Summary

I love what I do. After starting out as a production accountant, I have spent the last 15 years as a production manager and line producer for almost every type of entertainment project. Hire me for your project, and you'll be hiring experience.

Credits

6/21 – 9/21

Unit Production Manager Reno911! The Hunt for QAnon

Paramount Network — Film (Feature-length) — Central Productions LLC Details
6/21 – 9/21

Hired crew; dealt with the AD staff, location logistics, all crew, production accounting while adhering to Covid protocols

7/19 – 3/20

Producer (Line Producer/Associate Director) Waffles & Mochi

Netflix — TV — Higher Ground Productions Details
7/19 – 3/20

As Producer/Line Producer I was in charge of all logistical items: budgeting, scheduling, crew, working with unions, travel, stage shoots, talent, etc. I helped organize traveling around the world for the documentary field pieces as well as organize the stage scripted shoot.

9/19 – 12/19

Producer (UPM) Dave (Pilot)

TV
9/19 – 12/19
10/18 – 1/19

Producer The New Negroes With Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle (Season 1)

Comedy Central — TV
10/18 – 1/19
3/17 – 4/18

Producer Who Is America? (Season 1)

Showtime — TV — Showtime Networks Details
3/17 – 4/18

I managed everything logistical: budget, schedule, travel, crew, talent, etc. I traveled the crew all over America while filming the series. I dealt with networks and unions.

5/17 – 8/17

Unit Production Manager Do You Want to See a Dead Body? (Season 1)

TV — Abominable Pictures
5/17 – 8/17
2/17 – 5/17

Unit Production Manager Wet Hot American Summer: First Day At Camp (Season 2)

TV — Abominable Pictures
2/17 – 5/17
10/16 – 1/17

Unit Production Manager Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Season 1)

TV — Abominable Pictures
10/16 – 1/17

Unions

  • Producers Guild of America (PGA)
  • Directors Guild of America (DGA)

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Education

Chapman University

MFA

Chapman University

BFA