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Resume

EDUCATION

Drexel University
B.S. in Screenwriting/Playwriting
Minors in Film/TV Production, Marketing, and Theater

  • 3.98 GPA

  • Summa Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Assistant
BSE Global
 Oct. 2023 - June 2024 l Brooklyn, NY

  • Producer, 1st AD, and Script Supervisor for BSE Global, Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty, Barclays Center, and Nets GC film and photo shoots

  • Organized call sheets and created shooting schedules

  • Cast talent

  • Edited and assistant edited promotional videos and graphics for various social media platforms and company requests

  • Wrote and edited scripts for social media and company videos

  • Filmed interviews, press conferences, game-action, podcasts, and in-arena performances

  • Assisted as a boom op, grip, and PA on various photo and film shoots

  • Oversaw equipment logging, rentals, and transportation

1st Assistant Director
Liberty Media Day | NY Liberty
May 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Organized equipment orders and pickups

  • Recruited crew

  • Created floor plans/station assignments

  • Managed interview spots for players

  • Maintained communication between talent and crew

  • Ensured shoot stayed on schedule

1st Assistant Director
Liberty Unlocked | NY Liberty
May 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Organized equipment orders and pickups

  • Managed interview spots for players

  • Maintained communication between talent and crew

  • Ensured shoot stayed on schedule

Producer / 1st Assistant Director
Crossover Photo Shoot | Brooklyn Nets
March - April 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Managed makeup artists, stylists, and  photographers

  • Created call sheets and shooting schedules

  • Cast models

  • Maintained communication between talent and crew

  • Ensured shoot stayed on schedule

Production Coordinator / Key PA
Premium Event Space Shoot | Barclays Center
March - April 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Led team of 5 production assistants

  • Created call sheets and shooting schedules

  • Cast 28 models, adults and children

  • Communicated information to crew and talent

  • Managed equipment, crafty, signage, and meals

  • Coordinated wardrobe

1st Assistant Director
2024 NY Liberty Theme Game Schedule Release | NY Liberty
March 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Created call sheets and shooting schedules

  • Ensured shoot stayed on schedule

  • Managed equipment

  • Organized talent

Producer / 1st Assistant Director
Bero x Clax Collection | Brooklyn Nets
Dir. Noah Lau | Feb. - March 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Managed crew of 8

  • Created call sheets and shooting schedule

  • Ensured shoot stayed on schedule

  • Assisted in casting models

  • Location scouted

Production Coordinator / Key PA
Nets GC Media Day | Nets GC
Feb. 2024 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Created call sheets and maintained shooting schedule

  • Communicated information to crew

  • Led crew of 5

  • Setup camera, sound, and lighting equipment

Booking Assistant 
The Tiny Cupboard Comedy Club
July 2023 - Sept. l Brooklyn, NY

  • Organized and updated comedian availability and information

  • Scheduled daily comedy show lineups

  • Curated lineups that best reflected the club's talent and diversity

Development Assistant
Castle Rock Entertainment
March - Nov. 2022

  • Performed script coverage

  • Collected box office data

  • Created pitch decks

  • Pitched and developed story concepts

Social Media & Digital Marketing Assistant / Production Assistant
Maxi Cohen Studio
March - Sept. 2022 l Manhattan, NY

  • Designed film project and artist websites

  • Prepared set decks

  • Researched film grants

  • Managed multiple social media campaigns

  • Scheduled interviews with local politicians

  • Edited short films

  • Assisted on film productions by setting up equipment and going on runs 

Development Assistant
El Ride Productions
Aug. - Oct. 2021 l Philadelphia, PA

  • Critiqued scripts in consideration for production (script coverage)

  • Developed project grids for directors, writers, talent, and producers

  • Assembled pitch materials (decks)

  • Pitched story ideas

  • Reviewed current projects (script notes, draft comparisons, etc.)

Development Assistant
Foundation Films
June - Aug. 2021 l LA, CA

  • Evaluated scripts in consideration for production (script coverage)

  • Organized project grids for directors, writers, talent, and producers

  • Created pitch decks

  • Pitched story ideas

Dramaturg Assistant
Mantua Theater Project
July - Oct. 2020

  • Mentored young children ages 8-12 in writing their own 10 minute plays

  • Organized storylines and documents

  • Motivated children to problem solve

  • Encouraged creativity

PROJECTS

Director / Writer
Me and Myself
May 2022 - Present

  • Directed and led cast of 15 and crew of 17 people

  • Wrote 22-page-long mini-series

  • Managed catering, scheduling, and budget

  • Currently collaborating with editors, colorists, post-sound production team, and composers

Co-Founder / Executive Producer / Head Writer  / Comedian
Drexel Night Live
Jan. 2021 - June 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Produced live sketch comedy shows, featuring short films, stand-up routines, animations, and musical performances

  • Wrote and revised 10 live and digital sketches per show

  • Managed 25 person crew, 15 writers, and talent

  • Created and organized graphics, posters, bumpers, and advertisements

  • Booked musical guests and professional stand-up comedians

  • Oversaw budget and fundraising

  • Led social media marketing campaigns

Supervising Producer / Head Writer
Off Campus
March 2021 -  March 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Wrote, with 5 students, original 30 minute episodes of Drexel's College Emmy award winning TV series Off Campus

  • Secured filming locations

  • Managed budget, transportation, catering, actor contracts, permits, and film equipment orders

  • Auditioned and cast professional actors

  • Organized/created meetings, call sheets, shot lists, and shooting schedules

  • Maintained communication among crew and cast

1st Assistant Director
Braised
Dir. Huong Vu l April 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Organized shooting schedules

  • Managed and motivated cast and crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

Producer

The Real Dads of Salt Lake City
Dirs. Valerie Telnack and Kalya Thompson May 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Auditioned and cast actors

  • Secured filming locations

  • Arranged catering

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

Producer / 1st Assistant Director
When Walls Talk
Dir. Ryan King l Nov. 2022 - April 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Auditioned and cast professional actors

  • Managed and motivated cast and crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments and cast

Producer / Co-Writer / 1st Assistant Director

Alexa
Dir. Ryan Console l April 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Auditioned and cast actors

  • Secured filming locations

  • Managed schedules, call sheets, shot lists, catering, and budget

  • Led cast and crew

  • Co-wrote 5-page short-film with Director

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

Producer
Leech
Dir. Tyler Striefsky l Nov. 2022 - April 2023 | Carbondale, PA

  • Secured locations

  • Auditioned and cast professional actors

  • Managed schedules, call sheets, shot lists, transportation, contracts, housing, catering, and budget

  • Led cast and crew

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to each department

  • Problem solved when issues arose

1st Assistant Director
To'oborni
Dir. Lara Bedewi l Feb. - March 2023 | Cherry Hill, NJ

  • Created schedule and call sheets

  • Managed and motivated cast and crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

1st Assistant Director
Who We Are
Dir. Dylan Lepre l Feb. 2023 | Union, New Jersey

  • Created schedule and call sheets

  • Managed and motivated cast and crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

1st Assistant Director
Spun
Dir. Kalahne Serpanchy l Feb. 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Maintained schedule

  • Managed and motivated cast and crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

  • Assisted in creating set pieces

Director / Writer / Producer

Part My Lips Lingerie
Sept. 2022 - Jan. 2023 | Philadelphia, PA

  • Directed cast and crew

  • Wrote with 3 others, 3-page short-film

  • Auditioned and cast actors

  • Secured filming locations

  • Managed schedules, call sheets, shot lists, catering, props, and budget

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

1st Assistant Director / Script Supervisor
IcebHerg
Dir. Melanie Hyde l Sept. 2022 | Wildwood, NJ

  • Managed and motivated cast and crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Secured filming locations

  • Maintained detailed notes of each shot

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

Production Design Assistant
The Letter
Dir. Louis DeCaprio l July 2022 | Brooklyn, NY

  • Set dressed

  • Went on runs to buy props

  • Managed and organized props

  • Maintained continuity of each scene

Production Design Assistant
Mouth
Dir. Paulina Freifeld l July 2022 | Queens, NY

  • Constructed and broke down set pieces

  • Organized props

  • Maintained a clean workspace

1st Assistant Director
The Climb Back
Dir. Dylan Lepre l April 2022 | NJ

  • Created and maintained schedule and call sheets

  • Managed cast and crew

  • Motivated crew to work efficiently and in line with schedule

  • Adapted schedule and problem solved when issues arose

  • Communicated most up-to-date information to all departments

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