QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
Resourcefulness in developing strategies from creation to post-production. Mainly for medium-sized budgets.
Effective communication and conflict resolutions skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Photoshop, Illustrator and photography.
PRODUCTION
Clowns with Swords
Writer/Director/Producer
Live Theater
Hollywood Fringe Festival
2015
Clown with Swords
Writer/Director/Producer
Crowdfund Video
Hatchfund Crowdfund
2015
Ethereality Art Book
Writer/Director/Producer
Crowdfund Video
Anthony Chiappetta
2015
Ethereality Art Book
Director/Producer
Art Book
Anthony Chiappetta
2013
Sumtin’ Like ‘Dat
Writer/Director/Producer
Short Film
Bellamani Productions
2012
BAP-U
Producer
Music Video
Mad Decent
2015
Secured locations and permits, production insurance, created shoot schedule, location scouted,
Grip & Electric, Craft Services and Production Catering, Background wrangling.
Swingin’ New Year’s Eve
Producer
Special Event
Hard Rock Cafe
1999
Worked directly with Hard Rock Cafe management to secure the event for their New Year’s Eve
swing dance event with me as the star instructor. (see photo)
True Blue Swing Event
Producer
Special Event
Willowbrook Ballroom
1999
Brought in two rival swing bands onto the stage together for a swing jam session. Booked venue,
generated buzz (no internet at the time). Raised $20,000 in ticket sales (max capacity = 800)
in one night.
Ryan Francois/Jenny Thomas Workshop
Producer
Wknd Seminar
Cafe Bauer
1998
Brought in “Malcolm X” and “Swing Kids” choreographer from London for a weekend event.
Booked hotels, flight, arranged per diem and hosted them around Chicago. Raised $75,000 over the
weekend.
Frankie Manning Dance Workshop
Producer
Wknd Seminar
Hyatt Regency
1998
Brought in star dancer from the 1940’s Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers (“Day at the Races” & Hellzapoppin’”) for a weekend event and speaking engagement. Same as above.
Midwest Swing Dance Party
Producer
Wknd Seminar
Aragon Ballroom
1998
Created a four-day swing event that traveled from Chicago to St. Louis to Minnesota and back
to Chicago for the largest dance contest at the time.
Hep Cat Swing Events
Producer
Seminars/Events
Various venues in Chicago
‘98-’99
Created over 50 events, workshops and classes as the lead instructor.
INSTITUTE
COURSE
ACCOLADE
The Writing Pad
Television Drama Certificate Program
In progress
2020
ScreenwritingU
ProSeries Screenwriting Program
2019
Upright Citizens Brigade
Completed Core Training - Sketch
Diversity Scholarship Recipient
2018
UCLA Extension
Certificate of Directing
Distinction Honors
2018
LA Valley College
Media Arts - Screenwriting & Directing
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2015
LA City College
Cinema - Screenwriting & Directing
2015
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Art - Theater
1999
Groundlings
Basic Sketch
2018
ACCOLADES
Winner
Screenwriters & Actors of Hollywood
Cabin Fever
Undeveloped Screenplay
2020
Quarterfinalist
TSL Free Screenplay C.
Clowns in the Kitchen
Undeveloped Comedy Screenplay
2020
Quarterfinalist
Screencraft Film Fund
Ethereality
Undeveloped Screenplay
2019
Nominated
Monkey Bread Tree Awards
Ethereality
Best Technique-Undeveloped Screenplay
2018
Winner
LA Film & Script Festival
Sumtin’ Like ‘Dat
Best Student Film
2013
Official Selection
Big Bear Lake Film Festival
Sumtin’ Like ‘Dat
Student Film Category
2013
CERTIFICATIONS:
Tony Robbins (Leadership Academy & Unleash the Power Within); COVID-19 Safety Compliance Officer (Health Education Services); COVID-19 Certificate (Safe Sets International); COVID-19 Certified Tracer (John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health); COVID-19 Awareness (OSHA); COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment (World Health Organization); Pandemic Compliance Advisor for Meeting & Event Professionals (Health Education Services)