Summary
Skilled in video, film and television production. Live broadcast television experience. Field and post-production video work on projects for leading Greater Cleveland companies and organizations since 2014. Film production experience in sound, art/production design, camera, practical effects, and grip/electric. Live event camera work. Also skilled in web design/coding and print graphics work. Not one to give up easily when looking for solutions. Quick to learn software and new skills.
Skills
- Videography, project design, and layout planning
- AP ENPS, Sony ELC, and Edius
- Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
- FinalCut Pro X and iMovie HD
- HTML and CSS
- Responsive Web Design
Work Experience
WKYC Studios — September 2021 to Present
Local TV news station in Cleveland, Ohio
Production Assistant — Duties include:
- Teleprompter operation
- Studio setup/teardown
- Camera operation
- Clipping Saturday morning show and sending segment links to guests
- Writing segment for noon show on weekend events
- Occasional editing
- Directing on weekends
Cherry — October to December 2019
Russo Bros.-directed film produced by Big C Productions
Post Production Assistant
Stevens Strategic Communications (Westlake, OH) — Summer 2014, 2015 to 2021
Digital communications company catering mainly to businesses and organizations in the Cleveland area and regionally
Creative and Video Account Coordinator — Involved in video production and post-production, graphics design and animation, and website maintenance and analytics for leading Greater Cleveland companies in various sectors, including financial, manufacturing, and nonprofit
- Began as Co-Operative Education then brought back after graduation
BG24 News - Bowling Green State University — 2012 to 2015
Bowling Green State University's on-campus television station, which broadcasts nightly news and public affairs shows throughout Wood County
Served in various roles, including floor director, audio board operator, studio camera operator, graphics operator, video recorder operator, and teleprompter operator
- “Attention to Detail” award for camera and related work during the Fall 2013 semester
- “Most Reliable Crew Member” award for work during the Fall 2014 semester
- Produced video used to recruit new members
Watt Printers-Mail Marketing (Cleveland, OH) — Summer 2013
Digital printing company catering mainly to businesses in the Cleveland area and regionally
Marketing Analyst and Design — Co-Operative Education
- Produced video highlighting Watt Printers' techniques and capabilities for redesigned website
- Wrote new copy for website
BGSU Honors Program (Bowling Green, OH) — 2012 to 2013
Bowling Green State University program designed to further intellectual thought processes and challenge students
Marketing Assistant — Co-Operative Education
- Created brochures, designed promotional materials and marketing templates, and managed websites for the Honors Program, Honors Learning Community, and Honors Student Association
- Produced marketing videos on the Honors Program and Honors Learning Community websites
Work on Short Films
Sangin — February 2018
Produced by Cuyahoga Community College Student Production Office as culmination of Intensive Film Crew Training Workshop
Premiered April 4, 2019 at Cleveland International Film Festival
Art Department Production Assistant
Hope en Route — January 2021
Produced by Des Waz Here Productions
Assistant Director Production Assistant
The Simple Path — February 2019
Produced by Cuyahoga Community College Student Production Office
Office Production Assistant
This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal — July 2018
Produced by Right of Way Productions for 48-hour Film Project
Data Wrangler
The Key — July 2017
Produced by Szego Films for 48-hour Film Project
Editor and Title Designer
Also slated and sorted clips by scene and take
The Jackpot — April 2017
Produced by West 10G Productions
Camera Operator
Related Volunteer Work
Cleveland International Film Festival — March to April 2017, April 2018, March 2019
Annual film festival held in Cleveland, Ohio
Duties included counting, collecting, and passing out ballots, scanning passes, counting passholders, and tearing tickets
Greater Cleveland Film Commission — December 2016
Organization dedicated to increasing media production in Northeast Ohio
Hallway and closing duties at Behind the Camera Gala featuring Tom Hanks
Education
Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH) — Class of 2015
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Major in Visual Communication Technology (VCT) — video focus
- Program focusing on creative, technical problem solving using print, photo, video, multimedia, core business education
- Has taken classes on photography, video, print media, and interactive media (web design)
- Outside of normal major requirements, has taken classes on scriptwriting for television and film, directing, and film studies
Dean's List honors three semesters at BGSU, with 3.25 overall GPA, 3.17 in honors classes and 3.43 in VCT major classes
Intensive Film Crew Training Workshop — 2018
Month-long workshop sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, held at Cuyahoga Community College, culminating in production of short film
Program included hands-on training under guidance of established professionals, in:
- Sound
- Art/Production Design, including the construction of a set used in short film
- Camera
- Practical Effects
- Grip/Electric
"What Does a Script Supervisor Do?" workshop — 2020
Twice-weekly, four-week-long workshop on fundamentals of script supervising, including:
- Story days
- Continuity synopsis
- Page count
- Script timing
- Other script notes
Practical component involved making notes in short film script and filling sides from watching takes from same film
Production Assistant Workshop — 2016
Two-day workshop sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, held at Cuyahoga Community College
North Olmsted High School (North Olmsted, OH) — Class of 2011
- Near perfect attendance
- Graduated with a GPA of 4.1
- Student of the Year: Spanish I (2007-2008 school year), Honors Pre-Calculus (2008-2009 school year)
- Scored 5 on both Calculus AP tests (AB and BC)
Extracurricular
Bowling Green State University
- Visual Communication Technology Organization — College club for VCT majors, 2011 to 2015
- Honors Learning Community, 2011 to 2015
- Honors Student Association, 2012 to 2015
North Olmsted High School
- Marching and Concert Bands, 2007 to 2011, including Wind Ensemble from 2010 to 2011
- Was on Snare Line in Marching Band from 2009 to 2011
- Jazz Band, 2007 to 2011
- Pep Band, 2010
- Spanish Club, 2008 to 2009