production lighting / grip / electric / United States

Who I Am:
I have a great attitude on set and I really enjoy my job. I work hard to make the productions I work on run smoothly and efficiently. I bring experience and forward thinking. I work well in a team environment. I have an excellent understanding of the equipment and techniques used in production lighting for movies, videos, dramas, music videos, commercials, comedies, independent films, short format films, new media and web content.

Where I Have Worked: (updated periodically)

(this list does not reflect all projects I have worked on)

BBE/G

"Lethal Weapon"

Peter Yang Productions

Fox

commercial

August 2018

Gaffer/CLT

"Sol Cerveza"

feat: Victoria La Mala

Octopus Studios

commercial

June 2018

AP (G&E)

Palaye Royal

Music Video

June 2018

BBE/BBG

Captain Marvel Promo Shoot

Happy Harley Productions

Feature (theatrical)

June 2018

Gaffer/Key Grip

Cypress Hill

Jeremy Danger Films

music video

June 2018

Key Grip

McLaren/BMW Campaign

Omaze

branded content

June 2018

Asst

"Iron Sky, The Coming Race"

Feature Film

May 2018

Gaffer/Key Grip

"Bosley"

Vector Is Love

Commercial

May 2018

Gaffer/CLT

"Homeboy Industries

Second Chances"

Checkmate Films

commercial

May 2018

Key Grip

"Mirrors"

music video

May 2018

Key Grip

"Gang Over Luv"

Checkmate Films

music video

April 2018

Key Grip

"UEBoom"

PicMovers

commercial/branded content

April 2018

Gaffer/Key Grip

"Wonderbrow"

McCartney Multimedia

commercial/branded content

April 2018

Gaffer, CLT

"Noir"

NYFA

Short Film in black and white

April 2018

Key Grip

"Toyota"

Commercial

April 2008

Grip/Proprietary Dolly Grip

"Activision"

Project Odyssey

branded content/stills

March 2018

Key Grip

"Living Proof"

Nutmeg & Sunshine

branded content

March 2018

Gaffer\Key Rigging Grip

"Nike: React" (featuring Kevin Hart)

commercial, branded content

Feb 2018

Key Grip

"Thank you soccer"
Short/branded content

Feb 2018

Gaffer\Key Grip

"Ford"

commercial

San Diego

Feb 2018

Gaffer\G&E Dept Lead

“UBER“

Conscious Minds

commercial

Jan 2018

Gaffer/Key Grip

"Bosley"

Vector Is Love"

commercial

Dec 2017

Gaffer

"Super Hero Pilot"

Shots Studios

comedy episodic pilot

Dec 2017

Gaffer

"Semblance"

Collin Leslie

short film

Dec 2017

Gaffer

LeLe Pons "Downtown"

Shots Studios

music video

Dec 2017

Gaffer/Key Grip

"Lark"

NYFA

Short Film

Dec 2017

Gaffer

InStyler Holiday Campaign

The Workroom

Branded content

Nov 2017

Gaffer/CLT

"Sorbet"

Somethin Gunny

music video

Nov 2017

Gaffer/Key Rigging Gaffer

Joshua Redden"Aint My Gilfriend"

Embryo Productions

music video

Oct 2017

Gaffer/CLT

"PsychoTherapy"

Koed Films

short film

Oct 2017

Gaffer/Key Grip

"Yard Sale"

Simmons Twins Films

short film

Oct 2017

Gaffer/Key Grip

Kim Kline "Stand Tall"

The City Drive

music video

Oct 2017

Gaffer

"'80s project"

NYFA

short film

Oct 2017

Key Grip/Key Rigging Grip

“AAA Commercial“

Octopus studio

commercial

Oct 2017

Gaffer/Key Grip/Rigger

“Directed by Embryo“

Music video

Oct 2017

Gaffer/Key Grip

“Short, NYFA“

Paola

Short Film

Oct 2017

Gaffer/Key Grip

“Blue Hair Girl“

Law

Music Video

Oct 2017

Key Grip/Chief Lighting Designer

“Foster More“

NightKap Entertainment

PSA Commercial

Oct 2017

Gaffer/Rigging Gaffer

"Ray Mancuso, Black&White"

Music Video

Los Angeles 2017

Sept 2017

Gaffer/Chief Lighting Designer

“Winston House”

Music Video

Venice

Sept 2017

Gaffer/Rigging Gaffer

“AAA”

Commercial

Los Angeles

Sept 2017

Gaffer/Lighting Design

“Ready”

Checkmate Films

Short Film

Los Angeles

Sept 2017

Gaffer

"All My Friends Are Assholes"

A.M.F.A.A.

episodic pilot

Sept 2017

Gaffer

Gatorade "G League"

12th Round LLC

commercial/branded content

Aug 201

Gaffer

Music video

Los Angeles

July 2017

Head of G&E, Key Grip

“This Just In”

Associated Television International

Los Angeles

June 2017

North American Division Consultant
NEWMX Practical and Special Effects Production Studio
Beijing China
Newmx.com
August 2016 - Jan 2017

Key Grip/G&E Lead /Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Line Producer
AlphaXproduction.com / Xun Zixiang Grip
July 2016 - Feb 2017
Production lighting, camera support, scheduling, training and crew management. Multiple clients and content types. Commercials, music videos, Independent movies, web base series and web content.

Key Grip Lany Ent. The Bay The Series
April 2016 - June 2016
Production lighting, lighting control, lighting design and camera support

Key Grip pineSol commercial
December 2015 – January 2016
Production lighting and camera support

Key Grip Pilot - Namcar Night Race
April 2015 – April 2015
Production lighting and camera support

Key Grip, Editor, Graphic Designer Lany Films, Emmy winner 2015 THE BAY
October 2014 – December 2014
Lighting and camera support, video village tech, safety on set and location, specialty camera rigs and dollies, team management

Key Grip, Editor, Post Production Supervisor
Lany Entertainment, Emmy nominated 2014 THE BAY The Series
January 2014 – March 2014
FCP Editor, Key Grip, motion graphics and titles, post production supervisor on The Bay Confessions

Digital Image Technician/grip AutoFuss/Google
October 2013 – December 2013
DIT for Winter Wonderlab presented by Google
Operated and maintained high speed camera track, dolly and lighting for public promotional installation

Graphic Design, Animated Motion Graphics, FCP Editing
Independent Contracts Burbank CA
March 2013 – December 2013
Art, design and video editing bumpers, interstitials, wrap-arounds for multiple production companies for commercial and web use

AD, Best Boy, Stylist, FX BrokeTV
January 2013 – December 2013
Set up location lighting solutions, camera support and HD video equipment. Assisted director on photo/video shoots. Provided styling solutions for photo/video shoots.

Menu, point of sale Graphic Designer Independant contracts
October 2011 – 2013
Menus, web/print advertising, point of sale, in house posters and table cards created using a strong sense of identity and brand recognition for The Tipsy Goat restaurant and pub and El Patron Gastrocantina

Best Boy, Designer, Photographer’s Assistant, Stylist, FX
Fotographer.com
2008 – 2013
Provides grip and lighting setup for photo/video shoots, photo retouching, graphic design, logo solutions, print and web advertisements.
Primary support and assistance for Celebrity Photographer Fernando Escovar in studio and location. Set-up and maintenance of strobe lighting equipment, backdrops, sets and creative photographic lighting.

AD, Stylist, Designer, Editor, Best Boy, Facilities/Equipment Manager, FX, Art Director
Escovar Studios Toluca Lake CA
May 2010 – August 2010
Set up and maintained lighting, photographic equipment and HD video equipment. Assisted in directing photo/video shoots. FCP editing, graphics and photo retouching. Provided styling solutions for photo/video shoots. Set/stage design and construction.

AD, Stylist, Designer, Editor, Lead Grip, Studio Manager, FX, Art Director
NoHo Studios
December 2007 – December 2009
Graphic design, FCP editing, grip and lighting design, photoshoot stylist
Skillfully managed, shot, assistant directed, edited and completed client projects, generating video and collateral for new media, web, broadcast and print. Cultivated productive lines of communication with clients and producers. Maintained and upgraded 5000sq’ studio facilities. Operated digital capture system during photo shoots.
Clients include: Performance Boats Magazine, Corvette Magazine, E! Entertainment Television, NoHoStudios.com

Editor Playboy TV
December 2005 – April 2006
Skillfully coordinated , assembled and mastered Final Cut Pro editing projects for current broadcast cable show also producing feature-length versions of previously broadcasted cable shows for DVD release, including new wrap-arounds and title rolls. Reviewed and organized source material to inform creative content selection and video editing processes. Cultivated productive lines of communication with directors and producers to verify last-minute project requirements and details and ensure timely completion within deadline-critical environments.
Key Achievements:
Successfully edited and mastered nine 3-hour releases. Created Bugs, Lwr. 3rds and Motion Graphics.

Executive Editor, Staff Photographer, Staff Writer Paisano Publications, LLC
2001 – 2003 Agoura CA
Arranged for and provided exciting and cutting edge photographic and editorial content for two international lifestyle publications. Directed art department in design and layout. Increased sell through by 25% and subscriptions by 5% in one year for one bi-monthly publication. Sat on directors board for ECF yearly charity function.

Designer, Art Director, Editor
Independent Contracts Los Angeles CA
1998 – 2002 Greater Los Angeles Area
Utilized graphic design, digital editing, and photography skills to produce a wide array of digital art, promotional materials and sales collateral for numerous multimedia entertainment production companies and Websites. Created visual design themes and graphics for company logos, trade shows, direct mail advertisements, posters, publication advertising, and DVD / VHS box art. Contributed significantly to product branding and promotion of corporate identity for several start-up and growth Internet entertainment sites, DVD packaging companies and Boutique Production Houses.

Special Effects, Stylist, Designer, Set Design
Various Production Companies incl. Sony Imageworks and Thunderstone
1990 – 1997 Los Angeles
Created practical special effects and sets for films, commercials and music videos
HOLLOW MAN, GODZILLA, CONTACT, STARSHIP TROOPERS, Sprint, Lockeed Martin, Ford Motor Company, JAG, Fear & Loathing in LV, Brittany Spears, Jagged Edge,

Special Effects Digital Domain
1994 – 1996 Venice CA
Created practical special effects and sets for film
TITANIC, DANTE'S PEAK, 5TH ELEMENT