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Resume

Professional Experience

Video Artist/Editor: Bright Red TBWA - Tallahassee, FL

September 2017 - June 2018

• Shoot and edit various commercials, social media content, and sizzle reels for clients such as Pilot Pens, the Cayman Islands, and Tastykake

• Create motion graphics for sizzle reels and other promotional videos

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Freelance Videographer/Photographer

April 2017 - Present
• Film and photograph special events such as birthday parties and weddings
• Edit footage and photos into promotional content for businesses or the event

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Education

Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts Class of 2021 — Tallahassee, FL

Magna Cum Laude, BFA in Motion Picture Arts, Production and minor in General Business

Over 1000 hours of experience in multiple ATL and BTL positions on 30+ student films through pre-, post-, and on-set production: producer, writer, director, production designer, cinematographer, 1st & 2nd assistant director,

1st & 2nd assistant camera, script supervisor, sound mixer/boom operator, grip, & gaffer

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Seminole High School Class of 2017 — Sanford, FL

Summa Cum Laude, International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

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Projects

• Content Creator on YouTube: self-help, advice, & lifestyle videos regularly posted for a small online audience

• Lead Singer, Songwriter, & Manager of Trash Cat, a 6-piece alt pop band found on all streaming platforms
• Actor for various paid industrial, commercial, voiceover, & film projects
• Producer of On the Third Day of an International Manhunt and A Bloody Good Time, FSUFilm Thesis Shorts • Writer & Director of Formalities, FSUFilm Short
• Line producer for NYU MFA thesis film White Wedding, a recipient of the Spike Lee Production Grant
• BTS photographer for dozens of sets - used for social media and promotional content for FSUFilm

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Technical proficiencies

- Adobe Certified Associate in Video Communication Using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
- Adobe After Effects

- Adobe Audition CC

- Adobe Lightroom Classic

- Adobe Photoshop

- Final Cut Pro

- Scenechronize

- Final Draft

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Awards

Director of Happier (Documentary Short):
• South Georgia Film Festival 2020

• Dunedin International Film Festival 2020

• Real Teal Film Festival 2020

• Jacksonville Film Festival 2019

• Chinese American Film Festival 2019

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