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Elgin, Il, Us

United States

•Strategic acquisition and management of multifamily real estate in thriving metropolitan zones. •Capitalizing on future tourism trends with offering luxe boutique short-term vacation assets in in coveted vacation destinations.•Delivering value to the film industry through boutique equipment rentals.•Pioneering into the small business sector, leveraging our expertise in operations, logistics, management, and marketing to identify and transform undervalued opportunities

Chicago

I'm a dedicated Director of Photography with a passion for crafting compelling visuals and bringing stories to life. With a keen eye for detail, a creative approach, and a strong technical foundation, I’ve had the pleasure of working with visionary directors and crews across film and television projects of varying scales. My work ranges from independent features to high-profile productions, consistently delivering images that captivate and engage. I believe in the power of visual storytelling to move audiences, and I’m committed to pushing creative boundaries while ensuring seamless, high-quality production.•Project & Team Leadership: Oversaw lighting and camera departments on projects of various sizes, coordinating equipment, staffing, and logistics. Led teams of up to 30, maintaining seamless production schedules.•Budgeting & Cost Management: Budgets from $50K to $1M+, optimizing for cost efficiencies while maintaining quality. Tracked expenditures, negotiated with vendors, and ensured financial accuracy across large-scale productions.•Operational Excellence in High-Stakes Environments: Familiar with complex production needs, managed intricate lighting setups and last-minute changes, ensuring swift responses and reliable continuity on set.•Notable Companies and brands: Nike, Air Jordan, Converse, Dr Pepper, Keurig, Caterpillar, Kellogg's, Raisin Bran, Motorola, Wingstop, Mentos, Doc Marten, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, LifeFitness, Precision Planting, 303 Cleaners

Chicago, Illinois

•Resource Allocation & Logistics: Oversaw inventory, handled rentals, and scheduled resources to ensure a timely and cost-effective production.•Personnel Management & Safety Compliance: Directed teams to set up and strike lighting efficiently, ensuring safety protocols were met and deadlines adhered to.•Vendor Relations & Negotiation: Worked closely with equipment suppliers to secure necessary resources within budget constraints, often renegotiating terms for extended production needs.Selected Episodic: The Bear, Fargo, Shameless, Suits, Ironheart, Somebody Somewhere, American Crime StorySelected Features: The Killer, Beverly Hills Cop 4, Native Son, We Grown Now, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, HalaSelected Commercials: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Nike, Disney, Facebook, Budweiser, Johnson & Johnson, Toyota, Kraft, Tostitos, NFL, Guinness, Lowe's, Frito-Lay, Wells Fargo, Bank of America

Cinespace Studios, Chicago

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography, Summa Cumme Laude

High School Diploma