Summary

Schedule-conquering, budget-slaying, team-leading, get-it-done, Producer and Production Leader. I've worked on projects in 23 States and 17 international locations, and while I love the travel, I'm also perfectly happy working at home in LA.

Credits

8/17 – 11/17

Supervising Producer Blizzcon 2017

Live/Special Event — Ray Bloch Productions Details
8/17 – 11/17

Led broadcast team for Opening Ceremonies, Community Night, Closing Ceremonies, and discussion panels. Integrated esports halls for inclusion in the Opening Ceremonies. Liaison for handover to MUSE for headline band performance.

8/17 – 9/17

Producer Hispanic Heritage Events

Corporate — GU Studios Details
8/17 – 9/17

Developed concepts for marketing stunt event for three major cities. Vetted vendors for execution of on-location production, oversaw creative iterations for scripting, and ran client pitch sessions.

5/17 – 9/17

Producer

Staff Position — Various Agencies and Production Companies Details
5/17 – 9/17

Lead producer on multiple events for brands, broadcast companies, and independent clients. Scope of work included venue management, client consultation, operational planning, and execution in the field. Clients have included NBC, T-Mobile, Mercy for Animals, Facebook, United Talent Agency, and a number of private celebrity events.

8/16 – 11/16

Coordinating Producer Blizzcon

Internet — Live/Special Event — Yellow Light Live Details
8/16 – 11/16

Show caller - integrating all elements of broadcast - video, graphics, game observers, and show flow. Liaison with hosts, casters, and client to develop coverage of new eSport event.

11/15 – 1/16

Producer Fiat-Chysler Detroit Auto Show - "Gears"

Corporate — Spinifex Group Details
11/15 – 1/16

• Oversaw production of digital media for the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. • Designed hour-long show to highlight vehicles by Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler and MOPAR. • Directed on-site lighting and sound design to integrate with highly detailed video program across 20 HD LED screens. • Managed direct reports of 15 staff, including editors, compositing artists, sound designer, lighting direction, video playback, and additional technical support.

9/11 – 10/15

Line Producer (Multiple Projects (Fox, Universal, Indie))

Staff Position — The Producers Group Details
9/11 – 10/15

Over the term of my employment at TPG, the assignments ranged from show design to theme park consulting to IP development. • Served as Creative and Technical design lead for Fox World Malaysia. Conceived first-ever Planet of the Apes attraction. • Won TEA industry award for Best New Park for Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. • Managed installation of two new rollercoasters in Florida for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. • Consulted on new technology for Universal-Nintendo partnership. • Budget responsibility for $500 Million in collective client investments.

5/13 – 10/13

Production Manager Modern Dads (Season 1)

A&E — TV — Sirens Media Details
5/13 – 10/13

Location agreements, Call sheets, Crew hiring and management, Equipment shipping, Daily reports, craft services management, production vehicle hires. Modern Dads was filmed in Austin, Texas with 15 cast members and a crew of 18. Typical challenges revolved around filming in public spaces and wrangling the cast which consisted of 7 adults and 8 children.

1/12 – 2/12

Producer

Qualcomm "One Charge Challenge" — Advertising — Denizen Group Details
1/12 – 2/12

Recruited and managed an international team of coordinators in Dubai, LA, London, Moscow, Mumbai, NY, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro for social media marketing campaign for Qualcomm. Orchestrated 15-day film shoot in 9 cities for $80K with just 10 days lead time, managing budget and travel arrangements to successfully complete the project.

Orgs

  • NARAS
  • NATAS
  • American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

Recos

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Education

Class of '90

University of Alabama in Huntsville

BA/Mass Communications
Class of '85

Auburn University

/Theatre

Skills

  • Producing
  • Video Production
  • music
  • Broadcast
  • Digital Media
  • Entertainment
  • Event Management
  • Film Production
  • Photography
  • Video
  • TV Production
  • Event Planning
  • Live Events
  • Sound
  • Production Managment
  • Management
  • Audio Engineering
  • Lighting
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Multi-camera Directing
  • Marketing
  • Negotiation
  • Music Production
  • Festivals
  • Acting
  • Audio Mixing
  • Lighting Design
  • Stage Lighting
  • Concerts
  • Stage
  • Nonprofits
  • Studio Recording
  • Directing Talent
  • Stage Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • AV
  • Songwriting
  • Corporate Events
  • Cost Control
  • International Logistics
  • Union Negotiations
  • Budgetary Control
  • Cross Cultural Management
  • International Operations
  • Themed Entertainment