The Texas Media Production Alliance is a statewide non-profit industry advocacy organization for film, TV, commercial, digital media, and video game creators. We continue to lead the charge for increased and improved incentive grant legislation to grow the media production industries in Texas. TXMPA is proud to educate the general public on the history of the media industry in Texas and support a strong community of industry professionals.

If ever there was a perfect gig for a generalist who suffers from wanderlust, it's virtual assisting. Since 2014 I've supported leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and creatives in scaling, not only their businesses, but their possibilities. As a virtual assistant & consultant I provide administrative, operational, technical and creative support to a diverse clientele ranging from startup founders and authors, to college football recruiters and DEI Facilitators.My services range from general admin (scheduling) to specialized (copywriting/editing) to consulting functions (fractional leadership & training). I offer packages for ongoing support, but will just as enthusiastically take on your one-off projects.I love this work for many reasons: I can do it from anywhere I have an internet connection (hello beach!), my schedule is my own, the clients are unique and supporting them allows me to continuously learn and grow -- but at the end of the day, I love helping people chase their greatness and getting a front row seat to their victories is pretty spectacular.

I’ve been a student of aesthetics my entire life, first in front of the camera as an Elite model and now behind as a photographer. I love faces now even more than I did when I first picked up a camera my sophomore year of high school in Mr. Meyers photography class. Every magical freckle, every telling line make each face a one-of-a-kind work of art. I started Femme Fotó because I noticed many portrait photographers were taking their cues from the fashion industry and digitally altering their clients in the name of “improving” them. If you take nothing else away from your experience with me, I want you to know this: You are exquisite just the way you are and anyone who tries to tell you different can peddle that tripe elsewhere. I don’t want to make you look thinner or younger, I don’t want to make your nose look smaller or your lips look fuller. You are not a mistake and I want to discover, capture and honor every smile so perfectly wrong that it’s absolutely right.

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My journey into the world of startups was one of the happiest accidents in my life. Early on my CEO recognized I possess the diverse superpowers of Clan Generalist, and within a nine months of joining the tribe had given me the opportunity to evolve from a part-time Event Producer into her Chief of Staff.Whether I was supporting our international licensing partner, project managing strategy work, developing materials & messaging for stakeholders, prepping presentations for board meetings, coordinating VIP schedules at events, facilitating work sessions, collaborating with legal on contractual language or bestowing magnificent nicknames on my fellow team members -- I was challenged to learn and grow daily; and it was a privilege to work (and play) with such a smart, savvy, passionate group of human beings.Last, but certainly not least: There is a time limit on team calls for individual sharing known as the "Legare Limit"... I think I'm most proud of that.

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An eight-week regional tour in 2004 as a spokesmodel for Just My Size quickly led to the realization that this fast-paced, gypsy industry - often the professional equivalent of Murphy’s Law - was a natural fit. I've managed national, regional and in-market programs, high-profile corporate and communitysponsorships, product launches and sampling, supervising one to four direct reports and two to 75 event staff.Brand liaison for corporate, consumers, staff, partners and media by effectively addressing inquiries, resolving issues and relaying information.Responsible for field administrative, operational and logistical tasks including DOT and fuellogs, vehicle maintenance, event reports, expense reports, pre-event communication & coordination with relevant parties, staff paperwork, inventory, scheduling and coordinating travel.Selected from 38 managers to present the SONY HD “Race to the Endzone” experience to thePresident of SONY North America and execute all platinum sponsorship events including SONYNorth American HQ and USC home games.Fourth manager to take up the reins of the Bank of America “Keep the Change” mobile program. Successfully executed the remainder of the program and was invited back to manage their multi-million dollar experiential NASCAR sponsorship the following year.Contracted to takeover & turnaround the Austin, TX market (one of four) for the U.S. Mint’s“Robust $1 Coin” circulation pilot program. Salvaged the program by not limiting interactions tothe recommended demographic and courting coin heavy operations such as video arcades,laundry mats and vending companies.Emceed to international crowds of more than 100,000 during the Wrestlemania 25th Anniversary Fan Axxess event.Designed & executed the VIP reception space for the US launch of the Taiwan Excellence Awards. Emceed to crowds of 20,000 during the five day, post-awards product showcase engaging consumers, answering questions and facilitating contests/giveaways.

When you're a sometimes-working actor, and you don't want to starve, you become as cross-functional as possible. In between countless commercials, a few pilots that didn't go, a couple period films and one glorious day being yelled at by Regina King on the set of The Leftovers, I've worked in the following roles:PRODUCER'S ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PRODUCERCoordinated communication, schedule and travel, drafted documents and maintained files. Completed and submitted administrative, operational and financial reporting. Research included state incentives, location resources, potential crew, potential cast, story background, time period details, travel costs and conducting interviews. Facilitated the execution of production documents including deal memos, Schedule Fs and union contractsWARDROBE Selected, purchased and inventoried wardrobe, aged, dyed and distressed costumes to create appropriate damage including tears, bullet holes, blood, grass and dirt stains - creating identical multiple sets, hand painted period-specific indigenous pieces, costumed actors both off/on set and my continuity books are on point.TRAVEL COORDINATORCoordinated vehicles, flights and hotels for crew, on two preproduction location scouts that included domestic & international markets. Resumed tasks during post-production.CASTING ASSISTANTReleased breakdowns, reviewed submissions, scheduled interviews, read w/ actors ran sessions, released callbacks, holds and bookings, and completed deal memos and contracts.

Signed at 20-years-old and represented by Wilhelmina, Elite, Plus Beauty (now Dorothy Combs Models) and CESD, I worked as a print/runway model in Miami, NYC and Los Angeles. After an eight year hiatus I returned to the runway in the Savannah Red show at Austin Fashion Week 2012.Clients included: Bealls, Sears, Proffits, Kaufmans, Macy's, Dillards, Ralph Lauren, Grace Magazine, Bombshell Magazine, The Curvy Chick, Bill Whitton, JC Penney, Just My Size, Nordstrom and HSN.