Resume
EDUCATION:
Masters of Fine Arts in Film Production, Directing Emphasis August 2020-August 2023
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Professional Program in Screenwriting September 2019-June 2020
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in English, Magna Cum Laude August 2012-May 2016
University of Florida, Gainesville
Concentration: Film and Media Studies; Minor: History
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Crew Member, Various, Tampa, FL March 2017 - Present
• Served as a script supervisor, 1st AD, production designer, Art PA, BTS photographer, certified Covid
Compliance Officer and production assistant for student and locally-produced short films and web series
After School Teacher, YMCA, Toluca Lake, CA October 2023-Present
• Provided child care for grades K-5 at Toluca Lake Elementary
Usher, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA September-October 2023
• Served as an usher for the Saw X maze for Fright Fest, managing the queue and ADA entrance,
observing scare actors, assisting guests, and greeting them as they exited the maze
Creative Development Intern, Walden Media, Los Angeles, CA January 2023-May 2023
• Reviewed submitted screenplays, books, short stories and book proposals and wrote coverage
• Prepared a pitch based on an assigned prompt and delivered it to executives
• Participated in informational Q&As with executives
Intern, Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach, CA June 2022-October 2022
• Reviewed films in consideration for the festival, analyzing their story, direction and production values
• Researched interview questions and marketing information for films accepted into the festival
• Assisted a shorts programmer by contacting filmmakers and making sure technology was working
before the screenings
• Assisted venue coordinators by monitoring the flow of traffic between screenings, making sure tickets
were being scanned, and ballots were distributed and collected
• Edited together brief promos for the festival, combining trailers with filmmaker introduction and
event information
Tour Associate, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Burbank, CA May 2022-September 2022
• Created an interactive guest experience at exhibits, including greeting guests, enforcing the rules, and
assisting guests in holding a real Oscar
• Photographed guests at the famous Friends fountain and set, as well as at other exhibits
• Delivered a pre-scripted presentation about the soundtrack for Gravity
• Safely shuttled guests between exhibits via tour cart
• Presented ideas for products, a group activity and a page for the website
Event Photographer, Campus MovieFest, Gainesville, FL January 2019
• Photographed launch event for Campus MovieFest at the University of Florida
• Produced +300 photographs to be shared on social media
Production/Content Intern, WEDU, Tampa, FL September 2016-May 2017
• Completed studio production tasks, including teleprompter, studio camera, and assisting in set builds for clients and local programs such as Florida This Week, Arts Plus, and WEDU Quest
• Assisted Lighting Director in hanging lights and updating grid layout for various projects in multiple studios
• Worked on various administrative projects for WEDU content department
• Production assistant on both studio and field productions
Production Intern, WFLA, Tampa May-July 2015
• Assisted with the Daytime show by setting up the green room, making copies of scripts, running the teleprompter, and escorting guests and hosts
• Shadowed in all aspects of broadcast news, including directing, producing and reporting
• Wrote and edited a "Tip of the Week" segment on lionfish for the Reel Animals Fishing Show
• Production assistant during field shoots for commercials, Daytime, and a reality show pilot, All About the Bay
Upper Room Staff Member, Gator Wesley July-August 2014
• Served hospitality shifts for greeting visitors during non-service hours
• Lived in and maintained the building during both open and closed hours
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Producers Guild of America, Los Angeles, CA November 2022-Present
• Checked in PGA members for screenings, verifying their names on the rooster and checking vaccine cards
• Relayed information needed for members in line for screenings and made sure they were wearing masks in the theater
Austin Film Festival Script Reader, Remote June-September 2023
• Reviewed drama and comedy pilots and digital series for consideration for the second round of the
festival’s script competition
The Valley Film Festival, North Hollywood, CA August 2023
• Checked tickets of festival goers who entered the theater
Dances with Films, Hollywood, CA June-July 2023
• Distributed ballots as people entered the theater, checked people into the red carpet, and assisted
festival staff
• Did improv comedy for social media, guessing the plots of films based on their marketing trinkets and
guessed their value on social media
Sunscreen Film Festival, St. Petersburg, FL April 2017-2018
• Sold tickets, passes and merchandise to festival guests
Gasparilla Film Festival, Tampa March 2017-2018
• Served as an usher, handing out voting cards and encouraging people to vote after the film
• Monitored Filmmaker Lounge, prepping food and tallying attendance
English Society Mentor, Gainesville November 2014-May 2016
• Assisted a freshman in navigating the English major at UF and all the opportunities available.
Oak Hammock Concert at Fair Oaks Ranch March 2014
• Performed for a retirement community
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank April 2013
• Helped sort out donated food and create food packages for families
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EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Communications Co-Leader, Gator Wesley Foundation, Gainesville January 2013-April 2016
• Supervised and produced promotional videos, writing, shooting and editing for 10+ major events
• Photographed +30 events, such as Fall Retreat, Fall Festival, Winter Ball, Love Campaign, and Spring Tour
• Assisted with tabling as outreach and to promote events such as worship services and free concerts
• Authored public service announcements, as in The Independent Florida Alligator and Gator Times
Production Assistant, ChomPics Productions, Gainesville September 2015-April 2016
• Utilized audio and lighting equipment to achieve the vision of the cinematographer and director
• Wrote, shot and edited commercials for ChomPics Commercial Project
Writer, Assistant Director, and Production Assistant, Tangible Productions, Gainesville January 2014-April 2016
• Served as a production assistant for two web series, the Everyday Gator, short films and commission work
• Collaborated on writing an 8 episode web series, Disconnected, and served as a head writer for one episode and assistant director for two episode
Vice President, UF Creative Writing Club, Gainesville August 2013-April 2016
• Assisted the president by creating writing prompts and leading workshops at weekly meetings
• Promoted the club via promotional ads in The Alligator and Gator Times
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Women in Film and TV April 2018-Present
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AWARDS:
Winner, Film Independent and HieronyVision 30x30 Membership May 2023-2024
Semi-Finalist, Coca-Cola Refreshing Films November 2022
Semi-Finalist, Marcellus Mini Movie Family Film Festival - Ziggy Starfish October 2022
Finalist, Stage 32 Short Film Contest - Ziggy Starfish July 2022
Official Selection, Sunscreen Film Festival - Ziggy Starfish April 2022
Official Selection, Gasparilla International Film Festival - Ziggy Starfish March 2022
Quarterfinalist, Stage 32 Short Film Contest - I Just Called to Say I Love You June 2020
Official Selection, Tarpon Arts Film Festival - I Just Called to Say I Love You June 2019
Official Selection, Sunscreen Film Festival - Don't Fret April 2019
Official Selection, Gasparilla International Film Festival - Don't Fret March 2019
Best World Premiere Nominee, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival -
I Just Called to Say I Love You December 2018
Official Selection, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival - Don't Fret December 2018
Official Selection, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival - After Midnight December 2017
Semifinalist, Los Angeles CineFest - After Midnight September 2016
Campus Finalist, Campus MovieFest - University of Wesley April 2016
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Scholarship Recipient June 2015
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office Anderson Scholarship Recipient April 2015
Honorable Mention, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art Words on Canvas Writing Contest April 2015
Anderson Scholar with Distinction October 2014
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SKILLS:
Computer: Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Audition, Pro Tools, Final Draft (Beginner), Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Story, Celtx, Audacity, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Word Perfect (Intermediate/Advanced)
Cameras: Canon XH-A1, EOS 7D and 70D, Rebel T6i, T5i, and T2i, Nikon D3200, Studio Cameras