Havas

Producer

Chicago, IL

October 2021 - Present

• Execute diverse TV, radio, social, digital, and experiential creative concepts for multiple major global brands.

• Create detailed estimates and schedules to complete productions efficiently on and/or under budget. 

• Research and connect production partners (from emerging talent to established creators) to execute projects with varying degrees of needs.

RiverWild

Visual Producer

Clayton, NC

August 2020 - October 2021

• Oversee the conception, development and production of all video content (storyboard, scriptwriting, shooting, and editing).

• Direct on-camera talent and other production staff to craft ideas into engaging & repeatable series and one-off videos.

• Create and manage media storage systems to enhance department-wide organization.

Trailblazer Studios

Post Production Coordinator

Raleigh, NC

February 2019 - June 2020

• Liaison between production, network contacts, EPs and post team to manage show deadlines and expectations.

• Utilize Avid Media Composer to adhere to production legal notes and create locator lists for each episode.

• Perform QC watch down and ship final deliverables for efficient delivery of each episode to network.

Audio Advice

Video Production & Marketing Specialist

Raleigh, NC

August 2018 - February 2019

• Write, produce, shoot and edit original video content to drive engagement to company’s website and social channels.

• Copywriting & editing content on company’s site ensuring that content receives highest SEO possible.

• Create and track advertisements using Google Analytics, Facebook Ad Manager and YouTube Creator Studio

Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Media Team Member

Wilmington, NC

March 2016 - June 2018

• Provide media services for CIE tenants and startup businesses that embody the client’s vision and expands their brand.

• Shoot events, interviews, products, etc. to provide deeper knowledge of a clients’ talents, services and/or products.

• Edited videos, photos, and graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud to ensure the highest quality of content.

Communication Studies Media Department at UNCW

Media Equipment Manager

Wilmington, NC

September 2016 - May 2018

• Facilitated media equipment rentals by UNCW Communication Studies faculty and students.

• Ensure equipment longevity by researching and troubleshooting any and all problems that arise with media equipment.

• Retained a detailed inventory of current equipment and researched new media equipment and technology to purchase.

Dead in the Water (2018) Documentary

International

January 2018 - March 2020

Post Producer

• Crafted the final look with Colorist to enhance the visuals of the film.

• Worked with Audio Engineer to finalize the sound design and final mix.

  Camera Operator

• Collaborated with the DP on coverage and lighting to capture creative and artistic footage.

• Set up camera and lighting equipment quickly and efficiently to ensure punctuality of interviews.

  Editor

• Collaborated with the director to compile scenes that represented the story and purpose of the documentary.

• Translated Spanish interview and compiled English captions to assist in the comprehension of the film.

StoryShift.

Camera Operator & DP

Durham, NC

April 2019

• Collaborated with Producer & B Camera Operator on lighting and interviews setups to best utilize space and equipment.

• Ensured optimal coverage by coordinating with B Camera Operator on precise camera angles and focal lengths.

• Crafted set decoration to create a cohesive and simple production design for video series.

Freelance

Videographer & Editor

United States

November 2017 - July 2019

• Direct and shoot music videos, weddings, concerts, and other events for different clients and companies.

• Edit videos using Adobe Premiere and After Effects to deliver professional content quick and efficiently.

• Travel to different states to professionally capture footage that tells the story of the event and/or subject.

Tales from the Hood 2 (2018) Universal Pictures Feature

Production Assistant

Reserve, LA

March 2018

• Assisted the 1st Assistant Director by managing walkie-talkies to ensure organization within different departments.

• Assisted the Director of Photography by managing stand-ins as well as standing-in for principal cast.

• Maintained on set cleanliness as well as lock ups to contributing to the set’s overall order and organization.

Cucalorus Festival

Videographer

Wilmington, NC

November 2016 & 2017

• Filmed multiple events and conferences throughout the course of the festival to capture the essence of Cucalorus.

• Coordinated with crew on lighting and camera angles to ensure that adequate coverage was filmed.

• Animated festival’s logo which was projected through-out different venues.

• Edited short videos of the Cucalorus Connect Conference to highlight the conference for promotional purposes.

OB “Good Choice” WakeMed Commercial

Production Assistant

Raleigh, NC

July 2017

• Assisted the Production Coordinator with on-set production office set ups and breakdowns to facilitate organization.

• Managed walkies, set cleanliness, and assisted breakdowns to contribute to the production’s order and punctuality.

• Assisted the Director by playing the role of an extra “Nurse” to contribute to the creativity of the production.

Trailblazer Studios Internship

Production Intern

Raleigh, NC

June 2017 - July 2017

• Rotated through each department to study and assist in the process of creating professional film and television work.

• Assumed the role of Production Assistant to aid in the ease, organization, and punctuality of multiple shoots.

• Directed and shot a short documentary for the Carolina Ballet to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary.

TEDxAirlie

Production Assistant

Wilmington, NC

March 2016

• Managed talent by escorting presenters from the green room to the off-stage holding area to ensure their punctuality.

• Prepared each presenter by properly equipping them with microphones to ensure that clear audio signals were captured.

• Assisted presenters with set up of special equipment/props to maintain clear and aesthetic coverage for camera crew.

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Fellow

Durham, NC

April 2018

• Attended screening of select award-winning films to experience the variety of documentary filmmaking.

• Attended closed Q&A sessions with award-winning documentary filmmakers to learn about the filmmaking process of their films.

• Met with academy award-winning filmmakers one-on-one to receive mentorship and advice about documentary filmmaking.

Cucalorus 10x10 (DoorBoards)

Camera Operator

Wilmington, NC

November 2017

• Collaborated with the Director/DP on coverage and lighting to maintain style discussed in preproduction.

• Operated DJI Ronin M stabilizer to add a creative flourish to interviews.

• Filmed B-Roll that depicts and/or expands on the content covered in interviews.

Red Bull Bracket Reel

Director & DP

Wilmington, NC

October 2017 - November 2017

• Coordinate with dancers on blocking and coverage to optimize the location and capture choreography creatively.

• Operated DJI Ronin M to compliment the fluidity of the choreography and stories of the videos.

• Shot and edited videos with a quick turn-around and delivered specific deliverables to Bracket Reel organizers

UNCW ExCEL Program

Student

Wilmington, NC

August 2013 - May 2014

• Studied different leadership techniques in a setting of mostly first-generation university students.

• Studied cultural engagement in a diverse learning environment.

University of North Carolina Wilmington