Summary of Qualifications

• Knowledge of all Windows & Mac Operating systems
• Responsible for writing for and getting 1.5 million dollars in grant money
• Detail Oriented, I anticipate the needs of my clients and/or projects and act accordingly
• Expert Negotiator
• Knowledge of assembly and operation of Theatrical and Film/Video equipment (e.g. Lighting, Cameras, Mics, & Mixers etc.)
• Organized, self-starter meets deadlines, highly creative, proven leader, & excellent record keeper
• Worked at the highest levels of my craft. Clients have included Dreamworks SKG, Universal Studios, & MTV Pictures

Work History 

Lost Tribe Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA

Video Producer/Social Media Coordinator From 2013 to 2018

• Assisted Adam Skelter in overseeing all social media platforms and content marketing efforts.
• Have a passion for social media, an eye for identifying trends through data and taking care of my client’s brand within the virtual communities with the help of Hootsuite.
• Ability to communicate well with large and small groups, multi-task, see assignments through from start to finish, pay attention to details and be proactive.

A Long Story Short Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CA/Salt Lake City, UT

Story Consultant/Reader/Dialog Consultant From: 2008 to 2013

• Write feedback/synopses/development notes/coverage, to improve or develop the structure of the story.
• Map a clear vision of the film’s story arc. Pinpoint structural pitfalls and generate storytelling solutions.
• Clients have included: Tandem Motion Pictures, Blueberry Hill Media Inc. Darrell King Productions, Eponymous House, CMC Creative

Producer/Editor/Videographer From: 2005 to 2008

• Overseeing the creative aspects of (film/video) project
• Control the content and flow of the film's plot.
• Direct the performance of actors.
• Organize and select locations.
• Manage technical details (ex. Position of cameras, lighting, and timing)
• Clients have included: Epoch Entertainment, Higher Ground Films, Tuff-Kidd Entertainment, SD Entertainment, UVU PWI

Group Sales Coordinator From: 1998 to 2001

Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company/Princess Cruises, Los Angeles, CA

• Work as a high volume sales agent and customer representative.
• Handle a high volume of inbound calls.
• Negotiate with dissatisfied clients to insure their complete satisfaction with our product.
• Excellent personable & professional phone skills.
• Coordination of logistics for large group cruise tours/activities/events/dining.
• Liaise between the travel agent, the government of destination and the Cruise line regarding commissions, visas, taxes, & port fees.
• Write and amend legally binding contracts that will allow for both the cruise line and the vendor to define sales criteria.
• Record and maintain file system to control quality service and redundancy.

Unit Production Manager (UPM)/Post Production Supervisor From: 1994 to 2005

Wooden Spoon Pictures, Los Angeles, CA

• Prepare budgets; break down the scripts into elements.
• Responsible for all financial negotiations. Approve all production expenditures,
• Equipment procurement. Negotiate stage costs (ex. cameras, film stock and lights)
• Use preferred vendors of the DP or the Director.
• Prepare preliminary shooting schedules.
• Hire crew. Negotiate crew’s salaries and approve timecards.
• Approve the day's call sheet and production report. Mollify those members of the crew involved in personality conflicts.
• Clients have included: The Video Agency (Universal), JMS Video, Dreamworks, Disney Motion Pictures, Touchstone Films (us)

Education/Training

Long Form Improv Training at Upright Citizens Brigade, Los Angeles

The Dean Lewis Stand-up Workshop with Dean Lewis, Dallas Tx

Utah Valley University, Orem UT, Major: Digital Media Arts

A.S. from Collin College, Plano TX, Major: Acting  Minor:Religious Studies