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.

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Production Crew at GA Independent Film Industry
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Preproduction 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.
Production Coordinator at University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
August 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinate 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.
Production Coordinator at University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
August 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated 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.
Set Decor and Art Direction – Short Films at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online guest lecture on strategies, organization, and best practices for short film art direction within First-Year MFA films, scaled to scope and budget.
Graduate Workshop Instructor – Pre-Production at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Workshop to reinforce pre-production best practices; covered timeline development, crew roles, efficient strategies, and practical tools.
Graduate Workshop Instructor – Short Film Writing at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - Present
4-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 – Logline Workshop at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Graduate 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.
Peabody Awards Committee Member at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
December 31, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to review, discuss, and recommend television-series applicants to the annual Peabody Awards.
Peabody Awards Committee Member at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Participate 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.
Production Design for Thesis-Level Films at MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media (University of Georgia)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Alum 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.
Preproduction Intern at 12th Angel Productions
January 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Supported 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, 2020 - Present
Preproduction and on-set support in varied roles, including Director, Production Designer, Cinematography, Assistant Camera, Assistant Director, Key Grip, Producer, and Production Manager.
Preproduction Intern at 12th Angel Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted production office with project research, development tracking, meetings, archival research, and inter-team communication for documentary editing and feature development.
Intro Techniques to Costume Construction – Online Guest Workshop at Forsyth County Public Library
January 1, 2020 - Present
Online guest workshop by invitation as award-winning costumer to teach materials, techniques, and Q&A on contemporary costume construction.

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, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
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, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Zell Miller Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Presidential Scholar
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Dean’s List
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Dean’s List
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Zell Miller Scholarship
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Presidential Scholar
August 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services