Summary

Credits

5/21 – 10/21

Consulting Producer

Staff Position — Brian Graden Media Details
5/21 – 10/21

Consulted on three high pedigree scripted series, all of which are in pitch phase.

1/19 – 5/21

Director of Development

Staff Position — Big Dreams Entertainment LLC. Details
1/19 – 5/21

•Oversaw the development of original scripted series, limited series, TV movies, documentaries and specials. •Sourced IP for original programming and assessed submissions. •Provided weekly development and production reports. •Built industry relationships while maintaining versed on buyer mandates.

9/18 – 1/19

Development Coordinator

Staff Position — Big Dreams Entertainment LLC. Details
9/18 – 1/19

•Oversaw the review process of scripted and unscripted submissions. •Created pitch decks. •Assisted in the supervision of development on all projects. •Maintained correspondence with writers, directors and show runners while managing talent expectations. •Responsible for sourcing IP for series/TV movies.

2/18 – 9/18

Executive Assistant

Staff Position — ThinkFactory Media Details
2/18 – 9/18

•Managed CEO's personal and production calendar and oversaw all email correspondence. •Coordinated international and domestic travel. •Edited scripts in Final Draft. •Attended all production and development meetings, distributing thorough recap notes.

3/17 – 2/18

Junior Agent: Below the Line

Staff Position — Imperium-7 Details
3/17 – 2/18

•Created a new Below the Line department, oversaw it and brought in new clients and business.

4/16 – 3/17

Executive Assistant

Staff Position — Imperium-7 Details
4/16 – 3/17

•Rolled calls, managed calendars, coordinated new client meetings. •Directed and edited voiceover self-tapes. •Supervised the distribution of voiceover and theatrical self-tapes.

8/15 – 10/15

Executive Assistant (Temp)

Staff Position — Primary Wave Entertainment Details
8/15 – 10/15

•Covered two desks in both talent and lit. Rolled calls, managed calendars, submitted talent auditions and coordinated appointments.

7/14 – 8/15

Production Manager

Staff Position — Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide Details
7/14 – 8/15

•Managed the physical production of international, national and regional commercial TV and radio spots. •Traveled to location, overseeing the day and managing client expectations. •Lead the bidding process with production vendors.

Orgs

  • Women In Film (WIF)

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Woman

Recos

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Education

Class of '12

Columbia College Chicago

BA in Film/Video & Fiction Writing

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Event Management
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Budgeting
  • Event Planning
  • Feature Films
  • Short Films
  • Microsoft Word
  • Creative Writing
  • Advertising
  • Press Releases
  • Creative Development
  • Fundraising
  • Non-profits
  • Team management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proofreading
  • Billing Systems
  • broadcast television commercials