Experience

Freelance Filmmaker

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Film Producer

  • Sep 1998 - Present

  Producer, Director, and Editor of independent award-winning short films and music videos. Oversee and supervise each project from conception to completion during all stages of production. Organize and coordinate film shoots. Manage, create, and control timelines and comprehensive, and accurate, budgets. Communicate with clients and department heads. Secure screening venues, design and distribute multiple forms of promotional materials, advertise events. Work in constantly varying environments: locations, talent, and crews. Show less



Lycoming College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Professor of Digital Media, Department of Communications

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Focus on visual storytelling and communication. Subjects taught include: pre­visualization/world-building, visual media, stop­motion animation, cinematography, sound design, and pre/post­production. Supervise each project from pre-production to post-production and implement industry practices. ACADEMIC SERVICE: Course Development, Chair/Director of 2015 Student Film & Video Annual (statewide competition), Equipment Instruction/Management/Purchases/Repair, Admissions Open Houses, Departmental Recruiting, and Parents’ Weekend. Director, Crossing the Frame Productions (a college-wide club dedicated to the production student films, from pre-production to post-production). Show less



Florida State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor of Filmmaking

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Research, lecture, and teach visual storytelling and communication. Subjects taught include: pre­visualization/world-building, screenwriting, storyboarding, lighting design, cinematography, sound design, and pre/post­production. Oversee and assist film productions from conception to completion, maintaining professional film standards, while acting as an Executive Producer at one of the nation’s top film schools. ACADEMIC SERVICE: Program Development, Course Development, and Film Equipment Management. Show less



Freelance

• Production Designer

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2011

  Head of the Art Department. Design and create sets, on varied stages and locations, which fulfill the vendor, client, ad agency, and Director’s vision in a short timeframe, with multiple hard, and fast, deadlines. Visually communicate concepts with the Director and Producer during pre-production and collaborate on final decisions. Collaborate with several Project Managers. Communicate with other department heads during pre-production and production. *please see professional website for detailed projects Show less

• Assistant Art Director/Set Dresser

  • Jul 1996 - Jul 2011

  Collaborate with the Set Decorator and Leadman scheduling construction, prop and set dressing rentals, and dressing of sets. Design and create props and set dressing products, documents, and signs. Fabricate bespoke elements and objects with available materials on-demand. Manage departmental budgets and schedules. Hire and manage independent contractor crews, negotiate rates, and manage call times. Work with vendor, rental house, and/or fabrication lead times, deadlines, and deliveries. Burn Notice, USA Network - Asst. Art Director/Graphic ArtistMagic City, Starz Network - Set Dresser Show less



Pink Bubble Bath - the sexy film festival

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Founder and Director

  • Aug 1999 - Sep 2001

  Pink Bubble Bath - the sexy film festival was dedicated to short films that dealt with sex, love, or relationships. Producer, curator, creator, and founder of Pink Bubble Bath film festival. Oversaw every aspect of the process and worked with volunteers to ensure compliance to the festival’s brand identity. Traveled, promoted, and exhibited festival highlight films with ‘Pink Bubble Bath – One Night Stands’: Seattle, San Francisco, Detroit, Miami, and New York City. Create press-releases, web content, promotional material, and print advertisement. Secure hosts, sponsors, entertainment, venues, and film submissions. Show less



Freelance

• Greater New York City Area

• Production Assistant

  • Jul 1994 - 1996

  Work with film Producer and Production Manager as an assistant. *please see professional website for detailed projects Work with film Producer and Production Manager as an assistant. *please see professional website for detailed projects