Summary

Seeking opportunities in Creative Production Management; Producer, Line Producer, and DGA First Assistant Director with over 20 years experience in all levels of video and film production, in all media, episodic, commerial and reality.

Credits

5/14 – 7/14

Co-Producer Biffle and Shooster (Season 1)

Digital — Third Point Productions Details
5/14 – 7/14

Oversee production of original series of short films; budget, creative input, crew and stage selection, shooting design, running scouts, securing third party vendors, coordinate facilities, oversee cast in production, hire director's team.

2/14 – 3/14

First Assistant Director Slut

Film (Feature-length) — Don't Tell Betsy Productions
2/14 – 3/14
12/13 – 12/13

Field Producer Bluereef Productions

Magic Pedi — Advertising — Third Point Productions Details
12/13 – 12/13

Found locations, ran scouts, oversaw site prep, worked closely with talent.

12/13 – 12/13

Field Producer Bluereef Productions

Copperfit — Advertising — Third Point Productions Details
12/13 – 12/13

Found locations, assured compliance with state and federal laws, worked closely with talent, ran scouts and oversaw shooting development plan.

11/13 – 12/13

First Assistant Director Pyromance

Film (Feature-length) — AFI Details
11/13 – 12/13

First AD (DGA) on film directed by John De Menil.

10/13 – 12/13

Co-Producer (In Field) The Real Trophy Wives (Pilot)

TV — Third Point Productions Details
10/13 – 12/13

Primary in creation of series pilot. Story Producer and Field Producer for series about family run business and the relationships that develop undress duress. Wrote beat sheet, ran interview segments, worked closely with cast, assured compliance with state and federal labor laws, obtained permits, oversight of location production.

10/13 – 10/13

Second Assistant Director Divide and Conquer (Pilot)

USA Network — TV — NBC Universal Details
10/13 – 10/13

Key 2nd AD (DGA) on pilot. See: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greg-grunberg-diane-farr-star-584685

3/13 – 9/13

Consulting Producer Family Bonds (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — Media Rod Details
3/13 – 9/13

Served as liaison to pitch sessions for completed sizzle reel for new reality series.

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

CCSAA

Safety Passport (Mandatory DGA)
Class of '11

Sony Pictures

3D Production Certification
Class of '92

Directors Guild of America Producers Training Plan

Completed ADTP in television and film production management
Class of '85

Michigan State University

BA of Telecommunications (Film, TV, Media)