Resume/CV

Education

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Orange, CA

BFA in Film Production Directing, Peace Studies Minor

  • Magna cum laude - 3.8 gpa
  • Provost Merit Scholarship all semesters
  • Provost List all semesters
  • President of the Peace Studies Union (2023 - 2024)
  • Member of the Women in Film Club (2023 - 2024)

Professional Experience

Splicer Films (January - May 2024)

Development/Distribution Intern

  • Assisted in research and submission to film festivals
  • assisted in creative distribution to schools

The Creative Process Podcast (November 2023 - May 2024)

Associate Podcaster

  • Co-host select interviews about Film, TV, Women’s Stories, and Social Justice with founder Mia Funk.
  • Write and record intros, outros, and personalized interludes for podcast episodes.

The Red Door Films (May - August 2023)

Director’s Assistant 

  • Administrative assistant for Oscar-winning director Matia Karrell.
  • In charge of updating/editing the company Google Calendar and the director’s personal calendar daily, coordinating meetings, and sending meeting reminders.
  • Assisted in research, editing transcripts and documents, creating training materials, and hiring new interns.

URJ Camp Coleman, Cleveland, GA

Bunk Counselor for 14/15-year-olds (May 2021 - August 2022)

  • Supervised 10-12 campers for 8 weeks, ensured their safety, development, growth, and general well-being, and offered emotional support and guidance.
  • Organized and led various small and large group activities.
  • Supported and cared for LGBTQ+ campers, including multiple transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Staff in Training Counselor (March - August 2024)

  • Responsible for forty 17-year-olds, preparing them to become staff and helping them discover their passions/goals as they near college/adulthood.
  • Wrote and led programs on consent, gender/sexuality, safety in relationships, and other topics related to their transition into adulthood inside & outside of camp.

Film production

Director

Read and edited scripts, managed all creative aspects of the film, directed crew and actors, and oversaw the production of the final film.

  • “Irregular” (2024) - Chapman University Thesis Film
    • Recipient of the Women of Chapman Grant
    • 2025 atlanta women's film festival official selection
    • 2025 Dunedin International Film Festival Official Selection
    • 2025 International Social Change Film Festival Honorable Mention
  • “UNITAD: A Step Towards Justice” (2023) - Chapman University Documentary made for Nadia’s Initiative
  • “The Moon Reversed” (2022) - Chapman University Advanced Production
  • “Flora (2022) - Independent Short Film
  • “7 Minutes” (2021) - Chapman University Intermediate Production
    • 2022 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival Finalist
    • 2022 Student Los Angeles Film Awards Semi-Finalist
    • 2022 Los Angeles Student Film Festival Official Selection
    • 2022 Student & Young Artists Feedback Festival Official Selection

First Assistant Director

Responsible for schedules, on-set safety, directing extras, and assisting the director and producer in pre-production.

  • “Das Sichere Haus” (2024) - Chapman University Thesis Film 
  • “Space Girl” (2021) - Chapman University Intermediate Production
  • “Heaven’s Waiting Room (2021) - Chapman University Advanced Production
  • “Sammy” (2020) - Independent Student Short Film

Art Department

Assisted the Production Designer and Art Department in creating the sets and artistic elements for films.

  • “Dahlia”  (2024) - Chapman University Thesis Film (Art Director)
    • 2024 Los angeles film awards semi-finalist
    • 2024 WIFTA short film showcase best short award
    • 2024 silicon beach film festival official selection
  • “Dead Ringer”(2024) - Chapman University Thesis Film (Costume Designer)

2nd Assistant Director

Assisted the 1st AD in keeping on schedule and managing pre-production, handled/directed extras on set, and kept track of timesheets on set.

  • "Bottom feeder" (2024) - chapman university thesis film

Grip

Responsible for setting up, rigging, and maintaining equipment that supports cameras and lighting

  • "Happy Pill" (2023) - Chapman university advanced production
  • "ILYSM" (2022) - Chapman University Advanced Production

Skills

  • Advanced Research Skills: Libraries, Archives, Research Engines, Writing, Analyzing.

  • Conflict Mediation Certified.

  • Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access.

  • Google Suite: Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Drive, Calendar.

  • Film/Audio Editing Software: Avid, PremierePro, ProTools, Descript