PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Freelance Film/TV/Video Production – Los Angeles, CA

       Assistant Director (Non-Union) / Production Assistant — March 2017-Present​ 

• Focused in on-set talent management, scheduling and coordination, developing from a PA into a respected industry AD working on hundreds of projects in scripted, reality and commercial fields

• Diligently serving a wide variety of media companies in the organization and safe maintenance of sets for commercials, web series, music videos, narrative film and television

Tradewind Subs – Los Angeles, CA

      Substitute Teacher — August 2026-Present

• Demonstrated flexibility, clear communication and a strong rapport with youth grades TK-12 in public, private and charter school settings 

• Executed lesson plans and provided students with safe, engaging and enriching content both during class and as part of after-school programs

La Salle College Preparatory High School - Pasadena, CA 

       Speech Team Coach — November 2019-May 2022 (Part-Time) 

• Facilitating the artistic and competitive development of a high school forensics team comprised of 20+ students for competition across California and on the national circuit 

• Providing experienced mentorship in story development, script cutting, blocking and public speaking skills while guiding regular team practices 

Jumpcut, Inc. – Hollywood, CA

      Production Assistant / Production Intern – November 2016-March 2017

• Acted as an all-purpose set and office assistant for this fast-paced startup company that designs, produces and markets cinematic online courses

• Drafted and developed marketable video concepts for both entertainment and educational purposes

Indiana University Radio/Television Services – Bloomington, IN

Production Assistant – September 2014-August 2016

• Facilitated the recording and broadcast of live and pre-recorded studio programming for WTIU, the regional PBS affiliate station 

• Operated advanced equipment, adhered to production schedules and worked in a team setting in the coverage of IU Athletics events in conjunction with the Big Ten Network 

The Montecito Picture Company – Los Angeles, CA

Project Development Intern – May-August 2015

• Read submissions and wrote extensive coverage of screenplays and novels, analyzing and evaluating their potential as motion pictures

• Handled comprehensive errands and office maintenance tasks, including extensive filing and digitization