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• Delivers actionable, constructive notes and feedback to writers of all backgrounds and experience levels• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the market to provide clients context for the tv and film landscape• Performs thorough metadata tagging to make scripts easier to find in the database

• Evaluated and provided detailed development notes for a diverse roster of writers• Developed grids to track clients' projects and offers• Created and implemented automated processes in Office 365 Cloud that increased organization and efficiencies

• Analyzed a deep catalog of web comics and recommended properties to develop for TV/Film/Digital• Wrote pitch copy and highlighted key art for marketable series to assist with sales and development deals• Covered the highly-successful Tower of God series and outlined the plan for Crunchyroll’s acquisition

• Provided in-depth, meaningful development notes for writers of all skill levels • Collaborated closely with contest administrators to ensure an equitable distribution of scores• Wrote the article, “Micro Structure: How the Scene Makes the Screenplay” which breaks down the critical importance of scene-level structure

• Wrote and developed engaging material and scripts, with little direction, for the Collins Key YouTube channel (Over 22M subscribers)• Conducted daily market research and studied YouTube's analytics to develop and implement creative decisions• Created the script for the video Hamster Maze Vs. Human Traps (73M views)

• Considered IP for scripted original, international, and animation teams for distribution on the Disney + platform• Participated in ongoing critical conversations surrounding the evolution of the platform's mandate• Provided deep and comprehensive analysis on the Percy Jackson Series, which was instrumental in adapting the book series for episodic streaming

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Evaluated books, graphic novels, screenplays, and pilots for studio development• Key contributor in expanding the streamer’s offerings in the genre space and refining reader templates

• Analyzed screenplays, pilots, and books for development on Prime video• Specialized in adaptations from novels and short stories• Led conversations with development team around the evolving studio mandate

Playa Vista

• Supported the print, photo, interactive, and editing departments and assisted on commercial production shoots• Exercised extreme discretion to send and receive deliverables to and from high-profile clients

Los Angeles

• Contributed to establishing the development arm of the company by finding creatives to partner with and by evaluating material• Crafted stories, creative campaigns, and wrote copy• Helped establish the development arm of the company by finding creatives to partner with and evaluating incoming materialsCrafted stories, creative campaigns, and wrote copy

Los Angeles

Implemented creative strategies for finding new writers and organizing coverage.Maintained office efficiency, scheduled meetings, arranged travel, and organized workflow.

Wrote video game reviews, news articles, and opinion pieces for Uk-based videogame websitePitched article ideas during weekly meetingsResearched the gaming market to stay up-to-date on industrytrends

Chicago

Helped a diverse body of students meet their learning needs and excel academically in the areas of Mathematics, English, and Film Studies.Offered one-on-one sessions to any student looking for extra help

Chicago

Helped students create academically and professionally strong essays, résumés and cover lettersEstablished collaborative relationships with ESL students which succeeded in improving their writing, speaking, comprehension, and overall language confidence.

Generated a rich database of information for a series pitch.Developed syllabus and budget for film camp that dramatically cut costs for campers.Managed personal and professional calendar and handled errands.

Chicago

Edited award-winning Onion-style magazine for print and web.Oversaw writing staff meetings and managed writers' work flow.http://www.issuu.com/depauldetour

Los Angeles

Researched Hollywood trends and wrote articles for The Tracking Board website.Developed feature and television projects with clients.

Read and provided coverage on screenplays

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Screenwriting

Activities and Societies: DePaul Detour (Head Writer) Digital Cinema Collaborative Screenwriter’s Forum (Head)Detour: a student-run comedy.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Digital Cinema