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Los Angeles, California, United States

• Teaching multi-week screenplay workshops, incubator labs, and roundtables with classes of up to eight writers in each; worked with over 100 writers thus far, including 20+ repeat clients • Aided multiple writers to enter and win screenplay competitions, get optioned scripts, and gain professional representation• Providing daily editorial feedback and consultation on pitches, features. and episodic screenplays

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Coordinated creative materials and contributed to the development of festival line-up andpackage tracking grids for various narrative film, episodic, and documentary projects, includingtitles like "White Bird," "We Grown Now," and "Food, Inc. 2."• Managed the logging of incoming submissions, diligently tracking their statuses acrossdepartments, and facilitating breakout discussions when necessary.• Efficiently organized high-priority virtual and in-person meetings with industry professionals,including buyers, studios, and network executives. This included orchestrating meetings atrenowned international film festivals such as Cannes, TIFF, and Sundance.• Provided valuable feedback on brochures and marketing materials and played a pivotal role inhosting talent during key events and engagements.

Santa Monica, California, United States

•Offered extensive administrative support by managing phone calls, transcribing notes,orchestrating intricate calendars, planning travel arrangements, handling expense reports, scheduling meetings both internal and external, and facilitating communication between producers and networks.• Developed and managed status reports, meticulously tracking crucial legal and development documents for both the Business Affairs and creative development departments. Additionally, handled input of deal requests, aiding business affairs executives in negotiations for current series and internal development projects.• Compiled comprehensive lists of potential directors, actors, and writers for future staffing considerations, ensuring a well-rounded talent pool.• Assessed script drafts and delivered constructive feedback on incoming submissions to contribute to the development and selection process.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Scouted novels and script submissions from publishers/agents/managers and created one-page summary pitches of project ideas for development• Received dailies & provided feedback (e.g., performance and story continuity) to writers and producers on features/shows for Hallmark Channel, Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon, HBO, and Hulu• Compiled comprehensive research documents and director/actor lists while communicating with top-tier talent agencies for such productions as Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries for Hallmark, Radiant Shimmering Light for HBO, and Single All the Way for Netflix• Performed administrative duties for the President and the Director of Production

Santa Monica, California, United States

• Tracked weekly digital, film, and television project submissions, maintained development grids/documents, and compiled director/actor ideas for major motion pictures and television pilots, including Superfly, Sherlock Holmes 3, Gypsy, Logan’s Run, and Rub & Tug• Provided story feedback on script drafts and pitches for an array of entertainment platforms• Managed high-volume schedules/calls/travel for executives at both production companies

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed high volume calls/schedules for ten theatrical agents and their clientele, while processing bookings for talent on film and television projects• Filmed/edited weekly client auditions at the in-house digital studio and compiled client television clips and film footage into demo reels used for casting consideration• Pitched actor recommendations to casting offices for digital, feature film, and television projects

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Facilitated messages across departments, assisted top-tier actors with on-set scheduling and general needs, and distributed and tracked crew time sheets and script sides• Assisted with video village set-up, maintained directors’ video monitors, drove 18-foot camera truck to set locations in greater LA, operated picture cars, and transported crew and talent

Santa Monica, California, United States

• Conducted research on story ideas, created PowerPoints and materials for pitch documents, provided feedback on scripts and dailies for such shows as The Man in the High Castle and Hand of God, and compiled reference materials (e.g., useful pitches) for future use• Provided administrative support for six TV drama development executives and headed departmental guest relations, including hosting A-List talent and top industry executives

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Provided administrative duties for the Director of Development including heavy scheduling, rolling calls, transcribing pitch meetings with top writers and producers, maintaining internal documents, and conducting research projects. • Wrote coverage on script submissions and provided feedback on production dailies and episode drafts for television shows such as Taboo, South of Hell and The Shannara Chronicles.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Worked a variety of hands-on positions at a news studio including camera work and control room duties

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major: Film And Television Production; Minor: Business Administration, Gpa 3.82 Magna Cum Laude/Dean’S List: Fall '12, '13, '14, '15 & Spring '13, '16

• Arrupe Scholarship Recipient • Man of Principle Scholarship Recipient • Member, 5th Cohort of the LMU SFTV and Film Independent’s.

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