Summary

Eight years of Research and Clearance experience. Work includes Framepool Stock Footage, Nickerson Research and clip/game shows. Have a B.A. in Film and Stage Production, and an A.A. in Video Production. Member of CLEAR (Secretary of Board) and AMCUP.

Credits

10/16 – 7/20

Researcher (Research and Rights Clearance Manager)

Staff Position — Framepool Details
10/16 – 7/20

Supported North America Sales Team by searching both internal and external stock footage databases to fulfill client requests for TV shows, commercials, film and other media. Assessed clearance status of footage and pursued necessary release paperwork and/or calculated indemnification as necessary. Worked with Universal Archival Librarians regarding up-res scans and massive file transfers to Framepool database. Interpreted clients' needs based on minimal context provided. Devised and implemented plans for larger requests with Sales Representatives. Composed and sent mass emails to solicit new clients. Searched and logged results from 3rd party sites like YouTube for special projects in detailed spreadsheets for internal and client use. Developed process across multiple FTPs to deliver footage to client for review while maintaining 3rd party anonymity as needed during review process before purchase. Spearheaded team project reviewing tens of thousands of clips for quality and license viability to confirm merit of maintaining vendor contract.

8/16 – 9/16

Researcher Carousel of Hope

Live/Special Event — George Schlatter Productions Details
8/16 – 9/16

Researched footage for use in honorees highlight reels to play at fundraiser gala.

6/16 – 7/16

Researcher Mind Field (Season 1)

YouTube — Digital — IPC Details
6/16 – 7/16

Performed detailed research on potential subjects for science-based show and pitched to producers.

3/16 – 6/16

Clearance Manager Biketacular

Discovery — TV — Pilgrim Studios Details
3/16 – 6/16

Negotiated pricing from vendors and YouTube providers. Processed appearance and acquired materials releases. Maintained clip budget and created regular projected budget reports.

3/16 – 3/16

Researcher Untitled Clinton Documentary

Film (Feature-length) Details
3/16 – 3/16

Identify clip sources and find replacements for use when needed.

12/15 – 3/16

Researcher Celebrity Apprentice (Season 15)

NBC — TV — Finnmax LLC Details
12/15 – 3/16

Found film footage and stills to include in cold open montage of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career. Worked with vendors and segment director through footage selection and delivery process. Used FileMaker to log release information for every person in background of location shoots.

10/15 – 10/15

Clearance Coordinator Easiest Game Show Ever (Season 1)

Pop — TV — By The Beach Productions, Inc. Details
10/15 – 10/15

Provided images to graphic designer for show prep then uploaded final version into Pilotware ● Found replacement images under tight deadlines after last minute changes ● Performed quality control on Clearance spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and correct format for producers and accounting once production was wrapped

6/15 – 10/15

Researcher The Wall (Season 1)

NBC — TV — Glassman Media Details
6/15 – 10/15

● Scoured vendors, Film/TV productions and video posting sites to find visual representations for 400+ questions ● Performed initial reach out for all footage not belonging to a vendor or company we were already in touch with ● Managed Research Team through multiple changes by keeping information flowing and progress charted

Orgs

  • Association of Clearance and Research Professionals (CLEAR)
  • Association of Media Content Users and Providers (AMCUP)
  • ONE Archives

Media

  • Tammytown (PA)

  • Hello (PA, Assistant Editor)

Recos

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Education

Class of '09

University of California Los Angeles

Professional Program Screenwriting Certification
Class of '05

Art Institute of Seattle

Associates Degree in Video Production
Class of '03

The Evergreen State College

Bachelor of Arts in Expressive Arts

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Social Media
  • Video Editing
  • Research
  • Event Planning
  • Project Management
  • Social Networking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Pilotware
  • Creative Writing
  • Clearance
  • Licensing
  • Dropbox
  • Metadata
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Customer Service
  • Copy Editing
  • Nonprofits
  • Pop Culture
  • Sales
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data Entry
  • Self-Starter
  • Footage Licensing
  • File Maker Pro
  • Getty
  • Creative Solutions
  • Docusign
  • AP
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Footage Clearance
  • BBC
  • CNN
  • Everett Collection
  • Footage Libraries
  • Footage Research
  • Vendor
  • NBCUniversal