Experience

National Parks and Wildlife Service

• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sound Operator

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  - Filmed and edited short videos covering archeological digs happening on park sites; client requested videos for 3 individual parks to use their museum and promotional material. - Coached and recorded approximately 15 interviewees on location to collect accurate and usable soundbites for editing - Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills by crafting narrative on the dig site without prior planning - Filmed and edited short videos covering archeological digs happening on park sites; client requested videos for 3 individual parks to use their museum and promotional material. - Coached and recorded approximately 15 interviewees on location to collect accurate and usable soundbites for editing - Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills by crafting narrative on the dig site without prior planning



Messiah University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Productions Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  - Conduct internal communications and perform archival work for entire university through projects such as recording classes, conferences, and live productions on campus.- Coordinate approximately 15 large projects per semester with university departments, maintaining communications to stay on top of changing parameters.

• Work Study Student

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  - Mentored 25 peers in computer skills including Microsoft Suite, HTML coding, Photoshop, and website design- Facilitated small group learning during in-class equipment exercises as well as teaching lighting and camera setup- Taught hour and a half class without professor supervision on editing techniques and color correction



Encore Strategic

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

• Strategic Recruiter

  • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  - Worked as recruiter for IT companies; nailed down position requirements, cultural fit, and future goals with clients - Created and manage ads, market companies accurately and positively to potential hires; engaged candidates, discuss their goals/fit, provide timely feedback, and advise them for success when hired - Analyzed over 100 resumes daily; processed applications, aptitude testing, phone screens, and conducted interviews to ensure mutual fit as well as providing detailed documentation and analysis of the screening process to support optimal hiring decisions. Show less



Sunrise, Love Short Film

• Cinematographer

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  - Primary lead on shot-lists, storyboards, artistic look; implemented telephoto lens technique with a Sony 28-135mm lens to achieve extreme soft focus and narrow depth of field to promote a comforting yet melancholy atmosphere - Embraced additional responsibilities on days director was absent, including directing cast and crew on set to meet deadlines, coached actors through the emotional motivations of their character and how to communicate that emotion to the camera - Used Adobe Premiere during post-production to edit - Film screened and placed as finalist in college narrative at 2022 Bucks Fever film festival; released on xfinity on demand with an approximate viewership of over 3,000 Show less



Ash Short Film

• Cinematographer

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  - Developed storyboard, shot list, and script for 6.5 minute short; directed blocking, composed framing, and supervised lighting for each shot, as well as organized shot schedule - Negotiated storyboard compromises with 3-member team, ensuring all group members were able to work together - Won best narrative short at the 2021 Erie International Film Festival - Developed storyboard, shot list, and script for 6.5 minute short; directed blocking, composed framing, and supervised lighting for each shot, as well as organized shot schedule - Negotiated storyboard compromises with 3-member team, ensuring all group members were able to work together - Won best narrative short at the 2021 Erie International Film Festival



1805 Short Film

• First Assistant Director

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

  - Organized daily call sheets, set up film set location, communicated between departments to ensure schedules maintained for over 70 cast and crew members, - Helped facilitate blocking for actors; communicated what various cast members were responsible for in each scene - Managed foot traffic while filming on-site in public areas; deployed film assistants to prevent public from interrupting screening - Responsible for behind-the-scenes photo and maintaining crew moral, and assisting covid-compliance officer in performing duties Show less



Messiah College Film & Communications Department

• Work Study Student

  • Sep 2018 - May 2020

  - Manned equipment room rentals and check ins, reviewed equipment and reported missing and broken items - Performed minor repairs on broken or faulty equipment to keep it in operational condition - Manned equipment room rentals and check ins, reviewed equipment and reported missing and broken items - Performed minor repairs on broken or faulty equipment to keep it in operational condition



U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Film Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  - Coordinated planning and concept for short documentary based on museum featured display - Interviewed historians and curators about WWI topics for multiple documentaries - Edited and distributed finished videos/movies with museum curators and festivals - Coordinated planning and concept for short documentary based on museum featured display - Interviewed historians and curators about WWI topics for multiple documentaries - Edited and distributed finished videos/movies with museum curators and festivals



Stormfront Entertainment

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Second Assistant Camera

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Assisted lighting and camera crew with equipment set up Took Behind-the-Scene photos Recorded camera settings for shots Assisted lighting and camera crew with equipment set up Took Behind-the-Scene photos Recorded camera settings for shots



Spruce Lake Retreat

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Designed cohesive camp narratives by filming and editing original weekly videos and tent photos for wilderness camp - Successfully designed, filmed and edited weekly 20 minute camp videos despite short turn-around time; met all deadlines in duties normally fulfilled by two staff members - Designed cohesive camp narratives by filming and editing original weekly videos and tent photos for wilderness camp - Successfully designed, filmed and edited weekly 20 minute camp videos despite short turn-around time; met all deadlines in duties normally fulfilled by two staff members