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Snacktime is a full-service creative and production agency specializing in social, editorial, branded and advertising content. Clients have included: Yahoo, Robb Report, HUM Nutrition, Double Blind, Hemmings and Simpler Media.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Ca

• Was the creative lead on Civilized's video team, delivering data-backed concepts that regularly broke the company's engagement records while generating over 18+ million YouTube channel views.• In charge of creating short-form original video for next-generation cannabis media brand working to break down stigmas while targeting both the elevated as well as new canna-curious consumer.• Supervised development, production and strategy for original pilots and series of premium unscripted and nonfiction video programming. Managed and oversaw project meetings and timelines including production kick-off, weekly creative tactical, key creative reviews and milestones related to the development of creative.• Bridged the gap between business and creative -- acting as the “translator” between marketers and creatives, business objectives and creative output. Executed the editorial vision for Civilized.life and helped drive business matters such as IP, branded integrations and talent deals. • Oversaw video process from pitch to delivery, implementing budget tracking, staffing internally, attending shoots as needed, communicating notes on footage and cuts as well as facilitating communication between departments ensuring all content had a clear programming plan, was on schedule, within budget and met all business, creative, technical, and strategic goals. • Managed the Civilized YouTube channel and helped grow the audience base from 0 to beyond 87,000 while generating over 18 million views. Directed original digital series "Ask a Budtender," which as of January 2023 has over 5 million views.

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Hired and directed a diverse 13-person in-house team of content producers, directors, videographers, editors, designers, writers, on-air talent, and video optimization specialists. Managed the relationship and work, including onboarding, and bidding process of creative freelancers, vendors, agencies, and contractors.• Lead video project expectations around Playboy's repositioning into non-adult mainstream content advocating for creative excellence throughout the entire production pipeline including strategy, development, programming, physical production and post production. • Initiated, negotiated and oversaw the construction process and technical equipment build out of Playboy's in-house video studio and green screen stage. • Analyzed engagement data to modernized and conceptualize new video content for Playboy.com's relaunched non-nude website, Facebook page and multi-channel Youtube network. Helped grow overall viewership from 4M to over 20M monthly global users and lowering the median age down from 47 to 30.• Executed and fulfilled the brand's strategy and voice through the creation of 3 new "Playboy-inspired" Youtube channels and 28+ original video programs across entertainment, documentary/news, style/nightlife, humor, gaming, sex & culture and events verticals.• Developed 14 new video series for Playboy's first Digital Content NewFronts presentation.• Established programming, hired on-camera talent and executive produced Playboy’s LA Press Club award-winning documentary series "Journalista." • Launched Playboy’s food focused Youtube channel "Indulgence," generating over 41M+ views and 165k subscribers.• Collaborated with product, design, editorial, licensing, business development, finance, legal, executive and social teams to maximize engagement, build community, optimize workflow and deliver new products to market.

Glendale , Ca, Us

• Maker is a talent-first, technology driven media company and the #1 producer and distributor of online content reaching millennials in the U.S.• Provide creative production oversight including script development, physical production, post production, and YouTube upload for Ray William Johnson's "Equals Three" YouTube channel. Booked celebrity guests, coordinated writing staff and production crew.• Signed and partnered several Youtube creators increasing and generating millions of monthly network views.

New York, New York, Us

• Responsible for video project staffing and allocations, internal client satisfaction, prioritization of all video deliverables, and ensuring quality of work to meet company's objectives. • Lead overall creative and production leadership of video ideation, development, programming and distribution, supporting internal business leaders and objectives, while and overseeing all producers and teams from beginning to end of each projects life cycle. • Developed, created, directed and produced a variety of original multi-platform video programs including; "Blender Burner," a MIN Best of the Web (2009) nominated weekly show hosted by Blender Magazine Editor in Chief Joe Levy.• Pioneered in-house/external-producer workflow and partnership with Aol's StudioNow to deliver over 100 pieces of network-quality programming within 45 days. Managed and updated a comprehensive video archive and database for three websites and print publications.• Coordinated efforts and directly worked with Maxim's print, sales and marketing teams including all third party production crews to capture assets in order to develop and launch custom integrated video programs. • Secured various video production needs and managed process from initiation to final delivery of all video aspects for Maxim's annual "Hometown Hotties" contest and Maxim's Hot 100. Tasks included casting by acquiring over 100 user-generated video submission reels, filming of photo shoots/events and creative direction on photo/video shoots as well as final video edits.• Additional productions included directing, producing and capturing BTS on cover shoots, ENG events coverage, live performances, band/artist interviews, a weekly video trivia segment and reoccurring video promotional spots.

New York, Ny, Us

• Freelance video director, producer and shooter responsible for capturing the US-based BTS coverage of Elle UK's cover shoots. Cover shoots included: Alexa Chung, Emily Blunt and Elle UK's 25th Anniversary issue featuring Coco Rocha.

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• Printed, revised and held cue cards for show's cast and guest hosts on Saturday Night Live (NBC) & Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC).• Oversaw printing, revising and holding cue cards of all scripted materials for SNL's "Weekend Update" segment. Worked with hosts Norm McDonald and Colin Quinn as well as writing staff that included Tina Fey and Producer Michael Shoemaker.• Worked SNL's 25th Anniversary show (2000).• Worked Late Night's 5th Anniversary show (1998).

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

Certificate In Film And Video Production