Experience

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  The Lazerbolt, LLC

  • Seattle, WA

  • Writer // Director // Producer // Cinematographer // Editor

    • Jan 2010 - Present
    • Seattle, WA

    Freelance production company for film and teaching services. Producing a variety of media including short films, music videos, commercials, PSAs. Nominated for TED's "Ads Worth Sharing" with Mt Dew spec ad "The Pitch"

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  Film Industry

  • Freelance

    • 2006 - Present

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  Self-employed

  • Standup Comedian

    • Jan 2019 - Present

    Make friends and family laugh—check. Make some strangers at an open mic laugh—check. Continue to write, perform, and grow as a comic—in progress.

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  United States Postal Service

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Mail Carrier

    • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

    Mail carrier. Walking 10-13 miles a day and climbing 50-80 floors. 50-60 hour work weeks.

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  William D. Ford Career Technical Center

  • Westland, Michigan, United States

  • Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Digital Media Technology - High School

    • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
    • Westland, Michigan, United States

    Taught high school Digital Media Technology full-time while the teacher was on maternity leave. Adapted to the challenges of a pandemic school year with virtual classes, hybrid schedules, and in-person instruction. Managed Google Classroom for live virtual instruction and grading. Created online assignments and instructional support videos. Taught film vocabulary and analysis, Adobe Premiere and After Effects, and film/video career skills.

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  Caviar, Inc.

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • Bicycle Courier

    • Nov 2015 - Apr 2020
    • Greater Seattle Area

    Happily rode my bicycle part-time while delivering meals. Full-service bicycle mechanic skills—maintenance, complete overhauls, and rebuiling bicycles.

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  Unexpected Productions Seattle

  • Seattle, WA

  • Improv Student // Box Office Agent

    • Jan 2015 - May 2016
    • Seattle, WA

    Completed IMPROV 100, IMPROV 200, IMPROV 300, IMPROV 400, IMPROV 500, IMPROV 600 classes with Unexpected Productions. Weekly public improv performances during IMPROV 600 class.Part-time work at box office: Customer service. Ticket sales through Eventbrite iPad/iPhone Apps. Cash handling. Concession sales. Popcorn popping. Enjoying improvised theater.

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  Postmates

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Bicycle Courier

    • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Seattle, Washington

    Happily delivered goods and customer service on a bicycle, on time.

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  Steve & Kate's

  • Seattle, WA - Capitol Hill

  • Filmmaker in Residence

    • May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Seattle, WA - Capitol Hill

    Collaborated with K-6th grade campers to produce, direct, and edit engaging video content. Out of 40+ locations in the United States, our short films were some of few to be featured on the company’s website and Facebook page.

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  ARTRAIN USA

  • Mississippi River Tour

  • Team Cyclist // Documentary Filmmaker // Photographer

    • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Mississippi River Tour

    Served as a team cyclist on Mr. B's Joybox Express Mississippi River tour produced by Artrain, Inc. Our team travelled 1840 miles on a custom tricycle pulling a 385lb piano from the headwaters at Lake Itasca in Minnesota all the way to New Orleans to promote the joy of music and movement. The Joybox Express was founded by Mark "Mr. B" Braun, a renowned blues and boogie woogie pianist. During the 78 day tour, Mr. B and team performed at schools and communities along the route, teaching blues and jazz history, and promoting interest in arts and athletics. I documented the tour with video and photographs.

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  Camp Fernwood

  • Poland, ME, USA

  • Photography Instructor // Camp Counselor

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Poland, ME, USA

    Instructed six photography sessions a day at an all-girls 8-week summer camp. Taught digital and film photography along with darkroom development and printing to girls age 8-16. Participated in camp activities, meals, and bunk life. Lead outdoor field trips in Maine's great outdoors.

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  TEDxUMDearborn

  • Dearborn, MI

  • Public Speaker

    • Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
    • Dearborn, MI

    Presented a TEDx talk I wrote called 'Adventures with Minimalism and Happiness.' I talk about my happiness and experiences living homeless in college, working at a natural health institute, teaching English in Chile without knowing Spanish, and backpacking in Patagonia.

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  The Pan-American Dream

  • Ann Arbor, MI to Alaska to Argentina

  • Traveler // Filmmaker // Teacher

    • Jul 2010 - Apr 2013
    • Ann Arbor, MI to Alaska to Argentina

    Traveled by road from Ann Arbor, MI to Alaska while living out of a tiny car with my partner. Raised over $7000 with online fundraising methods. Taught free film workshops to youth. Licensed wildlife videography to NatGeo WILD TV. Taught English in Chile. Backpacked through Patagonia to the Southernmost tip of S.America.

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  English Opens Doors Program

  • Santiago, Chile

  • English Language Assistant

    • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
    • Santiago, Chile

    Volunteered to teach English to high school students in Chile in the Bio-Bio region. Leared Spanish. Backpacked, hitchhiked, and explored Patagonia for several months.

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  Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute

  • Aguada, Puerto Rico

  • Raw Chef Intern

    • Feb 2012 - May 2012
    • Aguada, Puerto Rico

    Studied the natural health and the Living Foods Lifestyle. Worked in the kitchen and greenhouse. Rejuvenated creative inspiration and energy with good food and exercise.

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  Creative Health Institute

  • Union City, MI

  • Raw Living Foods Chef, Senior Intern

    • May 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Union City, MI

    Certified Raw Living Foods Chef (Level 1 + 2). Educated on the Raw Living Foods Lifestyle created by Dr. Ann Wigmore. Raw Living Foods kitchen preparation. Instruct guests during food demonstrations. Accommodate guests during programs. 100% Raw Living Foods diet. Communal living on site. Trained for Detroit Marathon Oct. 16th, 2011.

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  Eastern Michigan University - Bright Futures

  • Metro-Detroit

  • Filmmaking Club Facilitator

    • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
    • Metro-Detroit

    Created, facilitated, and taught after-school filmmaking education and production at three high schools in under-privileged communities. Transformed a large storage room into a creative space for students to learn. Lead students to produce award winning environmental films.

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  Rockwell Pictures, LLC

  • Director of Photography

    • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

    Director of Photography for the short film The Saxophone Player.

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  PESG

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

    Taught various subjects for K-12 students in various districts.

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  Ann Arbor Film Festival

  • Volunteer // Trailer Director // Pre-Screener

    • Mar 2004 - Jan 2010

    Volunteered during the festival. Interned 2006-07. Directed promo trailer for 2007. Pre-screened entries in 2010.

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  Beyond Blue Productions, LLC

  • Writer // Producer // Director

    • Apr 2008 - Aug 2009

    Writing, producing, directing short films in conjunction with the EFEX Project at the University of Michigan- an outreach program assisting high school students in the Detroit and Detroit Metro area.

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  EFEX Project

  • Ann Arbor, MI

  • Writer // Director

    • 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Ann Arbor, MI

    Writer/Director of the short film "Taffy, Cigarettes."

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  Kill the Irishman

  • Assistant to DP Karl Walter Lindenlaub, ASC

    • May 2009 - Jun 2009

    -Create overhead diagrams + sun charts during location scouts-Assist with camera breakdown + organization-Organize dailies for viewing-Illustrate lighting diagrams on set-Organize set stills-Assist DP with various tasks

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  The Oogieloves and the Big Balloon Adventure

  • Set Production Assistant

    • Apr 2009 - Apr 2009

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  Indie Video Productions, LLC

  • Owner

    • Feb 2005 - Feb 2009

    Producer/Writer/Director/Editor of various media and videography.

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  All's Faire in Love

  • Set Production Assistant

    • Sep 2008 - Oct 2008

    Good communications, locking off set, anticipating what is needed to keep the set running smooth. I work with Christina Ricci, Ann Margaret, and Owen Benjamin. I also wrangle Owen's dog Benny. Neat!

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  DataPositive

  • Production Coordinator

    • Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

    Client introductions, location scouting, working with equipment and catering vendors. I'm the Michigan go-to for the out-of-state company and employees.

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  Miss January

  • Production Assistant

    • Sep 2008 - Sep 2008

    Day player PA for the Art Department

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  University of Michigan ISS Media Center

  • Media Consultant

    • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

    Provide customer service for equipment checkouts. Technical support for computer and editing facilities.Anonymous Content · LA Office ­ Intern, Summer 2006 ­ 2007Assist managers and receive telephone calls and clients at major film production company. General office duties.

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  Hrothgar Studios

  • Film Loader

    • 2008 - 2008

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  The Man Who Collected Food

  • Film Loader

    • 2008 - 2008

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  Larry Levinson Productions

  • "Finish Line" - Set PA

    • Aug 2007 - Aug 2007

    Set PA on 2nd Unit Stunt Crew

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  Anonymous Content

  • United States
  • Entertainment Providers
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Intern

    • Jun 2006 - Aug 2007

  • "All God's Children Can Dance" - Production Office Intern, Set PA

    • Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

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  Spleen Productions

  • "Beyond the Pale" - Set Photographer

    • Aug 2006 - Aug 2006

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  Peeking Productions

  • "Utopia" - Set PA

    • May 2006 - May 2006

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  Wal-tec Corporation

  • Construction Apprentice

    • Jun 2003 - Aug 2005

    Worked with carpenter framing finished basements and installing acoustic ceilings. Heavy lifting.

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  University of Michigan

  • "Fragments" - Set PA

    • Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

    Set Production Assistant on University of Michigan thesis film.