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~ Letters of Recommendation ~

Julian USRA Poster Presentation

~ Current Freelance Jobs & Upcoming Jobs ~

  • Editor: Cleveland Local 19 News, CBS & CNN affiliate, from September 10th to December 15th.

  • Producer/Director/DP/Editor: Barberton Foundation; documentary on the town, starting in 2026.
    Producer: Youtube starting soon, “The Nature Cut.”

Resume Available Upon Request!

P1078718.HEIC

Notable Work / Experience

Cleveland State University 

Bachelors of Fine Arts

Cum Laude

Lake Middle / High School

High School Diploma

Cum Laude

GlenOak High School

Career Tech Completion Certificate

850+ Hours Work Experience

  • Director of Photography/Editor: PBS’s, Cleveland Comedians

  • Production Assistant/Extra: Feature Film, The Worlds Happiest Man

  • Director of Photography: Documentary, Thyagaraja - God of Music

  • Camera Operator: Play/Feature, When the Mind’s Free

  • Intern: Created Catalogs, Cleveland International Film Festival

  • Assistant to Director: Hilltop Film Festival Of Diversity And Inclusion & East Palestine Environmental Film Festival

  • Director of Photography/Editor: Short Film, Sweatshirt

  • Director of Photography/Colorist: Short Film, Lucas + Claire

  • Production Manager/Editor: Short Film, Love In The Lanes

  • Camera Operator: GlenOak High School Football Games, Ballet Performances, and Plays

  • Director of Photography/Editor: Feature Length High School Play, Clue

  • Director of Photography/Editor: Promo Videos/Control Room Operator, Marlboro Christian Church

  • Floor Director: Live Interviews, Annual Ohio Educational Technology Conference

  • Director of Photography/Editor: Promo Video, Radio Chaos

  • Camera Operator/Editor: Assembly Video, Woodland Casket Co.

Career Accomplishments & Facts

  • CSU Film and Media Arts Program: Track, Cinematography (Finished With 4.0 GPA)

  • High School Lacrosse: Achieved #2 National Defensive Recruit On Scouting Sites

  • CSU Faculty Recognition: I’ve Been Recommended For 10 Different Internships

  • Experience: I’ve Helped Create Hundreds Short Films / Videos

  • Personal Favorites: Editing Software - Adobe, Camera Brand - Panasonic / Lumix

  • Preferred Position: Editing, Producing, or On Camera Team (Happy to do anything!)

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Last Update: 11-9-25 

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