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Skills

  • Casting and talent coordination
  • MS Office
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Business operations
  • Digital distribution optimization
  • Supervision
  • Budget Management and Cost Control
  • Industry trends research and application
  • Screenwriting expertise
  • Operational improvement

Work Experiences

  • Completed the project 5 weeks ahead of schedule.
  • Collaborated with high-profile clients.
  • Achieved 10 unique views on Power BI.
  • Auditioned and finalized casting for 9 lead roles, achieving strong character portrayals and increasing film impact.
  • Built long-term relationships with key industry contacts.
  • Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
  • Balanced multiple roles as director, producer, and editor.
  • Actively managed all layers of post-production.
  • Achieved complex visual effects.
  • Chose ideal filming locations, obtained permits, and plotted out shots.

Summaries

  • Collaborative director skilled at fostering team synergy, overseeing cross-functional departments to align vision and ensure seamless storytelling execution.
  • Bringing scripts to life through collaboration.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Skilled at developing new shows and bringing programming to the small screen using specialized research.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Miscellaneous industry's success.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Blended entertainment and meaning.
  • Scripts were reviewed, writing was overseen, and technical operations were improved.
  • Achieved industry accolades.
  • Adept at conducting casting sessions involving over 6 actors, consistently selecting individuals whose performances exceed both creative and budgetary expectations.

Accomplishments

  • Directed a scene choreography that showcased innovative use of practical effects, leading the film to be highlighted at standard for its impactful visuals.
  • Balanced multiple hats as a director, producer, and editor, executing the post-production process of a short film within three years, meeting festival submission deadlines.
  • Maintained the project’s creative direction while cutting down unnecessary costs, bringing production in under budget by $3.
  • Documented and resolved initiative which led to metric.
  • Designed and implemented a visually compelling set on a budget of $5 that contributed to the film’s unique stylistic tone.
  • Secured distribution deals on streaming platforms for a short film, resulting in over 17 downloads and positive user feedback.
  • Mentored a team of junior crew members, cultivating the next generation of filmmakers with training in modern directorial techniques.
  • Collaborated with a post-production team to meet tight submission deadlines for method, earning Outstanding Service Award for best editing at the event.
  • Developed a detailed shooting schedule that maximized efficient use of location resources, reducing overhead costs by $18.
  • Managed team of 6 production assistants, boosting overall productivity on set and ensuring smooth operational workflows during filming.

Affiliations

  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Participant in Raleigh International Short Film Festival Steering Committee
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Festival Production Collaborator for Raleigh / Meridian Film Festival
  • Jaycees
  • Directors Guild of America (DGA) - Assistant Director Training Program
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Cinema Editors (ACE)
  • Guest Lecturer at Atlanta Media Arts College on Short Film Direction
  • Film Independent - Project Involve Fellow 2015

Certifications

  • Color Grading & Correction Certification by DaVinci Resolve
  • Location Scouting & Management Online Course by SAP
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Actor-Director Collaboration Techniques by framework
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • ServSafe
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Script Analysis for Filmmakers by standard
  • Production Sound Mixing Certification by Ironclad Systems

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