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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

o Responsible for end-to-end delivery of creative projects – actively leading creative briefings, assisting in the development and execution of creative concepts (both independently and with the team), and defining solutionso Create award winning commercial and marketing campaigns from conceptual development through live action, editorial, animation, vfx and finishing. Supplementary experience working with talent on-set and in print, design, & copywriting.o Manage in-house teams to produce short form promotional content (e.g., trailers, TV spots, digital content, etc.) with a proven record of delivering high quality advertising creative for major broadcast and streaming clients.o Effective project manager with attention to time and budget details with the ability to clearly communicate overall campaign timelines, project deliverables, negotiate budgets and resourcing needs.o Exceptional presentation skills including creating and designing pitch/presentation decks.o Manage day-to-day communications and workflows with in-house creative team in development and execution of current projects, ensuring effective exchange of information and asset deliverables.

Brooklyn

o Collaborated with creative producers, directors, writers, and editorial staff on the effective execution of each project’s creative objectives, as well as brainstorming with the rest of the creative team on the development of scripts and proposals.o Maintained clarity of information and good channels of communication between the project manager, editor, supervising sound editor, the facilities companies, the creative team, and the production accountant.o Managed the creative workflow of the Vice video editorial team, providing clear and concise creative direction to ensure the timely delivery of beautiful, high-quality cuts to the client.

Manhattan, New York

• Wrote, produced and managed TV promo campaigs across multiple platforms for A&E Networks including Bates Motel, Duck Dynasty, Wahlburgers, The 21st Annual Cirtics Choice Awards, 60 Days In, Leah Remini: Scientology & The Aftermath, Biography Presents: The Notorious Life of Biggie Smalls, The Lowe Files• Concepted promo script ideas, crafted drafts of promo scripts, and brainstormed ideas for series launch, sales vignettes, interstitials, and company campaigns. • Produced promos and short form video pieces for delivery on-air and social media channels.• Collaborated with senior editors and creative directors in the development and execution of on-air promotional campaigns for new series/season launches, show episodic campaigns, and network image branding. • Supervised edit and audio sessions to ensure that all on-air materials were properly executed throughout completion for A&E.• Coordinated promo shoots and obtained assets for promo production.• Executed delivery of final promos to ensure spots meet quality control standards for air (i.e. versions and tags match the takesheets & scripts, accurate spelling and pronunciation in VO, watch for video or audio glitches, etc.)

•Supervised audio, VO and online sessions as needed & ensured their spots were successfully finished on schedule.•Executed delivery of final promos to ensure spots meet quality control standards for air (i.e. versions and tags match the takesheets & scripts, accurate spelling and pronunciation in VO, watch for video or audio glitches, etc.) •Created clip reels for presentations, events, meetings, etc. •Coordinated promo shoots and obtained assets for promo production.

Assisted the licensing team and director of licensing in the daily operations of the department, i.e. researched song information – composer, publisher, and writer in ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, HFA, and international societies. Created and built a music licensing & royalties database. Assisted in monthly and quarterly royalty runs. Wrote articles for the company’s website/blog

Assisted in support of the department; including the producers and creative director, handling library requests, making dubs, promo shoots, and assignment emails. Acted as a liaison between the post-production team, outside media companies, and on-air promotion departments. •RNC point person: assigned numbers and rundowns for numerous on-air promos, •Acted in two promos that aired on Fuse – Fuse First Look: Flip Ultra and The Fuse Top 20 Countdown•Produced voiceover sessions

Maintained video logs, made copies of scripts and media materials, and provided video content and researched reports/logged music video and genre show tapes. Aided producers with numerous promo/programming shoots on location.

Ms, Entertainment Business

Activities and Societies: MEISA - Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association•Created, researched, and presented a full-length.

Ba, English Literature & Writing

Activities and Societies: •Member in ACE (All Campus Events)•Focus in writing and critical theory

Education record

International Baccalaureate