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Independent Writer-Director in the GA Film Industry, with experience in Camera, Art Dept, and Research. Recently graduated with a Masters in Film, Television, and Digital Media, and currently working in film education as in-house Production Coordinator.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Production Coordinator at University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
August 1, 2024 - PresentCoordinated production logistics, safety, and efficiency for graduate student films in the MFA program; advised Writer-Producer and Writer-Director tracks; prepared action plans, timelines, and required items; maintained program standards; created breakdowns and action plans; tracked deadlines and notes; supported program-wide administrative outreach and events; monitored student academic affairs and progress.
Graduate Workshop Instructor – Logline Workshop at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - PresentGraduate workshop to develop short film loglines, teach marketing use of loglines, and analyze narrative strength; prepared lessons, delivered verbal and visual instruction, led interactive discussions, and provided follow-up materials.
Graduate Workshop Instructor – Short Film Writing at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - Present4-week workshop to ideate, develop, and strengthen grad student short film screenplays; guided ideas from pitch to page and strategized for scale, scope, and budget; included polls, planning, discussions, follow-up materials, and one-on-one feedback.
Graduate Workshop Instructor – Pre-Production at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - PresentWorkshop to reinforce pre-production best practices; covered timeline development, crew roles, efficient strategies, and practical tools.
Set Decor and Art Direction – Short Films at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - PresentOnline guest lecture on strategies, organization, and best practices for short film art direction within First-Year MFA films, scaled to scope and budget.
Production Design for Thesis-Level Films at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2023 - PresentAlum guest lecture introducing production design best practices for Second-Year MFA Thesis Films, including Mise-en-Scene, color theory, and interdepartmental communication to maximize production value.
Intro Techniques to Costume Construction – Online Guest Workshop at Forsyth County Public Library
January 1, 2020 - PresentOnline guest workshop by invitation as award-winning costumer to teach materials, techniques, and Q&A on contemporary costume construction.
Peabody Awards Committee Member at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
December 31, 2023 - October 10, 2025Collaborated with a small team to review, discuss, and recommend television-series applicants to the annual Peabody Awards.
Preproduction Intern at 12th Angel Productions
January 1, 2020 - PresentAssisted production office with project research, development tracking, meetings, archival research, and inter-team communication for documentary editing and feature development.
Freelance Production Crew at GA Independent Film Industry
January 1, 2020 - PresentPreproduction and on-set support in varied roles, including Director, Production Designer, Cinematography, Assistant Camera, Assistant Director, Key Grip, Producer, and Production Manager.
Production Coordinator at University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
August 1, 2024 - PresentCoordinate production logistics, safety, and efficiency for graduate student films; advise Writer-Producer and Writer-Director tracks; develop action plans, maintain program standards, and organize timelines and events; support first-year MFA cohorts with administrative coordination.
Peabody Awards Committee Member at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025Participate in review discussions and recommendations for television-series applicants to the Peabody Awards; collaborate with a small team to evaluate candidates and support program outreach.
Preproduction Intern at 12th Angel Productions
January 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025Supported development and preproduction for feature projects; conducted research on tone, scope, and budget; attended meetings, took time-stamped notes, and coordinated between teams.
Freelance Production Crew at GA Independent Film Industry
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025Preproduction and on-set support across multiple roles (Director, Production Designer, Director of Photography, Assistant Camera, Assistant Director, Key Grip, Producer, and Production Manager); contributed to student and independent projects.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media at University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2023Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television, and Digital Media at University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2023Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021Qualifications
Zell Miller Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Presidential Scholar
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025Dean’s List
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Dean’s List
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Zell Miller Scholarship
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021Presidential Scholar
August 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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