Education

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Expected Graduation Date: May 2010 Bachelor of Arts-Media Arts; Television and Film Studies Minor – Creative Writing

Honors and Awards

National Dean’s List
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
University of Arizona Honors College

Relevant Courses

Writing the Narrative
Adaptation
Media Aesthetics
Television Studies
Film and Television History
Media Industries

Media Experience

Cinematographer and PA for an independent film, Sorority Girls A film meant to portray the life of sorority girls and Greek Life.

Writer and Director for Dragon for the North A comedic short based on a short fairytale.

Script Adviser and Writer for over 10 Spec feature length scripts
Journalist for Media Arts Magazine, Canted Magazine

Other Work Experience

The Funking Conservatory Ocala, Florida, May 2009-Present
Worked as a Creative Writer for wrestling shows. Earned writing credit under Hall of Famer Dory Funk JR and Marti Funk. Also worked as in-ring talent when needed.

Southern Arizona Family Services Tucson, Arizona, June 2005-Present
Earned certification from the State of Arizona as a Habilitation Specialist worked with mentally and physically challenged adults and children, assisting families with the special needs.

Paws Cookies Tucson, Arizona, May 2002-March 2004
Co-Owner. Assisted create and develop a business that manufactured dog treats we coked and packaged at home. At its peak we were sold in 10 different stores in the Tucson and Nevada area. Because of the commitment required in school we closed the business.

Skills

Languages: Fluent in Sign Language, Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, Final Draft, Mac and Windows