Resume
Long term career goals are to be a Assistant Director with the DGA
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Feature Film
1st Assistant Director – “Region Rat” - April to Current - Currently in Preproduction - Director Javier Reyna – RegionRat, LLC
Creation and maintenance of schedule. Running set and coordinating with all department heads. Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set. SAG Ultra Low Budget Theatrical
2nd Assistant Director – “Brand New Old Love” – March to April 2016 – Release 2017 - Director Cat Reinhart – BNOL, LLC
Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set, and maintenance of schedule. SAG Ultra Low Budget
2nd Assistant Director – “Depraved” – November to December 2015 – Release 2016 - Director Lawrence Riggins – Depraved Productions, LLC
Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set, and maintenance of schedule. SAG Ultra Low Budget
1st Assistant Director – “A Posthumous Woman” - August to November 2015 - Release 2016 - Director T. Zachary Cotler & Magdalena Zyzak – GreyShack Films
Creation and maintenance of schedule for daylight dependent and magic hour film. Running set and coordinating with all department heads. Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set. SAG Ultra Low Budget Theatrical
2nd Assistant Director – “I Know Where Lizzie Is” - July 2015 – Release 2016 - Director Darin Scott - Where is Lizzie, LLC
Call sheets, Schedule maintenance, Production reports, Talent running and coordination for key and background talent, assisted with coordination on set and base camp. SAG ULB Theatrical
2nd Assistant Director – “4Got10: The Good, The Bad, And The Dead” - February 2015 – Release 2015 - Director Timothy Woodward - Status Media
Call sheets, Schedule, Day out of Days, Talent running and coordination, assisted with coordination on set and base camp. Stunt heavy, assisted coordination of second unit. SAG New Media.
2nd Assistant Director – “A World Away” - October to November 2014 - Release 2015 - Director Mark Blanchard - Cahuenga Pictures
Call sheets, Schedule, Day out of Days, Talent running and coordination, assisted with coordination on set and base camp. SAG New Media with minors.
2nd Assistant Director - "Checkmate" - June 2014 - Release date of 2015 - Director Timothy Woodward - Status Media
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent and background. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set. SAG New Media
Key Production Assistant - "Tongue Tied" - 2013 - Release 2014 - Director Jorge Ramirez Rivera - Goldmine Pictures
Managed 5 PA's and assisted with all departments as needed and as job were dictated for the effective running of an independent set. SAG
Creation and maintenance of schedule. Running set and coordinating with all department heads. Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set. SAG Ultra Low Budget Theatrical
2nd Assistant Director – “Brand New Old Love” – March to April 2016 – Release 2017 - Director Cat Reinhart – BNOL, LLC
Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set, and maintenance of schedule. SAG Ultra Low Budget
2nd Assistant Director – “Depraved” – November to December 2015 – Release 2016 - Director Lawrence Riggins – Depraved Productions, LLC
Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set, and maintenance of schedule. SAG Ultra Low Budget
1st Assistant Director – “A Posthumous Woman” - August to November 2015 - Release 2016 - Director T. Zachary Cotler & Magdalena Zyzak – GreyShack Films
Creation and maintenance of schedule for daylight dependent and magic hour film. Running set and coordinating with all department heads. Creation of call sheets, production reports and other paperwork essential for set. SAG Ultra Low Budget Theatrical
2nd Assistant Director – “I Know Where Lizzie Is” - July 2015 – Release 2016 - Director Darin Scott - Where is Lizzie, LLC
Call sheets, Schedule maintenance, Production reports, Talent running and coordination for key and background talent, assisted with coordination on set and base camp. SAG ULB Theatrical
2nd Assistant Director – “4Got10: The Good, The Bad, And The Dead” - February 2015 – Release 2015 - Director Timothy Woodward - Status Media
Call sheets, Schedule, Day out of Days, Talent running and coordination, assisted with coordination on set and base camp. Stunt heavy, assisted coordination of second unit. SAG New Media.
2nd Assistant Director – “A World Away” - October to November 2014 - Release 2015 - Director Mark Blanchard - Cahuenga Pictures
Call sheets, Schedule, Day out of Days, Talent running and coordination, assisted with coordination on set and base camp. SAG New Media with minors.
2nd Assistant Director - "Checkmate" - June 2014 - Release date of 2015 - Director Timothy Woodward - Status Media
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent and background. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set. SAG New Media
Key Production Assistant - "Tongue Tied" - 2013 - Release 2014 - Director Jorge Ramirez Rivera - Goldmine Pictures
Managed 5 PA's and assisted with all departments as needed and as job were dictated for the effective running of an independent set. SAG
Television
Production Assistant - "D-Sides" - February 2016 - Release March 2016 - Rustic Media - TRU TV short
Preproduction assistant focused on Art department. Creation of set dress, props, and general art duties.
Key Set Production Assistant - "Single Dads" - February 2016 - Pilot 2016 - Producer Mary Glynn - BET Reality TV Pilot
Set PA, running talent, equipment, set up, break down, craft services, runs.
Second Second Assistant Director – "Cozmo’s" - March 2015 Release 2016 - Director A. B. Stone - Curmudgeon Films
Syfy channel pilot, TV movie. Ran 2nd team with detailed SPFX makeup and costumes. SAG
Production Assistant/DIT – "West Coast Customs" Season 3 - December 2014 to March 2015 – KOC Productions Release TBD
Reality, running talent, set up break down, DIT, equipment maintenance, paperwork.
Associate Producer - Zas Content Sizzle Pitch Reel - June 2014
Assisted with coordination and development of a pitch sizzle reel for Warner Brothers Studios for online content and television.
Preproduction assistant focused on Art department. Creation of set dress, props, and general art duties.
Key Set Production Assistant - "Single Dads" - February 2016 - Pilot 2016 - Producer Mary Glynn - BET Reality TV Pilot
Set PA, running talent, equipment, set up, break down, craft services, runs.
Second Second Assistant Director – "Cozmo’s" - March 2015 Release 2016 - Director A. B. Stone - Curmudgeon Films
Syfy channel pilot, TV movie. Ran 2nd team with detailed SPFX makeup and costumes. SAG
Production Assistant/DIT – "West Coast Customs" Season 3 - December 2014 to March 2015 – KOC Productions Release TBD
Reality, running talent, set up break down, DIT, equipment maintenance, paperwork.
Associate Producer - Zas Content Sizzle Pitch Reel - June 2014
Assisted with coordination and development of a pitch sizzle reel for Warner Brothers Studios for online content and television.
Commercial
Assistant Director – "Taste The Feeling" Coca-Cola Canada Music Video Commercial – April 2016 – Release Summer 2016 – Director Shawna Howson
Creation of call sheets, management of main and background talent. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set.
Assistant Director – TSL Productions – January 2016 – Release Spring and Summer Line 2016 - Joelle Hawkens Handbags – Director Todd LeComte
Creation of call sheets, management of main and background talent. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set.
Office Production Assistant – Laundry! Design - April to August 2015 - Client service, to Pereira & O'Dell Production company.
Assisted on: Mattel Monster High Collections Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Frozen Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Sophia Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Toy Story Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Cars Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Games Scrabble Flip 2015, Mattel Games UNO Royal Revenge Fall 2015, as well as office maintenance, general office duties, tasks as assigned. Had duties that blended into APOC work.
Assistant Production Coordinator - Betty Knows Best - December 2014 to February 2015
Multiple productions for Nickelodeon content, "100 Things To Do Before High School" Promo Photo Shoot, “One Crazy Cruise” Promo Photo Shoot (pre-production only), “Make it Pop” Promo Photo Shoot (pre-production only), “Kids Choice Awards 2015” Promo Photo Shoot (pre-production only).
Assisted with all areas of pre-production to facilitate the needs of the producer and shoot. Creation of Pre-Production Book, Production Binder, and Wrap Binder for other projects not listed. Completion of time cards and other employment and staff paperwork. End of year wrap on production company. Other duties as needed and assigned.
Creation of call sheets, management of main and background talent. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set.
Assistant Director – TSL Productions – January 2016 – Release Spring and Summer Line 2016 - Joelle Hawkens Handbags – Director Todd LeComte
Creation of call sheets, management of main and background talent. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set.
Office Production Assistant – Laundry! Design - April to August 2015 - Client service, to Pereira & O'Dell Production company.
Assisted on: Mattel Monster High Collections Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Frozen Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Sophia Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Toy Story Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Disney Cars Collection Fall 2015, Mattel Games Scrabble Flip 2015, Mattel Games UNO Royal Revenge Fall 2015, as well as office maintenance, general office duties, tasks as assigned. Had duties that blended into APOC work.
Assistant Production Coordinator - Betty Knows Best - December 2014 to February 2015
Multiple productions for Nickelodeon content, "100 Things To Do Before High School" Promo Photo Shoot, “One Crazy Cruise” Promo Photo Shoot (pre-production only), “Make it Pop” Promo Photo Shoot (pre-production only), “Kids Choice Awards 2015” Promo Photo Shoot (pre-production only).
Assisted with all areas of pre-production to facilitate the needs of the producer and shoot. Creation of Pre-Production Book, Production Binder, and Wrap Binder for other projects not listed. Completion of time cards and other employment and staff paperwork. End of year wrap on production company. Other duties as needed and assigned.
Music Videos
Assistant Director – “Smoke Filled Room” - Mako - December 2015 – Release 2016– Director Danny SawafManagement of main and background talent, coordination of scheduling and management of the set.
First Assistant Director - "I Feel Alive" - Artist Destiny - September 2014 - Release 2015 - Director Bryan Albright - FX Pro LP Production
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent and background. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set. Nominated for Independant Music Video of the Year by Hollywood Music Media Awards.
First Assistant Director - "Time" - Artist Destiny - September 2014 - Release 2015 - Director Bryan Albright - FX Pro LP Productions
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent and background. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set.
First Assistant Director - "What Were You Waiting For" - Artist Roses Pawn Shop - August 2014 - Director Leslie Andrew Ridings - Black Noise Industries
Management of main talent on set, and management of the set. No Pre-Production.
Featured on Rolling Stone Country as a new artist and sultry video to watch. Artist has been submitted for Grammy consideration.
First Assistant Director - "I Feel Alive" - Artist Destiny - September 2014 - Release 2015 - Director Bryan Albright - FX Pro LP Production
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent and background. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set. Nominated for Independant Music Video of the Year by Hollywood Music Media Awards.
First Assistant Director - "Time" - Artist Destiny - September 2014 - Release 2015 - Director Bryan Albright - FX Pro LP Productions
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent and background. Assisted with coordination, scheduling and management of the set.
First Assistant Director - "What Were You Waiting For" - Artist Roses Pawn Shop - August 2014 - Director Leslie Andrew Ridings - Black Noise Industries
Management of main talent on set, and management of the set. No Pre-Production.
Featured on Rolling Stone Country as a new artist and sultry video to watch. Artist has been submitted for Grammy consideration.
Short Film
2nd Assistant Director - "The First Stone" - March 2016 - Director Kai Towns - AFI Short
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheets.
Additional 2nd Assistant Director - "Radius - The World is Yours" - February 2016 - Director Jose Ho-Guanipa
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheets, and production reports.
Additional 1st Assistant Director - "Things That Nobody Told Him" - July 2015 - Director Irina Khoyainova
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheets, and production reports.
1st Assistant Director – “Drivers Education” - March 2015 - Director Todd LeConte – TSL Production
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheet and schedule.
1st Assistant Director - "One Last Warning" - August 2014 - Director Fritz Bronner
Management of main talent on set, and management of the set. No Pre-Production.
1st Assistant Director - "Gone With the Sin" - July 2014 - Release 2015 – Director Karl Chan and Di Zheng
Call sheets, Schedule and Day out of Days maintenance, Talent running and coordination, coordinated set, assisted with coordination of base camp. No pre-production, stepped in during production
1st Assistant Director – “Parasites” - July 2014 - Release date of 2014 - Director Marcelo Veloz
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent on set, and management of the set. No pre-production.
Winner of Official selection for Zinema Zombie Fest in Columbia.
1st Assistant Director - "Sometimes We Taser Our Friends" - March 2014 - CSUN Grant Project - Director Chris Migora
On set 1st AD added in a teacher capacity teaching and working with students about working on sets.
1st Assistant Director -"Rock Opera : Act 1" - February 2014 - Release June 2014. - Director Lee Hars
Managed a small crew and cast. Creation of call sheets, hiring, production coordinating and other duties as needed.
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheets.
Additional 2nd Assistant Director - "Radius - The World is Yours" - February 2016 - Director Jose Ho-Guanipa
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheets, and production reports.
Additional 1st Assistant Director - "Things That Nobody Told Him" - July 2015 - Director Irina Khoyainova
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheets, and production reports.
1st Assistant Director – “Drivers Education” - March 2015 - Director Todd LeConte – TSL Production
Talent running, running set, creation and maintenance of call sheet and schedule.
1st Assistant Director - "One Last Warning" - August 2014 - Director Fritz Bronner
Management of main talent on set, and management of the set. No Pre-Production.
1st Assistant Director - "Gone With the Sin" - July 2014 - Release 2015 – Director Karl Chan and Di Zheng
Call sheets, Schedule and Day out of Days maintenance, Talent running and coordination, coordinated set, assisted with coordination of base camp. No pre-production, stepped in during production
1st Assistant Director – “Parasites” - July 2014 - Release date of 2014 - Director Marcelo Veloz
Creation of call sheets, management of main talent on set, and management of the set. No pre-production.
Winner of Official selection for Zinema Zombie Fest in Columbia.
1st Assistant Director - "Sometimes We Taser Our Friends" - March 2014 - CSUN Grant Project - Director Chris Migora
On set 1st AD added in a teacher capacity teaching and working with students about working on sets.
1st Assistant Director -"Rock Opera : Act 1" - February 2014 - Release June 2014. - Director Lee Hars
Managed a small crew and cast. Creation of call sheets, hiring, production coordinating and other duties as needed.
Other Productions
2nd Assistant Director - "Experian Credit Report" BuzzFeed Originals - March 2016
Youtube video for BuzzFeed. Running Talent and assistant running the set.
Director – “Staying Together While Falling Apart” – Spec Reel January 2016 – Director Racole Fisher - STWFA Productions
Creation of pitch material for feature film for additional investing and production.
1st Assistant Director - "Oh... Life" Off The Record Originals
June 2015 - Director Todd LeConte - TSL Production
Youtube video for five 90 second shorts. Managed a small crew and cast.
Camera Assistant - "Good News Gone Bad" We Make Movies Originals
August 2014 - Director Sam Mestman - YouTube Video
Functioned as a set production assistant, second camera assistant and general help on set in a studio.
Grip PA - "Little Knockers" Funny or Die
September 2014 - Director Tim Johnson - YouTube Video
Assisted with Grip and Electrical needs for production.
Production Assistant - "Red Carpet "B-roll footage and stock footage
October 2013 - Corbis Productions
Basic on set duties, coordination of 50 plus extras.
Production Assistant - UFC Franchise Video
October 2013
Jr electric assistance, camera assistance, talent assistance, etc.
Production Assistant - UFC and Grips Fashion
October 2013
Fashion photography for UFC clothing line Grips
Office Manager & Production Coordinator - Post Hollywood
2013 - YouTube Channel
Basic Office Management Duties, Creation of Call-sheets, Casting Assistant, Wardrobe Assistance, Craft Services, Talent Assistance and Liaison, other duties as needed.
Assistant Production Coordinator - Real to Reel Locations
2013
Basic office duties, time management and directing of site reps for locations, other duties as assigned.
Production Assistant & Red Carpet Management - Holly Shorts Film Fest
2013 and 2014
Set up and break down of event, assistant with check in and runner between locations, heavy A talent work, directing set up and running of red carpet, monitor of Q&A sessions.
Youtube video for BuzzFeed. Running Talent and assistant running the set.
Director – “Staying Together While Falling Apart” – Spec Reel January 2016 – Director Racole Fisher - STWFA Productions
Creation of pitch material for feature film for additional investing and production.
1st Assistant Director - "Oh... Life" Off The Record Originals
June 2015 - Director Todd LeConte - TSL Production
Youtube video for five 90 second shorts. Managed a small crew and cast.
Camera Assistant - "Good News Gone Bad" We Make Movies Originals
August 2014 - Director Sam Mestman - YouTube Video
Functioned as a set production assistant, second camera assistant and general help on set in a studio.
Grip PA - "Little Knockers" Funny or Die
September 2014 - Director Tim Johnson - YouTube Video
Assisted with Grip and Electrical needs for production.
Production Assistant - "Red Carpet "B-roll footage and stock footage
October 2013 - Corbis Productions
Basic on set duties, coordination of 50 plus extras.
Production Assistant - UFC Franchise Video
October 2013
Jr electric assistance, camera assistance, talent assistance, etc.
Production Assistant - UFC and Grips Fashion
October 2013
Fashion photography for UFC clothing line Grips
Office Manager & Production Coordinator - Post Hollywood
2013 - YouTube Channel
Basic Office Management Duties, Creation of Call-sheets, Casting Assistant, Wardrobe Assistance, Craft Services, Talent Assistance and Liaison, other duties as needed.
Assistant Production Coordinator - Real to Reel Locations
2013
Basic office duties, time management and directing of site reps for locations, other duties as assigned.
Production Assistant & Red Carpet Management - Holly Shorts Film Fest
2013 and 2014
Set up and break down of event, assistant with check in and runner between locations, heavy A talent work, directing set up and running of red carpet, monitor of Q&A sessions.
Additional Skills and Training
- Management and scheduling skills. Largest set coordination I have personally overseen was over 100 people on set including talent and crew.
- Experience working with stunts; falls, blood gags, squibs, fire burns, stunt rigging, and fire arms.
- Familiar with SAG requirements for different SAG contracts for leads, children, and extras.
- Have worked with the ASPCA and animals on set.
- Experience on sets, lots, privately owned locations, and gorilla style shooting.
- Office skills. Have extensive experience working in office environments.
- Training experience. Have worked on student sets in a teaching role.
- Leadership skills. Taken multiple classes in leadership, development, and team building.
- Quick learner, self-starter and motivated needing little to no instructions.
- Have strong communication skills and believe that clear communication is the life blood of a well-run set and production.
- Demonstrates a cool head under pressure and can think calmly and levelly and have a professional demeanor no matter the heat and time crunch that may come up.
- CPR, AED, First Aid trained and certified since 2000, updated June 2015.
Software and Programs
Education
Bachelors in Arts - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2007 - 3.35 GPA Major: Cinema and Photography with an emphasis on production Minor: Marketing |
Associate in Arts - College of DuPage
2006 - with Honors - 3.45 GPA Focus on Television and Production |
Volunteer Work
Hollyshort Film Festival
2013 and 2014
Volunteer at the monthly screenings and yearly festival with ticket sale, vendor, talent and VIP check in. Assist with education and information dispersal to attendees and public; other duties as assigned and needed. Deal with high profile attendees in a gracious and unobtrusive manner..
2013 and 2014
Volunteer at the monthly screenings and yearly festival with ticket sale, vendor, talent and VIP check in. Assist with education and information dispersal to attendees and public; other duties as assigned and needed. Deal with high profile attendees in a gracious and unobtrusive manner..
Production and Theater - 2012 to 2004
Stage Manager & Assistant Director - Geneva Underground Playhouse - 2009 - 2013
"God's and Avocados", "A Night of One Acts", "Steel Magnolias", "Kpax" North American Premiere
Executive Director & Stage Manager - Storefront Shakespeare - 2010 - 2011 - Founding Member, Non for profit status
"A Midsummers Nights Dream", "As You Like It", "Much Ado About Nothing", "SitC". Executive Director & Stage Manager, Writer, Producer, Costumes, Makeup, Staging, Technical, Art Department, Casting, Other jobs as needed.
Acting Head of Wardrobe & 2nd Unit Head of Wardrobe - "I Heart Shakey in 3D" - Released 2011 - Director Kevin Cooper - Amorok Productions
Continuity, prep, seamstress and altering as needed, managed team.
Crowd Control - Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Released 2011 - Director Michael Bay - Paramount Pictures
Directed traffic and foot traffic around the city of Chicago to not interfere with the filming.
Video Editor - Special Events and Weddings - 2007 - 2008 - Freelance
Edited special event and wedding video with Finalcut.
Production Assistant & Intern - Pie Town Productions - 2007
HGTV Reality TV - Design on a Dime and Designed to Sell
Production Assistant & Intern - Big Shoulders Video Productions - 2006
HGTV Reality TV - Design on a Dime/Designed to Sell/Landscapers Challenge, LOWES Designers Web Series, The Dark Knight DVD extras, Comcast Commercial - Fashion Channel Spot/Sport Spot/ In Your Neighborhood, VH1 Reality TV - Married to Brady, as well as other duties and short productions as assigned within Pre, Productions and Post.
B Camera - Landscapers Challenge - 2006 - HGTV Reality TV
Crew Member - Local Channel 6 - "From The Center Out" 2004 -2005
Crew Member - Alter Ego Productions College of DuPage - 2000 - 2005
Live musical events
Stage Hand - MAC Theater - 2004
Setting up of lights, electrical, scenery and running of show.
"God's and Avocados", "A Night of One Acts", "Steel Magnolias", "Kpax" North American Premiere
Executive Director & Stage Manager - Storefront Shakespeare - 2010 - 2011 - Founding Member, Non for profit status
"A Midsummers Nights Dream", "As You Like It", "Much Ado About Nothing", "SitC". Executive Director & Stage Manager, Writer, Producer, Costumes, Makeup, Staging, Technical, Art Department, Casting, Other jobs as needed.
Acting Head of Wardrobe & 2nd Unit Head of Wardrobe - "I Heart Shakey in 3D" - Released 2011 - Director Kevin Cooper - Amorok Productions
Continuity, prep, seamstress and altering as needed, managed team.
Crowd Control - Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Released 2011 - Director Michael Bay - Paramount Pictures
Directed traffic and foot traffic around the city of Chicago to not interfere with the filming.
Video Editor - Special Events and Weddings - 2007 - 2008 - Freelance
Edited special event and wedding video with Finalcut.
Production Assistant & Intern - Pie Town Productions - 2007
HGTV Reality TV - Design on a Dime and Designed to Sell
Production Assistant & Intern - Big Shoulders Video Productions - 2006
HGTV Reality TV - Design on a Dime/Designed to Sell/Landscapers Challenge, LOWES Designers Web Series, The Dark Knight DVD extras, Comcast Commercial - Fashion Channel Spot/Sport Spot/ In Your Neighborhood, VH1 Reality TV - Married to Brady, as well as other duties and short productions as assigned within Pre, Productions and Post.
B Camera - Landscapers Challenge - 2006 - HGTV Reality TV
Crew Member - Local Channel 6 - "From The Center Out" 2004 -2005
Crew Member - Alter Ego Productions College of DuPage - 2000 - 2005
Live musical events
Stage Hand - MAC Theater - 2004
Setting up of lights, electrical, scenery and running of show.