Summary

I'm a comedy writer with experience in production and post. I was Director's Assistant on a documentary feature. I have a diverse skillset, but above all, I'm an expert multi-tasker who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Credits

3/17 – 3/18

Operations Manager Various

Corporate — Electric Entertainment Details
3/17 – 3/18

• Oversee the facilities needs of a 13,000 sq ft commercial property occupied by 60 employees, in addition to ongoing maintenance, improvements, and repairs • Supervise a team of onsite employees including PAs, Interns, a Receptionist, and a Maintenance Manager – as well as regular outside vendors such as security guards, electricians, landscapers, HVAC, Information Technology, and general contractors • Coordinate the maintenance, acquisition, and transport of state-of-the-art camera equipment and gear, as well as post production and computer equipment • Manage office space, juggling the ever-changing needs of multiple writers rooms, casting, and a rotating post production staff • Restructured department by hiring a full-time maintenance manager, which dramatically cut costs and improved response time

8/17 – 10/17

Producer Earworm: the Musical LIVE!

Live/Special Event — Sad Boys Productions Details
8/17 – 10/17

• Created a multimedia experience that married a custom slideshow, musical backing tracks, and a live theatrical performance by several actors • Served as Musical Director for several ensemble pieces featuring as many as seven actors onstage simulatenously • Procured talent and technical personnel to execute and document the performance • Spearheaded a multi-pronged social media campaign to promote the event

3/15 – 10/15

Producer Time Pals

Film (Short) — Sad Boys Productions Details
3/15 – 10/15

• Coordinated schedules, ensured effective communication between various departments • Tracked expenses and ensured project remained on budget • Ensured timely payment to vendors; accounting and expense reports • Communicated with overseas contractors, ensured timely payment for services rendered • Composed original musical score

5/13 – 2/15

Assistant to Director Living in the Age of Airplanes

Film (Feature-length) — Terwilliger Productions Details
5/13 – 2/15

• Rolled calls on multi-line phone, took accurate notes, maintained up-to-date call log • Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel; booked itinerary, rental cars, hotel stays; secured travel visas • Maintained busy calendar, scheduled meetings with A-list talent, coordinated private theater screenings • Corresponded with composer, multiple post production facilities, and visual effects houses • Managed detailed accounting, including credit card and petty cash reconciliation, and timely payment to vendors • Coordinated transport of sensitive media between production office, vendors, and National Geographic executives • Performed heavy runs, prepared accurate lunch order for office, and maintained kitchen • Personal errands as necessary

4/12 – 1/13

Post Production Assistant Intervention (Season 13)

A&E — TV — GRB Entertainment Details
4/12 – 1/13

• Logged raw footage using Microsoft Excel and uploaded it onto a shared access server for editors • Duplicated tapes to DVD and labeled them by cross-referencing a database of tape numbers and shooting dates • Performed runs; transported media, invoices, and sensitive paperwork to and from facility

6/12 – 11/12

Intern (Production & Development) Various

Film (Feature-length) — Lionsgate Details
6/12 – 11/12

• Performed heavy runs, prepared accurate lunch order for department • Sat in on meetings with Senior VP of Motion Picture Production and took concise, accurate notes • Read feature screenplays and wrote industry standard coverage

10/11 – 6/12

Executive Assistant Various

Film (Feature-length) — Permut Presentations Details
10/11 – 6/12

• Provided administrative office assistance to President; managed heavy multi-line phones, scheduling and travel • Wrote industry standard coverage on feature scripts and directors’ reels • Took accurate and concise notes during brainstorming and strategy sessions with President • Performed frequent runs for office supplies, food, and screeners

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Education

Class of '09

Collin College

AAS, Liberal Arts

Skills

  • Television
  • Editing
  • music
  • Digital Media
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Social Media
  • editor
  • writer
  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Comedy
  • Petty Cash
  • scheduling
  • Windows
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Script Coverage
  • Marketing
  • Acting
  • Customer Service
  • Composition
  • accounts payable
  • Sales
  • Mac OS X
  • OS X
  • Rolling Calls
  • Multi-line phones