OBJECTIVE

 

            To produce film and television projects that are meaningful to the community.

 

EDUCATION

 

            University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ                                                       

            - Major in Media Arts and Minor in Journalism

            Emphasis in Producing Film and Television and Broadcast News

                             

HONORS & AWARDS

 

            MEDIA ARTS                                                         JOURNALISM                                                 

            - Fine Arts Achievement Scholarship, 4 years             - James Edward Duncan Scholarship, 1 year

            - Gentry Scholarship, Spring 2006                            - Jon F. Ruby Scholarship, 1 year

            - NATPE Convention Grant, Spring 2006                     OTHER - Americorp Service Scholarship, 2003

 

PROJECTS

 

         TELEVISION                                                                             FILM

            Public Access, Producer, TV series in Development                                         April’s Last, 35mm short fiction, Producer

          -Completed script, treatment, and press kit                              -Producing film with war and post-apocalyptic 

          Legislative Weekly 30-min. video show, Writer/Intern                   Peep Show, 16mm fiction, Producer/Editor

         -Aired state-wide, three-minute segments due each week             -Short documentary

            Reader of the House, Video Doc., Writer/Producer                                         October March, 16mm fiction, Producer, Fall 2004

         -Aired State-wide, five-minute historical piece                              -Exploitation film 

 

PRODUCING  EXPERIENCE

 

2006-Present        UA Kodak 35mm Film Project, Producer

                      - Producing a $80,000 Eastman Kodak-sponsored film project to  

                           be screened in L.A.

                          - In charge of all aspects of production such as budgeting,

                           promotion, crew hiring, and equipment rentals.

                          - Trained on equipment and attended workshops at Kodak, Mole

                           Richardson, Clairmont and Fotokem. 

 

2004-2005            Arizona Capitol Television, Senate Broadcast Inter, Phoenix, AZ

                      - Produced, shot, and v.o.’s for legislative segments

                          - Captured B-roll and field work for 3-5 minute segments.

                          - Wrote and produced projects for state-wide show.

 

2003-Present         Access Tucson, Producer and Member, Tucson, AZ

                          - Produced, shot, and wrote show on local community interests.

                          - Volunteered and helped with community outreach filming

                          - Formally trained and certified in studio camera and editing.  

                          - Received credit for working on promos, special events, and

                          advertising my own short films and projects.

                               

2001-2002            UATV, Floor Manager/Field Reporter, U of A

                           - Shot footage and collaborated in coverage of local campus  

                           events.

                           - Assisted daily with campus show on news, current events, and

                           creative pieces.

 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

 

2005 -Present        Stantec Consulting Inc., Administrative Assistant

                       -In charge of PE (Engineer) registrations throughout the

                           Southwest.

                           - A/R (Accounts Receivable) caller and resource planning

                           developer.

 

VOLUNTEER      

 

2003-2004                   Americorp, Youth Volunteer Corps Team Leader, Tucson, AZ

                                - Organized and logged over 1000+ hours of community outreach events.

                                - Received formal training for outreach development for youth ages 11-18.

 

SKILLS

                                - Experienced with Final Cut Pro, Vegas, and Pinnacle editing systems.

                                - Studio camera, control room, and field producing trained and certified.

                                - Skilled in script development, coverage, marketing and multitasking.

                                - EP Scheduling/Budgeting, Excel, Access, Publisher and advanced systems proficient.