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Long Beach, CA, US

US

• TMZ/ FOX Studios Special Projects and Documentaries
• Led TMZ Investigates (documentary division), achieving global distribution across major platforms like Fox, Tubi, and Hulu.
• Enhanced brand alignment and audience engagement by orchestrating compelling celebrity, crime, and pop culture narratives, as evidenced by securing pivotal interviews

New York, US

• Developed and ideated organic branded series content and 360 strategies to increase revenue resulting in 600 hours of Emmy Award-Winning programing on broadcast networks with increased brand visibility
• Launched series in partnership with Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and foundations such as: HP, ancestry, GM, Nike, Kellogg’s, IF/THEN, Home Depot
• Oversaw a production slate of 6-10 shows each season through development and creative execution across brand, product, and social; managing end to end projects internally through all cross functional rounds of feedback.

• Oversaw series strategic partnerships across 4 major networks with external agencies and partners in the development of digital custom content, high-impact experiential activations, experiences, and promotions
• Cross-functionally worked with individual production teams, global clients, and internal departments to ensure all sponsorship and integrations were produced creatively, on budget, conformed to educational and.

New York, NY, US

• Supervised and lead a team of producers and editors through every phase of the post production process
• Oversaw the edit of multiple episodes concurrently, while addressing both internal and network notes
• Ensured that key sponsors brands were represented episodically per contracted initiatives
• Creatively responsible for structuring episodes, pitching stories, creating edit string outs, writing beat sheets and interview segments

New York, NY, US

• Integral to the creation and development of this MTV pilot series
• Responsibilities included staffing and supervising a team of associate producers, graphic designers and editors while leading them through a start-up network pilot
• Maintained a very rigorous post production calendar including multiple network delivery requirements
• Worked with a 40:1 shooting ration to create a narrative and overall structure for the episode
• Conceived of overall graphic and musical direction
• Executed all network and legal notes including clearances regarding music, photos, and any additional elements necessary for broadcast

• Co-created this ½ hour series broken into five 6-minute webisode segments as a vehicle for branded entertainment
• Oversaw and supervised all creative aspects of Branded Entertainment Video Production through the Integrated Marketing and Sales departments
• Established partnerships with on mission brands focused on the 18-34 male demographics
• Created and organized production schedules and budgets within the Video Department for successful and timely delivery of all episodes
• Supervised the creative writing and editing for all treatments from concept through post- production
• Hired crew and freelance staff with regards to budgets and creative intentions

Silver Spring, MD, US

• Supervised a team of story producers and editors on this newly formatted first season show, as well as overseeing the day-to-day production of the series
• Creatively responsible for pitching stories and outlining the 8-episode series arch
• Wrote beat sheets and cast interview questions
• Actively liaised with the network executive to achieve the proper tone of the series
• Attended all final mix and color correction sessions to picture lock
• Received over 1.6 viewers during its premiere time slot, which secured a 2nd season renewal from Bravo

Beverly Hills, California, US

• Responsible for supervising a team of editors while overseeing multiple episodes concurrently through the edit process
• Created story string outs and outlines
• Conceptualized graphic elements
• Identified opportunities to promote MTV sponsors and key music placements for new and emerging artists

Amsterdam, NL

• Creatively responsible for structuring episodes to follow multiple characters story arch’s
• Created edit string outs, wrote beat sheets and interview bite questions for the field producers
• Coordinated all aspects of the multiple episode edit through picture lock

London, England, GB

• Responsible for pitching episodes, booking talent and experts
• Coordinated and scheduled all field crews and shoots as well as local hires in KY
• Creatively responsible for tracking story, gathering supplemental interview segments and communicating story points through post production

• Responsible for pitching true crime episodes
• Gathered historical research including ancestral genealogy
• Wrote episodic scripts and interview segments
• Booked segment experts, cast talent and secured locations all throughout the US

Santa Monica, CA, US

• Managed multiple non scripted series for networks such as: Food Network, Oxygen, TLC and Tru TV
• Created and managed overall production budget, shoot schedules, production logistics, and shoot locations around the country
• Supervised a staff of 25+ freelancers from development through post productionProduction Manager credits include: Storage Hunters – docu-series / Mystery Diners – Investigative series /Love Scouts –competition series /.

Burbank, California, US

• Supported the Art Department in executing the creative elements of the script while overseeing, maintaining and reporting the departments overall budget
• Hired and supervised a team of design assistants
• Oversaw all legal and script clearances as they pertained to the look of the production
• Point person for all product placement and brand integrations while working in tandem with the studio to ensure all goals were being met

Los Angeles, California, US

• “The Quality of Life” – Property Supervisor/ Set Decorator The Geffen Playhouse world premiere of Writer/Director Jane Anderson’s theater production.
• Responsible for purchasing and creating all Props and overall set dressing for the production.
• Maintained the budget for the property department and completed all work on time and within budget constraints.

New York, NY, US

• “Alvin and the Chipmunks” – Set Decoration Coordinator Fox 2000 Pictures Live Action/CGI Feature film. Set Decorated by Anne McCulley.
• Product Placement
• Department Budget

Burbank, CA, US

“The Bucket List” – Art Department CoordinatorWarner Bros. Feature film Directed by Rob Reiner, Production designed by Bill Brzeski, Art Directed by Jay Pelissier.

Culver City, California, US

• Newly formed film finance company designed to foster storytelling that engages an audience, generates awareness of topical and interesting issues and inspires individuals to take action.
• Development Executive on “An Inconvenient Truth”, “The World According to Sesame Street”, and “Murderball”
• Responsible for developing external business relationships with filmmakers, agents, content commissioners, and talent
• Provided coverage and recommendations for individual acquisitions
• Served as primary liaison between the company and filmmakers on projects in development

Culver City, CA, US

“The Dinner Party” – Art Dept Coordinator Columbia Pictures feature Directed by Kevin Sullivan, Production Designed by Paul Peters, Art Directed by Gary Kosco.

Glendale, CA, US

• DreamWorks feature film Directed by Steven Spielberg. Prop Master Doug Harlocker.
• Assisted the Prop Dept. with product placement and vendor relations for over 80 businesses
• Maintained extensive contact list and logistics.

Culver City, CA, US

Film Studies

Cinema Certificate Program, Cinema

Restaurant Development