University of Minnesota - B.A. Studies in Cinema and Media Culture (emphasis on Set Lighting & Screenwriting) Dean's List Graduate.Studio Page for PARAMOUNT PICTURESProducer's Assistant for WOLF MEDIAOffice PA/ Producer's Assistant for Dan Films ltd, London, England Lead Technician, contract deployment tech for Dell ComputersWriter/Producer/On-Air Host for KUOM Radio K, Minneapolis, MNDeputy Interactive Coordinator for Al Franken for Senate, St. Paul, MNStudio Intern for KSPR-TV 33, ABC Affiliate, Springfield, MO Photographer (Portrait, Product, Event)Professional experience as 1st AD, Gaffer, 2nd AC, Grip, Sound, and PANicholl Screenwriting Fellowship finalist, 2009Conversationally fluent in JapaneseBy a realistic audit of my personal strengths and weaknesses over many years, it has always made sense that a career in the Motion Picture Industry would be the most appropriate harness for my unique energy and abilities. Specific inherent aptitudes and skill sets that have let me to these conclusions include:*Navigational and cultural understanding of general Los Angeles area by car*Keen understanding of the mechanics of communication*Apt use of conversational diplomacy and etiquette to secure a general respect*Strongly intertwined senses of aesthetic balance and technical feasibility*Problem solving with surgical acumen, rational deconstruction, rules of logic*Ability to connect and relate seemingly disparate ideas and facts for enhanced lucidity in understandingSpecialties: Photography, Lighting/Electric/Grip, Writing, Sound engineering, Broadcasting, Computer Hardware, Laptop repair,
Listed skills include Film, Screenwriting, Photography, Video Production, and 18 others.