Resume
Experience
Summary
Hybrid post-production specialist and junior full-stack developer with over a decade of experience in freelance filmmaking, technical operations, and community-driven projects. Resourceful problem-solver with a passion for motion graphics, system recovery, and empowering creative communities. Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, camera/audio hardware, and software stacks including Next.js and TypeScript. Committed to scalable storytelling through technology and craft. Also experienced in archival digitization, AI tools, and large-scale event production across the entertainment industry.
Relevant Experience
Full-Stack Developer, Founder – Filmclusive — 2023–Present
Designed tools and prototypes using Next.js and TypeScript. Supported frontend/backend architecture for internal film production utilities. Built scalable solutions to enhance collaboration for creatives. Created directory and talent discovery tools using AI-powered solutions.
Founder & Industry Consultant – Strong Asian Lead — 2020–2024
Organized 18+ large-scale events and mixers (75–200+ attendees). Built a directory of 600+ AANHPI creatives; secured $10K+ in sponsorships. Partnered with Netflix, Nielsen, JHRTS, IW Group, and others. Led mentorship programs, live podcast recordings, and panel discussions.
Freelance Filmmaker / Photographer — 2013–Present
Directed, shot, and edited narrative shorts and branded content. Mastered time-lapse photography and event documentation across 15 years. Skilled in post workflows including Lightroom editing, archiving, and client delivery. Served as Alicia Keys' personal photographer during international tour. Produced event photography and red carpet coverage for Netflix, THR, and Gold House.
Council Member – Rideback Rise Circle Rider Fellowship — 2024–2025
Served as Council Member focused on guiding both year one and year two fellows. Provided mentorship and guidance to emerging filmmakers in the Rider Fellowship program. Supported artist development and creative growth through structured mentorship.
Art Production Assistant – Freelance Projects
Wolves (W-O-L-S) (2024-2025), One Night in Miami, Jeep Super Bowl Spot. Supported set design, art continuity, and interdepartmental coordination. Conducted reference research and prop logistics on high-paced sets.
Assistant Editor – PBS Artbound: Giant Robot — 2022
Provided full post-production support from ingest to delivery. Led sync, media organization, color prep, and troubleshooting across Adobe Premiere Pro workflows. Collaborated closely with producers and editors on archival integration and VFX. Digitized and restored legacy formats; performed hard drive recovery and Premiere troubleshooting.
Producer & Editor – Redress Radio Podcast
Developed storytelling podcast with archival video integration and legal clearances. Edited audio and video for documentary-style storytelling. Managed branding, publishing, and distribution.
Technical Skills
Post-Production
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve, color grading, dailies, sync & transcode, visual effects, archival digitization (VHS, Mini DV, Hi-8), motion graphics, media recovery, VFX compositing
Software Development
Next.js, TypeScript, React, JavaScript, Git, REST APIs, Firebase (basics), AI-powered IDEs (Cursor), Vercel Deployment
Hardware & Tech Support
Hard drive recovery, system troubleshooting, camera repair, AV setup, archival data systems, troubleshooting Adobe CC crashes, multi-format media compatibility
Audio/Visual Equipment
Canon 5D MkIII, C100, Atomos Ninja Blade, Ronin Gimbal, Zoom recorders, Rode & Sennheiser lavs, Red camera familiarity, light grip/electric support
Software Tools
Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, InDesign, OBS, Final Draft, Descript, ChatGPT, Google Workspace
Strengths
Patience, independent research, creative tech solutions, educator mindset, crisis management under pressure, cross-functional collaboration, AI-assisted screenwriting
Education
B.A. in Digital Production & Filmmaking
University of California, Riverside