Experience

Metastage

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Lead

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Ran video, infrared, and RGB camera data through Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios software to create usable, highly compressed 3D mesh assets and texture sequences for augmented reality (AR) activations and holographic experiences. I completed the final stage process of temporal smoothing, keyframing, and compression encoding to generate .mp4 files. Beyond this scope, I conduct quality control to ensure high-level images. Additionally, I handled coding as needed using Microsoft HoloApp and MRVideoEncoder.My accomplishments and contributions:☑ Successfully transformed a high-volume of raw data from 106 cameras and motion capture technology into digestible data. ☑ Assisted on volumetric capture asset projects for clients such as Lucasflim, NFL, Disney, Meta, and Veterans Affairs, as well as acted as Line Producer for Meta.☑ Helped company secure $250K grant, out of 1500+ companies, by drafting white paper as part of initial Phase 1 proposal.☑ Wrote a proposal which earned the company a spot at USSOCOM, an event highlighting innovative companies working in medical technology and gives them access to various Department of Defense (DoD) entities. Show less

• Processing Technician

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Working in XR/VR/AR with high value, high profile assets. Responsible for processing, organization, and QC.



Departure Lounge Inc.

• Canada
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• XR Consultant

  • Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Consulted with Departure Lounge, a Canada's premiere XR production company, on a number of projects. Lent my volumetric capture and video production expertise for high-profile virtual productions. My accomplishments and contributions: ☑ Successfully transformed a high-volume of raw data from 106 cameras and motion capture technology into digestible data. ☑ Assisted on volumetric capture asset projects, including a groundbreaking VR music video asset that was featured at South By Southwest. Show less



OPRE Inc.

• Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Director of Art and Photography

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2022



Lex Voight Photography

• California

• Photographer

  • May 2012 - Dec 2022

  I owned the production of high-end digital photography for a portfolio of clients spanning independent artists, local music publications, and major brands. I guided creative direction, editorial concepts, and execution through posing, lighting, and composition to ensure visuals were on-brand. I also edited digital images to ensure high-level technical quality and aesthetics, consistency, and web-readiness. My accomplishments and contributions: ☑ Secured contracts with Mercedes Benz, Alamos Wines, and Ebby Magazine for events and photoshoots, as well as photo licensing deal with Vans. ☑ Work featured in major publications including The New York Times Online, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard Magazine, and Animals Magazine. Show less



Freelance

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Contributing Writer

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2022

  Contributing writer to numerous publications including No Echo, Hear.By, LA Music Blog, LA Record, and Decoymusic. Contributing writer to numerous publications including No Echo, Hear.By, LA Music Blog, LA Record, and Decoymusic.



Image Locations

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of New Locations

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

  As Art Direct, I managed all aspects of location scouting for commercials, television, feature films, and still photography shoots. I supervised a team of creatives while directing the shoots, branding, graphic design, image editing and uploading, and website maintenance.My accomplishments and contributions:☑ Increased company bookings through use of personally shot images by working closely with the sales department to ensure up-to-date photos of in-demand homes, identifying top desired homes per season.☑ Doubled number of homes featured on the website by single-handedly shooting, editing, and uploading 1500+ homes within a three-year span.☑ Promoted from Photographer to Art Director in 2018. Show less

• Photographer

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2018

• Jr. Art Director

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2017



California Pizza Kitchen

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Asset Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Within this role, I collaborated with Training and Marketing departments to improve digital assets, systems, and processes. I oversaw content and document reviews, editing, tagging and naming, tracking, and upload processes. Not to mention, I prioritized projects to meet expedited timelines. My accomplishments and contributions: ☑ Completely overhauled brand style guide by prioritizing information visually, incorporating company brand standards, and creating a visual theme for training documents. ☑ Redesigned 300 - 400 internal marketing documents to reflect the company's new branding requirements. ☑ Designed new training documents and guides, which resulted in millions in projected savings. ☑ Expedited time and increased ease of retrieving company documents by managing and updating content management system and archiving system with most up-to-date files. Show less



Freelance Photo Assistant

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Photo Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2015

  Photo Assistant for artists and photographers including James Russell, Jessica Sample, Tyler Levey, Markus Klinko, Brian Butler, Beatrice Hamblett, Lorne Resnick, Brian Butler, and Erik Johnson. Photo Assistant for artists and photographers including James Russell, Jessica Sample, Tyler Levey, Markus Klinko, Brian Butler, Beatrice Hamblett, Lorne Resnick, Brian Butler, and Erik Johnson.



RAM Publications

• Santa Monica, CA

• Publishing Assistant

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  Helped in creation of Ram Publication's 2014 catalogue including file resizing, image optimization, and computer troubleshooting. Helped in creation of Ram Publication's 2014 catalogue including file resizing, image optimization, and computer troubleshooting.



Gallery Luisotti

• Santa Monica, CA

• Gallery Assistant

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Responsible for facility upkeep, computer and email troubleshooting, handling and care of prints, creation of newsletters, organization of openings, management of office supplies, and communication with Gallery Luisotti's stable of artists including Lewis Baltz, John Divola, Simon Norfolk, and Ursula Schulz-Dornburg. Responsible for facility upkeep, computer and email troubleshooting, handling and care of prints, creation of newsletters, organization of openings, management of office supplies, and communication with Gallery Luisotti's stable of artists including Lewis Baltz, John Divola, Simon Norfolk, and Ursula Schulz-Dornburg.



The Nord Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lorain County Rape Crisis Hotline Volunteer

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

  Hotline advocate for Lorain County Rape Crisis-responsible for bi-monthly shifts to take calls from survivors and people in need of help. Hotline advocate for Lorain County Rape Crisis-responsible for bi-monthly shifts to take calls from survivors and people in need of help.



Oberlin College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photography Lab Monitor

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  Teaching assistance, involving printing and developing processes, and basic camera instructionCustodial services, involving general maintenance of the lab and equipment.

• Assistant to Facility Operation Manager of Studio Art Department

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Worked closely with studio art department facilities supervisor and artist Richard Wood in improving the facilities of the Oberlin Art Department buildings. My duties included painting, spackling, the repair and deconstruction of walls, painting, the handling and deconstruction of crates from the Allen Memorial Art Museum, and general cleaning.



Light Work

• Syracuse, New York Area

• Intern

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  As an intern at Light Work i worked as a digital photo editor and printer, working with artists such as Tony Gleaton, Christian Patterson, William Wegman, Jen Davis, Amy Elkin, Vernon Burnett, and more. I was responsible for handle and care of negatives and prints, the editing and printing of both artist-quality prints, care of the facilities, and administrative work. As an intern at Light Work i worked as a digital photo editor and printer, working with artists such as Tony Gleaton, Christian Patterson, William Wegman, Jen Davis, Amy Elkin, Vernon Burnett, and more. I was responsible for handle and care of negatives and prints, the editing and printing of both artist-quality prints, care of the facilities, and administrative work.



Guggenheim Productions Incorporated

• Summer Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  As a summer intern at Academy Award-winning Guggenheim Productions Incorporated, I was responsible for management and organization of archived materials and documents, basic film preservation, and running errands. As a summer intern at Academy Award-winning Guggenheim Productions Incorporated, I was responsible for management and organization of archived materials and documents, basic film preservation, and running errands.