Summary

Creative Executive and Producer with a background in documentary and narrative programming. I possess strong development skills, and a unique ability to work with established IP and content that aligns with artistic and corporate perspectives.

Credits

11/18 – 6/23

Creative Executive (Manager, Unscripted Original Programming)

Staff Position — The Walt Disney Company Details
11/18 – 6/23

- Developed and supervised over 100 hours of series, features, short films and high-profile projects for Disney+. - Provided end-to-end project management on content including Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, Mickey: The Story of a Mouse, If These Walls Could Sing, Choir, Growing Up, Among the Stars, Marvel 616, The Imagineering Story and the upcoming Jim Henson documentary. - Crafted series concepts, outlines and pitch decks for original films and series, as well as IP-driven projects - Wrote episodic outlines for series, and treatments for features and music specials. - Effectively shaped the creative direction of series and films by providing in-depth notes on cuts, story outlines, beat sheets and pitch materials. - Evaluated casting and talent selects, working closely with internal casting executives and external casting directors. - Collaborated with directors, editors, producers and showrunners to deliver material that aligned with streaming platform standards and quality control. - Maintained consistent communication with brand partners, third-party producers and staff to ensure prompt delivery of all assets and development milestones. - Attended mix and edit sessions, ensuring delivered cuts met with final approval from senior leadership. - Conducted comprehensive screening and review of completed documentary films and shorts, from both established and emerging filmmakers to identify potential acquisitions. - Attended festivals, forums, and screenings to scout for emerging and diverse talent for collaboration opportunities. - Represented The Walt Disney Company and Disney+ at industry events and film festival premieres.

9/22 – 4/23

Creative Executive Choir

Disney+ — TV — Imagine Documentaries Details
9/22 – 4/23

Provided creative direction and notes at all stages of prep, production and post. Crafted storylines, beat sheets and narrative focus.

9/22 – 2/23

Creative Executive Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

Disney+ — Film (Feature-length) — Tremolo Productions Details
9/22 – 2/23

Developed story beats, provided creative notes on rough, fine and studio cuts, shaped creative direction.

9/20 – 9/22

Creative Executive Growing Up (Season 1)

Disney+ — TV — Culture House Details
9/20 – 9/22

Acted as end-to-end creative lead and project manager for Disney+ and Disney Branded TV. Developed stories, analyzed outlines and casting selections, provided creative notes on cuts.

9/19 – 3/22

Creative Executive Mickey: The Story of a Mouse

Disney+ — Film (Feature-length) — Tremolo Productions Details
9/19 – 3/22

Provided creative guidance, story development and creative notes. Acted as end-to-end project manager on behalf of Disney Branded TV. Facilitated communication, approvals and input from internal Disney groups to filmmaking team.

3/20 – 10/21

Creative Executive Among the Stars

Disney+ — TV — Fulwell73 Details
3/20 – 10/21

Developed series from initial pitch to final delivery. Provided creative direction, notes and story beats.

11/18 – 11/19

Creative Executive The Imagineering Story

Disney+ — TV — Iwerks & Co. Details
11/18 – 11/19

Acted as end-to-end project manager on behalf of Disney+. Provided creative notes, story beats and narrative structure. Coordinated with internal Disney departments for creative guidance, input and approvals. Managed creative asset delivery.

9/14 – 3/15

Associate Producer Defiance (Season 3)

SyFy — TV — Universal Cable Productions Details
9/14 – 3/15

• Produced three seasons of the one-hour series "Defiance," delivering high-quality content on time and under budget. • Supervised all stages of series production for "Defiance," from pilot development to final episode delivery, seamlessly coordinating with Production, Writers' Office, and Post-Production teams to ensure alignment and efficiency. • Delivered critical analysis and feedback on scripts, outlines, and cuts for all episodes, contributing to the creative integrity and consistency of the series. • Streamlined visual effects workflow, coordinating closely with editorial teams, and effectively managed marketing, social media, and product integration efforts for the series. • Facilitated prep and production meetings on behalf of the writers’ office, ensuring clear communication and coordination across all teams. • Developed and maintained databases for writers and directors, liaised regularly with talent and literary agencies for staffing needs, and assisted with casting operations. • Coordinated all travel arrangements and scheduling for the showrunner and executive producers, as well as supervised creation of writers' office schedules. • Led the hiring process and overseeing support staff for seamless end-to-end operations.

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Education

DePaul University

BA Communications, Summa Cum Laude

Skills

  • Content Strategy
  • Writing
  • Project Management
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Copywriting
  • Story Producing
  • Metadata
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Social Media Management
  • Office Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Travel Coordination
  • Airtable
  • Film & TV Development
  • Pitch Analysis and Evaluation
  • Pitch Materials/Deck Building