Experience

City Tech, CUNY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Intro to Video Production Intro to Video Production



CUNY TV

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer - Editor

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Produce and develop segments for original programming Edit original programming for CUNY TV in Premiere Pro & FCPX. Shoot footage on and off location Produce and develop segments for original programming Edit original programming for CUNY TV in Premiere Pro & FCPX. Shoot footage on and off location



The Savoy Media Group, LLC

• New York

• CEO, Online Video Content Producer, Editor, Shooter

  • Nov 2010 - Present

  The Savoy Media Group is a video production company that specializes in documentary style web videos. We produce/direct/shoot/edit/consult small and large businesses to make their vision come to life. - Create video content for client's social media/marketing efforts - Team building - Developing strategies and vision to plan company's success in a competitive market - Guide the overall creative direction of projects - Certify payroll The Savoy Media Group is a video production company that specializes in documentary style web videos. We produce/direct/shoot/edit/consult small and large businesses to make their vision come to life. - Create video content for client's social media/marketing efforts - Team building - Developing strategies and vision to plan company's success in a competitive market - Guide the overall creative direction of projects - Certify payroll



Memphis Majic

• New York & Memphis

• Director, Producer, Editor

  • Dec 2014 - Feb 2018

  Released February 2019 on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, and more, Memphis Majic is a documentary film that takes a look at the DNA of Memphis through the lens of a 30-year old Memphis-born street dance called Jookin'. Released February 2019 on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, and more, Memphis Majic is a documentary film that takes a look at the DNA of Memphis through the lens of a 30-year old Memphis-born street dance called Jookin'.



Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor - (Casting Dept.)

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Editor (FCP7) for various casting interviews for to be accepted for reality shows at MTV, A&E, & Bravo. Editor (FCP7) for various casting interviews for to be accepted for reality shows at MTV, A&E, & Bravo.



Superfly

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Shooter, Editor

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  - Director of music videos for Bonarroo365 YouTube Channel - Shooter and Editor for live music performances for Bonarroo365 YouTube Channel - Director of music videos for Bonarroo365 YouTube Channel - Shooter and Editor for live music performances for Bonarroo365 YouTube Channel



51 Designz

• Greater New York City Area

• Shooter/Editor (freelance)

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  - Shot video for screening of "Doin' It In The Park" documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia & Kevin Couliau. - Edited reels for R&B recording artist Oliva "Olivia" Longott - Shot video for screening of "Doin' It In The Park" documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia & Kevin Couliau. - Edited reels for R&B recording artist Oliva "Olivia" Longott



MTV International & Mentorn Media

• New York, NY

• Editor - Casting Dept. (freelance)

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Editor (FCP) for MTV International's "Young and Married" "Young and Married" and "What Did I Do Last Night?" will be broadcast internationally in 150 + countries. - responsible for editing casting preliminary interviews. Editor (FCP) for MTV International's "Young and Married" "Young and Married" and "What Did I Do Last Night?" will be broadcast internationally in 150 + countries. - responsible for editing casting preliminary interviews.



Cam Newton Foundation

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Producer/Shooter/Editor (freelance)

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  - Produced, shot, and edited 3 highlight videos for Carolina Panthers NFL star quarterback Cam Newton's 7 on 7 Skills Challenge Tournament. https://vimeo.com/43355512 - Day 3 https://vimeo.com/43302875 - Day 2 https://vimeo.com/43303442 - Day 1 - Produced, shot, and edited 3 highlight videos for Carolina Panthers NFL star quarterback Cam Newton's 7 on 7 Skills Challenge Tournament. https://vimeo.com/43355512 - Day 3 https://vimeo.com/43302875 - Day 2 https://vimeo.com/43303442 - Day 1



MTV Voices

• New York, NY

• Shooter/Editor (freelance)

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Shooter (DSLR) & Final Cut Pro Editor for web pilot series. - Cut all footage and interviews sent in from around the world from various correspondents. Shooter (DSLR) & Final Cut Pro Editor for web pilot series. - Cut all footage and interviews sent in from around the world from various correspondents.



Aspire Magic Johnson Network & KFF Productions

• Greater New York City Area

• Shooter (freelance)

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  New television network founded by Magic Johnson set to launch on June 30, 2012. - Shooting promotional material including, interviews & b-roll in New York City to promote network launch. - Celebrities include Misty Copeland, Danny Simmons, and Alvin Ailey Dancers. New television network founded by Magic Johnson set to launch on June 30, 2012. - Shooting promotional material including, interviews & b-roll in New York City to promote network launch. - Celebrities include Misty Copeland, Danny Simmons, and Alvin Ailey Dancers.



Fairweather Faces, Inc.

• Brooklyn, NY

• Shooter/Editor/Social Media Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  Monitored trends in social media tools, trends, and applications. - Developed new social media marketing strategies to promote products and services - Managed advertising and promotional efforts and sites including, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube - Manage social media campaigns. Duties included online advocacy, writing editorials, community outreach efforts, and promotions - Directed, produced, and edited all video content Monitored trends in social media tools, trends, and applications. - Developed new social media marketing strategies to promote products and services - Managed advertising and promotional efforts and sites including, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube - Manage social media campaigns. Duties included online advocacy, writing editorials, community outreach efforts, and promotions - Directed, produced, and edited all video content



W.K. Kellogg Foundation & Frontline Solutions

• Greater Chicago Area & Greater New York City Area

• Director/Producer/Editor

  • 2009 - 2011

  Helped to create concepts for corporate videos while executing multiple roles as director of 2 man camera crew, audio, and interviewer. Mapped out story line. - Oversaw post-production to ensure comprehensive story - Doubled as camera operator conducting interviews and securing usable B-roll Helped to create concepts for corporate videos while executing multiple roles as director of 2 man camera crew, audio, and interviewer. Mapped out story line. - Oversaw post-production to ensure comprehensive story - Doubled as camera operator conducting interviews and securing usable B-roll



U.S. Census Bureau 2010

• Field Operations Supervisor

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Supervised 8 Crew Leaders and 150 + Enumerators to ensure quality fieldwork success. - Successfully completed over 85,000 cases in 3 months - Trained Crew Leaders how to manage Enumerators - Monitor Crew Leader work assignments - Counseled poor performers and documented performance problems - Certified Crew Leader payrolls Supervised 8 Crew Leaders and 150 + Enumerators to ensure quality fieldwork success. - Successfully completed over 85,000 cases in 3 months - Trained Crew Leaders how to manage Enumerators - Monitor Crew Leader work assignments - Counseled poor performers and documented performance problems - Certified Crew Leader payrolls



Custom Staffing, Inc.

• Temp employee

  • 2008 - 2010



BET

• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Producer

  • 2007 - 2009



Discovery Health Channel, BET News, TV One, Bravo

• New York, NY

• Story Producer

  • 2005 - 2009

  Performed constantly shifting roles seamlessly serving as Director and Producer tasked with logistical arrangements such as travel arrangements, schedule management, casting, shoot scheduling. Advised representatives and participating clients of production goals, additionally identifying and procuring suitable internal filming locations for various scenes. - Interviewed high profile celebrities - Wrote, co-wrote and produced show segments - Guided projects through post-production to completion



TV One

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate producer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Interviewed general public (Man on the street) on specific topics as part of production accountabilities for various projects. Directed camera operators, audio, and production assistants in the fulfillment of overall show goals. Guided projects through the editing process. Co-wrote show segments. Orchestrated shooting sites and schedules. - Interviewed high profile celebrities & created interview questions Interviewed general public (Man on the street) on specific topics as part of production accountabilities for various projects. Directed camera operators, audio, and production assistants in the fulfillment of overall show goals. Guided projects through the editing process. Co-wrote show segments. Orchestrated shooting sites and schedules. - Interviewed high profile celebrities & created interview questions



Viacom

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Assistant

  • 2003 - 2004

  Entry level position in production - Responsible for carrying duties such as, coffee runs, driving talent around, loading equipment on trucks, making copies of scripts, supervising crafts services table. Entry level position in production - Responsible for carrying duties such as, coffee runs, driving talent around, loading equipment on trucks, making copies of scripts, supervising crafts services table.