SHOWS
48 Hour Film Project
AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, Silver Spring, MD. November and December screenings 2019
MICA Art Walk
Decker Meyerhoff Gallery, MICA. May 2018
Light City Sidewalk Projection
MICA/JHU Film Center, MICA and Impact Hub, April 2018
Creative Commons
MICA/JHU Film Center, MICA, November 2017
MICA Soundbox
Windup Space, Baltimore, MD, November 2017
Foundation Exhibition
MICA Gateway Building, MICA, September 2015
SKILLS
Leadership: Project management, office work, program development, crisis management, tours, customer service.
Computer: Adobe Creative Suite 2014-2020, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live 9, Pro Tools X, Microsoft Office.
Filmmaking Experience: Narrative shorts, Documentary shorts, Video Art, Video Projection, Video Installation, Script Writing for Narrative and Television, Producing, Editing, Directing, On-Location Sound, Post Production Sound, Set Building- including miniatures.
Studio: Representational and Experimental Drawing and Painting, Painting in Acrylic and Oil. Watercolor, Charcoal, Graphite, Conte Crayons, Pastel. Basic experience in stop motion animation. Basic experience in building Byōbu.
Creative Writing: Short stories (Fiction), Poetry (blank verse, limerick, ode, free verse)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS
"Run" 2020
Worked as a sound editor, designer, and mixer for Nicole Powell's short thriller, "RUN".
"Admit One"- 48 Hour Film Project 2019
Participated in making a short film in 48 hours for the DC "48 Hour Film Project". My main role was sound editing/mixing/design work but I also acted as a PA on set. The film moved on to the "Best Of" screening and won awards for "Best Actress" and "Best Use of Character". Directed by Matt Mendoza.
"Busy Susan" 2019
Shot and edited a short video piece for artist Courtney Banh's show "Busy Susan". The video was projected on the wall for the show which runs until January 2020.
"Another Way To Say I Love You" 2018-2019
Did the on location sound recording for a short film by Kenzie Quinn Rattray in 2018. Did final mix/ sound design for the film in 2019.
"DND Masters" 2018-2019
Wrote, produced, directed, edited, and mixed a short film for my undergraduate thesis. Finished final sound mix in 2019.
Boom Operator/PA 2017-2018
“The Gun Show” documentary. Richard Chilsom cinematographer. David Hess, artist. Premiered at the 2019 Maryland Film Festival in the "Balti-Shorts" category.
Internship at Studio Unknown, May 29th - August 11th, 2017
Interned at a post-production sound company in Catonsville, MD. Sat in on recording and editing sessions. Worked on smaller projects including Foley and research projects. Worked on "Butterfly Kisses" (2018) directed by Erik Kristopher Myers.
EDUCATION
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video, May 2018
Graduated Cum Laude
Scholarships: Creative Vision Award, Tuition Exchange Scholarship
EMPLOYMENT
Barista, Mad City Coffee
Columbia, MD, May 2024- Present
Working as a barista, making coffee and other drinks and food. Opening and closing the store. Working the front register, cleaning and upkeep of the store, answering the phone, flavoring coffee beans, providing customer service.
Admissions Counselor, Moore College Of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA, January 2022- September 2022
Working as an admissions counselor for first year prospective students and applicant's looking to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Visiting schools and attending College Fairs and events. Assisting in running admissions events, including National Portfolio Day.
Verifications Analyst, Employment Background Investigations, Columbia, MD, June 2021- December 2021
Working with businesses, schools, and organizations verifying potential employees employment and education history. Calling and emailing with said organizations and entering data into a database.
Employee, AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, Silver Spring, MD, January 2020- March 2020 (Due to COVID-19)
Working the box office, ticket ripping, working concessions and cafe. Helping with film festivals and special events.
BMA Security Officer, Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD, August 2018- May 2019
Working in different gallery spaces in the museum guarding artworks. Working events hosted by the BMA.
Student Ambassador (Shift Anchor), Office of Undergraduate Admissions, MICA
Baltimore, MD, 2016- 2018
Working and communicating with admission counselors, prospective and incoming students, and their families, teachers, or mentors. Leading extensive walking individual campus tours.
Engaging in comprehensive research-based projects, and additional clerical work. Facilitating group and team building discussions, actively engaging students in educational events and sessions.
Assistance in set-up and execution of events, including National Portfolio Day and Accepted Students Days.