Web content-provider for one of the most-visited literary web sites. Responsibilities include live-event hosting, interviews both in-person and online with key talent and creators in the industry working on the property. Representing the site as a journalist at press previews and similar functions. Creating and editing live web pages, working with a news team, creating, scheduling and publishing news stories, writing copy for news and social media posts, managing social media interaction… Show more Web content-provider for one of the most-visited literary web sites. Responsibilities include live-event hosting, interviews both in-person and online with key talent and creators in the industry working on the property. Representing the site as a journalist at press previews and similar functions. Creating and editing live web pages, working with a news team, creating, scheduling and publishing news stories, writing copy for news and social media posts, managing social media interaction, creating and editing content that is seen/received by a wide audience. Recipient: J.K. Rowling’s Fan Site Award, September 2004 Show less

One of 4 long-serving hosts of the weekly podcast, which began in August 2005. With over 600 published episodes, MuggleCast dominates the landscape of literary discussion and fan related news coverage for the globally successful Harry Potter franchise of books and films. Weekly duties include shared planning of discussion, news topic coverage and fan-interactive segmentation for each podcast episode, and full audio production / editing of the podcast using Adobe creative software. I also create… Show more One of 4 long-serving hosts of the weekly podcast, which began in August 2005. With over 600 published episodes, MuggleCast dominates the landscape of literary discussion and fan related news coverage for the globally successful Harry Potter franchise of books and films. Weekly duties include shared planning of discussion, news topic coverage and fan-interactive segmentation for each podcast episode, and full audio production / editing of the podcast using Adobe creative software. I also create content for the podcast’s listener-funded Patreon, keeping donors happy with extra features and an annual physical gift, which I manage and coordinate the creation and distribution of. Recipient: Podcast Awards 2006, 2008 & 2009 (People’s Choice, Best Entertainment, Best Entertainment, respectively.) Show less

Duties include full audio editing of this bi-weekly podcast which focuses on topics in the Human Resources area of business, providing thought-provoking discussion and helpful tips for aspiring employees across a diverse workforce. I have produced and publish all episodes from this podcast’s inception in March of 2018.

Responsibilities include electromechanical troubleshooting, part repair and replacement for Redbox DVD rental kiosks, and additional automated kiosks across multiple lines of business. To manage and efficiently schedule repairs across a large geographical region that best suits service level agreements and goals/metrics for kiosk uptime. To coordinate with a team of technicians of various skill levels and ensure that the day-to-day operations and action items run smoothly. Assist customers… Show more Responsibilities include electromechanical troubleshooting, part repair and replacement for Redbox DVD rental kiosks, and additional automated kiosks across multiple lines of business. To manage and efficiently schedule repairs across a large geographical region that best suits service level agreements and goals/metrics for kiosk uptime. To coordinate with a team of technicians of various skill levels and ensure that the day-to-day operations and action items run smoothly. Assist customers on-site with operation of kiosks and schedule special repair visits with on-site store managers in busy retail settings and private multistory residences. Track and manage inventory of repair parts, create thorough and detailed reporting surrounding repair visits, and maintain organization of a centralized warehouse environment and perform all duties efficiently with regard to financial expense. Show less

Responsibilities included stocking more than 50 machines with inventory weekly, tracking, cycling and removal of specific inventory, and minor technical kiosk repair and cleaning of surfaces and parts to maintain a high standard of product presentation and functionality to consumer. This position also involved constructing and understanding reports, charts, and graphs within Microsoft Office programs, and representing the highest level of customer service to clients and users of the Redbox… Show more Responsibilities included stocking more than 50 machines with inventory weekly, tracking, cycling and removal of specific inventory, and minor technical kiosk repair and cleaning of surfaces and parts to maintain a high standard of product presentation and functionality to consumer. This position also involved constructing and understanding reports, charts, and graphs within Microsoft Office programs, and representing the highest level of customer service to clients and users of the Redbox brand kiosks. Show less

Helping aspiring podcast hosts, editors, and producers to launch their podcast, tighten and polish their audio product, and brand their podcasts across social media. Podcasts consulted on include "The Chickpeeps," "HR unConfidential,", "LITHAPPENS: A Ladies of Literacy Podcast," "Living in La La Land," "Inbetweeners with Liam and Jon," "Mood Pyramid," and "Living in Chicago" (upcoming)

A half-hour audio comedy featuring a cast of 8 veteran long-form improvisers from Chicago, Improvised Star Trek is a fully produced audio epic featuring hilarious hijinks set inside the globally renowned Star Trek universe. Every episode was recorded on separate audio tracks from each host, then meticulously crafted with sound effects and music scores creating an in-universe feel and completely ensconcing the stereo audio landscape. Furthermore, while each episode is improvised when recorded… Show more A half-hour audio comedy featuring a cast of 8 veteran long-form improvisers from Chicago, Improvised Star Trek is a fully produced audio epic featuring hilarious hijinks set inside the globally renowned Star Trek universe. Every episode was recorded on separate audio tracks from each host, then meticulously crafted with sound effects and music scores creating an in-universe feel and completely ensconcing the stereo audio landscape. Furthermore, while each episode is improvised when recorded, every decision builds upon those made in previous episodes, creating a serialized tapestry of character development and motivations. I have produced over 25 episodes in rotation with 4 other editors over the course of the last 5 years, as well as developed social media posts to generate engagement and produced bonus content and periodic news segments. During annual live runs at iO improv theater, I coordinated with guests in the creative spheres of improv, music and science to book guests and opening acts for the crew’s various live performances. Recipient: AudioVerse Award for Production: Best Fan Adapation / Comedy (2015), Parsec Award for Best Comedy/Parody (2016) Show less

Part of a team of podcast hosts leading a global re-read of the Harry Potter books, featuring in-depth analysis from the point of view of adults who were children when first reading the series. Responsibilities included engaging the listener community via discussion forums and occasional publishing of episode with show notes.

One of four hosts covering a broad range of topics relating to HBO's hit TV series, "Game of Thrones." Including twice-weekly coverage of in-season episodes airing, and multiple weekly literary discussion episodes based on the book chapters from the Song of Ice and Fire series.