Summary

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Seasoned filmmaker with years of post-production and production experience in new media, narrative content, and ads for multi-tiered

clients and productions. Additional interest and experience in production/development, writing, directing, and producing.

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Education

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Bachelors of Science in Communications Media - Film & Video

Fitchburg State University — 2012

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Experience

 

(2021 - Present)    Senior Video Editor -  Brand Marketing Content | Team Liquid, LLC  -  Santa Monica, CA / Utrecht, NL (remote)

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• Work ranges from fast turnaround short-form social media cuts to multi-month long-form documentaries (and every type of video in-between) using years of expertise in editing, graphic design, sound design, compositing, animation, coloring, audio sweetening, and more for high quality, award-winning content pieces and sponsored ad spots.

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(2020 - 2021)    Editor / Motion Graphics Editor  -  Direct Response (Performance Marketing) | First Media  -  Los Angeles, CA

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• Creating strategic, data-informed social media ads using a marriage of graphical cop, video, and audio.

• Using market-result based metrics to constantly and continually adapt existing content as well as create new content.

• Editor of video + motion graphics for food & lifestyle ads for various national and international clients & brands in varied formats:

   Brands:  |  Walmart  |  HelloFresh  |  Caraway  |  EveryPlate  |  Public Goods  |  Factor  |  Chefs Plate  |  Green Chef  |  Lumi  |  Yumi  |  HighKey  |

   Formats:  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  TikTok  | Pinterest  |

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(2017 - 2020)    Editor / Shooter - Tastemade, Inc.  -  Santa Monica, CA

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• Lead Editor for Struggle Meals with host Frankie Celenza (Half-hour show for Tastemade TV)
• Shooter and Editor for eCommerce and Hands Only Recipe Content
• Editor for Tastemade Originals and for Branded Content, including:
  | Crazy Rich Asians | FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen | NBC’s Making It | Target | Morton Salt with Richard Blais |
  | Baking It Easy | Pretty Healthy | Taste Off | Fangirl Kitchen | Capital One | Subway | Panera | Kelloggs | Off! | Fashion NewCo |

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(2009 - Present)    Freelance Filmmaker  -  Los Angeles / New York City / New England

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• Production Experience:  Gaffer, Grip/Electric, Camera Operator, Art Department, Producer, Project Manager,

   DIT, Audio Mixer, PA, Directing and Talent on shorts, features, web series, docs, music videos and more.
• Post-Production:  Editor, Titling/Graphics, Compositor, Sound Design/Foley Artist, Colorist, Composer.
• Clientele Experience includes:

  |  Sesame Street  |  Apple  |  USA Network  |  L’Oreal  |  MTV  |  JetBlue  |  YouTube Studios  |
  |  Outdoor Channel  |  The Fashion Incubator NYC  |  Suite Spot, LLC  |  Atom Factory  |  Daily Look  |

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(2012 - 2017)    Technical Advisor/Teaching Assistant  -  New York Film Academy  -  Los Angeles & New York City

• Q&A’s with celebrity guests in NYFA theater and Warner Bros. theaters (camera, lighting, audio).
• Facilitating and organizing practicums and special shoots on Universal Studios stages and backlots.
• Lighting, camera, and audio crew for Media Content on NYFA docs, promos, and behind-the-scenes.
• Educating students ranging from high school to MFA about filmmaking techniques, practices,
  software, equipment, industry standards, and the many other various aspects thereof.

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(2013 - 2014)    Equipment Warehouse Day Player  -  Eastern Effects, Inc.  -  New York City

• Duties include: grip & lighting equipment check-ins/check-outs, inventory, quality control, organization,

   repairs, truck loading, and customer service.

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(2012)      Full-Time Production & Development Intern  -  The Sesame Workshop (Sesame Street)  -  New York City

• Assisting in meetings with writers, producers and filmmakers, and filling in as Script Coordinator when needed.

• Assisting producers, writers, coordinators, crew, and talent in multiple daily PA tasks, including child talent.

• Utilizing my editing and Photoshop talents to create rough dailies and storyboards, and a new Muppet Bible.

• Assisting Media Content with shoots for events, special on-location segments, and in-house videos.

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(2007 - 2011)    Specialist/BOH Specialist/Part-Time Creative  -  Apple Retail Store, Rockinghamg Park  -  Salem, NH

• Creative duties include: teaching lessons on Final Cut Studio, GarageBand, and other programs, both creative and

   non to ages ranged 7-70.

• Specialist/BOH Specialist duties include: daily communication about Apple services, updating knowledge about

   technical aspects of hardware and software, organization, customer service, problem solving, troubleshooting devices,

   visuals updating, using inventory practices and software, loading and unloading freight, managing aspects of the floor

   and warehouse, point of sale admin, and constant adapation to ever-changing environment determined by both an

   ever-changing company and world (original iPhone release through iPad release during my time).

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(2009 - 2010)    Writing Tutor  -  Fitchburg State University  -  Fitchburg, MA

• An official State of Massachusetts trained tutor with exceeding qualifications in English writing & literature.

• Duties include: enriching students' study habits and work processes, one-on-one research and review with students,

   and providing solutions and excercises for better academic achievement and performance.

• Courses tutored range from basic English courses (ex. Writing 101) to intermediate specialized program

   courses (ex. Anatomy & Physiology II)

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Software, Skills & Keywords

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• Adobe CC (Premiere,  Photoshop,  After Effects),  DaVinci,  Avid,  Final Cut Pro 7,  FCP X,  Logic Pro X.

• Continuing growth in areas of audio engineering, 2D and 3D animation, and narrative game writing.

• Advanced experience shooting on various professional cameras, lighting systems, and audio equipment.

• Diverse background forms eclectic knowledge, adaptive productivity, and resourceful and creative workflows.

• A supremely organized, communication-focused team player with strong independent work ethic.

• Experience working with children, animals, and non-actors, as well as high-tier level professionals.