WORK EXPERIENCE
Starquest Dance Competitions,
National Tour—Photographer/ Camera Operator
JANUARY 2026 - PRESENT
Live Production Touring across the united states. Set up and tear down of tour as well as photography and video operation of live shows.
The Impact Whisperer™ Podcast,
Chicago , IL —Special Videos Editor
JANUARY 2026 - PRESENT
Video recording and editing as needed. Includes recording, editing, sound, and graphics.
DePaul University,
Cinespace, Chicago , IL —Senior Advanced Camera Technician
JANUARY 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2025
Completes advanced camera and sound rentals as well as performs quality control on all gear. Helps patrons with any technical questions about gear as needed.
Northern Illinois University Integrated Media and Technology,
DeKalb, IL — Freelance Media Production
MARCH 2020 - APRIL 2023
Camera operation for coaches film for Football, as well as broadcast camera operation for multiple indoor sports. Also performed other broadcast roles outside of camera operation.
Camera Systems: ARRI, RED, SONY, CANON, BLACKMAGIC
Wireless Focus Pulling: Tilta Nucleus, ARRI WCU, Preston Cinema Systems
Post: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, DaVici Resolve
DePaul University, Chicago, IL — Masters of Science
SEPTEMBER 2023- PRESENT
M.S. in Film and Television, Concentration in Cinematography
EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: JUNE 2025
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL — Bachelors of Arts
AUGUST 2018- DECEMBER 2022
B.A. in Communications, Emphasis in Media Studies
Certificate of Digital Media Production
Certificate of Film and Television Studies
NIU Department of Communications O’Connell Award: Creative Achievement Award
As Director Of Photography :
“The Angel of Lake Bastrop,” 2025 Short Film (Dir. Jorge Cotte)
“The Alchemy of Space,” 2025 Academic Experimental Short (Dir. Rob Adler)
“Nervous Ravenous Hunger,” 2025 Short Film (Dir. Jorge Cotte)
“Dance Visual Essay,” 2025 Short Film (Dir. Grantland Hawkins)
“Slay,” 2024 Feature Film (Dir. Anna Kotecki)
“Such Sweet Use,” 2024 Short Film (Dir. Jorge Cotte)
“First Contact,” 2024 Short Film (Dir. Stephanie Malter)
“Kevin,” 2024 Short Film (Dir. Stephanie Malter)
“Trophies,” 2023 Short Film (Dir. Afrim Zenuni)
“That’s not on the Menu,” 2023 Short Film (Dir. Agnes Vartanova)
“Some of Us,” 2023 Short Film (Dir. Agnes Vartanova)
“Good Morning, All the Same,” 2023 Short Film (Dir. Grantland Hawkins)
“Push To Talk,” 2022 Short Documentary (Dir. Emily Fried)
“Roses,” 2022 Short Film (Dir. Samantha Prus)
As 1st Assistant Camera:
“Down for It,” 2025 Short Film (DP. Stephanie Malter)
“Scream ‘Til You Bleed,” 2024 Short Film (DP. Audrey Weber)
“Wild Party,” 2024 Short Film (DP. Oscar Hockin)
“Babygirl,” 2024 Short Film (DP. Maddie Eston)
“REELS,” 2024 Short Series (DP. Izze Dudas, Graham Reid
“Advanced Copy,” 2024 Short Film (DP. Afrim Zenuni)
“Moving On,” 2024 Short Film (DP. Agnes Vartanova)
Other Film Credits:
“Hunting Season,” 2025 Music Video: Key Grip, Producer
“Buffalo,” 2024 Short Film: Key Grip
“Dear Me,” 2024 Experimental Short: Director
“Kevin,” 2024 Short Film: Co-Producer