Prop Maker and Technical Fabricator with 25+ years of experience supporting feature films, television, live entertainment, and virtual production. Skilled in prop fabrication, metalworking, carpentry, CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, CAD design, and practical special effects. Experienced building, modifying, and maintaining production assets while collaborating with art departments, special effects teams, and production crews to deliver safe, high-quality work under demanding deadlines. Combines hands-on fabrication expertise with advanced digital design and engineering workflows to rapidly prototype, manufacture, and troubleshoot production-ready solutions.
 

Fabrication

  • Prop Fabrication
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Carpentry
  • Welding Support
  • Scenic Construction
  • Assembly
  • Finishing
  • Paint Preparation

Digital Fabrication

  • CAD Design
  • Fusion 360
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • 3D Printing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • 3D Scanning
  • Blueprint Development

Manufacturing

  • CNC Machining
  • Waterjet Cutting
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Milling
  • Laser Cutting & Engraving
  • Precision Measurement
  • Tool Setup

Production

  • Special Effects
  • Practical Effects
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Rigging Support
  • Stage Construction
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Fabrication Projects

-Designed and fabricated custom metal props for film productions.

-Reverse engineered production components using 3D scanning and CAD.

-Produced functional prototypes using CNC machining and 3D printing.

-Built laser-cut assemblies and precision fixtures for production use.

-Created Unreal Engine virtual production assets from real-world fabrication workflows.

 

 I.A.T.S.E. Local 44

Prop Maker / Prop Shop - Fabricated and modified production props, practical effects rigs, and specialty equipment supporting film and television productions under demanding production schedules. Executed smoke, rain, fog, atmospheric, and destruction effects by coordinating closely with production departments to safely achieve creative requirements. Supported licensed pyrotechnic operations by preparing equipment, maintaining safety documentation, and ensuring compliance with production protocols. Built practical solutions for production challenges using metal fabrication, carpentry, machining, and rapid prototyping techniques. Produced custom components using CAD modeling, CNC equipment, laser cutting, and 3D printing to accelerate fabrication timelines. Coordinated directly with production managers, art departments, and special effects supervisors to deliver fabrication projects on schedule.

Films / Televisions

Your Honor - Season 2 (TV)

Good Trouble - Season 5 (TV)

On Swift Horses Adaptation (Film)

How To Be A Bookie - Season 1 (TV)

The Rookie - Season 8 (TV)

Married Alive (Film)

911 - Season 9 (TV)

Abbott Elementary Series - Season 5 (TV)

Leanne - Season 1 (TV)

Stuart Fails To Save The Universe - Season 1 (TV)

The Shards - Season 1 (TV)

George & Mandy's First Marriage - Season 2 (TV)

Night Watching (Film)

Commercials / Promotions

Apple Event - Pyrotechnics

State Farm - Pyrotechnics, Atmospheric Smoke

TurboTax Superbowl - Environment Effect, Break Away Wall

KFC - Atmospheric Smoke

Ross - Atmospheric Smoke

Microsoft - Atmospheric Smoke

Bet MGM - Environment Effects

Capital One - Environment Effects / Water Tank

Mass Mutual - Rain Effects / Ice Bath

Nationwide - Rain Effects

Paramount Plus - Environment Effects / Pyrotechnics

Appartments.com - Desk / Bed Rig

Allstate - Glass Break / Light Pole

Nissan / Nissan Alt - Environment Effects / Pyrotechnic Mortar Explosions / Water Effects

Walmart - Environment Snow

Allstate Cine - Pyrotechnics, Air Mortars, Fire Hydrant Water, Destruction

Lucid Motors - Environment Effects

Old Navy - Environment Snow / Conveyor Catwalk Mech

Sonic - Environoment Pickles

Military Private Sector - Atmospheric Smoke / Environment Effects


 I.A.T.S.E. Local 33

Stage Technician - Built and dismantled stage environments, scenery, and production assets for live entertainment venues while maintaining strict production schedules and safety requirements. Installed and operated lighting, projection, and automated stage systems to support successful live productions with minimal downtime. Collaborated with multiple production departments to complete rapid stage turnovers and venue changeovers under tight deadlines. Assisted crews in maintaining production equipment and backstage infrastructure, improving operational readiness for performances.

 

Stadiums and Arenas: Crypto, Forum, Intuit, So Fi, Dignity, BMO, Dodgers, Award Shows

The Young & The Restless - On Set Television Show

Provided backstage work  in various Live entertainment venues, including theaters, arenas, and television studios

Set Construction and Dismantling: Building and dismantling sets, including props and scenery

Setting up and operating lighting equipment

 

State Farm

Apple Event

 

Allstate Cine

 

Nissan / Nissan Alt

 

Paramount Plus

 

TurboTax Superbowl

 

 

Allstate

 

Appartments.com

 

Capital One

 

KFC

 

Mass Mutual

 

Bet MGM

 

Nationwide

 

Walmart

 

Lucid Motors

 

 

Sonic

 

Your Honor S.2

 

Bath & Body Works