Summary

I am an experienced Field Producer/Director with a keen sense of story and strong interview skills. I can direct single or multi-camera and understand the value of teamwork, especially in the field. I have a valid passport and am always willing to travel.

Credits

10/22 – 5/23

Senior Field Producer (Buried in the Backyard)

Staff Position — Renegade 83/Oxygen True Crime Details
10/22 – 5/23

Senior Field Producer: Pre-production - Researched episodes - identified locations for production to acquire film permits; Created B-roll shot lists for the field; Conducted lengthy pre-interviews with law enforcement and family members, friends and associates of the victim - very sensitive subject matter - requires an enormous amount of understanding; Field Production: Oversaw logistics in the field including DP & crew, PA logistics, etc.; Directed b-roll; Conducted all interviews; And of course - etc., etc. depending on the day and the situation.

6/22 – 6/22

Story Producer Stay or Go (Season 1)

A+E — TV — Six West Media / A+E Details
6/22 – 6/22

Directed cast house tours; conducted interviews; directed b-roll; worked closely with and directed two-camera crew; worked closely with audio to ensure great sound; wrote daily hot sheets; ensured on set production stills; directed product placement scene; kept the day moving to minimize overtime.

1/12 – 3/20

Field Producer (Director) House Hunters

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions Details
1/12 – 3/20

Pre-production: Created interview questions for the field as well as a beat sheet based on cast information, which helped guide and track story arcs; Production: Oversaw all aspects of production in the field including camera (one and two camera scenarios) and audio; directed cast members and conducted all interviews; oversaw the use of several GoPros simultaneously; dealt with all field trouble shooting; Post-production: Reviewed a-roll and rough cuts and provided notes when necessary.

1/19 – 4/19

Director House Hunters (Season 1)

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions
1/19 – 4/19
1/16 – 4/16

Director Hunting Vintage (Season 1)

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions
1/16 – 4/16
1/15 – 4/15

Director House Hunters: Where Are They Now? (Season 1)

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions
1/15 – 4/15
1/14 – 4/14

Field Producer House Hunters: Where Are They Now? (Season 1)

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions
1/14 – 4/14
1/13 – 4/13

Field Producer House Hunters (Season 1)

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions
1/13 – 4/13

Unions

  • Producers Guild of America (PGA)

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Education

Occidental College

English and Comparative Literary Studies

UCLA Extension

The Craft of the Director