Resume
Education
University of California, Los Angeles: School of Theater, Film & Television
Sep. 2006 – Jun. 2008
- B.A. in Film, Television, & Digital Media
- Emphasis in Cinematography
- Professionally trained in various lighting, camera, composition & design techniques/technologies
- GPA: 3.9 Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
April Blair – Screenwriter: Part-Time Professional Assistant
Aug. 2009-Present
- Transcribe scripts & outlines, organize files
- Proofread & edit outlines, update drafts & shooting scripts
- Perform research and assemble source materials for future projects in development
Mole-Richardson Company: Studio Depot Retail Associate
Jun. 2009 – Aug 2009
- Managed various Net 30 accounts & filled out large will call & purchase orders
- Assisted & serviced many high profile customers & companies professionally & politely
- Problem solved with craftsmen & artists on achieving their grip & electric creative goals
There Will Be Brawl: Director of Photography – Episodes 4-9
Mar. 2009 – Present
- Brought on to improve production value & overall visual style of popular web series
- Extensive makeup & costumes, requires lighting be finessed to make colorful characters feel believable
- Sponsored & hosted by The Escapist (www.escapistmagazine.com)
Attention Span Media: Creative Contractor / Director of Photography
Aug. 2008 – Feb. 2009
- Shot 2nd season of Dorm Life web series (www.dorm-life.com): Premieres on Hulu & MyspaceTV
- Shot 20 Whaaaaat?! viral commercials for Carl’s Jr. (www.carlsjr.com/whaaaaat)
- Collaborated with producers & directors on delivering quality entertainment for the web
- Contributed valuable ideas to the creation and packaging of the Carl’s Jr. Whaaaaat?! Campaign
Best Buy Corporations: Media Floor Leader – Full Time Sales
Oct. 2003 – Sep. 2006
- Awarded “MVP 1st Quarter 2006” by supervisor for exceptional work ethic & leadership
- Member of store Think-Tank: Contributed innovative practices & insight on how to improve store/department sales
- Found creative solutions to customer needs, resolved customer issues & excelled in the “Complete Sales Solution”
- Assigned daily/weekly tasks & duties to employees including product farming, push, pull, drop & geo
- Scheduled department work hours for 15 full time & part time employees
Folsom High School Academic Decathlon: Volunteer Assistant Coach
Sep. 2004 – Feb. 2006
- Team achieved 2nd place overall for Sacramento County in 2005 & 1st place overall in 2006
- Encouraged, motivated & prepared 20 students for competition
- Taught lessons on Decathlon material: Speech, Impromptu, Interview, Art & Astronomy
- Awarded a gold medal in Speech & voted Team Captain Feb. 2004
Awards
Robert Green & Michael Minor Memorial Donor Award
Excellence in Scenic Design – 2008
Motion Picture Association of America Donor Award
Academic Merit – 2007
Summary
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Adobe Photoshop, Flash & After Effects
- 5+ years experience in still photography: Color/B&W processing, printing & extensive Photoshop retouching
- Over 1800 hours of on-set film production experience in the Camera, Grip & Electric Departments.
- Shot over 60 Shorts/Commercials/Webshows as Director of Photography
- 3 years of retail leadership experience in sales
- Skilled in effectively communicating a company’s philosophy and products to its customers
References
Professor William McDonald – UCLA Cinematography Head
Available upon request.
Brian Singleton – Creative Producer at Attention Span Media
Available upon request.