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Los Angeles, California, United States

Working with an excellent Post team to craft two hour-long episodes of an acclaimed Oxygen true crime documentary series.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managing the research / pitch / outline process for 10-episode true crime series showcasing some of Texas' most notable criminal cases, airing on Oxygen.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Developing and producing a new true crime pilot for Wheelhouse Productions and Butternut Media.

Supervising Producer for Seasons 5 & 6 of Murder in the Heartland, airing on Investigation Discovery.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Field/Story Producer for two hour-long episodes of Witness to Murder: Digital Evidence, a true crime series exploring homicide cases that are solved by digital evidence.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Research and complete pre-production of two episodes for a new director-driven limited series exploring the long-term impact of a homicide or other significant crime.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Season 4: April 2021 - presentServed as primary producer of four hour-long episodes (titles TBD) of groundbreaking true crime series. Assisted in producing additional episodes.Season 3: July - September 2020Served as primary producer for two hour-long episodes, “Unbrotherly Behavior” and “Dangerous Obsession”. Assisted in producing additional episodes.• Collaborated with showrunner, writer, executive producers, and production manager to ensure smooth, successful… Show more Season 4: April 2021 - presentServed as primary producer of four hour-long episodes (titles TBD) of groundbreaking true crime series. Assisted in producing additional episodes.Season 3: July - September 2020Served as primary producer for two hour-long episodes, “Unbrotherly Behavior” and “Dangerous Obsession”. Assisted in producing additional episodes.• Collaborated with showrunner, writer, executive producers, and production manager to ensure smooth, successful execution of episode pitch process and production.• Conducted all pre-interviews; created and maintained shoot schedule; found and released locations; managed all participant communications; obtained all participant and location releases. • Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; worked with clearance supervisor and post supervisor to ensure timely, accurate processing of all assets. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Provided research, casting, and story development for 12-episode series exploring the historical and present-day drama of the WWII treasure said to be buried in the Philippines. (Note: series currently on hiatus due to COVID-related filming restrictions in the Philippines.)

Spearheaded development of three episode limited series about the 1995 murders of two teenage girls in Bald Knob, Arkansas: one that was solved within weeks and one that is still being investigated today.• Found, cultivated, and obtained commitments from key participants to cast the series.• Conducted and transcribed pre-interviews, wrote timeline, and created cast breakdown.• Researched, obtained, and licensed assets from broadcast, print, and online media.

Full-time contract development position. Researched and presented multiple cases for six episode limited true crime series exploring criminal cases through interviews with the victim and perpetrator, each of whom has a different version of the truth.• Discovered criminal cases in which the victim has survived and both victim and perpetrator are willing to tell the tale of the crime.• Found additional potential participants connected to each case to cast the series. • Wrote short… Show more Full-time contract development position. Researched and presented multiple cases for six episode limited true crime series exploring criminal cases through interviews with the victim and perpetrator, each of whom has a different version of the truth.• Discovered criminal cases in which the victim has survived and both victim and perpetrator are willing to tell the tale of the crime.• Found additional potential participants connected to each case to cast the series. • Wrote short pitches of each case for consideration by the executive director and showrunner. Show less

Season 3: June - July 2020Produced “A Song for Sarra,” the premiere Season 3 episode of Khloe Kardashian-produced series about sisters involved in homicide cases. Provided production support for additional episodes. Season 2: January - April 2019Provided production support across all Season 2 episodes of Khloe Kardashian-produced series about sisters involved in homicide cases.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; worked with clearance and… Show more Season 3: June - July 2020Produced “A Song for Sarra,” the premiere Season 3 episode of Khloe Kardashian-produced series about sisters involved in homicide cases. Provided production support for additional episodes. Season 2: January - April 2019Provided production support across all Season 2 episodes of Khloe Kardashian-produced series about sisters involved in homicide cases.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; worked with clearance and post supervisors to ensure timely, accurate processing of all assets. • Created and maintained shoot schedule; found and released locations; managed all participant communications; obtained all releases and archival assets. • Managed participant, location, and archival fee budgets and ensured timely payment of all contributors. Show less

Produced two episodes, “The King of Orange County” and “A Legacy to Die For,” for inaugural season of a new premium true crime series. Wrote pitches and provided production support for additional episodes.• Researched and wrote short and extended network pitches for multiple episodes.• Conducted and transcribed pre-interviews, wrote timelines, and created cast breakdowns.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; worked with clearance supervisor and post… Show more Produced two episodes, “The King of Orange County” and “A Legacy to Die For,” for inaugural season of a new premium true crime series. Wrote pitches and provided production support for additional episodes.• Researched and wrote short and extended network pitches for multiple episodes.• Conducted and transcribed pre-interviews, wrote timelines, and created cast breakdowns.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; worked with clearance supervisor and post supervisor to ensure timely, accurate processing of all assets. Show less

Supported production of five one-hour episodes of victim-focused true crime series: “Killing with Kindness,” “One Way Ticket Out,” “The Other Modesto Girl,” “Unholy Alliances,” and “The Body in the Cornfield”.• Submitted FOIA requests to obtain police and court documents and audiovisual archival.• Discovered, cultivated relationships with, and obtained commitments from key participants.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; working with clearance and… Show more Supported production of five one-hour episodes of victim-focused true crime series: “Killing with Kindness,” “One Way Ticket Out,” “The Other Modesto Girl,” “Unholy Alliances,” and “The Body in the Cornfield”.• Submitted FOIA requests to obtain police and court documents and audiovisual archival.• Discovered, cultivated relationships with, and obtained commitments from key participants.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; working with clearance and post supervisors to ensure timely, accurate processing of all assets. Show less

Provided production support for two episodes in the original six-episode season of new true crime series, as well as two episodes in the four-episode uporder. • Cultivated relationships with and obtained commitments from key participants.• Conducted and transcribed pre-interviews; writing timelines.• Obtained archival assets from broadcast, print, and online media; worked with clearance and post supervisors to ensure timely, accurate processing of all assets.

• Produced dynamic brand activations and social media campaigns through strategic partnerships with major events including Rock N Roll Marathon series, Denver & New York City Pride Festivals, Supergirl Surf Pro & Snow Pro (California), and New York Comic Con. • Hired and supervised tour coordinator; managed all travel, budgets, and event personnel; served as onsite manager for major events.• Collaborated closely with PR team at Endeavor (formerly WME) to create press releases and events… Show more • Produced dynamic brand activations and social media campaigns through strategic partnerships with major events including Rock N Roll Marathon series, Denver & New York City Pride Festivals, Supergirl Surf Pro & Snow Pro (California), and New York Comic Con. • Hired and supervised tour coordinator; managed all travel, budgets, and event personnel; served as onsite manager for major events.• Collaborated closely with PR team at Endeavor (formerly WME) to create press releases and events supporting new product launches and showcasing SmartyPants' brand partnerships with actresses Hannah Simone and Ashley Benson. Show less

Marina Del Rey, Ca

• Designed and produced "SpinSmarty," an interactive marketing road tour showcasing the full SmartyPants product line; and "BornSmarty," a yoga-based activation that introduced SmartyPants Prenatal to expectant moms at events like the Biggest Baby Shower Ever, Gearapalooza, and MommyCon. • Managed the purchase and design of the company's first branded touring vehicle. • Coordinated the design assets, product shipping, and hiring, management, and payment of brand ambassadors for all… Show more • Designed and produced "SpinSmarty," an interactive marketing road tour showcasing the full SmartyPants product line; and "BornSmarty," a yoga-based activation that introduced SmartyPants Prenatal to expectant moms at events like the Biggest Baby Shower Ever, Gearapalooza, and MommyCon. • Managed the purchase and design of the company's first branded touring vehicle. • Coordinated the design assets, product shipping, and hiring, management, and payment of brand ambassadors for all events. • Spearheaded the company's podcast advertising strategy, creating innovative campaigns to support new product launches on shows including Radiolab, The West Wing Weekly, and Death, Sex, & Money. Show less

New York, Ny

• Provided background research and fact-checking for feature articles and columns in monthly national health magazine• Interviewed experts, reviewed medical studies, compiled supporting articles from proven sources• Wrote "Strange Beauty Trends" column for December 2014 issue

Brooklyn, Ny

Provided administrative and production support to Production, Art, and other departments for CBS' critically acclaimed hour-long drama.

Nyc

Production Intern for digiriot's multi-show youtube channel, SciFiRiot, launched July 1. - Coordinated schedules and roles for production intern team. - Worked as script supervisor, lighting assistant, sound assistant on shoots.- Participated in script punch up meetings and other creative decision-making processes.

New York, Ny

Research, write, and reference scripts and resource guides for patient health education DVDs; provide web content on related topics.

Supporting the sustainability and growth of a critically acclaimed theatre company through grantwriting, development, and administrative work.

Ba, Combined Major In Comparative Literature And Theatre Studies

Mfa, Playwriting

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Television Writing & Production

High School Diploma, 12