Freelance Director/Photographer/Editor/Writer
Motion Pictures and Film | Greater Nashville Area, US
I graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville in December 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
After graduation I took a job in Azerbaijan as a Project Engineer and Inspector on a road building project. Sixth months later the project was scrapped due to loss of financing, I was sent back to Nashville, and let go.
Since then I have been pursuing my other passion by working in the Motion Picture and Film Industry. I have worked as a Production Assistant on several Music Videos and Commercials since my first gig in August 2009, and in August of 2010 had a long form documentary project titled "Boys of Fall" premiere on ESPN. The feature length version of "Boys of Fall" will be available on DVD in November 2010.
My long term career goal is become a Director in the Motion Picture Industry.
Specialties: I am proficient using Video editing tools like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects. I have writing experience including using Final Draft.
I also have computer experience including Microsoft Office and Word knowledge along with experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Mechanical Desktop, Pro Engineer Wilfire 2.0, Solidworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, Matlab, as well as website programming.
Jan
2011 - Present
Director/Photographer/Editor/Writer / Freelance Filmaker
Aug
2010 -
Sept
2010
Assistant Editor / Team Genius
Jan
2010 -
Aug
2010
Post Production Assistant / TackleBox Films
I was the Post Production Assistant on the ESPN special "Boys of Fall".
Responsibilities included transcription of interviews, media managing, assistant editing, and lunch gofor.
Aug
2009 -
Dec
2009
Production Assistant / Deaton Flanigen Productions
"All I ask for Anymore" - Trace Atkins
"The Truth" - Jason Aldean
"Temporary Home" - Carrie Underwood
Sept
2009 -
Sept
2009
Production Assistant / Running 4 Cover Productions
Three Krystal TV Spots Directed by Peter Zavadil
Mar
2009 -
Aug
2009
Engineer, Inspector / R.W. Armstrong
Worked overseas in the country of Azerbaijan as a Project Engineer and Inspector for a road building project.
Gained the experience of working on a project from its conception as well as the experience of living in a foreign country.
Projects consisted mostly of road and bridge design and surveying.
May
2008 -
Aug
2008
Engineering Intern / Nashville Machine Company
Worked primarily as a CAD engineer designing mechanical systems
Spent some time on job sight as a Project Manager.
Jul
2007 -
Aug
2007
Summer Staff / Camp Woodleaf
Worked hand in hand with other couselors running games for high-school age kids and performing other various duties to make camp the most enjoyable experience possible.
Worked on the groundskeeping crew.
May
2007 -
Jul
2007
Production / Creative Edge Graphics
Put together vinyl signs and advertisements, as well as company logos for use in corporate offices.
Layed vinyl graffics on cars, vans, and big rig trucks.
May
2006 -
Aug
2006
Engineering Intern / Borg Warner Turbo Systems
Gained hands on experience with Engineers developing and testing a prototype turbocharger for use in the 2010 Ford V8.
Oversaw the development of a portable turbocharger test rig for the use of testing the 2007 Ford V8 turbocharger.
May
2005 -
Aug
2005
Runner / Smith, Cashion, & Orr PLC
Document runner for a law firm comprised entirely of former engineers and architects.
Experienced first hand engineering mistakes and the causes that led to the problems.
May
2004 -
Aug
2004
Construction Worker / Solomon Builders
Worked common labor construction, eventually moved up to concrete form carpenter and finisher.
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Interests:
Film, Cars, Motorcycles, Graphic and Industrial Design, Website Programing, Reading, Music, Drawing,