Summary

I moved to LA last year from Toronto, Canada, and started my own production company. Through this, I was able to sponsor myself for a U.S. work visa. I have experience as an Executive Assistant, PA (both on-set and in office) and writing&producing a short

Credits

2/14 – 5/14

Executive Assistant The Carbonaro Effect (Season 1)

TruTV — TV — Simon Says Kevin Does, LLC Details
2/14 – 5/14

Watched completed footage and gave professional opinions. Attended meetings at parent production company to discuss other upcoming series and story ideas. Organized calls and meetings. Researched and developed upcoming series. Wrote treatments and created decks for upcoming network pitches. Pitched ideas to the president of the company.

8/13 – 2/14

Executive Assistant Panic Button (Season 1)

TruTV — TV — Eleven Television Details
8/13 – 2/14

Office manager Development assistant Maintained president's calendar Researched & developed series ideas Created story and chose shots for sizzle reel Assisted with casting Created wrap binders and episodic rights binders Created documents (call sheets, production calendars, contact lists, audited shot lists) Liaison between production company and participants

8/12 – 5/13

Office Production Assistant Beauty and the Beast (Season 1)

The CW — TV — Take 4 Productions Details
8/12 – 5/13

Performed administrative duties (collating scripts, creating sides, answering phones) Filed liability and property insurance forms Created purchase orders Organized and distributed actor contracts Created a budget for office renovation and oversaw the process Created advance call sheets

8/12 – 11/12

Outreach Coordinator Beasts of the Southern Wild

Film (Feature-length) — Cinereach Details
8/12 – 11/12

Acted as a liaison between the film and the Canadian public Responded to requests and inquiries about the film Initiated contact with organizations screening, or interested in screening, the film in order to raise additional awareness Coordinated the grassroots effort in Canada by reaching out to community groups & leaders

2/11 – 5/11

Production Assistant (Control Room) American Idol (Season 10)

Fox — TV — 19 Entertainment Details
2/11 – 5/11

Responsible for the smooth operation of the production office & control room Organized logistics including the arrival&departure of contestants & equipment Liaison between director&executives in control room&production office Worked with the camera crew to ensure the shot was properly captured Prepared the Fox executive scripts for each team member

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Education

Class of '12

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Graduate Diploma/Corporate Communications
Class of '11

Ryerson University

Bachelor of Arts/Radio and Television Arts

Skills

  • Producing
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Casting
  • Feature Films
  • Camera
  • Creative Writing
  • Press Releases