“Whoa, whoa, whoa. That's a bit aggressive. You're going to cut me?”
“No! Of course not. See, the quote has clearly been edited to say 'I will cut for you.' That's why it's important to have a good editor. Sometimes you think the message is clear, but you need another voice in order to clarify and solidify the real meaning. At times, you may fine a truer and clearer message beneath it all!”
“Umm, I think the original message was pretty clear. 'I will cut you' is quite the threat. Why would you even say that?”
“I didn't say that. That's why it's in quotes.”
“But this whole section is in quotes. Did you not say any of this?”
“Well, this is a dialogue. Look, we're getting a bit meta here.
“The point is, you need editor. Whether or not you want to admit it, whether or not you even realize it, you need an editor. And a good one at that.
“Editing is more than putting images to music. If that's all you want, that's great, but an editor is a much more powerful tool than that.
“A good editor is a trusted perspective, a visual consultant, a creative problem-solver, a needle-in-a-haystack-hunter, an oft-perceived miracle worker, common Time Lord, and a guiding hand in the final steps of the production process.
“This particular editor is also an animator, a story-teller, a creative writer, and visual chameleon with over a decade of experience in the New York City Metro area.”
“Alright. That's great and all, but who did say the original quote?”
“Some guy I met at 191st Street Station my first week in the Heights back in 2006. Turned out to be a real nice guy. Training to be a veterinarian. Hope he made it.”
“I WILL CUT [FOR] YOU.”
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EDITOR+OWNER at EDIT ZOO LLC
PhRMA “Our Part”
National TV, digital, and social campaign produced in response to COVID-19
Optimum and Suddenlink Digital and Social Campaigns, 2019
Lead editor and animator on various social and digital content for Altice USA
Optimum Small Business and Suddenlink Small Business Campaigns, 2019
Lead editor and animator on various broadcast and digital content for Altice USA
Altice Ads “Launch”
Broadcast, digital and social launch for Altice's new Ads Platform, 3 Spots, also animator
Pearson "Aida"
Digital launch for Pearson's calculus homework app, also animator
Altice Business “Security Plus”
Broadcast, digital and social campaign, also animator
Luminary “40 Acres and a Mule”
Social content for Trevor Noah's podcast “On Second Thought,” also animator
Pepperidge Farm “Goldfish Robot Crunchers”
Broadcast and digital trailer for a Goldfish mobile game
United States Tennis Association “Trophy”
National TV, digital, and social campaign featuring Venus Willams, also VFX.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey “Community”
Community involvement video for PA's local outreach, also motion graphics
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
On-site video supporting the UN's environmental goals initiative, also motion graphics
Pepperidge Farm “Goldfish Pinball”
Digital trailer for a Goldfish mobile game
United States Tennis Association “Watch Me Go”
National TV, digital and social campaign, 12 unique videos
United States Tennis Association “Paint”
National TV, digital and social campaign, 3 unique videos
Marriott Vacation Rentals “Stay”
National TV and digital commercial, also motion effects and colorist
United Airlines “NYC Half”
Social content for United's NYC Half Marathon sponsorship, also animator
Pepperidge Farm “Goldfish Go-Karts”
Digital trailer for a Goldfish mobile game
Milano “Decorations”
Social content featuring Milano Cookies, 4 unique spots
United Airlines “Origins,” US Winter Olympics Campaign
Lead editor and animator on 45 unique social videos for United’s branded Olympics Campaign
Verizon “Ammara Breaks it Down”
Digital commercial, 3 unique spots
Playtex Sport “Aly Raisman: Try Out”
Digital content, spokesperson launch for Playtex
Direct Energy “Power of Alberta”
Canadian TV commercial, also colorist
LEAD EDITOR at POINTBLANK PRODUCTIONS
Playtex “Chloe Lukasiak: My Secret”
Web Viral, spokesperson launch for Playtex
Isle of Capri “Big Little Move”
Regional TV commercial, also motion graphics / colorist
Dun & Bradstreet “Moving Forward”
Regional TV commercial, also motion graphics / colorist
Inko’s Tea “CEO”
Web Viral, 3 part integrated campaign
Famous Footwear “Many Parents”
Digital and cinema commercial, also colorist
Dell “Busy Bees” & “High Stakes”
Digital campaign, 2 Spots
TransferWise “Nothing 2 Hide NYC”
Web content, also colorist
Colgate “Instructional”
Digital content, 4 Spots, also co-director / graphics / colorist
Proctor & Gamble “Moments”
International TV and digital campaign
Jenny Craig “Ex-Boyfriend” & “Mother of the Groom”
National TV campaign, 2 spots, also motion graphics
US Army “Officership”
On-site content, 4 Spots, also writer / graphics / colorist
EDITOR at NOLA PICTURES
Self Magazine "Healthy Kitchen"
Digital content for Product Launch
Cadillac “Standard”
National TV commercial
EpiPen “Corrective”
National TV commercial, also motion Graphics
Artist’s Den Entertainment “Robert Plant and the Band of Joy” and "Un-Covering Led Zeppelin"
National TV promos for concert DVD, also motion Graphics
ProHealth Care “My Story”
Regional TV commercial, also compositor / graphics / colorist
UNUM Insurance “Benefits that Matter”
Digital campaign, 6 Spots
"The Poem of the Spanish Poet" By Mark Strand
Digital content featuring Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Mark Strand
Barnes & Noble "The 13 Clocks"
Digital content, Narrated by Neil Gaiman
Reel for company branch launch
POST COORDINATOR at NASH ENTERTAINMENT
“Most Daring” Tru TV March 2009 – May 2010
Managed editors schedules and netrwork deliverables, Seasons 5, 6 & 7
“Most Shocking” Tru TV June 2009 – May 2010
Managed editors schedules and newtork deliverables, Seasons 7 & 8
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIONS
Remembering Wednesday – Web Series, Editor, Colorist, Graphic Artists
After the Wedding – Feature Film Trailer. Editor & Graphic Artist
Sketch Book Skool – Online Art Class. Editor, Color Grader & Graphic Artist
Solos – Web Series, Editor, Color Grader & Graphic Artist
Brett Wean "Wean on Wean"
Matt Hobby "Wrench Benjamin: Video Game Voice Over Genius"
Jeff Seal "Grandpa's Joke"
Chris Roberti "The Chosen One"
A Simple Gesture – Short Film. Writer and Editor
Men in the Arena – Documentary Short. Co-Director, Writer and Editor
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA Communications, Media Studies and Production, May 2007
Minor Creative Writing, Writing for the Screen and Stage
3.77 GPA, Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Pi Eta