategic improvements in processes, customer service, and team dynamics
- Implemented impactful measures that significantly improved employee morale and overall quality standards, resulting in a remarkable 60% increase in delivery output, showcasing a commitment to excellence and fostering a positive work environment
Education
The Los Angeles Film School – Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking
July 2020 – July 2023
GPA – 4.0
Awards
- Lisa Kay Greenlight Jobs Scholarship, Winner, Academy Gold Rising Program 2023
- Award Winner – Atlanta Spotlight Film Awards 2023 – The Coach
- Spotlight Bronze Award, Spotlight Short Film Awards 2022 – The Coach
- Quarter Finalist, Canada Shorts – Canadian & International Short Film Fest 2022 – The Office
- Student of the Month – March 2022
- Official Selection, Nominee, Screen ATX 2021 – The Coach
- Official Selection, TruView Film Festival 2021 – The Funeral
- Second Overall Best Script 2020 3x3x3 Screenwriting Challenge – Logan
- Best Original Story 2020 3x3x3 Screenwriting Challenge – Logan
- Second Overall Best Script 2021 3x3x3 Screenwriting Challenge – The Piano Man
Military Experience
United States Army – 15R (Apache Helicopter Repairman)
Honorable Discharge 2015
Training and Certifications
- Non-Gun
- Trained in taking apart, loading, unloading, putting together, shooting, and relaying safety protocol on use.
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Issue Date: 02/05/2024
- Expiration Date: 02/04/2027
- Confirmation: 8448085
- Verification Code: 2024-QLUPCC
- RBS certificate
- Issue Date: 01/30/2024
- Server ID:313445898
- Renewal Date:01/31/2027
Software Expertise
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Media Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- MovieMagic Budgeting
- MovieMagic Scheduling
- Restream
Gear Expertise
- BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k and 6k
- Canon XF705
- Canon C100
- Fovitec LED Light Panels
- Zoom H6
- Sony ECM 674/9X Shotgun Mic
- ARRI
- ATEM mini
Outside Hobbies
- Photography: nature, micro, street
- Kayaking
- Legos
- Video Games: First Person Shooter, Sports, Open World
- 3-D printing
- Playing piano