Resume
Work
Experience
The Temple News
Philadelphia, PA
August 2024-Present
Assistant Photo Editor
August 2024-Present
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Manage staff photographers and freelancers in taking photos for articles
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Work with the other section editors to help with the visuals for each piece
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Organize freelancer meetings to teach photography skills and distribute assignments
January 2022 - May 2024
Freelance Photographer
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​Participated in weekly freelance meetings, stayed informed about assignments, and discussed project requirements
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Photographed a diverse range of assignments for the paper, encompassing landscape photography and sports photography, among others
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Developed relationships with both past and present photography staff, and helped foster a collaborative and supportive work environment
Student Film Projects
Philadelphia, PA
2024
Second Assistant Camera/BTS Photographer
Short Film: Mania dir. Lauren Collins
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Worked with the Assistant Director to photograph the behind-the-scenes 2024
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Captured photos of the cast and crew
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Collaborated with the Director of Photography to set up shots for each scene
2024
Writer/Director/Cinematographer
Short Film: Thaw dir. Jared Tatz
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Worked with a Bolex 16mm camera 2024
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Collaborated with a storyboard artist and two actors
2023
Writer/Director/Cinematographer
Short Film: Food Baby dir. Jared Tatz
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Wrote, shot, and directed a four-minute film with an experimental scene
Cherry Hill, NJ
2023
Production Assistant/BTS Photographer
Short Film: Don’t Miss Your Exit dir. Savannah Winn
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Worked closely with the Cinematographer to help out his team 2023
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Composed photographs of both the crew and promo photos of the cast
2023
Production Assistant/Actor
Short Film: Bananaz dir. Tyrone Zhang
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Helped set up the set working closely with the Producers 2023
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Collaborated with the directors
Volunteer
Experience
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
New Jersey
June 2018 - August 2021
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader of Troop Guides
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Assisted in planning for monthly counselor training meetings and summer camp during weekly leadership meetings
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Presented three-hour-long counselor training presentations for 30+ participants during the monthly counselor training meetings
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Supervised six Troop Guides and examined their nightly evaluations of the campers
Counselor and Troop Guide
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​Led and managed a group of six campers
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Created and presented presentations on leadership skills to teach the campers
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Conducted nightly evaluations of each camper’s daily performance and behavior to assess their ability to become counselors for the following year
Education
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University
B.A in Film and Media Arts
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Coursework
Filmmaking, Producing, Creative Industry Head Start, Screenwriting I, and Still Photography for Filmmakers
Skills
& Expertise
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Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suites, Google Suites, Davinci Resolve, CPR-certified
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Camera Skills: Proficient with Bolex 16mm, Canon, Nikon, and Sony DSLR/Mirrorless cameras/ Own Sony a7iii and Nikon D3300