Video and Film Editor at The University of Texas at Austin — Moody College of Communications (2023-10 – Present)
- Experienced production, narrative filmmaking, video editing, post-production workflows, sound design, cinematography collaboration, and television production.
- Developed strong storytelling and technical editing abilities through collaborative film projects, student media productions, and leadership roles in creative production environments.
- Experienced in project management from pre-production through final delivery while working under tight deadlines in fast-paced production settings.
- Skilled in assembling raw footage into cohesive and engaging visual narratives by shaping pacing, timing, continuity, and emotional flow to strengthen storytelling impact and audience engagement.
- Applied continuity editing techniques to create smooth scene transitions, maintain narrative clarity, and ensure consistency across productions.
- Edited and refined footage by selecting the strongest takes, removing unnecessary content, and organizing scenes to support story structure and pacing.
- Experienced in audio editing and sound design, including syncing audio with video footage, balancing dialogue, background music, ambient sound, and sound effects to create polished final productions.
- Enhanced realism and emotional tone through the integration of ambient audio, sound effects, and smooth audio transitions during post-production.
- Performed visual enhancement processes including color correction, color grading, transitions, subtitles, titles, graphics, and visual effects to improve cinematic quality and visual consistency.
- Maintained lighting and color continuity between scenes to support seamless editing and professional production standards.
- Collaborated closely with cinematographers, editors, and production crews to execute creative visions and maintain efficient production workflows.
- Incorporated creative feedback and revisions throughout the editing process while adapting quickly to changing production needs and deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills by addressing technical and creative challenges during production and post-production.
- Organized and managed media assets, project files, and editing timelines to support efficient post-production workflows and project completion.
- Exported and formatted final projects for film, television, streaming, and digital media platforms while ensuring technical quality standards were met.
- Troubleshot software, media, and technical issues during post-production while maintaining proficiency in industry-standard editing and post-production software.
- Incorporated feedback and revisions throughout the editing process.
- Communicated technical or creative challenges clearly to the production team to create a professional product.
Volunteer / Script Supervisor at TSTV — Down to Film (2023-08 – Present)
Project hours: 730
- Review and analyze scripts weekly for episodic productions, evaluating pacing, dialogue flow, scene structure, and continuity to support stronger storytelling before filming begins.
- Serve as Script Supervisor during production, documenting detailed continuity notes related to actor positioning, wardrobe, props, shot coverage, and dialogue delivery to support seamless editing in post-production.
- Collaborate closely with directors, editors, and production crews to ensure footage captured on set aligns with narrative and editorial goals.
- Assist with production coordination and on-set problem solving in fast-paced filming environments, helping maintain efficient workflows across departments.
- Contribute creative feedback during pre-production discussions and support production teams in maintaining organized filming schedules and scene consistency.
Assistant Editor / Gaffer at The University of Texas at Austin — Moody College of Communications (2024-10 – 2024-10)
Fly As Francis (Undergraduate Narrative Production Project). Project hours: 32
- Assisted in organizing, reviewing, and managing production footage during post-production to support efficient editing workflows and project turnaround.
- Collaborated with the Director of Photography to create visually engaging scenes that enhanced emotional tone and storytelling impact.
- Oversaw lighting setup and continuity, ensuring consistency across multiple shooting days and supporting smooth visual transitions during editing.
- Utilized knowledge of shot composition, pacing, and visual continuity to help maintain narrative flow throughout the production process.
- Supported post-production decision-making by identifying usable takes, organizing media assets, and maintaining efficient project file structures.
- Adapted quickly to changing production conditions while maintaining attention to technical and creative detail.
Director / Editor at The University of Texas at Austin — Moody College of Communications (2024-03 – 2024-03)
Snack Time (Class Film Project). Project hours: 20
- Directed and edited a narrative short film from concept development through final delivery, overseeing all creative and technical aspects of production and post-production.
- Executed the complete post-production workflow, including footage organization, timeline assembly, rough cuts, pacing refinement, sound design, and final export preparation.
- Edited scenes to strengthen storytelling clarity, comedic timing, emotional pacing, and audience engagement.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of continuity editing, shot sequencing, rhythm, and visual storytelling techniques to create a polished final product.
- Incorporated sound effects and ambient audio to simulate synchronized sound within a no-sync-sound production environment, enhancing realism and immersion.
- Balanced creative direction with technical editing responsibilities while meeting project deadlines and maintaining production quality standards.
- Applied color correction, scene transitions, and audio adjustments to improve the overall visual and auditory quality of the film.
Boom Operator at TSTV Incubator Program (2024-03 – 2024-03)
Invisible String (TSTV Incubator Program Project). Project hours: 72
- Worked closely with the sound mixer and production team to capture clean, high-quality dialogue and ambient audio for narrative scenes.
- Maintained microphone positioning and movement to support continuity and minimize audio inconsistencies during post-production editing.
- Adapted quickly to changing camera movements and actor blocking while ensuring equipment remained outside the camera frame.
- Contributed to efficient production workflows through strong communication and technical awareness on set.
Grip at The University of Texas at Austin — Moody College of Communications (2024-04 – 2024-04)
Handjob (Advanced Undergraduate Narrative Project). Project hours: 16
- Assisted with setup, transportation, and operation of lighting and grip equipment to support production efficiency and shot execution.
- Collaborated with camera and lighting departments to help achieve desired visual compositions and maintain continuity between scenes.
- Maintained equipment safety standards and ensured production gear remained organized and ready for use throughout filming.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced production environments requiring adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail.
