Venue Operations Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Venue Operations Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2023

Support Venue Operations Manager to find, hire, and prepare staff to operate several single and multiplex venues for film festival

Venue Manager

• Sep 2018 - Oct 2022

Oversaw a five-screen theater while managing an eight person staff and a handful of volunteers

Assistant Venue Manager

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2018

Managed staff and oriented volunteers while supporting all venue operations within a five-screen theater

Print Traffic Manager

• Oct 2013 - Sep 2015

Obtained all films screened at the festival, created a schedule to get each film from venue to venue, and sent film to its next destination in a timely fashion Completely overhauled film submission process and implemented quick and efficient user interface

Assistant Venue Manager

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Assisted in management of 360-seat theater for high-profile film screenings with premiere talent and film showcases

Media Services Technician II — NYU IT AV

• Apr 2023 - Present

Media Services Technician I — NYU IT AV

• Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

Media Services Assistant - Campus Media Services

• Nov 2019 - Jan 2023

Provided immediate on-site service to over 200+ classrooms, assessed and troubleshooted all audiovisual issues campus-wide efficiently and effectively, and conducted faculty training sessions for any/all audiovisual in-classroom and remote needs

Production Assistant - NYU TV

• Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

Set up and tested all special event audio, video, and lighting equipment including:• Panasonic AG-CX350 4K cameras• Sony BRC-X1000 4K cameras• Canon 7D cameras• Blackmagic ATEM production switchers• Teradek Cube 655 H.264 HD encoders• Zoom H6 audio recorders

Audiovisual Technician - Campus Media Events

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

Built out, tested, operated, and broke down all audiovisual needs for special events

Audiovisual Technician - Kimmel Media Services

• Nov 2012 - Nov 2019

Liaised with clients and managed all audio/video related needs for all events utilizing:• Soundcraft GB8 analog mixers• Allen & Heath QU-24, (AR2 2412 rack and DX168 stage box) digital mixers• Yamaha LS9 digital mixers• Yamaha CL3 digital mixers• Behringer X32 digital mixers• Analog Way Pulse2 video switchers• Various Kramer video splitters/switchers• Crestron• Barco projectors• Zoom audio recorders• Strand Palette light-boards (DMX, and complex light cues using Elation LED moving lights, various LED parcans, and Source 4 Leko lighting)As well as a multitude of EQ rack mounts, FX units, microphones, Getner phone interfaces, polycom, phone, and video conferencing software Show less

Director of Screenings & Venue Operations

• Mar 2023 - Present

Venue Operations Manager

• Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

Hire, train, and manage 70+ staff and oversee all operational and logistical aspects of four indoor multi-screen venues and assist with staffing and overseeing two outdoor locations

Slotting Coordinator

• Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

Assisted in creating twelve-day film schedule for festival through gathering, organizing, and manipulating physical and virtual materials and notifying myriad departments of additions, subtractions, and other updates to while specifically focusing on venue operations logistics

Venue Manager

• Apr 2017 - Mar 2022

Managed a seven-screen multiplex theater and 22 person staff

Assistant Venue Manager

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2017

Managed, oriented, trained, and positioned all volunteers while supporting venue operations staff and venue manager

Theater Manager

• Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

Managed several volunteers, liaised with filmmakers, called film start, end, Q&A, and all show cues while adhering to a strict schedule

Key Volunteer

• Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

Awarded sole prize for outstanding service and helpfulness as voted by peers, TFF 2011Volunteered a combined 300+ hours for the 2010 and 2011 film festivalsAssigned to special assignments and tasked with training, overseeing, and supporting fellow volunteers and staff

Audiovisual Technician

• Jul 2019 - Present

Freelance audiovisual technician operating: • Jands Stage CL lighting consoles • Leprecon dimmers • Leko stage lights • DMX programming • cue/list programming Freelance audiovisual technician operating: • Jands Stage CL lighting consoles • Leprecon dimmers • Leko stage lights • DMX programming • cue/list programming

Volunteer Manager

• Aug 2019 - Present

Schedule, orient, and manage 200+ volunteers across all departments

Venue Manager

• Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

Managed all film screenings and panel discussions at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Staff Photographer

• Jun 2011 - Present

Concert photographer and writer Concert photographer and writer

Freelance Photographer

• Aug 2014 - Present

Concert photographer and writer Concert photographer and writer

Venue Manager

• Feb 2019 - Present

Managed a 242 seat space and several volunteers Managed a 242 seat space and several volunteers

Venue Manager

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

Oversaw hybrid multi-screen/events venue and paid staff and volunteers while adhering to a strict schedule

Volunteer Manager

• May 2019 - Jun 2022

Restructured volunteer schedule by decreasing shifts per venue to increase turnout per shift effectively utilizing volunteers' time in the most efficient manner while offering greater support per shiftImplemented volunteer outreach agendas by targeting specific groups for maximized interest and returnsProvided stellar service and constant communication to keep team as one cohesive unit

Production Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

Sole departmental employee responsible for all production-related needs festival wide

Print Traffic Assistant

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

Facilitated audio/visual quality control and logged results for officially submitted media Facilitated audio/visual quality control and logged results for officially submitted media

House Manager

• May 2019 - Jun 2019

Trained and oversaw volunteers, ensured panels started on time, and managed VIP clientele Trained and oversaw volunteers, ensured panels started on time, and managed VIP clientele

Volunteer

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

Assisted during Director’s Close Up panel discussions Assisted during Director’s Close Up panel discussions

Sound Recordist

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2018

Recorded live and wild sound on location Recorded live and wild sound on location

First Assistant Camera

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

Promoted from 2nd camera assistant mid-shoot Promoted from 2nd camera assistant mid-shoot

Audio Engineer

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

Sound mixed performing artists Sophie Beem and Kate Nuata Sound mixed performing artists Sophie Beem and Kate Nuata

Venue Manager

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2018

Venue Managed for the Del Close Marathon for five consecutive years at Fashion Institute of Technology’s Haft Auditorium (700 seats) and the Manhattan Center (1000+ capacity) locations Venue Managed for the Del Close Marathon for five consecutive years at Fashion Institute of Technology’s Haft Auditorium (700 seats) and the Manhattan Center (1000+ capacity) locations

Production Assistant

• Feb 2015 - Jan 2018

Assisted camera department setups and live broadcasts for designer fashion runway shows (Sheri Hill; Carolina Herrera), private Ralph Lauren corporate event, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, FIDA World Chess Championship, and other important clientele and events Assisted camera department setups and live broadcasts for designer fashion runway shows (Sheri Hill; Carolina Herrera), private Ralph Lauren corporate event, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, FIDA World Chess Championship, and other important clientele and events

Web Content Writer

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Contributed graphic design and written articles for official New York Rangers hockey website • Developed, pitched, and published creative articles for official release • Designed composite images for articles and op-ed pieces Contributed graphic design and written articles for official New York Rangers hockey website • Developed, pitched, and published creative articles for official release • Designed composite images for articles and op-ed pieces

Audio Visual Technician

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

Lead technician at Bronx Terminal Market location and provided production support throughout remaining five boroughs

Volunteer

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

Assisted in building film screenings venues and attended to patrons individual needs with a sharp focus in excellent customer service

Film Commission Office Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

Facilitated permitting process for all major to minor film productions looking to utilize Nassau County owned properties • Conceptualized and implemented highly efficient tracking system for all client inquiries and actions taken department wide • Photographed County owned properties to implement exhaustive location scouting database Facilitated permitting process for all major to minor film productions looking to utilize Nassau County owned properties • Conceptualized and implemented highly efficient tracking system for all client inquiries and actions taken department wide • Photographed County owned properties to implement exhaustive location scouting database