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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies with a Minor in Theatre Performance                                                               May 2020

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Academic Honors: President’s Citation 2020, Student Leader Scholar of the Year 2020

Cumulative GPA: 3.76. Deans List Spring 2017 to Spring 2020                                                          

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Video Production Specialist                                                                                    April 2023 –Present Camera/Audio Operator, AC, GRIP, Utility, Event Photographer, and Video Editor

  • Notable clients include Stanley Black & Decker, Adams & Knight Inc., Cronin, CashmanKatz, Content Pictures, Rally Cap Media, Axim Creative, Directline Media, Headline Productions, Meadow Town Media, etc.

  • Professional experience in operating camera (Sony, Canon, BMPCC, RED), lighting, and audio equipment.

  • Post production video editor (proficient in Davinci Resolve Studio 18 and Adobe Premiere).

Ricky the Film LLC                                                                                                                                  July 2024 Boom Operator and Sound Utility

  • Contracted Boom Operator for the feature film, Ricky (Dir. Rashad Frett).

  • Responsible for capturing clear sound for interior and exterior scenes.

  • Responsible for servicing and preparing equipment and accessories for the Sound Mixer.

Axim Creative                                                                                                                          April 2021 – April 2023 Video Department Associate Producer

  • Pre-Production producer, on-set director/media technician, and post-production editor.

  • Head of Internal Content Production and the company’s Podcasting Department.

  • Managed the company production and podcast studio.

  • Specialized as a sound and camera operator.

  • Wrote, edited, and managed originally curated scripts.

Solid Brick Entertainment                                                                                                             November 2021 Boom Operator

  • Contracted Boom Operator for the 2023 Sundance featured short film, Ricky (Dir. Rashad Frett).

  • Responsible for capturing clear sound from shotgun and lavalier microphones.

  • Assisted the Sound Mixer throughout production.

  • Assisted in other production departments and operations when permitted by production Sound Mixer.

United Church Of Christ in Southbury, CT                                                             December 2020 – June 2021 Live Streaming Technician

  • Charged with directing the live stream of the congregation’s weekly Sunday Service.

  • Edited and produced media entertainment broadcasted to the audience of the Sunday Service.

  • Attended weekly production and run-of-show meetings for each upcoming Sunday Service.

107.7 WFCS, New Britain, Hartford The Edge                                                                 August 2018 – March 2020 Talk Department and Podcast Director

  • Produced and hosted a live weekly two-hour talk show titled Are You Not Entertained (2017)

  • Named first director and leading contributor to the creation of the radio station’s official Podcast Department in 2019.

  • Monitored and reviewed programming to ensure that schedules were met, guidelines were adhered to, and on-air talent upheld to studio expectations.

  • Read completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.

  • Wrote current and topical promotional material to be read live during broadcasts.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

TwentySomethingStudios                                                                                                    May 2020 – Present Founder and Producer

  • Producer, writer, and audio engineer for scripted satirical news podcast, “The Last Minute with Dustin Wong.”

  • Produced and directed original scenes for video and live on stage.

  • Handle company media distribution and social media.

  • Handle all company communications and operations.

D.C. RAW PRODUCTIONS                                                                                                                  April 2021 Script Supervisor

  • Appointed Script Supervisor for the short film A Darker Shade of Green (Dir. Dave Rawolle)

  • Documented and noted the production process to assist the post-production editing process.

  • Supervised production continuity.

  • Assisted the AD department in scheduling and production management.

Discount Comedy                                                                                                     December 2017 – March 2018 Head Writer, Director, and Producer

  • Wrote, edited, cast, and produced eleven originally written comedy sketches performed for four live performances.

  • Scheduled and conducted one month of staff-writer meetings.

  • Planned and facilitated a two-month rehearsal process.

  • Met with university clientele to obtain a performance space, set material, props, etc.