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New York City Metropolitan Area

In my role as a Script Consultant, I read and analyze films and TV screenplays, consult with writers, and offer micro and macro feedback on story structure, dialogue, format, and character development. I also participate in Open Pitch sessions, providing constructive criticism and advice to writers on refining their TV and film concepts.

New York, New York, United States

I write and produce creative projects across the consumer, entertainment, and healthcare sectors. Creating everything from conceptual brand platforms to website body copy. Key clients include Amazon Prime Video, Douglas Elliman, Elijah Craig, and Skyrizi.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Great Big Stuff is a boutique theater-oriented advertising agency I created to service early-stage productions. I concept and design key art, posters, and any other visuals theater companies and playwrights need for marketing materials.

Developed and executed content across social, broadcast, print, and digital platforms for national clients including Comic Relief/Red Nose Day. During the pandemic, I was instrumental in transitioning large-scale in-person events to virtual formats for clients like Ford, Verizon, and McDonald’s. Additionally, I created live activations for brands like.

Produced the play BFF for the New York Theater Festival’s 2019 Winterfest where it was a Finalist for Best Play.Wrote and produced the play Burning House for NYTF’s 2020 Winterfest where it was a Finalist for Best Play and received a rave review from theater critic Peter Filichia (bit.ly/BHPFReview).

Greater New York City Area

Concepted and wrote social, broadcast, print, and digital campaigns for BBDO’s Healthwork division as well as consumer brands. Notable clients included Tamiflu, Pfizer, Humana, Entyvio, Vraylar, Sheba, Quaker, and Lays.

New York, New York, United States

Wrote and sold two books. The first, The Last Time I Died, was praised in a starred Booklist review as "One of the most compelling first novels in recent memory." The second, Formerly Fingerman, was referred to by Lily Tomlin as "One of the funniest books I've read in years." Both are currently available thanks to Simon & Schuster.

Greater New York City Area

Initially brought in to pitch for the Al Jazeera America account. When we won, I stayed on as ECD to oversee digital and print teams of art directors, designers, editors, and developers for the launch of the brand. Additional clients include Ovation and WGN.

NYC/LA

Created, developed, and wrote scripted and reality television and feature films, including the reality series World's Most Ridiculous 911 Calls (Endemol).

New York

Wrote and produced campaigns for consumer, entertainment, and healthcare clients at a variety of agencies including McGarry Bowen, BBDO, AgencyRX, The Hungry Dog, Girardville Miner's Coop, iCrossing, and Renegade. Clients included LG, Timex, Outlaw Energy Drink, Sheba, Lays, Zog Sports, Mattel, FX Network, A&E, BIO, Sony.

New York And Los Angeles

Developed, wrote, and produced promotional broadcast campaigns for networks including FX and the History Channel and brands including Coors, Taco Bell, Mercedes, Old Spice, Stub Hub, Geico, and Disney.

Wrote and helped produce several feature film screenplays including the cult classic Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th and The Lost Episode – now streaming.

Greater New York City Area

Managed all aspects of creative production, leading multiple teams to deliver integrated campaigns across print, video, and digital platforms. Clients included Harlem Liqueur, Toasted Head Wine, Cablevision, HSBC Bank, and Fusion-IO.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Led a creative department of 15-20, overseeing campaigns for clients including PBS Kids Sprout and the Pennsylvania Office of Tourism and Film.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Wrote and produced trailers and marketing materials for Warner Bros.’ flagship films, including the Harry Potter series and The Matrix trilogy. I also provided creative support across various studio divisions.

Greater New York City Area

Developed and executed national campaigns for major brands such as Six Flags and Crown Royal, across radio, print, and television.

Greater New York City Area

Founded and ran the live sketch comedy group Live On Tape which was subsequently developed into a television series by NBC.

Greater New York City Area

Wrote and wrote and wrote print and television campaigns for major national brands including GE, Visa, Campbell's, and Diet Pepsi.