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EDUCATION

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

  • 3.98 GPA

  • Summa Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE

Photo Production Coordinator
Madison Square Garden
Oct. 2024 - Present | NYC, NY

  • Coordinate schedules, locations, and shot lists for MSG brand events related to the Knicks, the Rangers, the Westchester Knicks, the Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre, The Chicago Theatre, MSG Arena, and the Infosys Theater at MSG

  • Provide set production assistance (communicating with stakeholders, keeping the shoot on schedule, gathering necessary gear or props, tidying the dressing room, prepping wardrobe, ordering catering, escorting talent)

  • Update and track all photo tasks through AirTable  
    Process invoices and onboard vendors/independent contractors

  • Produce fan shoots (select and direct fans to cheer and give testimonials on camera at games/concerts for brand commercial shoots)

  • Work concerts, events, and games (run cards, distribute photos, waiver guests in photos)  

  • Support financial operations by tracking budgets and expenses of department 

  • Communicate photo distribution and event coverage rules between photographers and stakeholders

  • Manage contact lists for photographers, sound mixers, modeling agencies, set decorators, gaffers, etc.

  • Align creative and logistical directions among photographers, PR, vendors, stylists, and internal/external stakeholders

  • Arrange for contracts to be signed between internal stakeholders, the MSG legal department, and external stakeholder/freelancers to ensure photo coverage and hiring is in compliance with the MSG legal department, copyright rules, and usage guidelines

  • Source images for various projects through the MSG Archives, PhotoShelter, Nomad, and other photo platforms

  • Relay feedback and creative notes between photographers and stakeholders 

  • Maintain a friendly, professional, and discrete demeanor on set when working with talent  

  • Curate, frame, and arrange the hanging of selected MSG photography artwork for VP, SVP, and EVP offices

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

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

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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