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- Ensures the editor has all necessary assets for the project - Encodes and posts files for digital delivery - Preps for Color and Audio sessions - Slates, masters, and archives final projects - Edits own Video Projects and demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly with Producers and Creatives. - Delivers high-quality videos on time

New York, New York, United States

- Assisted Senior Editor and Producer needs with multiple client-based projects - Edited and revised medium to low-tier client-based and internal-based projects- Prepped and conformed projects for audio, coloring, and VFX work- Collected and delivered projects to the clients- Managed master library, archiving process, and digital file deliveries.- Logged and backed up footage on the company's servers- Sourced stock footage or stock music as necessary for new business… Show more - Assisted Senior Editor and Producer needs with multiple client-based projects - Edited and revised medium to low-tier client-based and internal-based projects- Prepped and conformed projects for audio, coloring, and VFX work- Collected and delivered projects to the clients- Managed master library, archiving process, and digital file deliveries.- Logged and backed up footage on the company's servers- Sourced stock footage or stock music as necessary for new business projects.- Assisted in the production of live company broadcasted events that are conducted multiple times per week Show less

Pleasantville, New York, United States

- Co-Directed ‘Bee Aware’, scheduling and conducting the interviews that encompass the film- Led Post Production for Pace Doc’s 2021 documentary ‘Bee Aware’ examining the importance of honey bees and the lives of beekeepers- Edited, managed, and organized footage for ‘Bee Aware’ alongside assistant editors using Adobe Creative Suite- Effectively scheduled multiple interviews that were conducted across various states- Established effective remote Post Production workflow for Pace… Show more - Co-Directed ‘Bee Aware’, scheduling and conducting the interviews that encompass the film- Led Post Production for Pace Doc’s 2021 documentary ‘Bee Aware’ examining the importance of honey bees and the lives of beekeepers- Edited, managed, and organized footage for ‘Bee Aware’ alongside assistant editors using Adobe Creative Suite- Effectively scheduled multiple interviews that were conducted across various states- Established effective remote Post Production workflow for Pace Docs team using Discord, Slack, and Zoom Show less

Pleasantville, New York, United States

Traveled to the beautiful Big Island in Hawaii with the award-winning PaceDocs production team to film a documentary surrounding the people who were affected by the Kilauea eruptions in 2018. I worked early mornings into the night, primarily serving as a camera operator as well as a lighting/audio assistant and overall production assistant. - Traveled to Hilo, Hawaii with award-winning PaceDocs program to film documentary focused on 2018 volcanic eruptions at Kilauea- Contacted… Show more Traveled to the beautiful Big Island in Hawaii with the award-winning PaceDocs production team to film a documentary surrounding the people who were affected by the Kilauea eruptions in 2018. I worked early mornings into the night, primarily serving as a camera operator as well as a lighting/audio assistant and overall production assistant. - Traveled to Hilo, Hawaii with award-winning PaceDocs program to film documentary focused on 2018 volcanic eruptions at Kilauea- Contacted locals, scientists, and experts for potential interviews during pre-production- Scouted for locations - Created backgrounders for locations, Hawaii’s history, eruptions, and other subjects interviewed - Served as an onset camera operator for interviews throughout the trip- Shot B-Roll for voice-over segments of the documentary- Worked as an audio manager and lighting technician when in preparation for interviews Show less

Brooklyn, New York

- Worked primarily as a post-production intern on a variety of documentaries for Creative Chaos. - Analyzed and edits previously conducted interviews based on topics from prior documentaries for online consumption using Avid Media Composer.- Tasked 3 days a week with logging new footage, stringing out sequences in order to make the editing phase move swiftly, as well as being assigned various segments to edit.

Hawthorne, New York, United States

- Worked as a company videographer, producing a variety of videos including promotional material, instructional videos for employees, and overall general video content for the PTI website, 40 hours a week. - Conducted and edited company-wide interviews of staff and employees for educational training purposes - Conducted and edited product spotlight videos for sales representatives to showcase to potential customers and investors while maintaining discretion for proprietary company… Show more - Worked as a company videographer, producing a variety of videos including promotional material, instructional videos for employees, and overall general video content for the PTI website, 40 hours a week. - Conducted and edited company-wide interviews of staff and employees for educational training purposes - Conducted and edited product spotlight videos for sales representatives to showcase to potential customers and investors while maintaining discretion for proprietary company information - Worked closely with the marketing department to photograph and edit products for newsletters and published magazines- Traveled to various customer companies to video and photograph machines for marketing purposes - Captured both video and photographs for company events to showcase on the PTI website Show less

Pleasantville, New York, United States

Served as the cinematographer for the short film, "Common Interest". - Operated a Canon C-300 with a stabilizer for smooth tracking shots. - Assembled lighting for various scenes throughout production. - Assisted the director in blocking scenes.

Westchester

Worked as a cashier/bookseller in on-campus Pace University Bookstore, 2-3 days a week. Responsible for maintaining storefront, stocking shelves, opening and sending out shipments to and from other schools/companies, as well as answering and maintaining phone calls and e-mails to customers.

Worked as cook/cashier for catering service outsourcing to summer camps and town pools in Westchester County. Completed approximately 80 food orders per day, in addition to preparing bagged lunches for campers. Established a new system for preparing mass orders, which became company standard for Summer 2018. Operated the cash register while carrying out small snack and beverage transactions.

Yorktown

Manned cash register for 4 to 6 hour shifts, approximately five days per week. Restocked both produce and shelf inventory.

Bachelor'S Degree, Cinematography And Film/Video Production

Activities and Societies: Pace Pride (2017-2021), Pace Cooks & Bakes (2017-2021), Guitar Club (2017-2018), Pace Makes a Difference Day.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football Captain (2013-2016), Varsity Lacrosse Champions (2013-2017), First Chair Orchestra Cellist.