Experience

CinemaKidz

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Teacher

  • Oct 2023 - Present



UNIPX MEDIA

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photographer/Videographer

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  - Shoot photo and video content to capture the essential moments of events and collaborate with colleagues onsite. - Edit and color correct photos and videos for news distribution. - Add captions to select photos and videos. - Shoot photo and video content to capture the essential moments of events and collaborate with colleagues onsite. - Edit and color correct photos and videos for news distribution. - Add captions to select photos and videos.



Forrester Films

• Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Independent Filmmaker

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  - Direct, produce, edit, and/or write films in various genres - two shorts have received laurels from multiple international film festivals; another short and one feature film currently in post-production. - Collaborate with various department heads in order to sharpen the established creative vision. - Oversee aspects of production including but not limited to location scouting and casting all the way through marketing and distribution. - Managed two crowdfunding campaigns that raised $20,000 worth of financing and maintained production budgets. - Write screenplays and complete edits before and during production using software such as Final Draft, Celtx, Highland, and WriterDuet. - Work with actors to craft compelling characterizations and communicated the needs, motivations, and movements within a scene to minimize rehearsals and takes. - Compile and edit clips into film and further enhance the projects with the addition of visual effects, music, and sound design using software such as Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie. - Assist fellow creatives with their own projects by contributing on set in roles such as Producer, Assistant Director, Cinematographer, Sound Recorder, DIT, and Stills Photographer. Show less



The-Artery

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Video Editor

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  - Attend meetings to discuss, review, and enhance editorial content. - Convert footage into various resolutions, frame rates, formats, and codecs. - Research stock catalogues in order to pull and organize footage that matches the creative direction. - Analyze edit sequences and compiled relevant metadata to prepare for conform with finalized video assets. - Attend meetings to discuss, review, and enhance editorial content. - Convert footage into various resolutions, frame rates, formats, and codecs. - Research stock catalogues in order to pull and organize footage that matches the creative direction. - Analyze edit sequences and compiled relevant metadata to prepare for conform with finalized video assets.



Coach

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Video Editor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  - Assist contracted video editor by creating e-commerce product videos using provided raw footage. - Complete basic key-framing and layer in effects using masks and overlays in Adobe Premiere. - Exercise color correction techniques to achieve desired looks. - Optimize exports taking care to make proper use of codecs and settings to suit client needs. - Identify video structure and followed logical sequences. - Adapt strategies with different editing techniques and styles. - Assist contracted video editor by creating e-commerce product videos using provided raw footage. - Complete basic key-framing and layer in effects using masks and overlays in Adobe Premiere. - Exercise color correction techniques to achieve desired looks. - Optimize exports taking care to make proper use of codecs and settings to suit client needs. - Identify video structure and followed logical sequences. - Adapt strategies with different editing techniques and styles.



Stony Brook University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  - Instructed multiple undergraduate filmmaking courses, delivering lessons and evaluating student performance and comprehension to support learning objectives. - Prepared syllabus and lesson plans, graded assignments, and provided guidance. - Encouraged discussions among students to share their ideas and opinions on film theories and examples as well as provide constructive feedback on classmates work. - Maintained regular office hours to support students in navigating creative challenges. Show less



ASCAP

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Repertory Representative

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2021

  - Reconciled work and agreement registrations in an effort to resolve member inquiries in an efficient manner. - Communicated directly with members in order to resolve their concerns. - Submitted royalty adjustments to ensure the proper allocation of royalty payments. - Provide support by gathering data, facilitating meetings, taking minutes, and assisting new employees. - Coordinated with management and QC to identify high priority projects. - Reconciled work and agreement registrations in an effort to resolve member inquiries in an efficient manner. - Communicated directly with members in order to resolve their concerns. - Submitted royalty adjustments to ensure the proper allocation of royalty payments. - Provide support by gathering data, facilitating meetings, taking minutes, and assisting new employees. - Coordinated with management and QC to identify high priority projects.



Killer Films Inc

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Coverage

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  - Analyzed screenplays, treatments, and pitches in order to provide in-depth written feedback evaluating aspects such as story, characters, and commercial viability. - Collaborated positively with other staff members to address administrative tasks and maintain database of script coverage. - Analyzed screenplays, treatments, and pitches in order to provide in-depth written feedback evaluating aspects such as story, characters, and commercial viability. - Collaborated positively with other staff members to address administrative tasks and maintain database of script coverage.



zeldauniverse.com

• Greater New York City Area

• News Reporter

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

  - Stay informed of breaking news and updates about The Legend of Zelda franchise and Nintendo. - Draft news stories and correspond with other reporters to publish and disseminate information. - Respond to user comments and fuel discussion on the website and social networks. - Stay informed of breaking news and updates about The Legend of Zelda franchise and Nintendo. - Draft news stories and correspond with other reporters to publish and disseminate information. - Respond to user comments and fuel discussion on the website and social networks.



QBS Learning

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Project Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  - Supervised clearance projects for major publishing company and the corresponding budgets for each. - Maintained consistent communication with clients to resolve issues and achieve goals. - Negotiated with photo vendors to request invoices, download images, and verify image licenses. - Examined and reached out to non-vendor rights holders to acquire permissions. - Utilized Excel and the client’s database to update and enter metadata, payment information, and invoices. - Reviewed drafts of textbook pages to ensure conformity with the client’s database. - Researched and selected replacement images to match the needs of the authors and production teams. Show less



American Conference Institute

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Delegate Sales Coordinator

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Carried out regular sales correspondence to professionals aimed at detailing conference topics and logistics. • Utilized ACT and Excel to search through, prioritize, and maintain database of delegates. • Communicated with experienced marketers and conference producers in briefings and using Outlook. • Carried out regular sales correspondence to professionals aimed at detailing conference topics and logistics. • Utilized ACT and Excel to search through, prioritize, and maintain database of delegates. • Communicated with experienced marketers and conference producers in briefings and using Outlook.



Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seasonal Warehouse Associate

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012



The Spartan Newspaper

• York, Pennsylvania Area

• Features Writer

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  • Film and music critic. • Film and music critic.



York College of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audio Lab Assistant

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Managed, organized, and catalogued studio space and audio equipment. • Ran labs and assisted students with learning equipment and software. • Managed, organized, and catalogued studio space and audio equipment. • Ran labs and assisted students with learning equipment and software.



EMI Music Publishing

• Musicians
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Copyright Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Organized and updated EMI’s song rights information, contract databases, and Excel spreadsheets. • Registered copyrights for songwriters and assisted with clearing licenses for their work. • Organized and updated EMI’s song rights information, contract databases, and Excel spreadsheets. • Registered copyrights for songwriters and assisted with clearing licenses for their work.



The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P)

• United States
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Produce Associate

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011



The Y (YMCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guitar Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Conducted group lessons with elementary-age children. • Conducted group lessons with elementary-age children.



Kmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Associate

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008



Carroll County MD

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2008