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Los Angeles, California, United States

Find, develop, pitch, and sell comedy-forward concepts across TV, film, podcasting, and branded.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Spearheaded creation of a TV/film development arm for All Things Comedy, the world's largest comedy podcast network (30MM+ monthly)- Pitched and sold first ATC feature script SANTA KEVIN to outside financier (Spyglass)- Produce and co-host George Lopez's weekly podcast OMG HI - Creatively developed 30+ TV shows, feature films, and podcasts with comic.

- Consulted and developed feature screenplays with upcoming writers over multiple constructive sessions- Took and gave feedback on pitches for clients’ TV projects with an emphasis on character, story, and salability

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Created, organized, and delivered notes for the writers room of one of TV's highest rated and award-winning comedies.- Pitched comedy and story beats when appropriate to further facilitate show development

Los Angeles, California, United States

· Worked directly with A-list talent and industry players across TV, film and national standuptours for Jason Sudeikis, Al Madrigal, Tim Meadows, and more· Actively tracked up-and-coming comedy writers, directors, and standups for considerationby managers at Brillstein· Fielded and evaluated material for client consideration, including potential projects.

Los Angeles, California, United States

· Coordinated and executed schedules for two talent managers and their 100+ clients,including heavy administrative work such as handling phones· Pitched and placed clients in projects in TV, digital and film

Baltimore, MD

Collaborated with board of seven to launch Johns Hopkins’ first production companyOversaw actor outreach program, social media campaign, financing, shoot scheduling, and script submission protocolSolicited donations from financiers to continue Studio operations

Baltimore, MD

Relaunched defunct comedy newsletter online and gathered over 18k views in first semesterLead branding and advertising effort to position club on campusEdited, wrote, and published comedic articles with Facebook reach of up to 5k

Baltimore, MD

Shot and narrated documentary on Hopkins’ Men’s Lacrosse with over 170k total viewsDirected Hopkins’ live broadcasts of home basketball and volleyball gamesOperated camera on-field and off for live broadcasts of Hopkins sports

Adapted a general script for specific situations to reflect simultaneous in-game eventsAttained proficiency and operated scoreboard for numerous sports while also fulfilling announcing dutiesCarried out tasks assigned to other game operations workers whenever necessary

Los Angeles

Produced intern video for publication on company's webpageStaffed in-house and HBO shoots as production assistant and on-screen talent

Baltimore, MD

Hosted and wrote segments for Johns Hopkins’ first school-sanctioned news programProduced and filmed series of special interest news featuresCo-developed, wrote, and produced comedic Hopkins web series

Los Angeles, California

Covered over 25 scripts for managers and producersRolled calls and performed secretarial duties including interacting with clients and talentFloated desks, acting as assistant to managers when needed

Venice, CA

Participated in conference calls and meetings between directors, producers, and agenciesLocked up public sets during shoots with celebrity talentBudgeted upcoming projects with producers as part of the bidding process

Baltimore, Maryland

All-purpose intern responsible for camera operation, lighting, sound, editing, closed captioning, marketing, acting, and general production duties at a multi-award winning production firm.

Took part in a number of physics based lectures and presentations from professorsWon a physics-based challenge involving creating an apparatus with the longest hang time

Tutored and mentored 12 underprivileged high school students in any and all subjectsEncouraged students to forge a positive attitude towards learning

-Prepared and cooked all food used by the restaurant for shifts up to eight hours-Cleaned and distributed all materials used in kitchen, buffet, and dining floor

Bachelor'S Degree, Writing Seminars

Activities and Societies: Krav Maga, Black and Blue Jay Comedy Newsletter, Film Production Club, Witness Theater, American Marketing.

Education record

Bachelor'S, Writing Seminars