The Rundown…

*As of June 2023

Professional Summary

Highly skilled and detail-oriented 2nd Assistant Camera with over nine years of military miscommunicationsexperience. Equipped with extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience supporting camera operationson set. Proficient in assisting with camera setups, lens changes, and equipment maintenance, ensuring smooth andefficient production workflows. Demonstrates a keen eye for lighting and composition, contributing to the overallvisual quality of the project. A passionate team player who performs exceptionally well under pressure to providetop-tier support, and possesses excellent communication and teamwork abilities, collaborating effectively with thecamera department and other production crew members. Committed to delivering exceptional results while adheringto tight schedules and maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Camera reporting, detail-oriented, effective communicator, problem-solver, excellent time management abilities,adaptable, physically fit, quick learner, resourceful, critical thinker, team player, appropriately proactive, cameraoperating: Sony and Nikon DSLRs.

Work History

2nd Assistant Camera

  • Peripheral (Feature 2023) – Dir. Sulayman Tahir

Camera Operator

  • Goonies I (Music Video 2023) – Dir. Ashley Wendt

Production Assistant

  • Goonies I (Music Video 2023) – Artist Jon Bolds, Dir. Ashley Wendt

  • Like That (Music Video 2023) – Artist Miss Machina, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

  • Manipulated (Music Video 2023) – Artist Bohardt, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

  • Autumn in April (Music Video 2023) – Artist JACKPAL, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

  • Beauty Queen (Music Video 2023) – Artist Ava August, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

  • Runnin Back 2 U (Music Video 2023) – Artist Renn Olympus, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

  • Poison & Wine (Music Video 2023) – Artist DMGD, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

  • Peripheral (Feature 2023) – Dir. Sulayman Tahir

Tecolote Research, Inc.

  • Government Accountability Office Lead Liaison - August 2022 to Present

Department of the Air Force

  • Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Specialist and Social Media Manager – August 2012 to June2023

  • U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs Specialist and Assistant Functional Area Manager – February 2019 to June2019

  • Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Specialist, Team Lead and Editor – February 2017 to February 2019January 2019 – July 2019

  • Aviano Air Base Public Affairs Specialist and Photojournalist – February 2015 to February 2017

  • Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Specialist and Photojournalist – February 2013 to February 2015

Education

  • B.A. Film and Media Studies – Arizona State University, Online (Present – 96 hours completed)

  • Advanced Social Media Strategy 3.0 Certification – Hootsuite Academy, Online (2021 - forever)

  • Advanced Photojournalism Program – Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. (2020)

  • Intermediate Photojournalism Course – Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Md. (2018)

  • Electronic Journalism Course – Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Md. (2017)

  • Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course – Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Md. (2013)

Awards

  • Two Air Force Commendation Medals for meritorious achievement and service

  • Two Air Force Achievement Medals outstanding achievement or meritorious service

  • Fifteen Journalism and Photography Awards

  • John L. Levitow Award for leadership and academic achievement

  • National Pacemaker Award for the “Four-year Feature Magazine” category

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✨Hey there! I couldn't be more excited to spill the beans on my latest collaboration. I've teamed up with the awesome folks at @AdobeExpress as an #AdobeExpressAmbassador! 😊 ✨I've been using Adobe Express for years, both in my professional and pers
⁣ ✨Back at it! I'm feeling great and motivated to create again. 📸 ✨Last year was trash and consequently the last time I created self portraits was February 2022… ✨This year, I decided to be intentional, selfish even, and I’m feeling l
✨ Remembering my baby boy, Lucas, today. It’s been one year since you crossed the rainbow bridge, and my heart still hurts like it was yesterday. Hope you’re having endless days of free runs and milk bones in doggy heaven. Miss you, bub.
✨ @peripheralmovie on-set faces. It was an interesting weekend as I got to work on my first movie set! Everyone was so welcoming and willing to show me ropes. 🥹🥹 Pics taken with my iPhone during downtimes. @mixedmedia.co #greatful🙏🏾 #behindthes