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CIRRICULUM VITAE

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EDUCATION

MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA) IN FILMMAKING

Major: Directing. 2010-2012.

École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation (The International Film and Television School). Paris, France.

  • Accredited by the European Accreditation Board of Higher Education Schools (EABHES)​

  • Directed, produced, and co-wrote short film eNigma, which was screened at the 2013 Festival du Cannes

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN COMMUNICATIONS

Major: Film Studies. 2004-2009.

University of Arkansas. Fayetteville, Arkansas.​​

EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Then There Was Joe, LLC. Pasadena, California. Oct. 2015- Jan. 2016.

Independent Feature Film

  • Managed day-to-day film set organization, including logistics and travel arrangements

  • Assisted departmental heads with budgeting and organization/coordination tasks

  • Supervised and managed production assistants

  • Organized event planning of a large-scale wrap party for more than 70 cast and crew members

  • Managed film set catering


PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

VH-1/D and J Productions. Los Angeles, California. Nov. 2013-Jan. 2014

Television Episode: South in the City - Pilot

  • Problem solved with the Director, 1st Assistant Director, and Director of Photography

  • Coordinated shooting schedule with the 1st Assistant Director

  • Communicated production progress with department heads

  • Assisted in finalizing the production file with the director

  • Compiled comprehensive crew list/contact list

  • Assisted with film budgeting; managed and kept all receipts and recorded expenditures

  • Maintained all production paperwork

  • Researched and gathered locational information; scouted locations

  • Organized casting calls and talent agreements

  • Prepared equipment list and tentative call sheets

  • Facilitated good working relationships and a positive production atmosphere; established rapport with cast members

  • Performed general office administrative duties, including paperwork filing, data entry, and production paperwork distribution

  • Assisted with various production tasks; acted as a runner; coordinated logistics

  • Arranged lunches, dinners, and transportation reservations​

DRAMA INSTRUCTOR, PART TIME

Public Schools, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sept. 2013-May 2014.

  • Instructed students on acting styles, methods, and techniques

  • Taught students about the history of drama, effective communication and presentation, voice projection, and how to create dramatic pieces

  • Drafted lesson plans

  • Organized, managed, and maintained the learning environment

 

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/CO-WRITER

Lights, Camera, Action. Paris, France. March 2012-Oct. 2012.

Film: eNigma

  • Directed, produced, and co-wrote the short film, eNigma

  • Received multiple awards for eNigma, including: New Director Award from the Little Rock Film Institute; American Pavilion Showcase Award at the Festival Du Cannes

 

PROJECT, PRODUCTION, & LOCATION MANAGER

École Internationale de Création Audiovisuelle et de Réalisation (The International Film and Television School, Paris). Paris, France. Oct. 2010-May 2012.

  • Coordinated and managed the production of more than 20 student film projects (6 professionally)

  • Took on various roles, including: Associate Producer, Casting Director, First Assistant Director, and Production Assistant

  • ​​Collaborated with graduate and undergraduate students from different cultures and countries around the world

  • Managed sets ranging from 5 to 40+ crew members

  • Coordinated locational logistics

  • Kept and maintained all production paperwork

  • Assisted with budgeting

  • Completed end-of-day report sheets from the shoot

  • Arrived first on set; last to leave set

LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISOR, FULL TIME

University of Arkansas Fitness Center. Fayetteville, Arkansas. Aug. 2007-May 2009.

  • Sustained daily operations

  • Performed facility orientations

  • Maintained equipment and upkeep

  • Managed scheduling

  • Maintained accurate client information

  • Filed paperwork; performed various administrative duties

  • Promoted facility events

  • Assisted with special events

  • Awarded New Employee of the Year

ORIENTATION LEADER, FULL TIME/ PART TIME

University of Arkansas Orientation. Fayetteville, Arkansas. May 2005-Jan. 2008

  • Led groups of new students and their parents on campus tours; helped acquaint them with the campus

  • Facilitated group discussions and Q&A sessions with new students

  • Taught new students about campus resources, traditions, opportunities, and student expectations

  • Assisted with orientation events throughout the day, including: check-in, greeting, placement-test grading, sign-up tables, and assisting session presenters/facilitators

  • Awarded Most Enthusiastic Leader

RESIDENT ASSISTANT, FULL TIME

University of Arkansas Housing. Fayetteville, Arkansas. Aug. 2005-May 2007.

  • Welcome and oriented students to the university community

  • Developed positive and supportive community for all residents

  • Carried out responsibilities and maintained confidentiality concerning position-related information, relationships with staff, student information, and crisis situations

  • Performed administrative tasks assigned by the Resident Director; submitted reports and paperwork as required

  • Communicated resident concerns with the Resident Director

  • Participated in weekly hall staff meetings, staff development programs, and other meetings required by the Resident Director

  • Participated in Resident Assistant recruitment, selection, and training of new staff

SKILLS
SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL

  • Film: Production coordination, event coordination, project coordination

  • Event Planning: Proven record of planning and coordinating large scale events in local and remote locations.

  • Software/Applications: Final Cut Pro, sound recording, voice recording, Microsoft Office applications

PERSONAL

  • Music: Violin, music composition, singing

  • Theatre: Acting, standup comedy, directing, production coordination, project coordination

  • Sports & Athleticism: Football, fitness training

  • Hobbies: Chess, traveling, learning languages, pet ownership

INTERPERSONAL/PERSONALITY

  • Leadership: Self-motivated, initiative taker, excellent work ethic, passion for working with people

  • Communication: Facilitator of good communication and working relationships; exceptional communication and people skills

  • Character Traits: Ambition, tenacity, resilience, keen sense of humor, "people person"

NEW DIRECTOR AWARD

Scott Eady for the film eNigma. 2013.

Little Rock Film Institute

 

AMERICAN PAVILION SHOWCASE AWARD

For the film eNigma. 2013.

Festival Du Cannes

OFFICIAL SELECTION, LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE

For the film Buried Alive. 2011. 

La Cinémathèque Française

CANNES COURT MÉTRAGE (SHORT FILM CORNER)

For the film Kris and Kris. 2011.

Festival du Cannes

AWARDS
AWARDS & HONORS
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES

VOLUNTEER

  • Six years experience working with students and families in higher education at the University of Arkansas and in Paris, France

  • Volunteer at the Iams Dog Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas

ATHLETICS

  • Former University of Arkansas Razorback Football Walk-On

  • Involvement with the University of Arkansas Athletic Department

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