Summary

Director/Producer with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Proactive, organized leader, great with actors and crew, making quick decisions under pressure and managing creative and logistics. Scripted and unscripted. Resume on LinkedIn.

Credits

8/21 – 2/23

Script Coordinator Unannounced SpongeBob movie (upcoming release)

Film (Feature-length) — Nickelodeon Animation Studios Details
8/21 – 2/23

Worked closely with the show-runner and writers in their daily writing and production functions. Wrote and edited the conformed draft of the script, under the supervision of the director and head writer, by contributing original description for characters and action. Proofread, revised, and compiled premises, outlines, and scripts revisions using Final Draft. Created, implemented, and maintained a comprehensive database of premises, outlines, script drafts, clearance reports, and voiceover recording material. Distributed premises, outlines, and script drafts and revisions internally and to network. Maintained and coordinated writing schedule, including updating and distributing weekly script status. Prepared script sides for Production Records. Worked closely with the Casting and Records Coordinator to assist and communicate with Talent during Production Record sessions. Prepared script breakdown and regularly notified production staff of changes to locations, line count, cast, props, and FX for each draft of the script. Transcribed notes into the correct format for submission to the network. Position was contract and left upon completion for parental leave.

4/20 – 8/21

Production Supervisor Snoopy Presents

Apple TV+ — TV — WildBrain Entertainment Details
4/20 – 8/21

Production Supervisor for two feature-length Peanuts specials on Apple TV. Worked closely with Story, Edit, and Script departments to manage and communicate schedule and creative priorities. Coordinated with the Producer and PM on Story and Editorial milestones to keep the project on schedule. Developed and established best practices in coordination with the PM and apply those consistently over the course of the project. Owned and communicated creative and logistical notes to department heads. Monitored the overall morale of the team to foster a positive, collaborative environment. Provided support for tech or process issues with the remote work systems such as Teams and VPN access. Handled ingest process for Story-Boards from in-house and external story-board artists. Coordinated with Animation teams on Editorial publishes, ingests, deliverables, etc. Managed PAs, Story Artists and junior production staff and track schedules, sick time, OT, etc. Position was contract and left upon completion for another position.

2/20 – 3/20

Production Manager Beast Nation

Crypt TV — Digital Details
2/20 – 3/20

Worked closely with Line Producer to source and hire crew and gear as well as vendors for production equipment and basecamp supplies. Processed crew start paperwork. Managed day-to-day production needs on set for catering, travel, expenses, and petty cash. Fostered a collaborative and positive working environment. Position was contract and left upon completion due to pandemic closures.

12/19 – 12/19

Second Assistant Director The Girl in the Woods

Crypt TV — Digital Details
12/19 – 12/19

2nd AD for series with heavy effects and stunts, as well as overnight exterior shoots in remote locations. Oversaw and directed 30+ background talent, coordinated and wrangled all principal cast, created and distributed daily call sheets and sides, managed PAs, communicated with department heads regarding schedule, logistics, and safety bulletins.

7/19 – 11/19

Producer Trevor and the Virgin, Part 2

Hooked Mobile — Digital Details
7/19 – 11/19

Producer for SAG New Media, low-budget scripted series. Hired and negotiated contracts for all crew and locations, processed all SAG production and signatory paperwork, worked with casting director to cast principal and background, including a total of 24 background performers and 5 principal performers, managed permitting through FilmLA, ran set safely and efficiently to keep production on schedule and under budget.

6/18 – 9/19

Producer Cult

Film (Short) Details
6/18 – 9/19

Producer for short film thriller directed by Tribeca Alum, Wei-Ling Chang.

8/19 – 8/19

First Assistant Director Moonbug Entertainment

Fisher Price — Advertising — Moonbug Entertainment Details
8/19 – 8/19

Assistant Director for commercial shoot, Wonder Makers, from Fisher Price. Assisted in directing cast of children ages 3-6, communicated daily schedule and shooting order to department heads, coordinated with set-teachers on the schedule and breaks for the children.

6/19 – 8/19

Key Set Production Assistant (Field) Lights Out with David Spade (Season 1)

Comedy Central — TV — Brillstein Entertainment Partners Details
6/19 – 8/19

Key Field Assistant on Lights Out with David Spade. Coordinated with Producers, APs, and Director to ensure Field shoot ran smoothly. Processed crew start work, releases, timecards etc. while in the field. Prepped and maintained field kit. Assisted with on-set duties as needed.

Unions

  • Producers Guild of America (PGA)

Orgs

  • Film Fatales

Media

  • Directing Reel

  • Fisher Price Commercial - Wonder Maker Series

Recos

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Education

Bethel University

B.A. Communication Arts and Literature

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Video Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Writing
  • Budgeting
  • MS Office
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Google Docs
  • scheduling
  • PC
  • Mac
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • voiceover
  • Google Drive
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • clearances
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Media Encoder
  • Copy Editing
  • Sound Editing
  • MS Outlook