A Brief Summary of My Career

To get a quick overview of my work experience, I have listed my previous positions and major responsibilities for each one. For a more detailed description of the various positions I have held, please visit the pages on the Main Menu to the right under Resume and Links. You can also download a more concise version of my resume by clicking the desired file format below (you may need to right-click and select “Save Target As”):

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My IMDB page has a partial list of my credits and honors. Not all of my job titles are listed yet. It’s also a great way to see some of the people I’ve worked with over the years.

Work Experience

Tapestry International (August 2005 – Sept 2007)
Producer, Associate/Segment

• Researched, proposed, wrote, and produced segments for the series “Assignment Discovery” to air on the Discovery Channel
• Performed as producer and head writer for “Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye”, which received a 2008 Daytime Emmy Award
• Functioned as field producer and 2nd unit camera for shoots in the NY/NJ area
• Coordinated post-production process by working with editors to resolve issues
• Worked as post-production assistant by creating DVDs, laying in voice over, and logging BetaSP, DigiBeta, IMX, and MiniDV tapes
• Located and acquired media from rights-managed and royalty free sources
• Checked all outgoing Tapestry programs for quality control

Therefore Productions (May 2005 – present)
Producer, Writer, Co-founder

• Produced and oversaw the creation of various projects, including music videos, promotional pieces, documentary presentations, and sketch comedy entertainment
• Operated camera and field produced on shoots
• Performed as an editor, authored DVDs, and prepared videos for Internet broadcast

Second Floor Films (June 2009 – July 2009)
Post-Production Coordinator

• Retrieved images and releases from photographers for documentary use
• Created database for organizing media release information and generating reports
• Logged and captured footage, swapped high resolution images for on-line edit
• Assisted with motion graphics and finishing for final delivery

Talking Points Memo (July 2009 – present)
Video Production Intern

• Edited and formatted videos for the various Talking Points Memo news sites
• Pulled videos from a Snapstream DVR server for cut down using closed captioning transcripts
• Set up and coordinated purchasing for a satellite/fiber interview room for TPM reporters
• Created site graphics for feature stories, photo galleries, and video clip boards
• Selected, cropped, and formatted photos for news articles and the site front page
• Worked under tight deadlines in a newsroom setting, managing requests from several reporters at once

Ohio for Change – Barack Obama Campaign (Oct – Nov 2008)
Deputy Field Organizer

• Assisted Field Organizer with execution of campaign efforts to meet goals
• Trained canvassers and coordinated canvassing efforts
• Worked 12-15 hour days, often working on the weekend

Brave New Films (July 2008)
Production Assistant

• Assisted director of photography with location interview shoots
• Helped setup, break down, and transport equipment

Viacom (March – June 2008)
Video Content Assistant

• Provided support for litigation by sorting video clips through a content management system
• Needed to understand clip attributes and have a broad knowledge of Viacom content from channels such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and Spike

Reed Business Information: Marketcast (May – August 2004)
Intern

• Analyzed film and television trailers for major studios and networks
• Made suggestions for clarity and effectiveness of the ads
• Formatted scripts into A/V style
• Synthesized audience focus group data for trailers

Eagle Plans (RJF) (summers 2001, 2002, 2004)
Administrative Assistant

• Performed transactions and made travel plans for the financial adviser
• Functioned as a receptionist in the office and on the phone
• Prepared reports and research files for clients

Boston College Fine Arts Department (Sept – Dec 2002)
Administrative Assistant

• Organized and operated the e-mail list-serv for Film Majors and Minors
• Performed general office and clerical tasks

Education

Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences (Fall 2001 – Spring 2005)

• Bachelor of Arts degree, with majors in Film Studies and Philosophy
• Graduated with a 3.45 GPA
• Studied film and television theory, learning basic production and field skills

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Suite Programs (Photoshop, Premiere, Encore, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, Avid Xpress, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, 24p MiniDV cameras

Honors/Memberships

2008 Emmy Award winner, Tribeca Film Festival 15-Second Film Competition finalist, member NATAS New York chapter, Golden Key Honor Society, Eagle Scout