My Work Experience
What I’ve Done
2011-2015
BA in Film & TV Production, BA in Women's Studies | Loyola Marymount University
Show eagerness and capacity to learn
Display an exceptional ability to learn new methods
Respond promptly to changes and opportunities
Receptive to new ideas
Keep alert to new learning opportunities
Make effective use of hands-on learning
Encourage a positive learning environment
2014-2017
Digital Consultant, Producer | Team Rubicon
Produced, Filmed, Edited Promotional video content for fundraising, awareness, and social media campaigns
Traveled to Texas, Illinois, South Carolina to document and volunteer with the Team Rubicon relief efforts
Documented interviews with homeowners in need of assistance after a natural disaster
Performed soft skills (Empathy, emotional intellect, and building customer relationships) while working with homeowners in the field
2016-2017
In-House Filmmaker | JMP Creative
Managed various productions simultaneously
Maintained organization and detail-oriented logistics while planning for film shoots
Produced various children's videos for Youtube involving high-end products such as Orbeez and PomPomWow.
Scripted each video production and cast children actors
Scheduled with children' agents and parents for film shoot details
Filmed 100+ episodes for Youtube, operating the camera, sound equipment, and directing talent
Edited 100+ episodes for Youtube, designing graphics and outsources music composition
2011-Present
Freelance Filmmaker
Directed a micro-series “Poetic License” displaying visual poetry by Jordan Becker
Produced and was Cinematographer on Urban Movie Channel’s “Hard Medicine”, executive produced by Jay Ellis
Developed visual storytelling of various indie short, web-series, TV pilot, and documentary films.
Partnered with various non-profits (Global Girl Media, Portraits of Hope, etc) to create video content for promotion of their organization
2010-Present
Owner, Lead Filmmaker | Cake For Breakfast Media
Cake For Breakfast Media (CFBM) is a full-service Wedding Videography and Photography company. CFBM was created by Natalie Perez, an LA-based cinematographer. Complimenting her work in the industry, Natalie discovered that wedding videos can create a unique, heart-warming time-capsule of true and authentic love between two people.
In creating Cake for Breakfast Media, she hopes to continue to encapsulate the affection and intimacyin someone’s wedding day, as well as bring a cinematic, movie-like feel to remember their special day.
2018-Present
Co-Founder, Lead Producer | She TV Media LLC
Co-Founded the company’s brand, mission, core values, internal operating systems, and culture
Coordinated set operations and logistics for various documentary, narrative, and branded commercial content
Collaborated with clients and contractors to bring innovative and inspiring stories to life, from ideation to distribution
Developed visual design and script for all projects
Performed as Co-Director, Director of Photography, Lead Producer, Sound Mixer, and Editor on various projects
Directed an entire crew on a film set, ranging from 5-20 people
Negotiated partnerships and collaborations between film funders and fellow production companies