Summary

I am a graduate of film school at the University of Southern Mississippi, retired from the U.S. Army in 2005 and am used to working as a member of a team. I Have worked as a Grip on features, reality, live events and music videos.

Credits

2/24 – 2/24

Grip Rhythm and Flow (Season 2)

Netflix — TV — JCE Games
2/24 – 2/24
1/24 – 2/24

Grip Divorce Court (Season 27)

Syndication — TV — Monet Lanes Productions Details
1/24 – 2/24

I was a Rigging Grip on the pre-production phase for the upcoming season of Divorce Court.

9/22 – 9/22

Grip (1st Unit) The Game (Season 2)

MTV — TV
9/22 – 9/22
8/22 – 9/22

Grip (Rigging Grip ) Wild' N Out (Season 19)

MTV — TV — NCredible Productions Details
8/22 – 9/22

I did pre-production rigging and load out rigging.

6/22 – 6/22

Grip (1st Unit) Echo

Disney+ — Film (Feature-length) — Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures
6/22 – 6/22
5/22 – 5/22

Grip (Rigging) Heels (Season 2)

Starz — TV
5/22 – 5/22
5/22 – 5/22

Grip (1st Unit/2nd Unit) Teen Wolf

Film (Feature-length)
5/22 – 5/22
4/22 – 5/22

Key Grip Living Smaller (Season 1)

A&E — TV — Six West Media Details
4/22 – 5/22

I was responsible for the non-electric and lighting of the intro/teasers and social media for a first season reality show.

Unions

  • IATSE Local 479 Studio Mechanics (SM)

Recos

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Education

Class of '16

University of Southern Mississippi

BFA Film Studies
Class of '83

Mississippi State University

BS Degree

My Gear

  • Canon 60D
  • Grip kit
  • Nova Tron Lights

Skills

  • basic carpentry
  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • Forklift certified
  • Ariel Work Platform Certified
  • Basic Metal Working
  • Can operate forklifts and scissor lifts
  • Holder of a Class A Commericial Drivers License