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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsible for all audio/video needs at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Chicago location, a 6-screen complex in Wrigleyville. Perform weekly content allocation & media management, equipment troubleshooting & basic repairs, live event prep & support, and cleaning & preventative maintenance of digital cinema projection equipment.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Facilitated video equipment reservations, supervised public usage of the television studio & editing suites, and edited documentary segments for CAN TV's Original Programs, all with the mission of empowering Chicago residents to create their own television programs for distribution on five public access cable channels.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Was responsible for seating and greeting guests, monitoring theatres, and maintaining cleanliness across seven consistently sold-out improv comedy auditoriums. Secondary roles included selling concessions, checking coats, and running food. Voted Host of the Month in March 2023.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Worked directly with the production team to deliver various assets for the ImageUnion.TV website, including character animation, motion graphics, and more traditional video editing. Projects included animated intro sequences for Image Union's variety show "Saturday Night Special" and sizzle reels that demonstrated the mission of the company more broadly.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Selected for the Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program (URAP) to create a branding package for DePaul's annual Premiere Film Festival. Responsibilities included creating 3D motion graphics, interstitials, graphic design, and website management as part of a three-student team collaborating to create a unique visual identity for the 2022 edition of.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I was responsible for editing the video component for Dare To Dream Productions' biweekly podcast. Other responsibilities include transcribing interviews for internet publication, writing interview questions, and researching new interviewees.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As an intern with Big Shoulders Digital Video's Post Production team, I was responsible for a myriad of tasks including but not limited to editing internal projects, creating social media content, organizing raw footage, and completing edits on projects for smaller clients.

Rosemont, IL

As a projectionist, I was responsible for constructing weekly film schedules, optimizing hard drive space on projectors, relaying information regarding booth logistics between film distributors and management, troubleshooting presentation issues, and preventative maintenance and upkeep of projection equipment.

I supervised daily operations among the concession stand, box office, and usher staff, and was responsible for training new hires and relaying information from upper management to the crew.

Rosemont, IL

As a crew member at this 18-screen multiplex, I was primarily tasked with serving concessions, cleaning auditoriums, selling tickets, and, occasionally, hosting birthday parties and other special events.

Norridge, IL

In this seasonal role, I was responsible for packaging & fulfilling orders for online customers from a local Target retail location.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Film & Television - Editing, 3.97 Gpa

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television, concentration in Editing. Minors in Motion Graphics and.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student President of WMTH Radio, Member of WMTH-TV, Entertainment Editor for school newspaper "Southwords"