Education

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, Chicago, IL
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Animation & VFX (Aug 2012)

Hunter College (City University of New York), New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre (Jan 2012)

Yavapai College/Zaki Gordon Institute, Sedona, AZ
Certificate in Independent Filmmaking (June 2011)

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Special Skills

Software: Nuke, After Effects, ZBrush, Final Cut Pro, Maya, Soft Image, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Final Draft, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, WordPress Administration, iMovie, MS Office
Additional: Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Script Supervising, Still Photography, Blogging, SEO/Key Word Analysis, Press Releases

Professional Experience

“NAZ Today” – Northern Arizona University 2009-2010 Tech Director, Floor Director, Reporter, Photographer, Chiron, Graphics, Studio Camera Operator, Video Editor

• Conducted Interviews
• Conceptualized, developed, shot and edited news stories
• Directed Cameras and On Air Talent
• Organized pre-show preparation, including Audio/Visual

KJACK Radio 1680AM – Northern Arizona University 2009-2010 On-Air Talent, Marketing Dept., Promotional Events Team, Traffic

• Conceptualized and Executed Weekly Specialty Show
• Conducted Frequent Marketing Events
• Maintained music rotation and added new music

Eugene (Feature Film) – Eugene, LLC 2008 Script Supervisor

• Maintained Lined Script and Official Documentation for Production
• Oversaw Quality Control in relation to continuity
• Assisted Director with shots, including issues with avoiding crossing axis

The Commune (Feature Film) – The Commune, LLC 2008 Script Supervisor

• Maintained Lined Script and Official Documentation for Production
• Oversaw Quality Control in relation to continuity
• Assisted Director with shots, including issues with avoiding crossing axis

Additional Project Experience

“Woman’s Best Friend” – 2D Animated Short Film – Yavapai College 2011

• Animated all character acting, camera movement and action
• Conceptualized, developed, wrote, and edited (FCP) all aspects of the film
• Created Timeline and Budget
• Directed/Voiced all Characters
• Modeled props and secondary characters

“Starfarmers” – 3D Animated Short Film – Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 2011 Animator, Texture Designer

• Animated Lead Character
• Generated Textures from Scratch with Photoshop and Illustrator
• Participated in Wardrobe conception and creation

“Lost and Found” – Short Film – Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 2011 Director, Editor, Camera Department, Producer

• Logged, captured and edited footage into cohesive story
• Created Shot list, shot map, lined script and shot order
• Conceptualized and developed story
• Shot Footage with Canon 5D

“Precious Pennies” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2011 Producer, Production Design
“Fate” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2011 Producer
“Juan and Bob’s Secret Lair” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Cinematographer, Editor (FCP), Post Production Supervisor

• Created Multiple-Character Special Effect by editing Greenscreen shots in KeyLight (software)
• Oversaw lighting design of Greenscreen scene and Plates

“Kevin” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Producer, 2nd Assistant Camera, Editor (FCP)
“Scientific Brilliance” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Director, Screenwriter, Editor (FCP)
“Hiring Pundits” – Short Film – Vegas 1404 2010 Director, Screenwriter, Editor (iMovie)
“The High Life” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Director, Editor (FCP)
“Chasing Romance” – Short Film – Vegas 1404 2010 Director, Screenwriter, Editor (iMovie)
“Sisterly Love” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Producer, Editor (FCP)
“CDO” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Cinematographer, Editor (FCP)
“The Father” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Cinamatographer, Key Grip, Key Gaffer
“The Rules” – Short Film – Dir. Bianca Ludeker 2010 Cinematographer
“Awkward” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Boom Operator, Editor (FCP)
“Movie Wonders” – Short Film – Yavapai College 2010 Boom Operator, Editor (FCP)
“The Waiting Room” – Short Film – Manic Turtle Productions 2010 Boom Operator
“Grey Street” – Music Video – Firewalk Productions LLC 2007 Director, Producer, Editor (iMovie)

• Garden State Film Festival – Official Selection

“Brits Restaurant and Pub” – Commercial – Firewalk Productions LLC 2007 Director, Screenwriter, Producer
“Freeway Star” – Short Film – Freeway Star Productions 2006 Director
“Real vs. Reel” – Short Film – Firewalk Productions LLC 2006 Director, Producer

• Garden State Film Festival – Official Selection
• Extreme Filmmaker Film Festival – Official Selection

Professional Groups and Associations
Women in Film – Chicago
President – Tribeca Flashpoint Presents Canned Laughter (Improvisational Group)