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New York, United States

+ Led production and creative project management of online video lessons and media for Zearn's Kindergarten online learning tools, a multi-year, highly complex project with hundreds of deliverables.+ Oversaw all aspects of production, including scope development and management, budget, team management and resourcing, on-set direction, and production management.+ Primary interface for video assets across teams and stakeholders, establishing best practices, documentation, and workflow

Remote

Producer and project manager for Any Tree, a digital media production company founded in 2020 that focuses on working on documentary, industrial, commercial, and education (DICE) projects for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and impact-minded organizations. Expertise in documentary-style filmmaking and media production, as well as creative direction, content development and strategy, and project management. + Led production of complex digital and media projects including documentaries, interviews, event filming, digital asset development for social media and websites, podcast production, branding and educational videos. + Oversees all project stages from start to finish: project management, concepting and bid/RFP development, budget, resourcing, and scope management, executing shoots, overseeing development and editing of digital assets and archival management. + Consistently delivered projects ahead of schedule and under budget while exceeding client expectations through extensive communication, crisis mitigation, and detail-focused production management. SKILLS:+ Expertise in documentary-style filmmaking and interviews, as well as creative direction, content development, and content strategy.+ Proven ability to manage all aspects of a project, from ideation to execution, and to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.+ Demonstrated success in managing complex digital and media projects from start to finish, including project management, concept and bid/RFP development, budget, resourcing, and scope management, executing shoots, overseeing development and editing of digital assets and archival management.

San Francisco Bay Area

Producer, Project Manager, and Content Strategist+ Produced and edited videos for IXL Learning's Marketing, Product, and Learning & Development teams, developing and overseeing the company's video strategy and brand.+ Managed cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and budget-compliant delivery of critical projects, including digital assets for product launches, marketing campaigns, professional learning, and educational video programs.+ Developed and implemented workflow and scheduling on multiple overlapping projects, including the development of a 40+ video eLearning Library for external stakeholders.+ Writer and editor for all video that supported marketing and company-wide objectives and goals, increased traffic to IXL's YouTube page and significantly improving social media engagement.

New York, United States

+ Managed the post-production, editing, and archiving of all digital assets for Reentry Radio, a podcast series that brings together a diverse range of voices to address current issues in the criminal justice system.+ Oversaw budgeting, scope, communication, distribution, and social media strategy for the podcast, working closely with the creative team and educators a to ensure that the podcast's content and presentation were of the highest quality.+ Collaborated with the creative team to iterate on seasons and develop new content that would appeal to a wider and more accessible audience.

San Francisco Bay Area

+ Successfully directed teams to plan, execute, and deliver six-figure creative, digital, and experiential projects for major clients including Meta, Okta, and Chime.+ Managed multi-phase projects with complex scopes and diverse stakeholder requirements, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.+ Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals, even in challenging environments.

New York

+ Led the development and execution of creative video content for Unlockable, an ad-tech startup dedicated to turning ads into games and increasing the opportunity for making online content profitable.+ Managed all aspects of the production process, from concept development and budgeting to scheduling and execution, ensuring that all projects were delivered on time and within budget.+ Developed and implemented strategic creative strategies that aligned with business goals and achieved desired results, such as increasing brand awareness and engagement.

Greater New York City Area

Project Manager and producer at Radish Lab, a boutique creative interactive agency located in Brooklyn. + I managed the RFP process, sourcing and completing proposals for bringing in new clients and projects ranging from website redesigns to app development and branding and marketing campaigns.+ I produced and managed all media related projects for Radish and our clients from the concept to post-production.Clients include:The UNRadish LabTrusty SidekickDesigning Change (Meetup)+ I produce Designing Change, Radish Lab's monthly meetup that brings together impact minded individuals and organizations with technologists and creatives. http://www.meetup.com/DesigningChange/

Certificate, Digital Filmmaking And Editing

A filmmaking intensive which focuses on cinematography, nonlinear editing, and audio recording. Additional topics includes graphics.

Mfa, Dramatic Writing

Ba, History And Theatre, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society Technical Crew for Santa Clara University's Louis B. Mayer.

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