Summary

Exceptional writing and communication skills. Solid background in marketing and graphic design. Extensive experience in film and television with good insight into development, casting, production and post. Winning ideas. Great pitch decks. Proven results.

Credits

1/14 – 1/15

Producer (Writer/Creator) Criminal Injustice

Sizzle Reel — TV — Pantheon Entertainment Details
1/14 – 1/15

Television Series. Docudrama/Re-creation: Criminal Injustice. Status: Currently in development. Pantheon Entertainment, Andrew Sugerman, producing. In association with Barry Scheck and The Innocence Project. Wrote and designed professional pitch deck. Packaged and pitched project. Optioned: June 2012.

6/12 – 9/13

Producer (Writer/Creator) The Handler

Sizzle Reel — TV — GRB Entertainment Details
6/12 – 9/13

Television Series. Branded Lifestyle: The Handler. Status: Currently in development with GRB Entertainment, Jean Shi, overseeing. With Siri Garber, President of Platform PR. Wrote and designed successful pitch deck. Packaged and pitch project. Optioned: December 2012 Sizzle Reel complete. Currently out to networks.

10/08 – 10/11

Screenwriter The Legend of Kris Kringle

Film (Feature-length) — Paramount Pictures Details
10/08 – 10/11

Screenwriter, Feature Film. Family/Adventure: The Legend of Kris Kringle. In development with Paramount Pictures, Marc Evans and Elizabeth Raposo overseeing. Groundswell Productions, Michael London, and Barrie Osborne producing.

1/05 – 1/06

Writer Bratz Passion 4 Fashion - Interactive DVD Game and Videos

MGA Entertainment Details
1/05 – 1/06

Helped to create and develop fun and educational, interactive games and content for young girls to promote reading comprehension as well as confidence and self-esteem.

9/98 – 1/06

Assistant to Director Multiple: Feature Film, Straight to Video, TV Movies and Commercials

Film (Feature-length) — USA Network Details
9/98 – 1/06

Assistant to Director, Ellory Elkayem. Scheduling of appointments and travel. Screening and prioritizing phone calls. Communication with producers, agents and managers. Bookkeeping. Shopping for corporate and personal gifts, supplies and other needs. General errands and organizational tasks.

1/03 – 1/05

Associate Producer (Executive Support) Return of the Living Dead, IV & V

Film (Feature-length) — Lionsgate Details
1/03 – 1/05

Shooting back-to-back on location in Bucharest, Romania. Direct input into filmmaking process, including development, casting, pre-production, production, editing, scoring and post. Executive Assistance. Coordinating and communication amongst department heads. Cast and crew support and management. Additional writing and script coordinating.

1/00 – 1/02

Executive Assistant (Assistant) Eight Legged Freaks

Film (Feature-length) — Warner Brothers Details
1/00 – 1/02

Executive Assistant to Director, Ellory Elkayem. Scheduling appointments and travel arrangments. Screening and prioritizing mail and phone calls. Coordinating and communication with producers, department heads, cast, crew, and representation. Research, coverage and additional writing. Production notes and feedback. Bookkeeping and expense reports. Training and support for director’s personal assistant.

1/99 – 1/00

Executive Assistant (Assistant) They Nest

USA Network — Film (Feature-length) — USA Network Details
1/99 – 1/00

Assistant to Producer: Eric d'Arbeloff. Maintained schedule and agendas. Answering phones, messaging and follow-up. Coordinating with producers, production heads, cast and crew. Clearances, script coordinating and additional writing. Casting, production and editorial notes and feedback. General office duties, errands and support.

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Education

Dartmouth College

Masters of Liberal Studies

State University of New York at Geneseo

Bachelors of Science: Marketing & Management

Skills

  • WordPress
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Casting
  • Final Draft
  • Production
  • Screenwriting
  • Feature Films
  • Independent Film
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Advertising
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • design
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe InDesign