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-Pitch, write and edit pieces on art, music and travel for one of the largest independent culture sites on the internet.

-Instruct adult learners in fundamentals of film analysis and production. Design in-person, hybrid and asynchronous lesson plans for integration with online learning platform Moodle. Compose syllabi and lesson plans to meet departmental outcomes/competencies and school mission statements. Guest lecturers have included Fred Armisen, Sean Astin, Keith Knight.

-Instruct adult learners in fundamentals of screenwriting, playwriting and film history. Design in-person, hybrid and asynchronous lesson plans for integration with online learning platforms Blackboard and Canvas. Compose syllabi and lesson plans to meet departmental outcomes/competencies and school mission statements. Guest Lecturers have included Bob.

Central Iowa

-Recruit and guide staff, procure sponsors and funding, book venues and talent for exclusive indie comedy events in Iowa. -Talent includes: Sarah Sherman (SNL), Johnny Pemberton (Fallout), Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall), Dante Powell (The Squirrels Get Fat), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Bill Plympton (Plymptoons), Pete Holmes (Crashing), Josh.

-Write freelance features/interviews for nationally-acclaimed publications, meeting formatting and content guidelines while driving traffic to brand name.

The Improv Hollywood

-Produced/hosted show that was in residence at the Improv Hollywood and Dynasty Typewriter from 2011 to 2018. After two years in the Improv Comedy Lab, it grew to the main stage of the Improv were it remained for another five. Shows featured Judd Apatow, Kumail Nanjiani, Margaret Cho, Sarah Silverman, Ali Wong and more. -Incorporated and fostered.

Burbank, CA

-Oversaw and coordinated recording sessions for Gone Riffin', featuring Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh) and Abed Gheith (Channel 101). Guests have included Steve Agee (Peacemaker), Jon Daly (Big Mouth) and more.-Managed talent appearances, from lining up guests to composing/locking appearance contracts. -Documented workflow and coordinatied distribution.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Assisted in organization of quarterly comedy anthology; performed duties with content punch-ups, proofreading, layout overview and sponsor outreach. -Organized promotional events for internationally-distributed comedy magazine, supporting releases with live comedy shows at the Improv Hollywood, Comedy Central Stage and conventions. -Booked talent to.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Conceived of role playing game adaptation of cult comedy film Wet Hot American Summer with co-author Geoffrey Golden for Devastator Press.-Negotiated initial licensing deal with Wet Hot American Summer on behalf of Devastator Press.-Bridged brand authenticity by incorporating David Wain, co-creator of Wet Hot American Summer, into the process, in addition.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Booked talent/performers to showcase for the Los Angeles comedy industry and Comedy Central, meeting the guidelines of the theater while fostering the vision of the artist(s).-Talent included Jim O'Heir (Parks and Rec​), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh), James Urbaniak (Venture Bros.), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger.

Savannah, Georgia Area

-Taught four-week workshops on formatting, structure, and marketing of Screenwriting. Post-secondary/Adult students.

Savannah, Georgia Area

-Wrote and performed editorial tasks on local film, music, and theater under a deadline for a regionally acclaimed publication.

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Researched/wrote film previews for summer blockbusters, generated interest pieces for local culture magazine.

-Wrote freelance pieces/interviews for national publication, meeting formatting and content guidelines.

Mfa, Dept. Of Film & Television

Graduated with Departmental Honors

Ba, English