I am a picture editor and have over two decades experience in network television, independent features, shorts, commercials and music videos. My work has aired on Netflix, Amazon, Lifetime, OWN, Tubi, Hallmark and many other well-known streamers and networks.

I first started cutting stories I shot for a local news network. A few years later, I joined IATSE as a steadicam/B camera operator. Along side this union shooter’s career I continued to edit non-union projects: commercials, music videos and a few short films.

I believe this diverse career path reveals something about who I am as a creative. I remain curious about related fields, ideas and am always keen to adopt technological advancements or modifications to my workflow that help me edit smarter, faster and with passion for each new project.

I was a goalie in minor league hockey and took pride in being the last line of defence. I see a parallel in the editor’s role: a steady hand backstopping my directors’ and producers’ creative choices.

As an editor I want to demonstrate expertise in the technical aspects of the craft, from the choice of shot size, length and what character we are on when. I also like to find moments in the footage that might not have been scripted or directed. Those emotional gems that draw a viewer in; give characters more depth and dimension. It is nuanced and painstakingly detailed work. And, yes, sometimes tedious and frustrating. However, I have yet to grow tired of this process and firmly believe the details make all the difference in what an audience experiences.

There are many ways an editor can navigate the footage. When it works, it is thrilling.