My Résumé

• Director of Photography

  "Under Neon Lights" (16mm film), Real Cool Hand Productions
  • Worked with the director to develop the look and feel
  • Designed 16mm film to DI workflow
  • Directed lighting and cinematography during production
  • Color-corrected shots in post

• Director of Photography

  "The Initiate" (720p XDCAM), Real Cool Hand Productions
  • Worked with the director to develop the look and feel
  • Directed lighting and cinematography during production
  • Color-corrected shots in post

• Control Room Intern

  "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," NBC Universal
  • Assisted producers, director, and crew during rehearsal and taping of the show
  • Participated in the technical preparation, procedures and routines that go in to creating a live-to-tape show for network television
  • Assisted with pre-tapes and roll-ins

• Production Intern

  "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," NBC Universal
  • Assisted staff, crew, and talent whenever needed
  • Attended remote tapings and rehearsals to observe production techniques and procedures
  • Stood in for talent during rehearsals to aid in blocking, framing, and lighting

• Production Assistant

  "Harold & Kumar 3," Mandate Pictures
  • Assisted grips with equipment placement
  • Coordinated extras
  • Assisted with crowd control

• Camera Operator

  "Backstage Pass: The Professors of Jazz," WKAR TV, PBS
  • Operated a studio camera as part of a multi-camera live-to-tape production, broadcast on WKAR
  • Attended planning and production meetings to contribute to the show

• Software Engineer

  Artemis Solutions
  • Developed software and web-based solutions for corporate clients
  • Developed custom themes for Drupal and Wordpress
  • Configured and maintained file and database servers

• Director of Photography

  "Fare Chance" (1080p HDV), Student Project
  • Worked with the director to develop the look and feel
  • Directed lighting and cinematography during production
  • Edited portions of the film
  • Color-corrected shots in post

• Video Editor

  Community Relations Coalition of East Lansing and Michigan State University
  • Edited a "welcome" video to represent and promote the city of East Lansing for the "We All Live Here" campaign
  • Responsible for creating a strong, positive message using interviews, narration, and B-roll within a short time frame

• Production Assistant

  "The Messengers," Ghost House Pictures, Sony Pictures
  • Went on-location to set up lighting and audio and tape an interview with the composer for the feature film The Messengers, intended to be included on the world-wide DVD release

• Studio Supervisor

  Digital Media Art and Technology Lab, Michigan State University
  • Responsible for hiring qualified students and coordinating work schedules
  • Provided equipment to students who needed cameras, lighting kits, audio equipment, etc., to complete class projects
  • Answered questions and offered assistance to those unfamiliar with the equipment
  • Responsible for the management of expensive professional equipment

• Video Editor

  Sparty Mascot Program, Michigan State University
  • Worked directly with the mascot program to create a two-minute video entry for the 2006 UCA National Mascot Competition
  • Produced original motion graphics such as bumpers and lower thirds to add excitement and style
  • Aired nationally on ESPN and shown frequently to various groups to promote Michigan State University
  • The completed project placed second in the nation

• Associate Producer

  MSU Telecasters: The ShoW
  • Responsible for the production of short videos and mock commercials interjected throughout episodes of The ShoW
  • Used and operated equipment from all aspects of production, including camera, lighting, audio, and editing equipment, to create well-made,completed projects within specific time frames and with specific durations

• Web Designer

  MSU Telecasters
  • Responsible for designing a user-friendly website with a sleek, appropriate design
  • Used XHTML, PHP, CSS, and Javascript to create a standards-compliant website compatible across all browsers and platforms
  • Responsible for frequent updates to ensure the latest information is available to its users

• Technical Director

  MSU Telecasters: The ShoW
  • Used state-of-the-art equipment to compose scenes from a multiple-camera setup
  • Developed transitions and video effects to enhance the program’s appearance as per request by the director

• Video Editor

  MSU Telecasters: The ShoW
  • Used industry-standard applications such as Final Cut Pro, Avid, After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance taped footage in the post-production process
  • Made adjustments to audio to maintain consistent levels, applied effects and filters to sweeten the audio when necessary, and added music or sound effects where appropriate
  • Responsible for producing complete, presentable television episodes in a timely fashion, ready to be aired on multiple stations across the state

• Camera Operator

  MSU Telecasters: The ShoW
  • Used professional-grade cameras in-studio and on-location to obtain shots either requested by the director or through intuition