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Experience
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Heavy Feather Productions — Maryland

Co-Founder & Media Practitioner | August 2021 – Present

  • Lead end-to-end production and post-production workflows across photography, videography, and independent film projects

  • Manage digital asset organization, backup systems, file-naming conventions, and delivery standards to ensure media integrity

  • Oversee brand development, marketing materials, social media strategy, and audience engagement

  • Design, build, and maintain the company website, presenting services, portfolio work, and mission-driven messaging

  • Coordinate client communications, proposals, and project planning in collaboration with artists and community organizations

 

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) — Baltimore, MD

Film & Video Cage Student Worker | July 2024 – Present

  • Manage circulation, inspection, and condition monitoring of film and video production equipment

  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on time‑based media technologies

  • Support students and faculty in proper handling, storage, and production workflows across formats

Graduate Teaching Intern | August 2024 – Present

  • Lead critiques centered on analytical evaluation of time‑based media

  • Assist with assessment, documentation, and grading of student film projects

  • Support instruction in cinematography, editing, and sound practices

Graduate Program Assistant | January 2025 – Present

  • Coordinate cohort meetings and graduate program events

  • Design and curate communications and social media content

  • Serve as a primary point of contact and support for MFA students

 

University of Maryland (UMD) — College Park, MD

Photo Lab Technician | August 2023 – December 2023

  • Maintained photo lab equipment, printers, and digital workstations

  • Assisted students with large‑format printing and imaging workflows

  • Ensured proper care, security, and shutdown of lab facilities

 

Film, Media & Public Engagement — Various

Assistant Director — Normal Eyes Films, Ellicott City, MD | August 2025 – October 2025

  • Assisted in developing and executing the director’s creative vision from pre-production through principal photography

  • Oversaw on-set tasks and departmental coordination to ensure objectives were completed smoothly and on schedule

  • Supported crew operations and maintained efficient workflow in fast-paced production environments

Assistant Director — Tylers Place Productions, Brooklyn, NY | March 2024

  • Collaborated closely with the director to support creative planning and execution

  • Managed on-set logistics and task delegation to maintain production timelines

  • Assisted with crew coordination and daily shooting schedules

Assistant Director — Cinematic Imagery Films, Rockville, MD | October 2023

  • Supported the director’s planning process and creative vision development

  • Ensured on-set tasks and objectives were completed efficiently

  • Assisted with crew responsibilities and schedule adherence throughout production

Production Assistant — Tylers Place Productions, Washington, DC | July 2023

  • Supported the director, cinematographer, and gaffer during production

  • Assisted with slate operation, continuity supervision, and set design tasks

  • Contributed to smooth on-set operations through hands-on production support

Digital Imaging Technician — Let It Reign Productions | June 2025

  • Offloaded, verified, and organized digital media using redundant storage workflows

  • Maintained file integrity, naming conventions, and camera data standards

Journalist Production Assistant — Swain Domain | May 2025 – August 2025

  • Logged and organized footage and visual assets

  • Assisted with documentation of live events and interviews

 

Additional Experience

Personal Trainer & Coach — Columbia Association, Columbia, MD | May 2022 – Present

  • Design and coach personalized workout programs tailored to individual client goals and abilities

  • Meet with clients weekly for one-on-one training sessions, progress assessments, and performance tracking

  • Lead high-intensity group fitness classes, fostering motivation, discipline, and community engagement

Fitness Facility Manager on Duty — Columbia Association | August 2017 – August 2024

  • Oversaw daily operations and supervised staff in a fast-paced environment

  • Ensured safety, organization, and facility upkeep

  • Developed leadership, communication, and time-management skills

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Skills

Filmmaking & Production
Directing · Producing · Assistant Directing · Production Coordination · Cinematography Fundamentals · Sound Recording · Editing Workflows · On-set Logistics · Continuity Management

 

Photography & Visual Media
Digital & Film Photography · Lighting · Photo Editing · Large-Format Printing · Visual Storytelling

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Post-Production & Media Management
Digital Asset Management · File Naming & Backup Systems · Media Archiving · Data Verification · Time-Based Media Handling

 

Design, Marketing & Web
Graphic Design · Brand Development · Social Media Strategy · Content Creation · Website Design & Maintenance (Wix) · Visual Identity Systems

 

Software & Tools
Adobe Premiere Pro · Photoshop · Lightroom · DaVinci Resolve · Procreate · Canva · Google Workspace · Microsoft Office · Mac & Windows OS

 

Leadership & Communication
Team Leadership · Client Relations · Teaching & Critique · Community Engagement · Project Planning · Mentorship

 

Languages
English (Fluent) · Spanish (Fluent)

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