Ajacent Pictures
February 2022 - present2nd Producer
2nd Producer of "Matthew 8:29"
• Edited Indiegogo page to include short film synopsis, budgetary needs, and cast biographies, thereby raising donations by 150%
• Recruited VCU students as Production Assistants during shooting and post-production
• Reviewed meeting agendas, storyboards, and call sheets for project needs and accuracy
New Surge Pictures
September 2021 - presentProducer
Producer of "Busker Jones"
• Developed a pre- to post-production checklist, factoring in VCU's academic calendar to avoid coursework-related delays
• Managed $3,000 budget according to production needs and coordinated over $1,000 in reimbursements to crew members
• Co-wrote a detailed shooting schedule for each production day (3), accounting for potential delays due to actor experience level, coordination of extras, makeup changes, and company moves, to prevent working past the projected wrap time
• Scheduled periodic meetings between the director and department heads to facilitate communal problem-solving and align department objectives with the director’s vision and project restrictions
Virginia Commonwealth University
September 2021 - December 2021Producer
Producer of student short "Play Dead"
• Developed a comprehensive pre- to post-production schedule, factoring in VCU's academic calendar to avoid coursework-related delays
• Led weekly production meetings and check-ins with 30+ crew members to facilitate communal problem-solving and ensure production goals were met
• Delegated production tasks efficiently across eight departments to fulfill production needs and director's vision
• Managed budget of $1,500 with Unit Production Manager
Richmond International Film Festival
August 2021 - September 2021Venue Manager
• Monitored event timeline behind-the-scenes for 1 of the festival days, communicating with festival staff and guests to ensure screening schedule stayed on track
• Hosted engaging Q&A's with directors, bridging the gap between film lovers and filmmakers
• Served as a liaison between the festival organizers and the Virginia Commonwealth University Cinema department, thereby increasing student participation and attendance by 200%
• Checked-in and welcomed attendees and filmmakers to screenings and panels, respectively
• Answered attendee and participant questions in a professional, personable manner
Goldfish Swim School
July 2021 - September 2021Videographer
• Brainstormed creative and innovative promotional content to meet client's specifications
• Planned shoots based on footage needs (atmosphere, people, etc.)
• Independently shot on location with own video equipment in accordance with photo release policies and facility guidelines
• Edited footage into promotional material for social media platforms
Goldfish Swim School
June 2021 - August 2021Front Desk Representative
• Answers telephones, responds to inquiries, takes messages and screens and directs phone calls in a professional, enthusiastic and timely manner
• Processes student registrations using effective sales/customer service techniques
• Resolves customer concerns/complaints using a professional approach
• Assists members with purchases of merchandise and vending
Super Purposes
February 2021 - May 2021Supervising Docuseries Video Producer
• Scheduled and led production meetings and check-ins with teammates to ensure production goals were met
• Established and executed casting process
• Created the production schedule
• Outlined episodes (developed the foundation for episodes)
• Gave constructive notes and pitched joke ideas on cuts to improve structure, continuity, humor, and the edit
• Developed and maintained task organization and tracking system
City of Rockville
June 2019 - August 2019Summer Camp Counselor
• Summer camp counselor for 3 sessions preparing a theatre show with campers between the ages of 8 and 12, scheduled camp days
• Worked in three person staff team to prepare shows in two weeks for the local community
• Worked as a lighting technician
Tutoring Volunteering
September 2015 - May 2018Tutor
• Academic tutoring ages 8 to 17
• Improved and implemented programs for English and French as a second language and for math levels from algebra to calculus