As a Local 600 Camera Assistant, I've produced an informational video series aimed at helping prospective college students navigate the FAFSA process and secure financial aid. I interviewed experts and underserved students to develop supportive content and operated cinema-level equipment, ensuring visuals met industry standards for artistic and technical quality.Additionally, I've produced an instructional video series for the World Series of Poker app, aimed at teaching beginners the fundamentals of poker play. I collaborated with renowned poker tournament hosts to create accessible content.As a Camera Assistant, I prepare industry-standard film equipment for Production. My general work duties are as follows:-Evaluates necessary rental equipment based on the cinematographer's technical and aesthetic direction.-Maintains equipment in working order and tests equipment specifications across all final camera rigs.-Rigs cameras for various scenarios (tripod, crane, dolly, jib, gimbal, handheld) and configures specifications including lenses, mounting accessories, frame rate, ISO, shutter, aperture, bit rate, resolution, and color profile.-Updates and manages the slate to sync audio and video.-Documents shot details and ensures the footage is properly organized and labeled for editing.-Manages inventory controls ahead of production needs.-Collaborates with the production team to take corrective action on technical problems regarding the shots and transitions.

As Production Specialist, I managed start-to-finish full-service long-form and short-form productions including commercials, documentaries, social media campaigns, and training programs.I independently wrote, produced, and directed a series for Varsity Spirit at training camps, collaborating with cheerleading experts to capture impactful content for training programs and promotional materials. I also operated and rigged cinema and broadcast-level cameras to meet the specific technical needs of each shoot.Additionally, I produced and filmed an informational series of makeup tutorials for Too Faced Cosmetics, aimed at teaching young girls how to effectively apply their products.My general responsibilities were:-Spearheaded pre-production, which included writing scripts and developing detailed outlines and presentations for client approval, and crafted shot lists and storyboards leveraging my cinematography expertise.-Evaluated and reserved necessary gear from company inventory, assembled custom camera rigs for specific shoots, operated the camera, and captured required footage.-As a video editor, edited both my own and colleagues' footage, handling assembly, final edits, color grading, VFX, motion graphic animations, and song remixing.-Collaborated with clients via frame.io for direct revision feedback, edited videos to address revisions, and ensured client approval.-Implemented detailed workflows for monitoring social media such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.Software utilized: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Camera Raw.

I was the COO and Creative Director for my own Production Company, GoodGaff Productions.I provided full-service productions, delivering pre-production, production, and post-production services to clients.My duties at my company were:-Managed the entire pre-production process independently, including script writing based on client research and competitor content, created outlines and presentations for client approval, developed shot lists and custom storyboards using cinematography expertise, and produced mock videos from storyboards and online stills.-Hired crew, operated the camera, set up lights and mics, shot still images, directed talent, and ensured adherence to schedule.-Served as Producer, scouted locations, ordered props and wardrobe based on the shot list, and estimated budgets considering cast and crew rates, equipment rentals, location permits, props, food, and insurance.-Led post-production as the main editor, handling footage ingestion, editing, original graphic design, motion graphic animations, VFX, color grading, audio mixing, song remixing, and custom music composition.-Exported versions suitable for web, TV, or social media.-Implemented union and OSHA-based standard operating procedures and safety regulations during production.Software utilized: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Camera Raw, DaVinci Resolve, and Propellerhead Reason.