I negotiated talent consent for clips to be used in the two-hour documentary celebrating Disney's 100 years. I strategized most efficient approach to securing A-list talent with the executive producers and studio and network executives.
Summary
I am an experienced producer specializing in talent relations, archival research and clearances. I have excellent communication skills. I'm detailed oriented, organized, proactive, and work efficiently at problem-solving and as a team player.
Credits
11/23 – 12/23
Talent Producer – Disney: 100 Years of Dreams
ABC — TV — ABC News Details
11/23 – 12/23
7/23 – 12/23
Consultant – Raid The Cage (Season 1)
CBS — TV — Sony Pictures Television Details
7/23 – 12/23
I managed the licensing and/or clearance of third-party content for the series, and vetted each cut for any potential legal issues. I worked with all levels of the producing team and the studio legal team.
4/22 – 5/23
Clearance Manager – That's My Jam (Season 2)
NBC — TV — NBCU Details
4/22 – 5/23
I managed all the third-party content/assets for the series based on the creative direction from the series executive producers and writers. I interfaced with our approved vendors on a regular basis, coordinating licensing, terms and invoicing, and licensed from third party licensors in often challenging negotiations based on pricing and terms.
2/22 – 12/22
Archival Producer – Smooth World
A24 — Film (Feature-length) — A24 Details
2/22 – 12/22
I worked closely with director, producer and editor to create an ever-evolving list of archival needs to complement the ever-changing story lines in this feature doc. I negotiated deals with archival houses and/or other third parties, and managed all assets with the assistant editor for post. The net has to be cast wide as we "archivally" covered over 7 decades of music, some of which was sourced outside of the US.
6/21 – 2/22
Clearance Manager – That's My Jam (Season 1)
NBC — TV — NBCU Details
6/21 – 2/22
I managed all the third-party content/assets for the series based on the creative direction from the series executive producers and writers. I interfaced with our approved vendors on a regular basis, coordinating licensing, terms and invoicing, and licensed from third party licensors in often challenging negotiations based on pricing and terms.
3/18 – 6/18
Producer – Love, Gilda
Film (Feature-length) — CNN Films
3/18 – 6/18
4/17 – 7/17
Producer – Somebody's Mother
Film (Feature-length)
4/17 – 7/17
3/12 – 12/15
Clearance Manager
Staff Position — ABC Studios Details
3/12 – 12/15
I supervised all clearances for prime-time specials for the studio. I negotiated SAG-AFTRA talent deals for performers in clips, series regulars and new talent. I handled DGA and WGA clearances, managed all guild payments, including UBCP. I had direct contact with talent representation at all levels: managers, agents and attorneys, and acted as a liaison between them and the studio and/or network. I also interfaced with the production companies that produced the specials at the network's client. Programs included Once Upon A Time, Nashville, Scandal, Nashville: On The Record and Revenge.
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Education
Georgetown University
BA in Political Science
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