Responsible for creating an unforgettable enhanced experience for Metallica's Friends and family during their M72 North American Tour. Coordinate with stadium staff to create a luxurious VIP Lounge for guests to enjoy at every tour stop. Design the lounge aesthetics, curate appropriate music playlists, direct food and beverage service, plan guests' seating, and manage security personnel, bartenders, and cleaning crew. Partner with title sponsor Blackened Whiskey to showcase the brand at each event. Welcome guests upon arrival. Provide concierge services upon request. Ensure that Metallica's Friends & Family are comfortable pre-concert and post-concert.
Summary
Dynamic leader with 18+ years in entertainment, known for innovation, delivering exceptional results, and preemptive problem-solving.
Credits
7/23 – Current
Project Manager
Staff Position — Metallica Details
7/23 – Current
1/18 – Current
Project Manager (Producer ) – Various
Various — Digital — Various Production Companies Details
1/18 – Current
• As a project manager/field producer, I spearheaded cross-functional teams to consistently deliver exceptional work across diverse sectors, including live events, brand experiences, film, television, esports, sports, and online media, catering to a wide spectrum of audiences all designed to engage audiences and consistently drive desired outcomes deeply. • Collaborated with an extensive array of esteemed organizations and brands, encompassing iHeartRadio, Esports Arena, ABC, A&E, Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Dick Clark Productions, Lady Gaga, MATTE Projects, and Hypebeast • Consistently earned a 99% approval rating from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including clients, talent, promoters, managers, and media partners, while nurturing enduring and effective professional relationships. • Collaborative team member, working closely with stakeholders, showrunners, and creative team to develop and bring to life original content that resonates with audiences. • Meticulous and detail-oriented professional, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of critical project documents, including production bibles, budgets, sponsor proposals, and creative rollout plans, ensuring they are up-to-date and readily available to all relevant stakeholders. • Generate significant revenue through various channels, including licensing deals, merchandising, and other sources. • Revamped data analysis methods to develop and implement innovative, data-driven decision-making strategies, enabling the exploration and identification of key customer behavior trends, engaging audiences, and optimizing project outcomes.
5/23 – 5/23
Producer – 2023 All Hands In Person Meeting
Live/Special Event — Michelson Philanthropies
5/23 – 5/23
12/22 – 5/23
Production Manager – SUZANNE CIANI w/ NAILAH HUNTER "LIVE IN QUADRAPHONIC SOUND”
Live/Special Event — Age of Reflections
12/22 – 5/23
5/22 – 2/23
Producer
Staff Position — Apple TV+, Brand Experience Details
5/22 – 2/23
TV+ events, premieres, activations, and live shows generated to service PR, Awards, Marketing, and social channels. • Managed content shoots end to end, including all deliverables, shoots, postproduction, approvals, delivery, archive and all necessary paperwork and legal forms. • Track and manage editorial calendars and deadlines, fulfilling client notes and shepherding all stakeholder feedback through multiple creative rounds. • Implemented an additional level of quality control to ensure all assets were delivered according to the requested specifications and aligned with brand guidelines as required. • Brought events to life by shaping their creative identity and capturing them in alignment with Apple Services' overall marketing and creative strategy, honing my problem-solving ability in high-pressure environments.
3/22 – 5/22
COVID-19 Compliance Officer
Staff Position — So You Think You Can Dance
3/22 – 5/22
12/21 – 3/22
COVID-19 Compliance Officer (Chief Health & Safety Producer ) – Barbecue Showdown (Season 2)
Netflix — TV — Maverick TV USA all3media Details
12/21 – 3/22
Netflix/Maverick American Barbecue Showdown 2 is a captivating nine-episode series that was filmed over a span of three months. The dedicated crew, comprising over 120 individuals, worked tirelessly to bring this exciting culinary competition to life. When it comes to COVID-related matters, including testing, testing schedules, the establishment of testing zones and protocols, as well as staying updated on the ever-changing daily protocols and worldwide travel restrictions, I am the go-to person. My natural talent for building strong relationships, finding solutions to problems, and ensuring individuals feel at ease following protocols makes me an invaluable asset to any team from the very beginning.
9/21 – 10/21
COVID-19 Compliance Officer – Great American Recipe (Season 1)
PBS — TV — Bright Road Productions
9/21 – 10/21
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Education
UCLA
Professional Programming and Producing (Graduate Level)
MediaBistro Courses
Writing the Reality TV Show
George Mason University
Bachelor Degree in Communication with a concentration in Media C
Skills
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