WORK AND RESUME
As of now, I am working primarily as a Lighting Console Programmer here in Savannah, Georgia. I own and operate typically on a High End Systems Hog 4 console but am also pretty well acquainted with Obsidian Control Systems’ Onyx platform as well. I have close connections with Ratpac and Lumenradio, who are my go-to manufacturers for the wireless DMX distribution I use on set. I’m very well acquainted with the numerous types of lighting and different lighting tools that we frequently use on modern film and television shoots. Most importantly, I value kindness and patience and always seek to collaborate effectively and meaningfully with any professional I come into contact with.
My background in this industry goes back to central Ohio where I was in the camera department, working mostly in and around Camera, for about 5 years. The market consisted almost exclusively of corporate and commercial work. However, I did my fair share of independent projects, short films, low-budget films, and a feature film. When I was 18, I worked at a rental house in Columbus called OhioHD Video; this is where I really attribute my beginning to, hopefully, a long career in this industry.
THE HUNTING WIVES S1
The Hunting Wives S1 is a crime drama based on the novel of the same name. After I moved to Savannah, this was the first show that I traveled out of town to work on. We shot in Charlotte, North Carolina, although the show was based in a small Texas town.
 The run of the show was a little over 4 months, which felt like the perfect amount of time to feel financially secure and get back on my feet after the industry-wide strike. Couldn’t be more grateful to continue to expand my network in this coastal region and meet all the wonderful people who work in this area.
VAMPIRES OF THE VELVET LOUNGE
This movie was called The Green Fairy before the title was changed.
Vampires of the Velvet Lounge was a slew of interesting events. Overnights, unplanned short days, crazy stunts, attitude problems, reshoots, terrible locations, and blood… so much blood. Although, I expect nothing less from a vampire movie.
Nonetheless, I got to work with some new people on this show that I’ve been meaning to connect with for a while. It was also relieving to get a call for this one after not working for a long time due to the strikes. I feel quite lucky to have done this job; learned a lot. Not just about my capabilities as a programmer, but about my tenacity while working this show.
CLEAN SLATE S1
Clean Slate season 1 was the pilot season for a new Freevee comedy series. Each episode only had a runtime of 30 minutes, which made this one feel like quite a different pace than what I am used to. There never seemed to be quite enough time in the day or week to get everything we needed, but we overcame.
 With about three weeks left in this show, the WGA (Writers Guild of America) went on strike, and shortly after so did the Screen Actors Guild, leading to an near industry-wide shutdown that lasted for around 7 months. Fortunately, because the show was written, we were able to complete the season before SAG went on strike.
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD SEASON 8
Fear the Walking Dead came to Savannah following its long run in Austin, Texas. The prequel series to AMC’s original ‘The Walking Dead’ was my first large show as a Lighting Console Programmer. I would even go as far as to say that this show was the catalyst for my love and interest in programming.
The near 10-month runtime of the show had its grasp over almost all of Savannah. We shot just about everywhere you possibly could, and it even led me to discover some places that I never really knew existed. Along the way, I met some of my now closest friends, and solidified my passion for lighting.
PANHANDLE
This show pioneered by Sony has been one of the most memorable experiences on set so far. It felt like I could really take my previously learned skills and now really apply them to my job in an effective and efficient way. And with the help of some really encouraging and fun peers, I felt excited to come to work every day.
Funnily enough, the run of this show was shot during Savannah’s rainy season, which made for one hell of an adventure. There are a lot of memories that came out of this one, and a new tradition! Because of this show I now create a shared photo album for my department on every show I work on to document our adventures.
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE
The Girl from Plainville was my first long-form project in Savannah as an electrician, and the first television show I ever worked on. I undoubtably attribute this show to the cultivating of my love for the electric department. To be frank, before this show I thought I wanted to go back to camera,
but instead ended up enjoying it so much I made a career out of it. This was also the most challenging jobs I have been a part of to date. However, I made it through, and along the way learned some valuable lessons and met some very valuable people.
LONE STAR BULL
This show is probably one of the most important shows in my career. Although being a low budget show (and me gripping instead of being an electrician), this was my first show I did in Savannah. It kickstarted my career here, and introduced me to those who would later become some of the most appreciated people I know.
One of those people is named Jason Batey. Batey was my sponsor into the union (Local 491), and took a chance on me with this job, which really helped me get my feet off the ground. Jason passed away in November of 2021. Thank you, Jason, for seeing something in me. You were so kind. I miss you, brother.
Savannah local as of April, 2021!
