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Chicago, Il, Us

Leverage longstanding industry expertise to oversee live event shows, employing a combination of creative direction, supervision, event management, media production, client service, and project managements skills to support Fortune-500 clients in growing brand awareness.

United States

Supported significant franchise clients, international brands, and key talent on various producing and creative development initiatives. Essential responsibilities include project planning and management, supervising, team building and leadership, relationship building, and creative problem solving.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Spearheaded creative aspects of film development for Johnny Depp’s production company, collaborating with studio executives, writers, directors, and third-party producers to shape stories through script development, emphasizing character and structure. Essential responsibilities included reading/assessing submissions, market analysis, scouting talent, generating new concepts, and pitching to studios.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Implemented a structured workflow, streamlined operations, and managed project budgets, schedules, and milestones to ensure maximum productivity during the film and television development process while overseeing the launch of a new publishing imprint division and likeness approval on behalf of Johnny Depp.

Burbank, California, United States

Led cross-company franchise strategies for live-action films from Jerry Bruckheimer, Tim Burton, C.S. Lewis Estate, and Disney Channel, evaluating properties for revenue opportunities, overseeing brand management, and generating internal support.Managed the long-term growth of core Disney franchises Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, Muppets, and Disney Channel.Served as a strategic partner with product divisions, including toys, publishing, and games, working with external vendors to guide and shape the product development process, schedule tight deadlines, and vocalize Disney’s brand expectations.Key talent liaison for consumer product and marketing material approval, collaborating directly with Johnny Depp, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tim Burton, Jerry Bruckheimer, Orlando Bloom, Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Jeff Bridges, Helena Bonham Carter, Nicholas Cage, Jon Voight, and more.

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Developed, field-produced, directed, and edited home videos for the Live Event Motorsports Division of Feld Entertainment (formally Clear Channel Entertainment), focusing on Monster Jam, Supercross, and Arenacross; topping live event and online sales for the calendar year.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Facilitative Leadership Program

Emerging Talent Program