Bio

 

EDUCATION

 

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development

M.A. Art Education / K-12 Certification

2008 – 2010

B.F.A. Illustration / Creative Writing Minor

Magna Cum Laude

2001 – 2005

 

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

 

Semester abroad towards B.F.A. 3D Illustration

Fall 2003

Semester towards B.A. Art Education

Spring 2008

 

EXPERIENCE

 

RTT USA INC. Royal Oak, MI

Studio coordinator/creative for this 3D visualization studio, providing support for the Creative Services function, with a focus on trafficking of Creative Service projects, digital asset management, and review scheduling. An integral part of the creative structure, working directly with Executive Producers, Producers, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Team Leads and Artists. Services the creative needs for various internal departments including Content Production, Professional Services, Sales, Marketing and the Chief Executive.

February 2012 – Current

BASIL TWIST STUDIO New York, NY

Build and fabrication artist intern for the established puppeteer Basil Twist during the projects of Arias with a Twist and Broadway’s The Addams Family touring show.

April – June 2011

HELLER GALLERY New York, NY

Worked as a seasonal gallery technician and art handler in a high-end fine arts gallery, specializing in world-renowned glass work.

September – November 2010

AMERICA READS / AMERICA COUNTS – NYU DIVISION New York, NY

An educational tutor, in both elementary and high school settings. Assisted educators and staff while working independently with students, tailoring curriculums to individual needs while promoting educational and personal growth in a variety of school placements.

January 2009 – April 2010

DEBORAH CRACCIOHLO FASHION DESIGNS Detroit, MI

Collaborated directly with clothing designer, Deborah Cracciohlo on custom designs, working freelance both in-studio and out, as a painter, designer, decorator and personal assistant in business growth.

2008 – 2011

GENERAL THEMING CONTRACTORS Columbus, OH

In-studio and on-site display artist, primarily working as a theming/texture painter, sculptor,

designer and decorator. Involved working in close collaboration with a nationwide clientele, namely Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Red Robin Restaurants and Splash Water Parks & Resorts.

January 2007 – August 2008

THE COMPANY DIGITAL Los Angeles, CA

Worked in a variety of roles in on/off set production; special effects artist, assistant producer, make-up artist, set photographer, production assistant, grip, prop, decorator, set decorator, sound technician and actress.

December 2005 – January 2007

 

ART EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

 

THE FLUSHING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Queens, NY

Student Teacher

January-June 2010

THE EARTH SCHOOL Manhattan, NY

Student Teacher

September-December 2009

THE URBAN ACADEMY OF LAW AND JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY

Assistant/ Observer

January-June 2009

NYU STEINHARDT SATURDAY STUDIO ART PROGRAM Manhattan, NY

Instructor

April-June 2008

THE BAMFORD NIGHTINGALE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Manhattan, NY

Assistant/Observation

September-December 2008

 

SKILLS

 

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint,

Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

 

THEATRE EXPERIENCE

 

ROSEMARY CLOONEY THEATRE Farmington Hills, MI

Fall 1998 | Stage/set decorator ……… Meet Me in St. Louis

Spring 1998 | Stage/set decorator ……… Hello Dolly

Spring 1999 | “Orphan” ……… Annie

Fall 1999 | “Josie” ……… Anne of Green Gables

Spring 2000 | “Missionary” ……… Guys and Dolls

Fall 2000 | “Beth” ……… Little Women

Spring 2001 | “Julie Jordan” ……… Carousel

BACKGROUND ROLES Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY

Fall 2003 | Sleepover ……… major motion picture

Spring 2009 | The Bounty Hunter ……… major motion picture

Fall 2009 | The Adjustment Bureau ……… major motion picture

Winter 2010 | Rescue Me ……… television series

 

FILM

 

THE COMPANY DIGITAL (TCD) Santa Monica, CA 2005-2007 “Knock Knock Killers” Full length film Columbus, OH / Los Angeles, CA

Directed by: Gina Kooistra/Christopher Gosch

Produced by: Anson Carter/Master P/TCD

Responsibilities:

-Supporting role: “Leah”

-Set decorator/prop supervisor

-2nd make-up artist/special effects artist

-Production assistant

-Graphic designer-post production

-Assistant editor

“Roller Coaster” by Erika Jayne-music video Exuma, Bahamas

Directed by: Danny Moder

Produced by: TCD

Responsibilities:

-Pre-production assistant

-2nd make-up artist

-Sound technician/playback

-Assistant art director

-Part time stand-in for Erika Jayne

“Please Don’t Go” by Tank-music video Hollywood, CA

Directed by: Christopher Gosch

Produced by: TCD

Responsibilities:

-Make-up artist

-Sound technician/playback

-Production assistant

-Set decorator

Independent Surf Documentary San Diego, CA / Encinitas, CA

Produced by: TCD

Responsibilities:

-Boom operator

-Grip

Freelance work for Producer/Coordinator/Director: Master P.

(In collaboration with TCD) Bel Air, CA

Disney Channel bit –Staring: Lil’ Romeo/Forrest Lipton

Responsibilities:

-Make-up artist

-Boom operator

Forrest Lipton - music video / demo reel

Responsibilities:

-Location scout

-Make-up artist

-Wardrobe

-Production assistant

-Sound technician/playback

 

INDEPENDENT FILM COLLABORATION

 

“Gave it Away” - Full-length film 2008 New York, NY

Written and directed by: Danny Coure

Responsibilities:

-Assistant scriptwriter/script editor

-Actress “Allison Reynolds”

-Set decorator

“Our Take on Human Creativity Development” 2009 Tarrytown, NY

Collaborative directing with Laura Mazzeo/Michael DiRaimondo

Responsibilities:

-Production assistant

-Co-writer

-Wardrobe

-Set decorator/prop supervisor

-Make-up artist

-Supporting role

“Miserable Man” - Full length film 2009-2010 Long Island, NY

Directed by: Chad Kushins

Produced by: AKA Lions Productions, Inc.

Written by: Chad Kushins and Cast

Responsibilities:

-Co-writer

-Actress “Janie”

-Set decorator

“Agony and Ecstasy - The Connectivity Between Creativity and Mood Disorders” NYU Masters thesis film

2009-2010 New York, NY / Pinckney, MI

Written/Directed/Lead Role/Soundtrack by: Jen Raine

2nd camera operator: Chad Kushins

Edited by: Jen Raine and Chad Kushins