Summary

Television and digital media, food, travel and unscripted producer and network executive. Designed and built content-driven departments across multiple companies.

Credits

5/22 – 9/22

Showrunner (VICE News) Planet A (Season 2)

Vice Media — TV — VICE News
5/22 – 9/22
7/16 – 5/22

Director (Director of Original Series)

Staff Position — Tastemade Details
7/16 – 5/22

• Commissioned, developed and oversaw production of original series for Tastemade Streaming Network • Created, scripted and was the showrunner for award-winning series, including “Behind the Dish”, “In the Shadow Of”, “Like a Chef” and “Frankie versus The Internet”. • Worked with teams of showrunners, writers, and editors to produce shows as a network executive. Led all aspects of content acquisition and licensing for Tastemade Streaming Network channels, including content sourcing, data analysis, term sheet drafting, long-form review, contract negotiation, and partner onboarding. • Built Tastemade Streaming Network channels into an annual, multi-million-dollar revenue stream through innovative content strategy, original programming development and data-driven best practices.

8/13 – 5/16

Director (Senior Director of Experiential )

Staff Position — Refinery29 Details
8/13 – 5/16

• Founded the Experiential Department at Refinery29 and created the industry changing 29Rooms. • Grew the department into a national team with an annual, multi-million-dollar revenue stream. • Developed immersive programs for brands including Nike, Disney, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Netflix and Cadillac that included content extensions for events, social media, editorial, talent and video. • Supervised experiential execution, from ideation to production that included deck build out, budget oversight, physical layout ideation, on site production and program wrap out.

8/10 – 3/13

Executive Producer (EP) (Host) Snacky Tunes

Heritage Radio Details
8/10 – 3/13

• Hosted and booked 150 hour long shows focusing on food & music pop culture and trends

9/12 – 2/13

Segment Producer Unique Eats The Cooking Channel (Season 6)

Cooking Channel — TV — IW Productions Details
9/12 – 2/13

• Researched & produced field shoots with fifty plus restaurants for the show’s sixth season • Organized eating and local travel schedules for on air talent • Developed show themes for multiple episodes

7/12 – 8/12

Director Chefs of Anarchy (Season 1)

TV — FCI Details
7/12 – 8/12

• Directed and developed original web series for one of the largest providers of online content • Co-wrote scripts to combine molecular gastronomy with the motorcyle lifestyle

6/12 – 7/12

Producer Hungry History (Season 1)

History — TV — 9:30 Films Details
6/12 – 7/12

• Directed and developed original web series for one of the largest providers of online content • Co-wrote scripts to combine molecular gastronomy with the motorcyle lifestyle

3/12 – 4/12

Director Chef Day

TV — Chef Day Details
3/12 – 4/12

• Worked directly with talent, client and crew to create and produce four culinary demos • Wrote, directed and styled demos to fit the unique vision of the client for their new business • Oversaw budget and schedule to keep team aware of the bottom line and on track

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Education

Class of '04

Boston University

Bachelor of Science