CIRRICULUM VITAE
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.
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Accredited by the European Accreditation Board of Higher Education Schools (EABHES)
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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.
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Completed Summer Abroad program at the Université de Franche-Comté, Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA) in Besançon, France, in summer 2007
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Then There Was Joe, LLC. Pasadena, California. Oct. 2015- Jan. 2016.
Independent Feature Film
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Managed day-to-day film set organization, including logistics and travel arrangements
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Assisted departmental heads with budgeting and organization/coordination tasks
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Supervised and managed production assistants
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Organized event planning of a large-scale wrap party for more than 70 cast and crew members
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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
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Problem solved with the Director, 1st Assistant Director, and Director of Photography
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Coordinated shooting schedule with the 1st Assistant Director
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Communicated production progress with department heads
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Assisted in finalizing the production file with the director
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Compiled comprehensive crew list/contact list
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Assisted with film budgeting; managed and kept all receipts and recorded expenditures
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Maintained all production paperwork
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Researched and gathered locational information; scouted locations
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Organized casting calls and talent agreements
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Prepared equipment list and tentative call sheets
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Facilitated good working relationships and a positive production atmosphere; established rapport with cast members
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Performed general office administrative duties, including paperwork filing, data entry, and production paperwork distribution
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Assisted with various production tasks; acted as a runner; coordinated logistics
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Arranged lunches, dinners, and transportation reservations
DRAMA INSTRUCTOR, PART TIME
Public Schools, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sept. 2013-May 2014.
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Instructed students on acting styles, methods, and techniques
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Taught students about the history of drama, effective communication and presentation, voice projection, and how to create dramatic pieces
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Drafted lesson plans
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Organized, managed, and maintained the learning environment
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/CO-WRITER
Lights, Camera, Action. Paris, France. March 2012-Oct. 2012.
Film: eNigma
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Directed, produced, and co-wrote the short film, eNigma
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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.
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Coordinated and managed the production of more than 20 student film projects (6 professionally)
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Took on various roles, including: Associate Producer, Casting Director, First Assistant Director, and Production Assistant
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Collaborated with graduate and undergraduate students from different cultures and countries around the world
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Managed sets ranging from 5 to 40+ crew members
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Coordinated locational logistics
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Kept and maintained all production paperwork
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Assisted with budgeting
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Completed end-of-day report sheets from the shoot
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Arrived first on set; last to leave set
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE
SUPERVISOR, FULL TIME
University of Arkansas Fitness Center. Fayetteville, Arkansas. Aug. 2007-May 2009.
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Sustained daily operations
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Performed facility orientations
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Maintained equipment and upkeep
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Managed scheduling
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Maintained accurate client information
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Filed paperwork; performed various administrative duties
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Promoted facility events
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Assisted with special events
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Awarded New Employee of the Year
ORIENTATION LEADER, FULL TIME/ PART TIME
University of Arkansas Orientation. Fayetteville, Arkansas. May 2005-Jan. 2008
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Led groups of new students and their parents on campus tours; helped acquaint them with the campus
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Facilitated group discussions and Q&A sessions with new students
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Taught new students about campus resources, traditions, opportunities, and student expectations
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Assisted with orientation events throughout the day, including: check-in, greeting, placement-test grading, sign-up tables, and assisting session presenters/facilitators
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Awarded Most Enthusiastic Leader
RESIDENT ASSISTANT, FULL TIME
University of Arkansas Housing. Fayetteville, Arkansas. Aug. 2005-May 2007.
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Welcome and oriented students to the university community
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Developed positive and supportive community for all residents
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Carried out responsibilities and maintained confidentiality concerning position-related information, relationships with staff, student information, and crisis situations
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Performed administrative tasks assigned by the Resident Director; submitted reports and paperwork as required
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Communicated resident concerns with the Resident Director
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Participated in weekly hall staff meetings, staff development programs, and other meetings required by the Resident Director
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Participated in Resident Assistant recruitment, selection, and training of new staff
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
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Film: Production coordination, event coordination, project coordination
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Event Planning: Proven record of planning and coordinating large scale events in local and remote locations.
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Software/Applications: Final Cut Pro, sound recording, voice recording, Microsoft Office applications
PERSONAL
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Music: Violin, music composition, singing
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Theatre: Acting, standup comedy, directing, production coordination, project coordination
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Sports & Athleticism: Football, fitness training
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Hobbies: Chess, traveling, learning languages, pet ownership
INTERPERSONAL/PERSONALITY
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Leadership: Self-motivated, initiative taker, excellent work ethic, passion for working with people
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Communication: Facilitator of good communication and working relationships; exceptional communication and people skills
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Character Traits: Ambition, tenacity, resilience, keen sense of humor, "people person"
NEW DIRECTOR AWARD
Scott Eady for the film eNigma. 2013.
AMERICAN PAVILION SHOWCASE AWARD
For the film eNigma. 2013.
OFFICIAL SELECTION, LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE
For the film Buried Alive. 2011.
CANNES COURT MÉTRAGE (SHORT FILM CORNER)
For the film Kris and Kris. 2011.
AWARDS & HONORS
ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEER
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Six years experience working with students and families in higher education at the University of Arkansas and in Paris, France
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Volunteer at the Iams Dog Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas
ATHLETICS
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Former University of Arkansas Razorback Football Walk-On
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Involvement with the University of Arkansas Athletic Department