“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” -Audre Lorde
More About Me
I am from the small town of Allegany, New York. After graduating from high school I moved to Oswego to attend college as a Cinema and Screen Studies student. I have had a passion for entertaining ever since a young age, making up stories and little movies as well as preforming a variety of dance styles for over 15 years. My goal after college is to become a director by working my way up through the ranks. I am not afraid of hard work and will do what is needed to make my goals realized.
Education
2017-2021
Allegany-Limestone High School
Studied a variety of subjects graduating top 20 in my class. A member of National Honor Society.
2019-2021
CTE BOCES Audio Visual Productions, Olean NY
Studied film techniques such as, cameras, camera angles, live stream broadcasting, Adobe editing, and more. Earned internships working for local businesses making advertisements and social media work. Won directors choice award and a scholarship for St. Bonaventure University.
2021-Present
SUNY Oswego
Studying Cinema and Screen Studies and exploring a variety of other classes such as theater and broadcasting. President of film club but also participated in Student Association, equestrian club, ADH, Del Sarte dance club, Admissions work and more.
Experiences
3/20-6/20
Internship at Sports Locker
While being a student at CTE BOCES, I earned an internship at a local sports and apparel store doing social media work. I, along with one other intern, created daily new content for the stores social media sites.
Fall 2022- Present
Oswego Film Club President
While being a Freshman student at SUNY Oswego, I was elected into the position of President of the Oswego Film Club. Working with a team of other students and professors, I helped to organize and run many events such as multiple film festivals, movie sceenings, and general discussion meetings. I have also worked to design trailers and a website for the club. Check out more at https://sites.google.com/view/oswegofilmclub/home
Accomplishments
2020
2nd place Skills USA Competition
While a student at CTE BOCES, my partner and I participated in a competition against other BOCES schools in our region. Our task was to create a short film in only 6 hours showcasing other careers taught at CTE as well as explain why it is important to persue these career fields. On our first year participating we won 2nd place overall.
2021
1st place in St.Bonaventure Communications Day
While attending CTE BOCES, I, along with a small group of other students, created a short film on the effects of Covid on current students. It won 1st place in video media as well as 1st place overall. I was given a $3000 scholarship to St. Bonaventure as an award.
2021
Best in show in CTE BOCES Senior Showcase
For another BOCES project I created a 15 minute short film called “The Mailman”. I wrote, casted, directed, and edited everything in the span of 2 months. Only one student was granted this award per year from the senior graduating class.
Fall 2021
2nd place and Best Editing in Freshfest
During my Freshman year at SUNY Oswego, I participated in a Film Festival Competition called Freshfest. It was a 36 hour film competition where we had a limited time and worked with people we just met to make a film with specific requirements. My team won 2nd place overall and I won the best editor award.
Fall 2021
Best Special Effects in Panic
During my Freshman year at SUNY Oswego, I participated in a Film Festival Competition called Panic. It was a 48 hour horror film competition where we had a limited time to make an entire film with specific requirements. I won the best special effects for the gore makeup I designed.
Fall 2022
1st place and Best Editing in Freshfest
During my Sophomore year I competed once again in the Freshfest Film Competition. My team won 1st place overall and I won the best editor award.
Fall 2022
1st place and Best Editing in Panic Film Festival
During my Sophomore year at SUNY Oswego, I participated again in the Panic Film Festival Competition. My team won 1st place overall and I won the best editor award.
Fall 2023
Official Selection for the Lake Placid Film Festival
During my Sophomore year at SUNY Oswego, I participated again in the Panic Film Festival Competition making a film called “The Nightmare”. That film was chosen to be aired at the Offical screening at the Lake placid Film Festival.