Summary

16 years working professionally as a Producer, Director, and Editor for major studios and brands, specializing in creating Commercials & engaging scripted and unscripted Branded Content for film, tv, web, and social media.

Credits

7/18 – 10/18

Executive Producer (EP)

Broadcast and Web — Advertising — Palmer Alley Pictures Details
7/18 – 10/18

Produced a 23-video commercial campaign for Philips Hue’s new smart home lighting system, including :15, :30, and :60 second spots for broadcast, website, and social media channels, while managing agency & client relations. Supervised production as well as facilitation of all production services, including initial bid, budgeting, scheduling, casting, permitting, crew & freelance vendor hires, payroll, client travel & transportation, and equipment rentals.

1/18 – 5/18

Producer

Broadcast and Web — Advertising — Activision Blizzard Details
1/18 – 5/18

- Managed agency relationships and worked with the eSports Programming and Integrated Marketing teams to develop custom branded video packages and sponsorships for HP, Intel, Toyota, T-Mobile, and Geico. - Led Physical Production, hiring 3rd party vendors and freelancers, consistently delivering on-time and under budget. - Directed branded spots, series, and sizzle reels, supervising post production through final finishing and delivery.

7/15 – 12/17

Story Producer (Branded Video Editor & Story Producer)

Staff Position — BuzzFeed Details
7/15 – 12/17

- Branded Content Editor & Story Producer on various spots for Amazon, Subaru, Ford, Purina, Hasbro, and Nestlé. - As a senior member of the team, I was responsible for managing and mentoring AE’s and younger editors, as well as onboarding freelance staff. Also supervised motion gfx artists, colorists, and sound mixers through delivery.

1/13 – 6/15

Producer Promos and PSA's

Broadcast and Web — Digital — SAG Foundation Details
1/13 – 6/15

- Worked with A-list talent to create engaging promos & PSA’s highlighting the organization’s various programs. - In addition to Producing and Directing, I provided creative development and complete oversight of production, hiring staff and freelance vendors, as well as finishing services including final color and sound mixing for broadcast.

1/10 – 12/13

Producer Scripted Series, Branded Content, Pilots

Broadcast and Web — Digital — 20th Century Fox Details
1/10 – 12/13

- Produced, Directed, and Edited original short form scripted series, branded content, and pilots which were sold to an assortment of companies including Fox Sports, DirectTV, and Yahoo. - Conceived and created pitch decks and marketing materials for various Fox franchise properties in development.

1/10 – 12/12

Producer

Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
1/10 – 12/12

- Instrumental in content creation for awards shows, red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes, celebrity interviews and tentpole events for MTV’s movie vertical, contributing to site traffic of over two million unique monthly visitors. - Operated as show runner, producing + directing over 300 episodes of NextMovie Daily for MTV’s various movie news outlets.

1/07 – 12/09

Producer/Shooter

Staff Position — Sundance Institute Details
1/07 – 12/09

Directed, edited, and shot artist interviews, event coverage, promotional content, and fundraising videos for both the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival that resulted in renewed annual funding for the Documentary and Feature Film Programs, as well as increased online viewership of the annual festival.

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Education

Class of '02

Chapman University

BFA

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Budgeting
  • Project Management
  • scheduling
  • Adobe CC
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Client Relations
  • Physical production