EDUCATION
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh: 2003-2007
Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Stereo D: April-July 2013
Finaling Department – 2D to 3D Compositor/Stereoscopic Paint Artist
Projects: Pacific Rim, R.I.P.D., The Wolverine, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
• Bozeken: April 2010-January 2013
Videographer/Editor & Post Production – Filmed, edited and created graphics for long format/educational/broadcast commercials, keyed green screen shots, rotoscoped and masked elements, created mattes and transition elements, SFX designer for a children’s television show, production assistant
• Davison Design: November 2007-2008
Video Editor/Videographer/Motion Graphics – Directed, filmed, edited, created motion graphics, keyed and composited elements for product demonstration videos
• Media Integration: August-November 2007
Video Editor/Videographer – Created a 30 second commercial for Pittsburgh Xplosion, filmed and edited feature spots for The Deshea Townsend Show
Motion Graphics – Created graphics for Pittsburgh Xplosion and The Deshea Townsend Show
Graphic Design – Designed ads, promo tickets and flyers for Pittsburgh Xplosion, Déjà Vu Night Club
Web Design – Updated various C.B.A Basketball team websites
FIELD EXPERIENCE
• Billboard: March 2013
Production Assistant for Billboard during SXSW 2013
• ToeTag Pictures: February-April 2009 (Independent Film)
Videographer/Editor/Motion Graphics/Compositor – Created graphics, edited segments and a movie trailer, composited and rotoscoped elements into a scene, production assistant
• Coldfront Entertainment: July-September 2007 Video Editor/SFX Designer for an Independent Film
SKILLS
• Shooting & editing
• Digital storytelling through various video formats
• Motion graphics
• Working in a team environment & under strict deadlines
• Best Boy Grip
• Production Assistant
• 2D/3D compositing
SOFTWARE
• Final Cut Pro Studio
• Adobe Production Suite
• Cinema 4D
• Nuke
• Shake
HARDWARE
• MAC & Windows O/S
• Sony PMW-EX3, Sony FS100, Panasonic HVX 200 & 100 Series, Blackmagic Cinema Camera