Current Documentary Projects

Photographer, The C. Love Project, Los Angeles, California
Photojournalism project focusing on the development and production of a once woman
show centered around the ideas of celebrity and hero worship.

Photographer, Operation Smile, Los Angeles, California
Photojournalism and event photographer for the international aide organization focusing
sustainable healthcare for children and families and reconstruction of facial deformities.

Employment History

February 2004 – Current: Studio Manager & Photographer, Red Loft Studios, Long Beach, CA.
Organize, Manage and Direct Photo Shoots
Manage Clients
Canon Digital Camera and Lighting Experience
Image Editing and Correction
Graphic Design
Product Sales

December 2003 – April 2004: Associate Producer, The Artivist Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA.
Design and Produce Fine Art Showcase
Research and Acquisition of Fine Art
Artist Liaison
Non-Profit Experience

December 2003: Researcher, Born Into This, Pictures from Earth Productions, Pasadena, CA
Archival Photograph Research, Documentary Feature
Historical Document Research, Documentary Feature

March 2003 – April 2003: Writer, The Plantation Spa Promotional Video, Oahu, HI
Producer
Script Writer

November 2002 – February 2003: Production Assistant, Stay Tuned Productions, New York, NY
Research and Development of Original Programming
Assisted in Subject Interviews for Documentary Television
Transcription
Logging Footage

November 2002: Production Assistant, Mona Lisa Smile, Columbia Pictures, New York, NY
On Set Runner

February 2002 – October 2002: Assistant, Carlyle Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Office Administrator
Assisted in Story and Finance Development of Feature Films
Assisted in Talent Management
Script Reader

June 2001 – August 2001: Researcher, Center for Media and Public Affairs, Washington D.C.
Research for a Nationwide Media Nutrition Study
Monitor Print and Television Media
Database Coding
Assisted in Development of Research Study

Publications and Awards
Spring 2008, Pasadena Magazine, Featured Wedding
2007, The Knot Magazine, Best of the Industry Award: Photography
Fall 2007, The Knot Magazine Online, Featured Wedding
Summer 2006, The Knot Magazine, Featured Wedding

Education

June 2002: B.A., School of Radio, Television & Film, California State University Long Beach
Graduate Cum Laude
Golden Key Society Member

September 2000 – December 2000: University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
September 2000 – December 2000: Glasgow School of Art, Scotland, UK
June 2008: University California Los Angeles

Related Skills

Proficient in Mac and PC
Proficient in Microsoft Programs
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro Experience
Digital Video and Still Camera Experience