Oversees the logistical, operational and budgetary elements for the American Film Showcase (AFS), the premier cultural exchange program of the U.S. Department of State, produced by the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

PRODUCER:-Produces award-winning films, including the Oscar® winning documentary short Colette (Dir. Anthony Giacchino).-Coordinates with executives, directors and co-producers to create and develop unique, engaging stories for wide audiences.-Guides directors and other key creatives in best story development practices and design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.-Presents production ideas and determines creative scenarios for production and delivery.-Develops project budgets and managea production costs for large and small scale productions.-Develops schedules for production and post-production for timely delivery.-Manages film shoots both in field and remotely, through all stages of production to delivery.-Prepares contracts and finalizes paperwork for dozens of crew hires on numerous projects.-Maintains production costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.-Realigns production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as talent schedule, crew availability, travel restrictions, and other evolving designs.-Orchestrates license agreements for music and archival, talent releases and distribution contracts.-Identifies target audiences and creates distribution funnels.-Collaborates with streaming and broadcast executives to define and propel their distribution mission and vision.-Develops awards campaign strategies in conjunction with PR and marketing teams to achieve distribution & audience building goals.SELECT CREDITS:COLETTE-Winner, Oscar® Best Doc Short-Dir. Anthony GiacchinoDULCE-NY Times OpDocs-Dir Guille Isa & Angello FacciniVULTURES OF TIBET-Nom, Student Academy Award®, Best Doc Short -Nom, International Documentary Association, Best Doc Short-Dir Rose BushWWII VETERAN GALLERY-Oculus, EA, Medal of Honor-Dir Anthony GiacchinoTHE RAILROADER-Nat Geo-Dir Rose BushMONKEY BUSINESS-Doc Feature-Hulu -Dir Ema Ryan YamazakiBEFORE YOU KNOW IT-Doc Feature-PBS -Dir PJ Raval

PRODUCER OF DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING-Managed and advised dozens of crowdfunding campaigns for filmmakers & artists totaling $1.6 M in crowdfunding funds raised.-Identified target audiences and created distribution funnels.-Collaborated with streaming and broadcast executives to define and propel their distribution mission and vision.-Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams for distribution and cut production costs.-Developed awards campaign strategies in conjunction with PR and marketing teams to achieve distribution & audience building goals.-Managed staff of 7 in delivering outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.-Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.-Created detailed road maps of action items and project goals and generated reports to inform budgeting and planning.-Coached staff on daily performance, conducted evaluations to constructively address concerns, communicated organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.-Conducted P&L statement analysis to improve daily operations, increase revenue and reduce costs.CROWDFUNDING PROJECTS:How To Let Go of The World ($110,255), Dir. Josh FoxMonkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators ($186,010), Dir. Ema Ryan YamazakiVegasbaby ($54,311), Dir. Amanda MicheliBefore You Know It ($50,951), Dir. PJ RavalRebel Citizen ($26,815), Dir. Pamela YatesReal Boy ($55, 053), Dir. Shaleece HaasHonky Tonk Heaven ($62,668), Dir. Brenda Mitchel and Sam Wainwright DouglasBecoming Leslie ($41,000), Dir. Tracy FrazierThe Honor Farm ($55,715), Dir. Karen SklossA Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story ($151,034), Dir. Keith MaitlandThe Secret Life of Lance Letscher ($56,383), Dir. Sandra AdairHippie Family Values ($23,113), Dir. Beverly SeckingerSir Doug & The Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove ($90,030), Dir. Joe Nick PatoskiSlash ($45,232), Dir Clay Liford

OUTsider is a transmedia nonprofit that celebrates the bold originality and creative nonconformity of the LGBTQ+ communities through the presentation of provocative, overlooked and out-of-the-box film, dance, theater, performance art, music, writing and visual art.-Led organization's first-year fundraising through private donations, public fundraisers, and city and federal grants, totaling $45K.-Developed, implemented and coordinated all festival logistics, including venues, artist travel and lodging, guest services, city permits, press & PR, community partnerships, etc.-Managed organization's 12 Board of Directors—led and oversaw all meetings and subcommittees.-Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public and build audiences.-Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.-Devised new promotional approaches to boost member numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.-Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Spanish I/II High School TeacherDesigned and implemented comprehensive & technology-infused lesson plans aligned to the TEKS, involving multicultural units, manipulatives, the arts, TPRS.Delivered instruction entirely in the target language, utilizing variety of technologies like interactive teacher website, web videos/images, PwrPnt presentations, student-owned technological devices, blogging, etc.Created the Spanish Foundations course, designed to meet the academic needs of struggling SPED, 504 and at-risk learners; language lab style to differentiate instruction, self-pace, self-track, etc.Teacher of the Year Nominee 2011-12, 2012-13 - Round Rock High School