Running Resume

I am a passionate director who creatively thinks outside the box with 14 years of industry experience and 8 years of production experience including research, talent acquisition, live stream direction, production design, prop management, and more. Below you will see all professional and production experience, with the newest experience on top.

Most Recent Jobs

Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour

Tour Guide – June 2024 to present

  • Led engaging, informative tours of the Warner Bros. backlot, sharing behind-the-scenes knowledge of iconic films and TV shows
  • Delivered presentations on various stages of production, including sound design, set construction, and post-production processes
  • Tailored tours to the interests of diverse groups, ensuring an interactive and personalized guest experience
  • Provided expert insights into Warner Bros.’ history, fostering a deeper appreciation for the studio’s contributions to film and television

96th Academy Awards

    Gold PA/Press Guide – March 2024

  • Assisted press representatives in navigating the footprint of the 96th Oscars, ensuring compliance with security protocols and event regulations.
  • Escorted press representatives to secure spaces, providing guidance and support throughout the event.
  • Oversaw press representatives in the official photo room, ensuring adherence to rules and professional treatment of winners.
  • Assisted the Director of Awards and Production throughout pre-show including during the accessibility walk-throughs, ensuring the entire campus was accessible to all attendees.

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

Professional Experience (Paid roles)

Production Coordinator

  • AS Entertainment Corp. | Rivian Commercial | September 2024

Moderator

  • Los Angeles Film School Alumni Screening | July 2024
  • HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival | May 2024

Talent Escort

  • BET Media House | June 2024
  • Turner Classic Movies | April 2024

Gold PA/Press Guide

  • 96th Academy Awards | March 2024

Red Carpet Correspondent 

  • Second Annual Golden Thesis Film Festival | November 2023

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

  • 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 | SAG 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 | October 2023 – Present
  • Crew One Productions | Local Stage Hand | 2010 – 2012

Production Experience (Unpaid/Volunteer Roles)

Director

  • 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
  • The Office | Short film | July 2021 – September 2021
  • The Coach | Short film | August 2021 – September 2021
  • 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

Leadership Roles

Los Angeles Film School Alumni Advisory Council 
Programming Committee Co-Chair October 2023 – Present

  • 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

Volunteer Experience

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

  • 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

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