Set Production Assistant
Dickinson (Apple TV+); New York, NY — 2019-2020
- Worked on set during season two – both in the studio and on location
- Assisted the production department on episodes directed by Silas Howard & Stacie Passon
Assistant Stage Manager
New York Deaf Theatre; New York, NY — 2019
- Worked closely with the creative team as well as Director Garrett Zuercher for the play Sylvia
- Maintained a notated script with blocking and notes during rehearsals
- Called lighting, sound, projection and caption cues
Screenwriter
Connecticut Association of the Deaf; New York, NY — 2019
- Created and pitched a treatment to the committee
- Wrote a short narrative screenplay about the true story of Deaf educational & civic leaders in the Nineteenth Century
Contributing Writer
The Culture Crush; New York, NY — 2018-2019
- Wrote a debut piece on Deaf Culture, titled: Good Vibrations
- Assisted the Editor in Chief, Debra Scherer (French and Italian Vogue veteran) to assemble The Weekly & print issues
Production Coordinator
Jennifer, 42; New York, NY — 2018-2019
- An animated documentary feature film about a family’s experience with domestic violence
- Directed by Elle Kamihira and Produced by Katie Hyde
- Raised over 60k in funds over a 30 day period by creating marketing campaigns and content via email and social media
Executive Assistant
Joan Scheckel Filmmaking Labs; Los Angeles, CA — 2015-2018
- Joan Scheckel is a producer, writer, director and creator of The Technique
- Her work includes titles such as: Transparent, Beginners, Little Miss Sunshine & Whale Rider
- Assisted the development of seasons 2 & 3 of Transparent with workshops for the Writers, Directors and Main Cast
- Organized and booked monthly filmmaking labs with an average of 24 participants
Production Assistant
Park Pictures; Los Angeles, CA — 2015
- Worked on large commercial shoots for clients such as: Apple, Sherwin Williams & Run The Jewels
- Assisted the Art and Talent Departments
Producer & Assistant Director
Spooners The Series; Holyoke, MA — 2014-2015
- A Web Series based on the Award Winning short film
- Directed by Bryan Horch, starring Ben Lerman & Walter Replogle
- Raised over 16k in funds over a 30 day period
- Managed all aspects of production; from casting, scheduling, writing & location scouting
Assistant to the Post Production Coordinator
Adult Swim (Thing X); New York, NY — 2013
- Assembled image packages containing numerous design options
- Acted in a short sketch that was featured on the website
Writer’s Assistant
Will Reiser; New York, NY — 2013
- Writer of the Award Winning and Golden Globe Nominated film 50/50, starring Joseph G. Levitt and Seth Rogen
- Gave script notes on other works in progress
- Performed research & transcribed recordings for an upcoming feature film and presented to Director Jonathan Levine
Office Production Assistant
Music Maker Relief Foundation; Hillsborough, NC — 2012
- A 501c3 nonprofit founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South
- Produced articles and video content for their website
- Conducted interviews with musicians, assisted the musicians at shows and at home, aided in recording songs
- Production team member for Country Girl; a music video for the Grammy Award Winning, Carolina Chocolate Drops
Instructor
Filmmaker’s Ink; NY, CT, NM — 2009-present
- Offers a University film school experience in a summer camp setting for children, ages 8-18
- Taught how to collaborate, write, produce, shoot, direct and edit a 5-10 minute short
EDUCATION
Joan Scheckel Filmmaking Labs; Los Angeles, CA – Alumni of The Lab Series, 2015-2017
Hampshire College; Amherst, MA – Bachelor of the Arts in Dramatic Writing, 2010-2014
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts; Hartford, CT — Creative Writing Department, 2008-2010