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Researched, cast, and pitched unscripted projects across networks, resulting in numerous greenlit series and paid development projects. Led multiple casting teams and projects concurrently. Wrote all creative materials — pitch decks, one sheets, delivery assets, etc. Edited casting tapes and story produced sizzles; worked closely with editors through delivery. Consulted with production team as a creative producer for projects that went to series. Projects I developed that went to series… Show more Researched, cast, and pitched unscripted projects across networks, resulting in numerous greenlit series and paid development projects. Led multiple casting teams and projects concurrently. Wrote all creative materials — pitch decks, one sheets, delivery assets, etc. Edited casting tapes and story produced sizzles; worked closely with editors through delivery. Consulted with production team as a creative producer for projects that went to series. Projects I developed that went to series include Adults Adopting Adults (A&E), Botched Bariatrics (TLC), Awake Surgery (TLC), White Water Summer (Discovery), House Hunters: Ho Ho Home (HGTV), You’ll Be Home for Christmas (HGTV), and Parents Gone Wild (working title; Lifetime). Show less

Oversaw teams of casting producers, APs, PAs and interns working on a wide range of projects. Identified and developed projects both individually and collobaratively through delivery. Edited casting tapes in Premiere and Avid.

Independently identified on-air talent, produced casting videos, and wrote pitch materials that led to 3 full seasons of a digital YouTube series for Lowe's Home Improvement. Worked directly with the CEO of the production company to ensure the client's vision was reflected in each round of deliverables.

Manage the pre-production and production of all video and photo projects: hire crew and external vendors, book locations, coordinate all travel and logistics, create production schedules, and oversee productions on set. Develop and pitch potential brand collaborations and live TV segments based on extensive brand analysis and consumer research. Write and edit compelling video scripts and articles for brands such as Lowe's Home Improvement, the NFL, Pinterest, Comcast, and Live with Kelly and… Show more Manage the pre-production and production of all video and photo projects: hire crew and external vendors, book locations, coordinate all travel and logistics, create production schedules, and oversee productions on set. Develop and pitch potential brand collaborations and live TV segments based on extensive brand analysis and consumer research. Write and edit compelling video scripts and articles for brands such as Lowe's Home Improvement, the NFL, Pinterest, Comcast, and Live with Kelly and Ryan. Work directly with the Executive Producer, creative team, and clients to ensure that all deliverables are in alignment with the client’s vision and brand voice. Show less

Edited story-driven casting tapes delivered on tight turnarounds. Collaborated with the Casting Director to carry out their vision while adding ideas and notes throughout the process. Identified holes in scripts and rough cuts, found new interview clips from transcripts and footage.

Oversaw extensive casting outreach and conducted preliminary interviews with potential talent. Project required casting a variety of difficult and sensitive subject matters. Ingested and transcribed footage, independently edited all casting tapes, and quality controlled all digital materials before uploading them to the internal digital asset management system.

Identified and interviewed potential talent and oversaw the day-to-day management of television talent. Scheduled and managed the filming calendar for 50+ episodes at any given time. Supervised a team of APs and PAs and oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Wrote and proofread a high volume of creative pitch materials for network executives, requiring extreme attention to detail in terms of grammar, content accuracy, and readability. Brainstormed and implemented fresh… Show more Identified and interviewed potential talent and oversaw the day-to-day management of television talent. Scheduled and managed the filming calendar for 50+ episodes at any given time. Supervised a team of APs and PAs and oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Wrote and proofread a high volume of creative pitch materials for network executives, requiring extreme attention to detail in terms of grammar, content accuracy, and readability. Brainstormed and implemented fresh new ways to pitch potential talent and storylines in weekly write-ups. Show less

Researched and led outreach for new talent for numerous time-sensitive projects simultaneously. Managed interview logistics and conducted on-camera interviews with potential talent. Wrote character profiles, concept overviews, and episode breakdowns for the company's VP of Development, which led to financed development projects. Developed projects for various networks including Food Network, DIY, Lifetime, and History.

Worked in tandem with the Executive Producer to both manage and address the concerns of talent with strong personalities. Lead a team of 6 associate producers and production assistants. Coordinated travel and accommodations for shoots in distant and remote locations.

Acted as liaison between field, post, and network teams to ensure the delivery of a high-quality project on schedule and under budget. Maintained post-production calendar to track project milestones and coordinated file management and delivery of digital products. Copy edited and proofread all written and digital assets to assure clarity and continuity across all deliverables.

Wrote and edited treatments, scripts, and episode breakdowns that led to financed projects. Obtained and organized all releases, secured filming locations, assisted crew on set. Supported and later oversaw the company's internship program and acted as the main point of contact for 7+ interns at any given time. Developed projects for various networks including TLC, Spike, TruTV, and MTV.

Quality controlled all projects to ensure alignment with client's branding, creative, and technical guidelines. Cast, booked, and produced both union and non-union actors in compliance with SAG requirements. Watched dailies, created paper edits, and assembled rough cuts for projects for Fortune 500 companies.

Syracuse University's student-run television station. Oversaw the Entertainment Department: supervised the creation of high quality and professional content, ensured that all shows within the Entertainment Department met their program commitments, and appointed Entertainment Executive and Associate Producers to oversee individual Entertainment Department shows. Served as the representative and advocate of the Entertainment Department personnel at CitrusTV Executive Staff meetings.

Youngest recipient of Second City’s Works by Women Festival for comedy writing. Two-time winner.

Published video clips and full episodes to Oxygen.com and Oxygen’s mobile site, edited video clips for web exclusives, and encoded video clips through content management systems.

Filmed, produced, and edited promotional content for events, directed and edited weekly web series "DMIQTV," acted as a member of the social media team, assembled media kits, and assisted in the digital marketing of "Target Marketing" and "DirectMarketingIQ" publications.

Provided content summaries of screenplays and evaluated them based on structure, premise, characters, formatting, dialogue, and content. Each script was also analyzed and given a recommendation. http://www.safehousepictures.com/