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Los Angeles, California, United States

Glendale, California, United States

· Act as a hands-on stage operator for productions utilizing motion capture, in-camera visual effects and other technologies· Work with Virtual Production Supervisor and Dev Ops team to ensure the quality and integrity of all digital assets andcaptured data· Prototype tools, features and workflows to address the needs of large-scale productions· Develop stock environements in Unreal Engine for ICVFX

Rochester, New York, United States

· Help students work through the material taught in the Image Processing and Computer Vision course sequence at RIT· Debug code, identify issues, and explain a variety of image processing topics · Responsible for grading assignments and being available for office hours during the week

Rochester, New York, United States

· Research various motion capture technology and maintain the equipment in the lab and on stage· Responsible for Perception Neuron, Mo-Sys StarTracker, and Vicon camera and performance capture systems· Assist students with motion capture and ICVFX needs for projects or general research

· Review and categorize educational content related to virtual production· Read through documentation and tutorials on various subjects in virtual production · Identify the subjects covered and provide a rating based on the depth and effectiveness of the information shared

Portland, Oregon, United States

Completed paid, freelance work as an event photographer, senior portraits photographer, and as a Shutterstock Contributor.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Served as a part of the technical theater program at Jesuit High School for 4 years. Became a trusted leader in the program and someone people often went to for help. Worked as a key crew member for well over 20 productions and a number of pilot productions for evaluation by Disney Theatrical and Music Theater International. Served in positions such as assistant stage manager, lead sound, lead lights, master electrician, and stage manager. Main area of expertise was in stage lighting and management. Strived to fulfill the duties required by role and assist wherever possible. Awarded the Drama Department award in year one and the Technical Theater Department award in recognition for work in the program over the years.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Returned yearly from June to July as a technical theater intern for The Young People's Theater Project Summer Performing Arts Camp. Worked 5-7 days a week, teaching middle school students how to work on a crew, run a show, operate power tools, and the different specializations in technical theater. Aided in coordinating the work of four different camps across various locations and timeframes. Supervised students throughout set construction, called cues during live performances, and helped manage striking the set.

Motion Picture Sciences Bs, Cinematography And Film/Video Production

Activities and Societies: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Dean's List

Film And Digital Content Bfa, Cinematography And Film/Video Production

Activities and Societies: President's List, Worked on multiple film productionsI attended Studio School Los Angeles (Hussian College.

Education record

Activities and Societies: USITT Chapter Member, Technical Theater, Coffeehouse Committee Co-Leader, Oregon State Thespians, Drama Club.

Animation + Visual Effects Workshop, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects

Attended a week long summer program to learn about Animation and VFX from industry professionals and gain experience in Maya, ToonBoom.