Summary

Motivated producer looking to utilize superior organization and creative skills to enhance your production. I have a passion for all types of entertainment and love learning from my team members, which makes for a strong and successful environment.

Credits

6/16 – 6/16

Producer AA

Film (Short) — 17K ASL Details
6/16 – 6/16

Producer of an award winning short film AA (Actor Anonymous), duties included conceptualization and ideation, scouting locations, permits, talent coordination, script development and writing, managing shot list and schedule, assisting and coordinating grips and sound, equipment rental and management. Also managed vendors, including payments, deliverables, and organization.

4/13 – 10/15

Co-Producer Finding Noah

Film (Feature-length) — 17K ASL Details
4/13 – 10/15

Integral member in the production of a feature length documentary: Finding Noah, from inception to completion (Budget of 3MM+). Supported, organized, and implemented timelines and budgets for the film (pre - post). Coordinated shot schedule, looks, and execution strategies; worked with director on creative development. Led a team of ten in research. Managed and coordinated travel for entire crew through the duration of production, including trips to over twelve different countries. Conceptualized, wrote, and edited trailers along with multiple film “shorts” including character profiles and interest pieces. Wrote, planned, and conducted multiple interviews with top scientists around the world. Implemented and managed social media including creation and maintenance of Facebook and Twitter; pages now have 65,000 followers. Led the organization, creation, and supervision of film composition.

9/08 – 5/12

Project Manager N/A

Corporate — XFormity Technologies Details
9/08 – 5/12

• Sole PM for B2B SaaS start-up where I successfully managed all phases of the SDLC including implementation and onboarding for over 50 projects (comprised of over 30,000+ restaurants) • Created detailed workflows, budgets, risk analysis, and project horizons using MS Project and JIRA (Agile methodology) to prevent scope creep and repeatedly meet and surpass project goals and deadlines • Gained and retained large (Fortune 500) and small (less than 1M in revenue per year) business clientele; daily documentation, bi-weekly progress reports and stakeholder updates visibly increased client satisfaction • Utilized client feedback and QA testing to improve product; increased value by creating ad hoc reports using XML; Increased sales by noting and prioritizing feature requests and strategically planning rollouts

Media

  • Finding Noah Trailer

  • Finding Noah Narrative and Interview

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Education

Class of '09

Morninside College

BSN in Biology and Chemistry

My Gear

  • Canon C300

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Screenwriting
  • Final Cut 7
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Locations
  • Filemaker Pro
  • Keynote
  • field director
  • Story Development
  • Budget Management
  • Executive assistant
  • Travel Coordination
  • Rolling Calls
  • Equipment Rental
  • PA Management
  • Film Budgets
  • Spec Writing
  • Lighting and Sound
  • • Creative Content Development and Execution • Team Member M
  • All Microsoft Office Products
  • Character Profiles
  • Compostition
  • Film Shorts
  • Heavy Phone Management
  • Offer Letters/Interviews
  • Payroll and Hiring
  • Pitch and Deck Creation and Presentation
  • Social Media Implementation and Management
  • Trailer Creation and Editing