Freelance Film & Television
Objective
I am interested in obtaining a position in the fields of video/film production, broadcasting, and advertising with a focus on assistant directing, video editing, writing, and the behind-the-scenes aspects of live broadcasts.
Entertainment Industry Experience
Skills
2010 - present
2010 - present
Head of Production/Crew Member
Greater Johnstown High School Morning Announcements
​September 2003 - June 2007
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Oversaw, scheduled, and directed talent, camera crew, and board operators during live high school news broadcast
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Operated sound and video boards, studio cameras, and telepromptor
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Experience as live on-air talent during high school news broadcast
Tutor
Neighborhood Learning Alliance at Perry Traditional Academy
​June 2013 - August 2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Rhetoric and Communication
GPA: 3.295
Master of Art in Teaching - Secondary English Education
GPA: 3.920
PA Level 1 Teaching Certification: English 6-12
University of Pittsburgh
School of Arts and Sciences
​2007 - 2011
University of Pittsburgh
School of Education
​2011 - 2012
Education
General Work Experience
NovaNet Coordinator
Neighborhood Learning Alliance at University Prep
​October 2012 - May 2013
Substitute Teacher
University Prep at Milliones (Pittsburgh Public Schools)
​September 2012 - June 2013
Summer School Tutor
University of Pittsburgh at University Prep
​June 2012 - August 2012
Intern 9th Grade English
University of Pittsburgh at University Prep
​September 2011 - June 2012
America Reads Tutor
University of Pittsburgh
​September 2010 - December 2010
Assistant Group Leader
YWCA Homewood-Brushton Summer Camp
​June 2010 - August 2010
Secretary
University of Pittsburgh School of Education Admissions & Enrollment Office
​November 2009 - June 2010
Barista/Short-Order Cook
Village Street Cafe
​April 2003 - August 2008 (Seasonal 2007-2008)
Final Cut Pro 7 & X
Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
Avid 7
Cameras
(Nikon Ti3; Canon EOS C100)
Camcorders
(Canon XF100)
Light, audio, & video boards
Podcasts (audio & video)
Live streaming video
PC and MAC OS
Grip & Electric general knowledge
Script Writing
Copy Writing
Public Speaking
Advertisement concpet creation
Proofreading & editing
Problem solving under pressure
Multi-tasking and organization
Technician
UPMC WorkPartners
August 2013 - September 2013
Mystery Shopper
UPMC Strategic Planning
September 2013 - February 2014
Project Coordinator
Steeltown Entertainment Project
February 2014 - August 2014
Project Coordinator - Youth & Media Division
Steeltown Entertainment Project
February 2014 - August 2015
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Planned, secured locations, and coordinated events for the Youth & Media department
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Managed group of youth who produced PR videos for local non-profits
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Runner
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Crew shuttle driver
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Assistant to Production Manager
Key Production Assistant "Franksgiving" - Mispronounced Productions
July 2014 -August 2014
Editor
Take a Shot at Changing the World Youth Film Festival (Steeltown)
May 30-31, 2014
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Edited together 38 short student-made videos into one 22-minute long reel that told a cohesive story
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Finished product can be seen on the Video page
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Assistant Camera (Canon XF100)
Open Casting Calls for Film Factory Table Reading (Steeltown)
April 26, 2014
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Camera loader (70% of day)
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Camera operator (30% of day)
Production Assistant
Steeltown Film Factory Events - Live Event
March 15, 2014 & May 17, 2014
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Managed registration table, cash-box, and credit card transactions
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Runner
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Talent handler
Jewelry Production Manager
Gifted Hands Gift Shop
October 2014 - July 2015
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Talent driver
Production Assistant "Catfish" - MTV
March 2015
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Crew driver
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Crafty
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Assisted with G&E set-up
Key Production Assistant "Phillips Respironics" - SweetEye Productions
January 2015
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Assisted with background
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Lock-ups
Additional Production Assistant "Concussion" - Sony Pictures
December 2014
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Runner
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Crew driver
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Crafty
Production Assistant "My Strange Addiction" - TLC
Novermber 2014
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Crew driver
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Crafty
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Assited with G&E set-up
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Main petty cash/credit card handler
Production Assistant "Godfather of Pittsburgh" - A&E
August 2014 - November 2014
Key Production Assistant HealthMart Pharmacy Commercial - California Amish
May 2015
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Assigned tasks to other PAs
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Driver (crew driver, 12 passenger van, 16' cube truck)
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Assisted with Agency needs
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Lockups
Additional Set Production Assistant "Banshee" - Sony Pictures
June 2015
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Lockups
Additional Set Production Assistant "Outsiders" - WGN America
July 2015
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Lockups
Assistant to the Director "American Pastoral" - Lakeshore Entertainment
July 2015 - November 2015
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Acted as first-time director's right-hand on all shoot days
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Assisted director with in-office, on-set, and personall needs during pre-production through production
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Noted script changes for director and sent to writer, producers, etc
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Schedules meetings