| Johanna Vanderspool Corporate Resume |
CREDITS
GOAL: To develop and execute creative visual media by means of showrunning, directing, story producing or writing for TV, films, commercials and digital productions; seasoned leader from conception to delivery; to create must-see content and exceed client and/or network expectations.
INDUSTRY LINKS:
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Development | Design: Advanced PowerPoint | Pages | Keynote | Slides | Canva | Pitch Presentation Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): ChatGPT, Gemini, MidJourney, Dall-e, Magnific, Adobe Firefly, Stable Diffusion, Runaway AI
- Writing: Final Draft Script Writer
- Bidding | Line Producing: EP Budgeting | Movie Magic | Showbiz | Advanced Excel
- Directing: Shot Designer | Story Boarding | Shot List maker
- Shooting: Canon 5D + Canon C300 | Sony FS7 | Panasonic HVX 200 Camera Operator | Shooter
- Editing | Post Production: Avid Unity | Adobe Premiere | Final Cut Pro 7 Editor and advanced string-outs
- Public Speaking: On Camera Reporting, Former Host, Mentor and Part Time Educator
- Languages: Intermediate to Advanced Spanish and Intermediate French
IMDB PAGE
LINKED IN PAGE
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Development | Design: Advanced PowerPoint | Pages | Keynote | Slides | Canva | Pitch Presentation Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): ChatGPT, Gemini, MidJourney, Dall-e, Magnific, Adobe Firefly, Stable Diffusion, Runaway AI
- Writing: Final Draft Script Writer
- Bidding | Line Producing: EP Budgeting | Movie Magic | Showbiz | Advanced Excel
- Directing: Shot Designer | Story Boarding | Shot List maker
- Shooting: Canon 5D + Canon C300 | Sony FS7 | Panasonic HVX 200 Camera Operator | Shooter
- Editing | Post Production: Avid Unity | Adobe Premiere | Final Cut Pro 7 Editor and advanced string-outs
- Public Speaking: On Camera Reporting, Former Host, Mentor and Part Time Educator
- Languages: Intermediate to Advanced Spanish and Intermediate French
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND HIGHLIGHTS:
7/2024- PRESENT
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Various Commercial Video + Event Productions
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Create production and post production bids, based off RFPs, for various advertising and marketing agencies. Once SOWs and bids are accepted, oversee the entire development, production and post production pipeline, both creatively and logistically. Hiring of all crew, vendors, staff and (non union + union) talent...both above and below the line. Scout and lock locations and cast, manage and reconcile $100K - $5M budgets, and quality control to ensure premium content in post. As needed, direct, shoot and edit, upon client requests. In charge of all creative execution to client delivery. Recently as director and prodco, RBP, completed a mental health OOH billboards and social video campaign "OC Links" for Orange County Health Care Agency via Pulsar Advertising.
8/2024 - 8/2024
ON CAMERA HOST | INTERVIEWER [Event]
Romany Films, Los Angeles CA
Red carpet on camera interviewer at the The EXPY® and Quilly® 2024 Awards night for the The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors®.
3/2024- 7/2024
SENIOR WRITER | PREDITOR, SONY PICTURES GAME SHOWS [In House Marketing Department]
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Los Angeles
Interim Sr. Writer/Producer/Director/Editor for in house marketing department at Sony Pictures, in the Game Show Development and Creative Operations divisions. Creatively and logistically responsible for promos, marketing assets, social/digital videos for Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and any new Sony Studios game show development. Tasks include creative brainstorms, writing scripts, directing, editing (Adobe Premiere), advising GFX/main titles/VFX; while keeping on budget and on schedule. Interim staff during colleague's paternity leave.
8/2023- 2/2024
SENIOR PRODUCER, THE MANY STUDIOS [Commercial | Ad Agency]
The Many, Los Angeles
In house 360° boutique advertising agency Sr. Producer- leading social, digital and broadcast content development, production and post production for brands, i.e. eBay verticals, Monster/NOS, Full Throttle, Synchrony Bank, CareCredit. Supporting The Many and setting up new systems for The Many Studios team. Ensuring high level execution, on time and under budget with premium content rollout. Guiding clients in their brand awareness initiatives and advertising campaigns.In house 360° boutique advertising agency sr producer- leading social, digital and broadcast content development, production and post production for brands, i.e. eBay verticals, Monster/NOS, Full Throttle, Synchrony Bank, CareCredit. Supporting The Many and setting up new systems for The Many Studios team. Ensuring high level execution, on time and under budget with premium content rollout. Guiding clients in their brand awareness initiatives and advertising campaigns.
Skills: Video Production · Video Editing · Advertising · Brand Management · Leadership
9/2022- 12/2022
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, LIVE ACTION | Series Commercial Campaigns [Commercial | Ad Agency]
MediaMonks, Los Angeles
In charge of Meta/WhatsApp digital and social long and short form campaigns. Overseeing and hiring multiple ATL and BTL talents, as well as addressing numerous stakeholders at agency and direct to brand client. Sourcing and contracting external production companies domestically and internationally. Shepherding development, pre-pro, production and post production to delivery. Managing production logistics, 2M+ budget and international schedules. On-site set production agency lead at shoots. Content: filming short form travelogue branded docu-series, Crossing Cultures, about diaspora communities across the globe. Crossing Cultures on Youtube, IG, Facebook premiered Spring 2023.
*WEBBY AWARD WINNER- Diversity & Inclusion 2024
4/2022- 8/2022
SUPERVISING POST PRODUCER | POST EXECUTIVE [Commercial | Ad Agency]
Sawhorse, Los Angeles
Interim Department Head/Executive during colleague's paternity leave. Oversaw creative and logistics of numerous post production campaigns (live action scripted series, commercials, 3D/VFX animation, documentary series and corporate) in busy boutique creative agency and commercial services company. Budgeting, bidding and actualizing costs, assumptions and scope for each project. Hiring and managing creative directors, post supervisors, editors, GFX/VFX artists, colorists, sound mixers, composers, etc...in tandem with live action production department. Direct client and agency interface and project management from inception to delivery. Accounts include: Netflix, Land's End, Benefit, Twitch, OTP, Broadway Video, Old Navy, Cadillac, Amazon and more.
7/2022
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER of BitGet | DIY Girls | Juventus [Commercial]
160over90, Los Angeles
Commercial Director and Producer for international BitGet crypto, with cross promotion of DIY Girls and Juventus players campaign. Sourced crew, locations, design, et al. Directed talent on set. Responsible for overall look, style, docu-approach via 160over90 and Wonderbox Studios. BitGet DIY Spot
2/2022-4/2022
COMMERCIAL PRODUCER of Bose Arlo Parks Spots [Commercial]
160over90, Los Angeles
Commercial Producer for national Bose and British pop musician (Arlo Parks) spot; as well as development/prepro of Gucci fashion Mothers Day spot via 160over90 and Wonderbox Studios. Arlo Park and Bose spots
11/2021- 12/2021
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of Cop Our Look [TV]
Netflix, Los Angeles
As showrunner, oversaw development, production and post on fashion design pilot for Netflix’s new platform. Responsible for budget, creative ideation/execution, talent booking, hiring production and post production staff and crew. Pushed to Q4 2022.
10/2021-11/2021
COMMERCIAL PRODUCER of Nike DSG Spot [Commercial]
Nike, Los Angeles CA
LA Executive Producer | Commercial Producer for national Nike and Dicks Sporting Goods spots.
9/2021-10/2021
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of Profiled: The Black Man [TV, Streaming]
OWN and Discovery +, Los Angeles CA
New historical advocacy verite/documentary series. Supervised story, post production and heavy archival across 4 episode specials. Profiled: The Black Man promo
4/2021-9/2021
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of Various Developments [TV, Streaming]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Discovery Asia, Fox Alternative Entertainment, PBS Boston (Los Angeles, CA)
Kids in the Spotlight (Los Angeles, CA)
For DISCOVERY ASIA, been development consulting as the LA Executive Producer, both creative and logistics, with Discovery Asia/China to transition existing Discovery USA animal documentary/advocacy series into new format and into the Chinese market. For KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT, have been raising capital funds, outreach to potential donors, writing specialized sponsorship decks, and elevating brand awareness for Kids in the Spotlight (a 501c3 NPO Los Angeles based charity); in launching their new KITS building initiative- to support foster children from marginalized communities who are pursuing careers in the arts and entertainment business. For FOX ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT- executing Field and Post Production of a dating/house/stage competition elimination proof of concept. Also showrunner/consultant for PBS BOSTON on new travel food cultural series, Discovering America One Dish At A Time aka Road Food with Misha Collins.
9/2020- 12/2020
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER | DIRECTOR of Creator's Spotlight: Jackie Aina [Digital]
YouTube Originals, Los Angeles CA
Showrunner and Director, leading the creative and logistics, of a YouTube Creator Spotlight (biopic archival) documentary about a female Black entrepreneur and beauty influencer, doing advocacy and inclusion work for female minorities. Responsible for hiring production and post production staff and crew. Working in tandem with YouTube's numerous department heads. Executing from development through post production deliverables.
5/2020- 7/2020
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of BET AWARDS 2020 [Digital]
ViacomCBS, Los Angeles CA
Showrunner of 12 digital packages (scripted, formatted reality and documentaries) for lead-in of the BET Awards, premiering June 28, 2020. With a swift turnaround- hired and managed a large staff of producers/directors/writers/editors in LA and NYC et al...during stay-at-home COVID 19 pandemic restrictions and racial injustice unrest. Wrote episodes, as well as led the writer's rooms. Handling heavy pipeline of archival and advocacy content. Created development, production and post schedules. Oversaw the creative, budget, logistics and deliverables of mini-doc multi-episodic digital series, compilations, award interviews and social content with distribution on BET.com, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter.
BET Awards 2020 show
12/2019- 3/2020
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | POST of Defining Moments with Ozy [Streaming/Digital]
Hulu, Los Angeles CA
Overseeing post of a celebrity biopic archival advocacy driven doc series- 10 half hour episodes for Hulu. Managing editors and story producers. Shaping story arcs into exciting investigative episodes and addressing network notes; with a fast turnaround and ambitious post calendar. Biopic subjects included: Dominique Jackson, Amy Purdy, Sophia Chang, Mark Cuban, Jameela Jamil, Jason Collins. Streaming on Hulu Spring through Fall 2020.
Hulu's Defining Moments episodes
6/2019- 12/2019
CONSULTING PRODUCER | STORY PROMO PRODUCER of Temptation Island S2 [TV]
USA Network, Los Angeles CA
Executing Promos, Digital and Social content, on location and in post, for USA Network shows. Delivering online USA Network, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat. Focusing on current series: Temptation Island Season 2, premieres Oct 10, 2019.
Temptation Island, Season 2 episodes
1/2019- 6/2019
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Various Development Projects [TV/Digital]
Mr. Kate Productions | Intersection Productions | Revelations Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Created TV and digital scripted and unscripted doc formats for various production companies and digital networks in Los Angeles. Consulted on casting, sizzles, created pitch decks and IP in tandem with YouTube influencers and celebrities with a focus on competition, music, comedy, animal advocacy and design genres. Directed for YouTube's Mr. Kate OMG WACO- a digital design/build series.
Mr. Kate OMG WACO episodes
6/2018- 12/2018
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Studio Shake Up [Digital]
CMT | Viacom, Los Angeles CA
Showrunner | Director of six episodes of a new hybrid music and design digital series, Studio Shakeup, for Country Music Television. Lead on development, creative and logistics. Cast musicians and designers in LA and Nashville. Hired production, crew and post staff; overseeing 40 member team, in two cities. Formatted series, graphics, overall style, look and approach. Created development, production and post schedules. Responsible for writing, directing and executing stories in post; as well as deliverables to CMT execs.
2/2018- 6/2018
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of WOW TV, Radio "Play" Campaigns [Commercial]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Oversaw the creative and logistics of four broadcasting, two digital and six radio spots. Developed spot with agency. Bid for project- built, maintained and actualized budget. Cast and directed actors, VO artists. Hired crew and post staff. Obtained music licenses, contracts, deal memos; adhering to brand's style and creative approach. Ran creative and visuals with editors, SFX and GFX artists. Delivered assets to agency and clients at budget and on time.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
2/2018- 3/2018
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Various Development Projects [TV]
Evolution Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Created format, researched and wrote challenges/pitch deck for new competition reality pilot for Fox.
8/2017- 12/2017
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | WRITER of Kitten Bowl 5 [TV] | *Nominated: Shorty Social Good Award for Best in Television
Hallmark, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised the creative development, production and post production of advocacy/animal rescue and three hour studio special, Kitten Bowl 5. Co-showran, wrote wall-to-wall "live" sports commentary | animal rescue field packages, directed celebrities and oversaw the execution to delivery. Hired production and post staff. Worked in tandem with kittens, puppies and North Shore Animal League America, Last Hope Rescue and other shelters. Collaborated with art department and creating memorable and epic "Super Bowl" counter programming feel-good special.
Kitten Bowl V
8/2017- 10/2017
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER of Gross [Scripted Digital and Doc Digital]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Men's Health and Facebook Watch, Los Angeles, CA
Showran creative, budget and logistics of five scripted (and documentary) digital series for Men's Health series, premiering on new Facebook Watch platform. Hired writers, development team, producers and post staff. Executed 10-14 minute episodes regarding "gross" bodily functions, wherein booking medical and psychology professionals, pop cultural comedians, establishing explorative and investigative field pieces; as well as, directing and writing wall-to-wall host copy. Managed relationship with the client, Men's Health. Developed a unique visual look, style and content flow for Facebook's new video platform. Oversaw and addressed network notes. Delivered as scheduled and on budget.
Gross Facebook Episodes
6/2017- 7/2017
SUPERVISING PRODUCER (FIELD PACKAGES) of Live from Comic Con [TV]
SYFY, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised the creative and logistics of three field teams for various comedy-driven field segments (scripted and documentary) and bumpers for SYFY Presents Live From Comic Con with Zachary Levi. Hired crews. Created and managed schedules, field beat sheets, post hot sheets, addressed post editing and notes, directed talented (celebrities and correspondents) and executed run-gun filming at Comic Con activations, street teams and press lines.
Live From Comic Con 2017 Episodes
5/2017- 6/2017
CREATIVE PRODUCER | WRITER of Undressed [TV]
MTV, Los Angeles, CA
Produced studio dating segments, wrote episodic outlines, interviewed and booked talent, on set execution of half hour studio series.
Undressed Episodes
5/2017-6/2017
PRODUCER of Comcast "SMB Video- Business Campaigns" [Commercial]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Lead producer of Comcast business commercials. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised overall production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
5/2017- 5/2017
SR. PRODUCER | LINE PRODUCER of Murad Resurgence Beauty Ads [Commercial]
Launch DRTV, El Segundo, CA
Produced broadcast | digital commercial spots of Murad's Resurgence anti-wrinkle beauty cream. Oversaw budget, booked talent, hired crew, negotiated vendors, reconciled cost reports. In charge of pre pro and on set commercial production.
4/2017- 4/2017
INTERVIEW DIRECTOR of BMI's Lifetime Achievement Award [TV]
Santa Barbara, CA
Interviewed the incomparable film director Robert Zemeckis, producer Steve Starkey and others for BMI's Lifetime Achievement Award for Composer Alan Silvestri.
3/2017- 3/2017
DIRECTOR of Another Period Top Snaps [Scripted Digital]
Comedy Central, Hollywood, CA
Directed actors (Natasha Leggero, Riki Lindhome, Armen Weitzman, Jason Ritter) in SnapChat content for scripted digital comedy series, Another Period.
Another Period Episodes
3/2017- 3/2017
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT | TALENT BOOKER of Tourist Trapped [TV]
O'Malley Productions, Woodland Hills, CA
Consultant and talent booker for pilot, Tourist Trapped, for Travel Channel.
8/2016- 2/2017
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER [Commercial]
Beachbody, Santa Monica, CA
Direct, write, produce and oversee numerous fitness, nutrition, health shows/videos/promos/intersitials for Beachbody brands and products. Distribution for VOD, DRTV, traditional broadcasting and digital platforms.
9/2016 - 11/2016
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER of NorthWest College & Platt College "TV & DRTV Campaigns" [Commercial]
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Directed and produced trade school commercials. Directed talent and testimonials in on location narrative production. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised overall production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
9/2016- 9/2016
INTERVIEW DIRECTOR of American Airlines | Empire of the Sun [Commercial]
Capitol Records, Hollywood, CA
Interviewed indie band, Empire of the Sun, along with American Airline representatives for brand integration and band launch of third album, Two Vines.
7/2016- 8/2016
DIRECTOR of My Crazy Sex [Scripted TV]
Lifetime Movie Network, Los Angeles, CA
Directed narrative episodes for Lifetime's scripted comedy TV series, My Crazy Sex. Directed actors and crew for performance, shots, coverage. Storyboarded scenes with Shot Designer and created shot lists. Executed creative vision of producers and writing staff; overseeing all visual, performance and story elements of each episode. Premieres December 28, 2016 on LMN.
My Crazy Sex Episodes
2/2016- 8/2016
PRODUCER of American Career College "ACC Mystery Career" & "ACC Dream Job" [Commercial]
PRODUCER of American Career College "ACC Youtube Comedy Videos" [Commercial]
PRODUCER of American Career College "ACC Facilities Videos" [Commercial]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Produced trade school comedic commercials. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised on set narrative production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
4/2016- 4/2016
PRODUCER of NIKE "Marathon Kids" [Corporate, BTS]
Actual Industries, Los Angeles, CA
Produced behind-the-scene of Marathon Kids event, sponsored and managed by Nike Community Outreach. Created budget, hired crew, interviewed coaches/kids and supervised on set production.
2/2016- 4/2016
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of Single & Swiping [Digital]
Fullscreen Studios, Playa Del Vista, CA
Developed, cast, oversaw production and post of new comedic dating series, Single & Swiping, for new Fullscreen Media SVOD platform. Hired producers, crew, post staff. Directed on-scene docu-reality. Assembled episodes in post. Delivered 30 episodes for network launch.
1/2016- 2/2016
CO- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of The Art of Pure Tea Leaf [Digital]
Ovation TV/ Pepsi, Santa Monica, CA
Developed, wrote, researched 60 minute branded documentary for OMD/Pepsi/Pure Tea Leaf. Prepped crew and cast. Delivery platform for branded web series, film festival documentary and Ovation TV "The Art Of" cable series.
1/2016- 2/2016
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Various Development Projects [TV]
Superdelicious, Los Angeles, CA
Wrote treatment decks, researched characters/storylines and created new reality formats for Bravo, WE, Lifetime, TLC, MTV, FYI series.
12/2015- 1/2016
DIRECTOR of Let Freedom Ring [PSA]
Wonderbox Studios, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Directed 10 celebrity driven PSAs regarding gun violence in New York and Los Angeles. Directed A+ actors, musicians, politicians.
Let Freedom Ring Challenge
Malcom Jamal Warner Video
LisaRaye McCoy Video
Brely Evans Video
Miguel Nunez Jr. Video
11/2015- 12/2015
PRODUCER of American Career College "Step Inside ACC" [Commercial]
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Produced trade school commercial at the LA and Ontario Campuses. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised on set production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
Step Inside ACC! video
10/2015- 12/2015
SHOWRUNNER | DIRECTOR | WRITER of Quest for the Fest [Branded Web Series]
ABC.com, Santa Monica, CA
Developed treament and budget for food travel web series, Quest for The Fest, for Tastemade (OTT). Wrote host copy. Directed host and on camera talent. Supervised and hired production team and fixers. Shot 3 episodes at food festivals in Bern Switzerland, Nuremberg Germany and Indio CA. Premiered 2017.
Quest for The Fest Episodes
Indio International Tamales Festival
Bern Onion Market & Festival
Christkindlmarkt
5/2015- 9/2015
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of Gigi Does It [Scripted TV]
IFC, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised 8 half hour comedic series from pre- production, production, post and delivery.
Gigi Does It Episodes
4/2015- 5/2015
DIRECTOR | WRITER of Pier 1 Imports: Summer 2015 [Branded Web Series]
Pier 1 Imports, Los Angeles, CA
Director, writer and story producer of 4 episodic order for Pier 1 Import's Summer 2015 web series campaign.
Pier 1 Imports: Americana BBQ
Pier 1 Imports: Seaside Dining
Pier 1 Imports: Bright and Bold Summer Entertaining
Pier 1 Imports: Garden Party Brunch
2/2015- 4/2015
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT [TV, Web, Commercials]
KAPM, Los Angeles, CA
Development consultant of a variety of network formatted studio competition/game series', documentary sizzles and fictitious web series'.
1/2015- 2/2015
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Hackers [TV Pilot]
SYFY, Los Angeles, CA
Casting and development of law enforcement and cyber crimes re-creation documentary series. 16 stories, 8 episodes. Greenlit development for SYFY.
12/2014- 12/2014
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER of Toyota Tundra "The Challenge" [Commercial]
CONSULTING | LOCATION PRODUCER
Bob Industries/ Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles, CA
Story and character development for commercial client, as well as location scouting in the Caribbean (Montserrat), Indonesia (Jakarta), South America (Chile). 30 second National spot and 3-5 minute international online campaign. Director: Doug Pray
Toyota TRD Pro 2015 Volcano Hopping
Toyota TRD Pro 2015 The Duel
11/2014- 11/2014
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of American Career College "Ryhme Loves Reason" [Commercial]
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
A long form music video, commercial and informercial for American Career College. Assisting director, tracking script beats, keeping on schedule, calling shots and directing all departments re: props, set design, talent, wardrobe, makeup, grip, gaffers, ACs, cinematographer.
Director: Lance Kammer
American Career College Commercial
8/2014- 10/2014
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Ingress: Obsessed [Branded Web Series]
Google, Los Angeles, CA
Production, post and delivery of gamer branded entertainment web series.
The Best of Ingress Obsessed
Ingress: Obsessed Channel
5/2014- 8/2014
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER | DIRECTOR of The Box [TV PILOT]
SPIKE TV, Los Angeles, CA
Development, production, post and delivery of workspace docu-pilot.
5/2014- 5/2014
DIRECTOR of Game Changers [TV]
CBS, Los Angeles, CA
Produced host Kevin Frazier, interviewed sports (football, basketball, baseball) heroes.
1/2014- 5/2014
SENIOR PRODUCER of It Takes A Church [TV]
Game Show Network, Los Angeles, CA
Tracking story, handling and interviewing talent, creating episodic beats in tandem with network execs, field directing, writing hotsheets, running logistics. Post production stringouts via Avid Unity, writing VO, structuring Acts from raw to delivery to network. 8 episode order.
It Takes A Church Site
Preview Spot 1
Preview Spot 2
12/2013- 12/2013
PRODUCER of Kiss and Makeup [TV PILOT]
MTV, Los Angeles, CA
Interviewing talent, tracking story, advising ENG crew. Dating competition pilot, Kiss and Makeup.
8/2013- 12/2013
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER | LEAD of award winning short: Fresh Blood [FILM]
Wrote, directed, produced and acted in action comedy short film. Raised $16,000 via private investors and crowd funding. Cast talent (10 SAG), booked locations, hired crew and craftsmen, created budgets and contracts. Directed narrative scenes, both action and comedy driven. Oversaw and executed creative from development to delivery. TRT 13:25. In film festival consideration.
Fresh Blood Site
To watch the film: Fresh Blood the Movie
(*Official selection of 10 film festivals. Winner Best Comedy Direction: LA Shorts Fest, IFFCA, TIFVA, CAIFF- *)
9/2013- 10/2013
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of It Takes A Church [TV PILOT]
Game Show Network, Los Angeles, CA
Tracking story on set, heavy interviewing, writing hotsheets, field directing, on site production management. Hybrid role for pilot.
It Takes A Church Site
Preview Spot 1
Preview Spot 2
8/2013- 12/2013
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT + PRODUCTION [STAFF]
PopSugar, Los Angeles
In charge of creative development and logistics for studio and news productions; across several vertical channels, i.e. fitness, fashion, celebrity, red-carpet, family, living, culture, beauty, brand integration, et al. Re-vamped budgets to pave way for linear TV channel. Mentored department staff of 15+.
8/2013- 9/2013
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of Trade Up Your Cup 2013- a corporate video [OTHER]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, shot, directed and edited industrial video, covering CBTL Machine Giveaway "Trade Up Your Cup 2013." Promotional Video Event in Anaheim. Hired ENG crew. Shot on Canon 5D. Edited Final Cut Pro 7.
Trade Up Your Cup 2013 Video
5/2013- 6/2013
SUPERVISING STORY PRODUCER of Styled to Rock [TV]
Bravo/Style Network, Los Angeles, CA
On-set talent and cast interviews, writing hotsheets, developing stories and story tracking for fashion competition series. Premiered November 2013. Styled to Rock Site
1/2013- 5/2013
STORY PRODUCER of Knife Fight [TV]
The Esquire Channel/ G4, Los Angeles, CA
Post production string-outs, on-set talent interviews, tracking stories, Avid, writing host stand-ups/VO, advising editors. Knife Fight Site
10/2012- 12/2012
CO EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of Trade Up Your Cup 2012- a corporate video [OTHER]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, shot, directed and edited industrial video, covering CBTL Machine Giveaway "Trade Up Your Cup 2012." Promotional Video Event in West Hollywood. Hired ENG crew. Shot on Canon 5D. Edited Final Cut Pro 7.
Premiered November 2012. Trade Up Your Cup 2012 Video
7/2012- 8/2012
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of What Happens at CBTL (narrative web spots) [WEB]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, directed and edited scripted/fictional comedic webseries to heighten client's social media campaign. Generated budgets, cast actors, hired crew, executed 4 episodes and deliverables. Shot on the Canon C300. Distributed on Youtube, Twitter and Facebook platforms. Premiered August 2012- October 2012
Crazy Coffee Order Lady Video
Hot Girl Gets A Brain Freeze Video
Awkward First Date at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Celebrity Sighting at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
5/2012- 7/2012
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of Tattoo Rescue (pilot) [TV]
Spike, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised development, production, and post for pilot episode. Directed talent, hired and oversaw staff, created schedules. Writer, Avid stringouts and executed creative for new hour long docu-drama build show. Premiered September 30, 2012.
Hollywood Reporter Article and Spike TV Site
2/2012- 5/2012
DIRECTOR of EsMusica.tv [WEB/ MOBILE]
ES Música Channel, Los Angeles, CA
Shoot artists interviews, behind the scene concert footage, verite, host intros and wraps.
ES Música site
11/2011- 12/2012
SUPERVISING STORY PRODUCER of Going Yard [TV]
HGTV, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised story for 3 episodes, other producers, Avid stringouts, and executed notes for new half hour landscaping series.
Going Yard site
8/2011- 11/2011
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of CBTL's Show Me Your Stuff [WEB]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, directed and edited corporate branded verite webseries.12 episodes to launch client's social media campaign. Generated budgets, hired crew, executed deliverables.
Show Us Your Stuff videos
1/2011- 8/2011
STORY PRODUCER of Selling Los Angeles, Season 1 [TV]
HGTV, Toronto Canada and Beverly Hills CA
Wrote and produced for docu-series on selling and buying high end real estate in Los Angeles.
Selling Los Angeles site
10/10- 2/2011
DIRECTOR | SHOW PRODUCER of How Sweet The Sound: Voices of Destiny [MOBILE/ WEBSERIES]
DIRECTOR | SHOW PRODUCER of Hot for Hydro [WEBSERIES]
Verizon Wireless/ GoTV Networks, Sherman Oaks CA
Directed and story produced for branded entertainment documentary web series for Verizon Wireless. Documented a choir's journey through various singing venues, their home lives in Compton, CA and finally to Superbowl XLV in Dallas, TX. Supervised ENG crew and logistics on site. Oversaw series creatively through development, production and post production. Executed 9 episodes. Other project included: Rosebud Magazine's Hot For Hydro tutorial webseries, shot in San Francisco, covering the hydroponics industry. Executed 5 episodes.
How Sweet The Sound Site and Videos
Rosebud Online Magazine Site
8/10- 9/10
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER of dance competition sizzle reel [TV]
TBD/ Conrad Riggs Productions, Santa Monica CA
Wrote scripts (pilot 60 min episodic and 5 min sizzle presentation), researched topic, potential cast and participants.
6/10- 7/10
CO PRODUCER of Time Warner Cable MLB Fanfest [WEB]
Time Warner Sports/ Time Warner Cable, Anaheim CA
Directed fans in their performances with teleprompter, supervised and hired crew. Line produced and production managed all logistics. Helpe ensured creative deliverables were met to TWC.
Time Warner Cable MLB Fanfest 2010 videos
Youtube Time Warner Cable Uncovered Channel
5/10- 5/10
RESEARCHER of Your Chance to Dance [TV]
CMT/ The Gurin Company, Los Angeles CA
Researched various movies, music videos and songs for clip clearance use. Wrote descriptions and catalogued.
Your Chance to Dance Site
10/09- 3/10
STORY PRODUCER of The Antonio Treatment, Season 1 [TV]
HGTV/ Scout Productions, Los Angeles CA
Managed editors and created stories for 7 episodes out of 13 of first year design docu-soap series. Created stringouts, monitored storylines, wrote VO and directed pickup shoots with ENG crew. Executed web deliverables, promos and additional network marketing requirements.
The Antonio Treatment Site
8/09- 9/09
PRODUCER | FIELD DIRECTOR of Big Medicine: Extreme Cases [TV]
Discovery Health/ The Idea Factory, Los Angeles CA
Directed and interviewed doctors and gastric bypass patients in medical operations and follow ups. Wrote interview questions and story points. Managed ENG crew and schedule.
Big Medicine Site
6/09- 8/09
PRODUCER | FIELD DIRECTOR of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition [TV]
ABC/ Endemol USA, Los Angeles CA
Directed families, celebrities, Ty Pennington in life changing moment(s) during vacation. Story creation and produced vacation events. Supervised ENG crew and managed the second set for 6 episodes.
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Site
5/09- 5/09
HOST | DIRECTOR | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of Hey Jo! [WEBSERIES]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
On camera talent for hosted advice column, aimed for 25-54 men and women. Director of fictional segments, man-on-the-street and expert interviews. Lead Creative Writer and researcher of all clip and archival material. Off line Final Cut Pro Editor. Producer and in charge of all creative. Episode #3 Breaking Up Is Hard To Do is a 5 part series; Episode #2 What's a Guy/ Gal Gotta Do To Land a Job is a 4 part series and Episode #1 How To Lease A Car is a 3 part series.
Hey Jo Official Site-- A webseries
4/09- 4/09
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER of E!'s Summer Movie Special [TV]
E! Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Field directed Ben Lyons in a host driven clip show. Wrote packages, segments and stand-ups. Story produced in Avid with editor. Heavy pop culture, comedy, clips, graphics and music.
Youtube segment
1/09- 2/09
SHOW PRODUCER of Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design [TV]
Screen Door Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Directed former NFL wide receiver, Keyshawn Johnson for A&E interior design show. Responsible for field directing, producing homeowners/ designers/ vendors, and writing 5 episodes in post. Story produced heavy infotainment and docu-soap elements.
Tackling Design Site
8/08- 10/08
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Speeders Fight Back: Traffic Court [TV]
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Speeders [TV]
Zoo Productions, Los Angeles CA
Directed defendants and police in new courtroom reality series. Conceptualized challenges and defenses for the traffic violators. Created props as visual aides. Interviewed violators in their backstories, court date and post verdict. Took on dual producing roles on sister show, Speeders. Rode along with cops to catch traffic violations in the act. Recruited and casted defendants on-site. Wrote story segments for post, and character one-sheets for pre. Managed ENG crew for stylized series.
Speeders Fight Back Site
Speeders Site
6/08- 8/08
FIELD DIRECTOR | WRITER of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern [TV]
Tremendous Entertainment, Minnesota/ Los Angeles, CA
Directed talent and on-camera guests per cultural and food scenes in Tanzania Africa. Also directed VODs, Promos and Taglines. Produced locations and creative content on-site. Wrote full one hour show, based off dailies, research and on-set experience. Created shooting outlines and re-wrote spur of the moment. Supervised ENG crew, and managed budget/ monies on international scale. Worked with showrunner to ensure storyline, marketing/press materials/ promos and other show deliverables.
Bizarre Foods Site
Youtube Segment
4/08- 6/08
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of The Rescuers [TV PILOT]
Langley Productions, Los Angeles CA
Directed and senior produced rescue show spec pilot for major broadcaster. In charge of creative, interviews/ story field notes, budget creation, production schedule, casting, locating scouting and hiring/managing crews. Advised Executive Producers on development and dailies. Rescue territories included: San Francisco, Maui HI, Anchorage AK.
Langley Productions Site
3/08- 4/08
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Trick My Truck [TV]
CMT/ Varuna Films, Los Angeles CA
Directed stand-up interviews with non talent in Joplin, MO. Wrote field notes based on dailies.
Trick My Truck Site
1/08- 2/08
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER of Auto Shop 101 [FILM] & Hot Garage [WEBSERIES]
HBO Films, Myspace TV | WASHLA Communications, Los Angeles CA
Developed two series for presentation to FORD, SAMSUNG, MYSPACETV and HBO Documentary Films. Hot Garage was a 3 minute episodic web sitcom starring women that ran a grungy garage and Autoshop 101 was a branded feature documentary film about high school students developing a $15,000 hybrid sports car. Created budgets, production schedules and wrote creative presentation for pitching to networks and possible sponsors.
11/07- 1/08
FIELD PRODUCER | STORY PRODUCER WEB PROMOS of The Millionaire Matchmaker, Season 1[TV]
Bravo TV | Intuitive Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Directed dating OTF interviews, reality scenes and exclusive dating tips, Vlogs and intersitials for online videos and promotions. Paper edited and supervised post string out of editorial content. Ensured deliverables were of correct web specs.
Millionaire Matchmaker Site
11/07- 12/07
FIELD PRODUCER | TIPS WRITER of Top This Party [TV]
Lifetime TV/ Intuitive Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Directed talent and on-air party tips segments for a stylized stand up shoot, per specs. Wrote content for hosts and supervised ENG crew.
Top This Party Site
09/07-10/07
DIRECTOR | FIELD PRODUCER of Ax Men, Season 1 [TV]
The History Channel/ Original Productions, Los Angeles CA
On site story directed and produced OTF interviews and verite doc scenes, supervised crew and covered three tree logging companies and their loggers in Oregon Coastal Mountain Range. Shot logger interviews with Sony Z1U camera. Wrote story notes, advising on dailies. Verite observational style documentary, dangerous and inclement weather, b-roll, infotainment and drama heavy.
Ax Men Site
08/07-09/07
SHOOTER | FIELD PRODUCER of Superbike Championship Special [DVD]
The Speed Channel/ Chet Burks Productions, Los Angeles CA
Shot talent interviews of Superbike Champions, Matt Mladin and Ben Spies, at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey California. Verite sports event (AMA), b-roll and MOS interviews.
Speed TV and AMA Site
3/07- 7/07
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | WRITER of Secrets of the Soul [DOCUMENTARY FEATURE/VIDEO]
PBS | Hidden Treasures Productions, New York NY
Showrunner and creative supervisor. In charge of all editorial and creative content, along with full supervision and decision making on scripts, production, post, trailers, marketing and distribution. Development of and script breakdown of two documentary one hour episodes that include verite, voice over narrations, historical re-creations, and dramatizations. Approved and modified Director's treatments. Wrote, produced and created VOs, narrations, character profiles, re-creation scenes and documentary flow. Producer and interviewer for both episodes, The Searchers & The Investigators. Built and maintained $450k budget, as main approval of all production costs. Created full production schedule. Supervisor of Director, Producers, Writers, Editors, Crew, ENG and other staff. Hired all personnel, including casting actors for re-creations. Worked closely with and advised Executive Producer on cost and story structure. Instituted contracts, vendors, invoices, payments and payroll. Set up and managed post, with post production supervision of entire schedule and mulit-platform deliverables. Oversaw and approved titles, graphics, animation, FX, composing, sound mix to ensure deliverables for DVD, VOD and TV distribution in the international and domestic markets.
Secrets of the Soul: The Searchers- Full Video
Secrets of the Soul: The Investigators- Quantum Theory
Secrets of the Soul: The Trailer
Alive Mind Media DVD store
2/07- 3/07
PRODUCER of Mike's Hard Lemonade [COMMERCIAL]
The Doner Agency/ Joe Leih Productions, New York NY
Script breakdown, approved shot list, casted talent and background. Created call sheets, hired crew (i.e. grips, gaffers, costume designer, etc), secured catering, negotiated equipment rates and vendors. On site management of two locations, company moves and wrapped out production. Managed and approved budget.
Youtube Segment
1/07- 2/07
TALENT BOOKER | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER of Top 25 Countdown Specials [TV]
BET | Blac Jac Productions, New York NY
Talent produced, selected, researched and booked 150-200 top comedians, journalists, editors, choreographers, cultural critics, radio/ TV personalities, actors and celebrities for two countdown specials, Top 25 Events that (Mis) Shaped Black America and Top 25 Dancers of All Time. Assisted in selection of top 25 and created talent biographies. Managed RNC issues and obtained talent releases. Managed and directed talent on-site.
BET Top 25 Countdown Show Site 1
BET Top 25 Countdown Show Site 2
7/06- 1/07
PRODUCTION MANAGER of Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? [DOCUMENTARY FILM]
Director: Morgan Spurlock
Warrior Poets Productions, New York, NY
Managed day to day logistics, lead staff, create international and domestic shoot schedule. Supervised, approved and maintained $3.9M film budget, i.e. cost reports, petty cash, per diem, p-card, invoices, POs, rentals, salaries, permit and location fees. Secured, scouted and negotiated international and domestic locations and permits. Obtained necessary visas, carnets, bonds and international permission letters. Hired ENG crew (DP/Audio/ADs/Jib Ops/Gaffers/PAs), purchased or rented $500K+ in camera/lighting, expendable equipment. Reviewed and approved payroll, box rentals, contracts, releases and clearance issues. Set up UK London office and implemented management structure. Hired international crew and fixers. Brainstormed and problem solved on creative issues, i.e. shots, outlines and scripts. Coordinated with talent regarding interviews, shoots, appearance releases and story content. Hired and advised producers on storyline and independent segments.
Where is Osama Bin Laden Movie Site
6/06- 7/06
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER | PRODUCTION MANAGER of Capitol Hill Girls [TV]
Oxygen Media/ City Lights Television, New York, NY
Sole supervisor of logistical schedule, locations, ENG crews, vendors and transportation. Managed $25K docu-soap pilot budget and finances, i.e. petty cash, per diem, p-card, invoices, POs, permit and location fees. Brainstormed and problem solved on creative issues, i.e. shots, outlines and scripts. Obtained talent releases.
Variety Article
5/06- 5/06
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR OF Making The Band Season 4 [TV]
Music Television/ MTV Los Angeles Series, New York, NY
Supervised production schedule for P. Diddy interview. Handled cost reports, POs, petty cash, p-card, payment and transportation. Advised ENG crew and secured proper equipment. Managed Executive Producer's creative and on-site logistical requests.
Making The Band Site
2/06- 3/06
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | SHOOTER OF Made [TV]
Music Television/ MTV Series, New York, NY
Directed teenagers and produced Act 1 of docu-reality series. Captured story arcs through MOS, interviews, b-roll and cutaways in verite style. Story edited and outlined script. Produced and shot casting highlight reel of main character. Introduced 3 major story angles through footage and interviews. Shot with PD150, secured audio & video levels. Managed footage and logged video.
Made Site
2/06- 3/06
POST PRODUCTION COORDINATOR OF Viva La Bam [TV]
Music Television | MTV Series, New York, NY
Ensured deliverables were formatted properly for multiplatform venues such as mobile, VOD and MTV’s Overdrive. Created editing schedules and log sheets. Advised editors on important story arcs within footage.
Viva La Bam Site
12/05—1/06
CASTING PRODUCER OF True Life [TV]
Music Television/MTV News & Documentaries, New York, NY
Story researcher of 5 diverse episodes for documentary series. Found 75+ characters in 3 weeks. Interviewed, screened and negotiated with military, students, casinos, talent agencies, Vegas shows. Four out of 5 episodes were greenlit based off my research and one-sheets.
True Life Site
11/05—12/05
PRODUCTION MANAGER OF Teen Nick Supersize Special [TV]
Nickelodeon| MTV Networks, New York, NY
Managed 3 behind-the-scene music shoots inside the TRL studio and Albany rock venue; working with Chris Brown, Ryan Cabrera and The Veronicas. Created and executed production schedules. Handled cost reports. Event Manager for special film screening for contestant winners.
Youtube Segment
10/05—11/05
FIELD PRODUCER | SHOOTER OF DragonFlyTV [TV]
PBS Kids, New York, NY
Independently shot and directed casting profiles on PD150 DV camera. Interviewed and auditioned 10-14 year old students and 25-54 year old scientists for children's show. Video logged and scripted interviews. Advised supervising producer which actors should be selected.
DragonFly TV Site
4/05—10/05
UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER of High School Stories [TV]
Music Television | MTV News & Documentaries, New York, NY
Part of a 3 person manager team of 40 episodes and $7.2M budget. Oversaw 15 employees. Researched and negotiated with vendors and secured 60-120 public and private locations nationwide. Booked ENG crews. Created and supervised production schedules. Handled cost reports, releases, POs, invoices, contracts and petty cash. Location Manager for on-site production logistics. 2nd Assistant Director of Prom Dress, Dead Fish, and Shark Bandits TV episodes. Advised field producer on creative issues.
High School Stories Site
9/03—4/05
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER [WEB | TV] [STAFF]
Comedy Central, New York, NY
Managed 10-15 online promo campaigns per month, using HTML & Flash for Chappelle's Show, The Daily Show, South Park, Reno 911 & Crank Yankers web pages. Requested assets from writers and designers. Created production schedules and managed trafficking. Handled contest entries and awards.
Comedy Central Site
9/02—9/03
ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL COORDINATOR [MUSIC] [STAFF]
Greenberg Traurig, LLC, New York, NY
Created talent contracts, retainer agreements and deal memos. Recruited music talent. Followed M&ML policies.
8/00—9/02
EVENT COORDINATOR | MANAGER [FILM/ TV] [STAFF]
Columbia Tri-Star/ Sony Pictures, New York, NY
Location Manager for special events and premieres, i.e. Charlie's Angels, XXX, Enough, Spiderman, Survivor Malaysia, and Eco Challenge. Managed and created event concepts. Crowd controlled 250+ celebrity, staff & crew. Negotiated with vendors and booked ENG crew.
Sony Pictures TV and Film Site
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
5/06—6/06
2ND UNIT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of Enchanted [FILM]
Andalasia Productions, Inc/ Walt Disney Company, New York, NY
Director: Kevin Lima, Producers: Barry Josephson & Barry Sonnenfeld
Union Film production
Enchanted Movie Site
4/06—6/06
BACKGROUND PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of The Nanny Diaries [FILM]
Nanny Diaries, Inc/ The Weinstein Company, New York, NY
Directors: Shari Springer Berman & Bob Pulcini, Producers: Richard Gladstein & the Weinstein Brothers
Union Film production
The Nanny Diaries Movie Site
3/06—4/06
1st TEAM TALENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of The Wedding Album [TV PILOT]
TVM Productions, Inc./ Fox Network, New York, NY
Director: Andy Tennant, Producer: Wink Mordaunt
Union TV pilot
IMDB Page
3/06—3/06
1st TEAM TALENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of August Rush [FILM]
Southpaw Entertainment/ Warner Brothers, New York, NY
Director: Kirsten Sheridan, Producer: Richard Lewis
Union Film production
August Rush Movie Site
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Film (Arriflex) and HD/Digital Camera Operator (Black Magic, Canon 5D, Sony V1U, DVX100B).
- Final Cut Pro Editor
- Avid & Premiere Stringouts
- PowerPoint designer, Photoshop CS5 proficient.
- Movie Magic, Showbizz and EP Budgeting and Scheduling.
- Final Draft Script proficiency.
EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR LOAN AND HIRE:
Camera- Panasonic DVX100B, Sachtler Tripod, Various Filters.
Sound- Senheisser Shot Gun Mic and Lavaliers, Rycote Softie
Lighting- On-Camera Sun Gun, Lowell 5 piece lighting kit.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS:
SAG | AFTRA
Producers Guild of America, West Coast member
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Women Making Movies
Paley Center for Media
EDUCATION:
9/04—1/05
New York Film Academy
Professional Certificate of Filmmaking & Producing
Received with Recognition
8/96—5/99
Masters of Arts, University of Florida
Communications/ Media Management, Thesis: "Content Analysis of Children's Television"
1/97-8/97
University of Copenhagen's Denmark International Study Abroad Program, GPA 3.65 Honors
In conjunction with my Bachelor of Arts
8/96—5/99
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida
Liberal Arts/ Film Studies, GPA 3.65 Honors
8/96—5/99
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
Telecommunication and Media Communications/ Production Operations, GPA 3.2
NOTEWORTHY:
Fresh Blood— satirical action short film, 2014 (*Official selection of 10 film festivals, Winner at LA Shorts Fest, IFFCA, TIFVA, CAIFF- nominated Best Short Film*)
Expedition Jo— a hosted travel webseries 2011
The Perfect Day— a short film 2010
Hey Jo!— a hosted how-to-advice webseries 2008-2009
Rolling Ball Productions LLC— 2005 Founder
Love At First Mess, Never Tear Us Apart, Frost Influence— 2004 Short Film Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
UF Dean's List 1997, 1998, 1999
HOBBIES AND OTHER PURSUITS:
Mentor | Writing Teacher — Young Storytellers LA for 4 years
Violinist — 30+ years
Oil Painter — 10 years
Blogger — 10 years
Photographer— 10 years
Swimmer (former Lifeguard and Swim Instructor) — 20+ years
Big Brother Big Sister — Big Sister volunteer for 7 years
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request
7/2024- PRESENT
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Various Commercial Video + Event Productions
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Create production and post production bids, based off RFPs, for various advertising and marketing agencies. Once SOWs and bids are accepted, oversee the entire development, production and post production pipeline, both creatively and logistically. Hiring of all crew, vendors, staff and (non union + union) talent...both above and below the line. Scout and lock locations and cast, manage and reconcile $100K - $5M budgets, and quality control to ensure premium content in post. As needed, direct, shoot and edit, upon client requests. In charge of all creative execution to client delivery. Recently as director and prodco, RBP, completed a mental health OOH billboards and social video campaign "OC Links" for Orange County Health Care Agency via Pulsar Advertising.
8/2024 - 8/2024
ON CAMERA HOST | INTERVIEWER [Event]
Romany Films, Los Angeles CA
Red carpet on camera interviewer at the The EXPY® and Quilly® 2024 Awards night for the The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors®.
3/2024- 7/2024
SENIOR WRITER | PREDITOR, SONY PICTURES GAME SHOWS [In House Marketing Department]
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Los Angeles
Interim Sr. Writer/Producer/Director/Editor for in house marketing department at Sony Pictures, in the Game Show Development and Creative Operations divisions. Creatively and logistically responsible for promos, marketing assets, social/digital videos for Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and any new Sony Studios game show development. Tasks include creative brainstorms, writing scripts, directing, editing (Adobe Premiere), advising GFX/main titles/VFX; while keeping on budget and on schedule. Interim staff during colleague's paternity leave.
8/2023- 2/2024
SENIOR PRODUCER, THE MANY STUDIOS [Commercial | Ad Agency]
The Many, Los Angeles
In house 360° boutique advertising agency Sr. Producer- leading social, digital and broadcast content development, production and post production for brands, i.e. eBay verticals, Monster/NOS, Full Throttle, Synchrony Bank, CareCredit. Supporting The Many and setting up new systems for The Many Studios team. Ensuring high level execution, on time and under budget with premium content rollout. Guiding clients in their brand awareness initiatives and advertising campaigns.In house 360° boutique advertising agency sr producer- leading social, digital and broadcast content development, production and post production for brands, i.e. eBay verticals, Monster/NOS, Full Throttle, Synchrony Bank, CareCredit. Supporting The Many and setting up new systems for The Many Studios team. Ensuring high level execution, on time and under budget with premium content rollout. Guiding clients in their brand awareness initiatives and advertising campaigns.
Skills: Video Production · Video Editing · Advertising · Brand Management · Leadership
9/2022- 12/2022
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, LIVE ACTION | Series Commercial Campaigns [Commercial | Ad Agency]
MediaMonks, Los Angeles
In charge of Meta/WhatsApp digital and social long and short form campaigns. Overseeing and hiring multiple ATL and BTL talents, as well as addressing numerous stakeholders at agency and direct to brand client. Sourcing and contracting external production companies domestically and internationally. Shepherding development, pre-pro, production and post production to delivery. Managing production logistics, 2M+ budget and international schedules. On-site set production agency lead at shoots. Content: filming short form travelogue branded docu-series, Crossing Cultures, about diaspora communities across the globe. Crossing Cultures on Youtube, IG, Facebook premiered Spring 2023.
*WEBBY AWARD WINNER- Diversity & Inclusion 2024
4/2022- 8/2022
SUPERVISING POST PRODUCER | POST EXECUTIVE [Commercial | Ad Agency]
Sawhorse, Los Angeles
Interim Department Head/Executive during colleague's paternity leave. Oversaw creative and logistics of numerous post production campaigns (live action scripted series, commercials, 3D/VFX animation, documentary series and corporate) in busy boutique creative agency and commercial services company. Budgeting, bidding and actualizing costs, assumptions and scope for each project. Hiring and managing creative directors, post supervisors, editors, GFX/VFX artists, colorists, sound mixers, composers, etc...in tandem with live action production department. Direct client and agency interface and project management from inception to delivery. Accounts include: Netflix, Land's End, Benefit, Twitch, OTP, Broadway Video, Old Navy, Cadillac, Amazon and more.
7/2022
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER of BitGet | DIY Girls | Juventus [Commercial]
160over90, Los Angeles
Commercial Director and Producer for international BitGet crypto, with cross promotion of DIY Girls and Juventus players campaign. Sourced crew, locations, design, et al. Directed talent on set. Responsible for overall look, style, docu-approach via 160over90 and Wonderbox Studios. BitGet DIY Spot
2/2022-4/2022
COMMERCIAL PRODUCER of Bose Arlo Parks Spots [Commercial]
160over90, Los Angeles
Commercial Producer for national Bose and British pop musician (Arlo Parks) spot; as well as development/prepro of Gucci fashion Mothers Day spot via 160over90 and Wonderbox Studios. Arlo Park and Bose spots
11/2021- 12/2021
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of Cop Our Look [TV]
Netflix, Los Angeles
As showrunner, oversaw development, production and post on fashion design pilot for Netflix’s new platform. Responsible for budget, creative ideation/execution, talent booking, hiring production and post production staff and crew. Pushed to Q4 2022.
10/2021-11/2021
COMMERCIAL PRODUCER of Nike DSG Spot [Commercial]
Nike, Los Angeles CA
LA Executive Producer | Commercial Producer for national Nike and Dicks Sporting Goods spots.
9/2021-10/2021
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of Profiled: The Black Man [TV, Streaming]
OWN and Discovery +, Los Angeles CA
New historical advocacy verite/documentary series. Supervised story, post production and heavy archival across 4 episode specials. Profiled: The Black Man promo
4/2021-9/2021
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of Various Developments [TV, Streaming]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Discovery Asia, Fox Alternative Entertainment, PBS Boston (Los Angeles, CA)
Kids in the Spotlight (Los Angeles, CA)
For DISCOVERY ASIA, been development consulting as the LA Executive Producer, both creative and logistics, with Discovery Asia/China to transition existing Discovery USA animal documentary/advocacy series into new format and into the Chinese market. For KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT, have been raising capital funds, outreach to potential donors, writing specialized sponsorship decks, and elevating brand awareness for Kids in the Spotlight (a 501c3 NPO Los Angeles based charity); in launching their new KITS building initiative- to support foster children from marginalized communities who are pursuing careers in the arts and entertainment business. For FOX ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT- executing Field and Post Production of a dating/house/stage competition elimination proof of concept. Also showrunner/consultant for PBS BOSTON on new travel food cultural series, Discovering America One Dish At A Time aka Road Food with Misha Collins.
9/2020- 12/2020
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER | DIRECTOR of Creator's Spotlight: Jackie Aina [Digital]
YouTube Originals, Los Angeles CA
Showrunner and Director, leading the creative and logistics, of a YouTube Creator Spotlight (biopic archival) documentary about a female Black entrepreneur and beauty influencer, doing advocacy and inclusion work for female minorities. Responsible for hiring production and post production staff and crew. Working in tandem with YouTube's numerous department heads. Executing from development through post production deliverables.
5/2020- 7/2020
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of BET AWARDS 2020 [Digital]
ViacomCBS, Los Angeles CA
Showrunner of 12 digital packages (scripted, formatted reality and documentaries) for lead-in of the BET Awards, premiering June 28, 2020. With a swift turnaround- hired and managed a large staff of producers/directors/writers/editors in LA and NYC et al...during stay-at-home COVID 19 pandemic restrictions and racial injustice unrest. Wrote episodes, as well as led the writer's rooms. Handling heavy pipeline of archival and advocacy content. Created development, production and post schedules. Oversaw the creative, budget, logistics and deliverables of mini-doc multi-episodic digital series, compilations, award interviews and social content with distribution on BET.com, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter.
BET Awards 2020 show
12/2019- 3/2020
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | POST of Defining Moments with Ozy [Streaming/Digital]
Hulu, Los Angeles CA
Overseeing post of a celebrity biopic archival advocacy driven doc series- 10 half hour episodes for Hulu. Managing editors and story producers. Shaping story arcs into exciting investigative episodes and addressing network notes; with a fast turnaround and ambitious post calendar. Biopic subjects included: Dominique Jackson, Amy Purdy, Sophia Chang, Mark Cuban, Jameela Jamil, Jason Collins. Streaming on Hulu Spring through Fall 2020.
Hulu's Defining Moments episodes
6/2019- 12/2019
CONSULTING PRODUCER | STORY PROMO PRODUCER of Temptation Island S2 [TV]
USA Network, Los Angeles CA
Executing Promos, Digital and Social content, on location and in post, for USA Network shows. Delivering online USA Network, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat. Focusing on current series: Temptation Island Season 2, premieres Oct 10, 2019.
Temptation Island, Season 2 episodes
1/2019- 6/2019
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Various Development Projects [TV/Digital]
Mr. Kate Productions | Intersection Productions | Revelations Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Created TV and digital scripted and unscripted doc formats for various production companies and digital networks in Los Angeles. Consulted on casting, sizzles, created pitch decks and IP in tandem with YouTube influencers and celebrities with a focus on competition, music, comedy, animal advocacy and design genres. Directed for YouTube's Mr. Kate OMG WACO- a digital design/build series.
Mr. Kate OMG WACO episodes
6/2018- 12/2018
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Studio Shake Up [Digital]
CMT | Viacom, Los Angeles CA
Showrunner | Director of six episodes of a new hybrid music and design digital series, Studio Shakeup, for Country Music Television. Lead on development, creative and logistics. Cast musicians and designers in LA and Nashville. Hired production, crew and post staff; overseeing 40 member team, in two cities. Formatted series, graphics, overall style, look and approach. Created development, production and post schedules. Responsible for writing, directing and executing stories in post; as well as deliverables to CMT execs.
2/2018- 6/2018
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of WOW TV, Radio "Play" Campaigns [Commercial]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Oversaw the creative and logistics of four broadcasting, two digital and six radio spots. Developed spot with agency. Bid for project- built, maintained and actualized budget. Cast and directed actors, VO artists. Hired crew and post staff. Obtained music licenses, contracts, deal memos; adhering to brand's style and creative approach. Ran creative and visuals with editors, SFX and GFX artists. Delivered assets to agency and clients at budget and on time.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
2/2018- 3/2018
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Various Development Projects [TV]
Evolution Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Created format, researched and wrote challenges/pitch deck for new competition reality pilot for Fox.
8/2017- 12/2017
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | WRITER of Kitten Bowl 5 [TV] | *Nominated: Shorty Social Good Award for Best in Television
Hallmark, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised the creative development, production and post production of advocacy/animal rescue and three hour studio special, Kitten Bowl 5. Co-showran, wrote wall-to-wall "live" sports commentary | animal rescue field packages, directed celebrities and oversaw the execution to delivery. Hired production and post staff. Worked in tandem with kittens, puppies and North Shore Animal League America, Last Hope Rescue and other shelters. Collaborated with art department and creating memorable and epic "Super Bowl" counter programming feel-good special.
Kitten Bowl V
8/2017- 10/2017
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER of Gross [Scripted Digital and Doc Digital]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Men's Health and Facebook Watch, Los Angeles, CA
Showran creative, budget and logistics of five scripted (and documentary) digital series for Men's Health series, premiering on new Facebook Watch platform. Hired writers, development team, producers and post staff. Executed 10-14 minute episodes regarding "gross" bodily functions, wherein booking medical and psychology professionals, pop cultural comedians, establishing explorative and investigative field pieces; as well as, directing and writing wall-to-wall host copy. Managed relationship with the client, Men's Health. Developed a unique visual look, style and content flow for Facebook's new video platform. Oversaw and addressed network notes. Delivered as scheduled and on budget.
Gross Facebook Episodes
6/2017- 7/2017
SUPERVISING PRODUCER (FIELD PACKAGES) of Live from Comic Con [TV]
SYFY, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised the creative and logistics of three field teams for various comedy-driven field segments (scripted and documentary) and bumpers for SYFY Presents Live From Comic Con with Zachary Levi. Hired crews. Created and managed schedules, field beat sheets, post hot sheets, addressed post editing and notes, directed talented (celebrities and correspondents) and executed run-gun filming at Comic Con activations, street teams and press lines.
Live From Comic Con 2017 Episodes
5/2017- 6/2017
CREATIVE PRODUCER | WRITER of Undressed [TV]
MTV, Los Angeles, CA
Produced studio dating segments, wrote episodic outlines, interviewed and booked talent, on set execution of half hour studio series.
Undressed Episodes
5/2017-6/2017
PRODUCER of Comcast "SMB Video- Business Campaigns" [Commercial]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Lead producer of Comcast business commercials. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised overall production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
5/2017- 5/2017
SR. PRODUCER | LINE PRODUCER of Murad Resurgence Beauty Ads [Commercial]
Launch DRTV, El Segundo, CA
Produced broadcast | digital commercial spots of Murad's Resurgence anti-wrinkle beauty cream. Oversaw budget, booked talent, hired crew, negotiated vendors, reconciled cost reports. In charge of pre pro and on set commercial production.
4/2017- 4/2017
INTERVIEW DIRECTOR of BMI's Lifetime Achievement Award [TV]
Santa Barbara, CA
Interviewed the incomparable film director Robert Zemeckis, producer Steve Starkey and others for BMI's Lifetime Achievement Award for Composer Alan Silvestri.
3/2017- 3/2017
DIRECTOR of Another Period Top Snaps [Scripted Digital]
Comedy Central, Hollywood, CA
Directed actors (Natasha Leggero, Riki Lindhome, Armen Weitzman, Jason Ritter) in SnapChat content for scripted digital comedy series, Another Period.
Another Period Episodes
3/2017- 3/2017
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT | TALENT BOOKER of Tourist Trapped [TV]
O'Malley Productions, Woodland Hills, CA
Consultant and talent booker for pilot, Tourist Trapped, for Travel Channel.
8/2016- 2/2017
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER [Commercial]
Beachbody, Santa Monica, CA
Direct, write, produce and oversee numerous fitness, nutrition, health shows/videos/promos/intersitials for Beachbody brands and products. Distribution for VOD, DRTV, traditional broadcasting and digital platforms.
9/2016 - 11/2016
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER of NorthWest College & Platt College "TV & DRTV Campaigns" [Commercial]
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Directed and produced trade school commercials. Directed talent and testimonials in on location narrative production. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised overall production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
9/2016- 9/2016
INTERVIEW DIRECTOR of American Airlines | Empire of the Sun [Commercial]
Capitol Records, Hollywood, CA
Interviewed indie band, Empire of the Sun, along with American Airline representatives for brand integration and band launch of third album, Two Vines.
7/2016- 8/2016
DIRECTOR of My Crazy Sex [Scripted TV]
Lifetime Movie Network, Los Angeles, CA
Directed narrative episodes for Lifetime's scripted comedy TV series, My Crazy Sex. Directed actors and crew for performance, shots, coverage. Storyboarded scenes with Shot Designer and created shot lists. Executed creative vision of producers and writing staff; overseeing all visual, performance and story elements of each episode. Premieres December 28, 2016 on LMN.
My Crazy Sex Episodes
2/2016- 8/2016
PRODUCER of American Career College "ACC Mystery Career" & "ACC Dream Job" [Commercial]
PRODUCER of American Career College "ACC Youtube Comedy Videos" [Commercial]
PRODUCER of American Career College "ACC Facilities Videos" [Commercial]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Produced trade school comedic commercials. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised on set narrative production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
4/2016- 4/2016
PRODUCER of NIKE "Marathon Kids" [Corporate, BTS]
Actual Industries, Los Angeles, CA
Produced behind-the-scene of Marathon Kids event, sponsored and managed by Nike Community Outreach. Created budget, hired crew, interviewed coaches/kids and supervised on set production.
2/2016- 4/2016
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of Single & Swiping [Digital]
Fullscreen Studios, Playa Del Vista, CA
Developed, cast, oversaw production and post of new comedic dating series, Single & Swiping, for new Fullscreen Media SVOD platform. Hired producers, crew, post staff. Directed on-scene docu-reality. Assembled episodes in post. Delivered 30 episodes for network launch.
1/2016- 2/2016
CO- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER of The Art of Pure Tea Leaf [Digital]
Ovation TV/ Pepsi, Santa Monica, CA
Developed, wrote, researched 60 minute branded documentary for OMD/Pepsi/Pure Tea Leaf. Prepped crew and cast. Delivery platform for branded web series, film festival documentary and Ovation TV "The Art Of" cable series.
1/2016- 2/2016
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Various Development Projects [TV]
Superdelicious, Los Angeles, CA
Wrote treatment decks, researched characters/storylines and created new reality formats for Bravo, WE, Lifetime, TLC, MTV, FYI series.
12/2015- 1/2016
DIRECTOR of Let Freedom Ring [PSA]
Wonderbox Studios, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Directed 10 celebrity driven PSAs regarding gun violence in New York and Los Angeles. Directed A+ actors, musicians, politicians.
Let Freedom Ring Challenge
Malcom Jamal Warner Video
LisaRaye McCoy Video
Brely Evans Video
Miguel Nunez Jr. Video
11/2015- 12/2015
PRODUCER of American Career College "Step Inside ACC" [Commercial]
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Produced trade school commercial at the LA and Ontario Campuses. Created budget, hired crew, casted actors and supervised on set production.
Agency: Rhyme Loves Reason
Step Inside ACC! video
10/2015- 12/2015
SHOWRUNNER | DIRECTOR | WRITER of Quest for the Fest [Branded Web Series]
ABC.com, Santa Monica, CA
Developed treament and budget for food travel web series, Quest for The Fest, for Tastemade (OTT). Wrote host copy. Directed host and on camera talent. Supervised and hired production team and fixers. Shot 3 episodes at food festivals in Bern Switzerland, Nuremberg Germany and Indio CA. Premiered 2017.
Quest for The Fest Episodes
Indio International Tamales Festival
Bern Onion Market & Festival
Christkindlmarkt
5/2015- 9/2015
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of Gigi Does It [Scripted TV]
IFC, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised 8 half hour comedic series from pre- production, production, post and delivery.
Gigi Does It Episodes
4/2015- 5/2015
DIRECTOR | WRITER of Pier 1 Imports: Summer 2015 [Branded Web Series]
Pier 1 Imports, Los Angeles, CA
Director, writer and story producer of 4 episodic order for Pier 1 Import's Summer 2015 web series campaign.
Pier 1 Imports: Americana BBQ
Pier 1 Imports: Seaside Dining
Pier 1 Imports: Bright and Bold Summer Entertaining
Pier 1 Imports: Garden Party Brunch
2/2015- 4/2015
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT [TV, Web, Commercials]
KAPM, Los Angeles, CA
Development consultant of a variety of network formatted studio competition/game series', documentary sizzles and fictitious web series'.
1/2015- 2/2015
SENIOR PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT of Hackers [TV Pilot]
SYFY, Los Angeles, CA
Casting and development of law enforcement and cyber crimes re-creation documentary series. 16 stories, 8 episodes. Greenlit development for SYFY.
12/2014- 12/2014
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER of Toyota Tundra "The Challenge" [Commercial]
CONSULTING | LOCATION PRODUCER
Bob Industries/ Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles, CA
Story and character development for commercial client, as well as location scouting in the Caribbean (Montserrat), Indonesia (Jakarta), South America (Chile). 30 second National spot and 3-5 minute international online campaign. Director: Doug Pray
Toyota TRD Pro 2015 Volcano Hopping
Toyota TRD Pro 2015 The Duel
11/2014- 11/2014
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of American Career College "Ryhme Loves Reason" [Commercial]
Streamlined Productions, Los Angeles, CA
A long form music video, commercial and informercial for American Career College. Assisting director, tracking script beats, keeping on schedule, calling shots and directing all departments re: props, set design, talent, wardrobe, makeup, grip, gaffers, ACs, cinematographer.
Director: Lance Kammer
American Career College Commercial
8/2014- 10/2014
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Ingress: Obsessed [Branded Web Series]
Google, Los Angeles, CA
Production, post and delivery of gamer branded entertainment web series.
The Best of Ingress Obsessed
Ingress: Obsessed Channel
5/2014- 8/2014
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | SHOWRUNNER | DIRECTOR of The Box [TV PILOT]
SPIKE TV, Los Angeles, CA
Development, production, post and delivery of workspace docu-pilot.
5/2014- 5/2014
DIRECTOR of Game Changers [TV]
CBS, Los Angeles, CA
Produced host Kevin Frazier, interviewed sports (football, basketball, baseball) heroes.
1/2014- 5/2014
SENIOR PRODUCER of It Takes A Church [TV]
Game Show Network, Los Angeles, CA
Tracking story, handling and interviewing talent, creating episodic beats in tandem with network execs, field directing, writing hotsheets, running logistics. Post production stringouts via Avid Unity, writing VO, structuring Acts from raw to delivery to network. 8 episode order.
It Takes A Church Site
Preview Spot 1
Preview Spot 2
12/2013- 12/2013
PRODUCER of Kiss and Makeup [TV PILOT]
MTV, Los Angeles, CA
Interviewing talent, tracking story, advising ENG crew. Dating competition pilot, Kiss and Makeup.
8/2013- 12/2013
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER | LEAD of award winning short: Fresh Blood [FILM]
Wrote, directed, produced and acted in action comedy short film. Raised $16,000 via private investors and crowd funding. Cast talent (10 SAG), booked locations, hired crew and craftsmen, created budgets and contracts. Directed narrative scenes, both action and comedy driven. Oversaw and executed creative from development to delivery. TRT 13:25. In film festival consideration.
Fresh Blood Site
To watch the film: Fresh Blood the Movie
(*Official selection of 10 film festivals. Winner Best Comedy Direction: LA Shorts Fest, IFFCA, TIFVA, CAIFF- *)
9/2013- 10/2013
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of It Takes A Church [TV PILOT]
Game Show Network, Los Angeles, CA
Tracking story on set, heavy interviewing, writing hotsheets, field directing, on site production management. Hybrid role for pilot.
It Takes A Church Site
Preview Spot 1
Preview Spot 2
8/2013- 12/2013
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT + PRODUCTION [STAFF]
PopSugar, Los Angeles
In charge of creative development and logistics for studio and news productions; across several vertical channels, i.e. fitness, fashion, celebrity, red-carpet, family, living, culture, beauty, brand integration, et al. Re-vamped budgets to pave way for linear TV channel. Mentored department staff of 15+.
8/2013- 9/2013
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of Trade Up Your Cup 2013- a corporate video [OTHER]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, shot, directed and edited industrial video, covering CBTL Machine Giveaway "Trade Up Your Cup 2013." Promotional Video Event in Anaheim. Hired ENG crew. Shot on Canon 5D. Edited Final Cut Pro 7.
Trade Up Your Cup 2013 Video
5/2013- 6/2013
SUPERVISING STORY PRODUCER of Styled to Rock [TV]
Bravo/Style Network, Los Angeles, CA
On-set talent and cast interviews, writing hotsheets, developing stories and story tracking for fashion competition series. Premiered November 2013. Styled to Rock Site
1/2013- 5/2013
STORY PRODUCER of Knife Fight [TV]
The Esquire Channel/ G4, Los Angeles, CA
Post production string-outs, on-set talent interviews, tracking stories, Avid, writing host stand-ups/VO, advising editors. Knife Fight Site
10/2012- 12/2012
CO EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of Trade Up Your Cup 2012- a corporate video [OTHER]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, shot, directed and edited industrial video, covering CBTL Machine Giveaway "Trade Up Your Cup 2012." Promotional Video Event in West Hollywood. Hired ENG crew. Shot on Canon 5D. Edited Final Cut Pro 7.
Premiered November 2012. Trade Up Your Cup 2012 Video
7/2012- 8/2012
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of What Happens at CBTL (narrative web spots) [WEB]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, directed and edited scripted/fictional comedic webseries to heighten client's social media campaign. Generated budgets, cast actors, hired crew, executed 4 episodes and deliverables. Shot on the Canon C300. Distributed on Youtube, Twitter and Facebook platforms. Premiered August 2012- October 2012
Crazy Coffee Order Lady Video
Hot Girl Gets A Brain Freeze Video
Awkward First Date at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Celebrity Sighting at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
5/2012- 7/2012
SUPERVISING PRODUCER of Tattoo Rescue (pilot) [TV]
Spike, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised development, production, and post for pilot episode. Directed talent, hired and oversaw staff, created schedules. Writer, Avid stringouts and executed creative for new hour long docu-drama build show. Premiered September 30, 2012.
Hollywood Reporter Article and Spike TV Site
2/2012- 5/2012
DIRECTOR of EsMusica.tv [WEB/ MOBILE]
ES Música Channel, Los Angeles, CA
Shoot artists interviews, behind the scene concert footage, verite, host intros and wraps.
ES Música site
11/2011- 12/2012
SUPERVISING STORY PRODUCER of Going Yard [TV]
HGTV, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised story for 3 episodes, other producers, Avid stringouts, and executed notes for new half hour landscaping series.
Going Yard site
8/2011- 11/2011
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | EDITOR of CBTL's Show Me Your Stuff [WEB]
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Bid through Rolling Ball Productions, produced, directed and edited corporate branded verite webseries.12 episodes to launch client's social media campaign. Generated budgets, hired crew, executed deliverables.
Show Us Your Stuff videos
1/2011- 8/2011
STORY PRODUCER of Selling Los Angeles, Season 1 [TV]
HGTV, Toronto Canada and Beverly Hills CA
Wrote and produced for docu-series on selling and buying high end real estate in Los Angeles.
Selling Los Angeles site
10/10- 2/2011
DIRECTOR | SHOW PRODUCER of How Sweet The Sound: Voices of Destiny [MOBILE/ WEBSERIES]
DIRECTOR | SHOW PRODUCER of Hot for Hydro [WEBSERIES]
Verizon Wireless/ GoTV Networks, Sherman Oaks CA
Directed and story produced for branded entertainment documentary web series for Verizon Wireless. Documented a choir's journey through various singing venues, their home lives in Compton, CA and finally to Superbowl XLV in Dallas, TX. Supervised ENG crew and logistics on site. Oversaw series creatively through development, production and post production. Executed 9 episodes. Other project included: Rosebud Magazine's Hot For Hydro tutorial webseries, shot in San Francisco, covering the hydroponics industry. Executed 5 episodes.
How Sweet The Sound Site and Videos
Rosebud Online Magazine Site
8/10- 9/10
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER of dance competition sizzle reel [TV]
TBD/ Conrad Riggs Productions, Santa Monica CA
Wrote scripts (pilot 60 min episodic and 5 min sizzle presentation), researched topic, potential cast and participants.
6/10- 7/10
CO PRODUCER of Time Warner Cable MLB Fanfest [WEB]
Time Warner Sports/ Time Warner Cable, Anaheim CA
Directed fans in their performances with teleprompter, supervised and hired crew. Line produced and production managed all logistics. Helpe ensured creative deliverables were met to TWC.
Time Warner Cable MLB Fanfest 2010 videos
Youtube Time Warner Cable Uncovered Channel
5/10- 5/10
RESEARCHER of Your Chance to Dance [TV]
CMT/ The Gurin Company, Los Angeles CA
Researched various movies, music videos and songs for clip clearance use. Wrote descriptions and catalogued.
Your Chance to Dance Site
10/09- 3/10
STORY PRODUCER of The Antonio Treatment, Season 1 [TV]
HGTV/ Scout Productions, Los Angeles CA
Managed editors and created stories for 7 episodes out of 13 of first year design docu-soap series. Created stringouts, monitored storylines, wrote VO and directed pickup shoots with ENG crew. Executed web deliverables, promos and additional network marketing requirements.
The Antonio Treatment Site
8/09- 9/09
PRODUCER | FIELD DIRECTOR of Big Medicine: Extreme Cases [TV]
Discovery Health/ The Idea Factory, Los Angeles CA
Directed and interviewed doctors and gastric bypass patients in medical operations and follow ups. Wrote interview questions and story points. Managed ENG crew and schedule.
Big Medicine Site
6/09- 8/09
PRODUCER | FIELD DIRECTOR of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition [TV]
ABC/ Endemol USA, Los Angeles CA
Directed families, celebrities, Ty Pennington in life changing moment(s) during vacation. Story creation and produced vacation events. Supervised ENG crew and managed the second set for 6 episodes.
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Site
5/09- 5/09
HOST | DIRECTOR | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of Hey Jo! [WEBSERIES]
Rolling Ball Productions, Los Angeles CA
On camera talent for hosted advice column, aimed for 25-54 men and women. Director of fictional segments, man-on-the-street and expert interviews. Lead Creative Writer and researcher of all clip and archival material. Off line Final Cut Pro Editor. Producer and in charge of all creative. Episode #3 Breaking Up Is Hard To Do is a 5 part series; Episode #2 What's a Guy/ Gal Gotta Do To Land a Job is a 4 part series and Episode #1 How To Lease A Car is a 3 part series.
Hey Jo Official Site-- A webseries
4/09- 4/09
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER of E!'s Summer Movie Special [TV]
E! Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Field directed Ben Lyons in a host driven clip show. Wrote packages, segments and stand-ups. Story produced in Avid with editor. Heavy pop culture, comedy, clips, graphics and music.
Youtube segment
1/09- 2/09
SHOW PRODUCER of Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design [TV]
Screen Door Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Directed former NFL wide receiver, Keyshawn Johnson for A&E interior design show. Responsible for field directing, producing homeowners/ designers/ vendors, and writing 5 episodes in post. Story produced heavy infotainment and docu-soap elements.
Tackling Design Site
8/08- 10/08
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Speeders Fight Back: Traffic Court [TV]
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Speeders [TV]
Zoo Productions, Los Angeles CA
Directed defendants and police in new courtroom reality series. Conceptualized challenges and defenses for the traffic violators. Created props as visual aides. Interviewed violators in their backstories, court date and post verdict. Took on dual producing roles on sister show, Speeders. Rode along with cops to catch traffic violations in the act. Recruited and casted defendants on-site. Wrote story segments for post, and character one-sheets for pre. Managed ENG crew for stylized series.
Speeders Fight Back Site
Speeders Site
6/08- 8/08
FIELD DIRECTOR | WRITER of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern [TV]
Tremendous Entertainment, Minnesota/ Los Angeles, CA
Directed talent and on-camera guests per cultural and food scenes in Tanzania Africa. Also directed VODs, Promos and Taglines. Produced locations and creative content on-site. Wrote full one hour show, based off dailies, research and on-set experience. Created shooting outlines and re-wrote spur of the moment. Supervised ENG crew, and managed budget/ monies on international scale. Worked with showrunner to ensure storyline, marketing/press materials/ promos and other show deliverables.
Bizarre Foods Site
Youtube Segment
4/08- 6/08
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of The Rescuers [TV PILOT]
Langley Productions, Los Angeles CA
Directed and senior produced rescue show spec pilot for major broadcaster. In charge of creative, interviews/ story field notes, budget creation, production schedule, casting, locating scouting and hiring/managing crews. Advised Executive Producers on development and dailies. Rescue territories included: San Francisco, Maui HI, Anchorage AK.
Langley Productions Site
3/08- 4/08
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR of Trick My Truck [TV]
CMT/ Varuna Films, Los Angeles CA
Directed stand-up interviews with non talent in Joplin, MO. Wrote field notes based on dailies.
Trick My Truck Site
1/08- 2/08
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER of Auto Shop 101 [FILM] & Hot Garage [WEBSERIES]
HBO Films, Myspace TV | WASHLA Communications, Los Angeles CA
Developed two series for presentation to FORD, SAMSUNG, MYSPACETV and HBO Documentary Films. Hot Garage was a 3 minute episodic web sitcom starring women that ran a grungy garage and Autoshop 101 was a branded feature documentary film about high school students developing a $15,000 hybrid sports car. Created budgets, production schedules and wrote creative presentation for pitching to networks and possible sponsors.
11/07- 1/08
FIELD PRODUCER | STORY PRODUCER WEB PROMOS of The Millionaire Matchmaker, Season 1[TV]
Bravo TV | Intuitive Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Directed dating OTF interviews, reality scenes and exclusive dating tips, Vlogs and intersitials for online videos and promotions. Paper edited and supervised post string out of editorial content. Ensured deliverables were of correct web specs.
Millionaire Matchmaker Site
11/07- 12/07
FIELD PRODUCER | TIPS WRITER of Top This Party [TV]
Lifetime TV/ Intuitive Entertainment, Los Angeles CA
Directed talent and on-air party tips segments for a stylized stand up shoot, per specs. Wrote content for hosts and supervised ENG crew.
Top This Party Site
09/07-10/07
DIRECTOR | FIELD PRODUCER of Ax Men, Season 1 [TV]
The History Channel/ Original Productions, Los Angeles CA
On site story directed and produced OTF interviews and verite doc scenes, supervised crew and covered three tree logging companies and their loggers in Oregon Coastal Mountain Range. Shot logger interviews with Sony Z1U camera. Wrote story notes, advising on dailies. Verite observational style documentary, dangerous and inclement weather, b-roll, infotainment and drama heavy.
Ax Men Site
08/07-09/07
SHOOTER | FIELD PRODUCER of Superbike Championship Special [DVD]
The Speed Channel/ Chet Burks Productions, Los Angeles CA
Shot talent interviews of Superbike Champions, Matt Mladin and Ben Spies, at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey California. Verite sports event (AMA), b-roll and MOS interviews.
Speed TV and AMA Site
3/07- 7/07
SUPERVISING PRODUCER | WRITER of Secrets of the Soul [DOCUMENTARY FEATURE/VIDEO]
PBS | Hidden Treasures Productions, New York NY
Showrunner and creative supervisor. In charge of all editorial and creative content, along with full supervision and decision making on scripts, production, post, trailers, marketing and distribution. Development of and script breakdown of two documentary one hour episodes that include verite, voice over narrations, historical re-creations, and dramatizations. Approved and modified Director's treatments. Wrote, produced and created VOs, narrations, character profiles, re-creation scenes and documentary flow. Producer and interviewer for both episodes, The Searchers & The Investigators. Built and maintained $450k budget, as main approval of all production costs. Created full production schedule. Supervisor of Director, Producers, Writers, Editors, Crew, ENG and other staff. Hired all personnel, including casting actors for re-creations. Worked closely with and advised Executive Producer on cost and story structure. Instituted contracts, vendors, invoices, payments and payroll. Set up and managed post, with post production supervision of entire schedule and mulit-platform deliverables. Oversaw and approved titles, graphics, animation, FX, composing, sound mix to ensure deliverables for DVD, VOD and TV distribution in the international and domestic markets.
Secrets of the Soul: The Searchers- Full Video
Secrets of the Soul: The Investigators- Quantum Theory
Secrets of the Soul: The Trailer
Alive Mind Media DVD store
2/07- 3/07
PRODUCER of Mike's Hard Lemonade [COMMERCIAL]
The Doner Agency/ Joe Leih Productions, New York NY
Script breakdown, approved shot list, casted talent and background. Created call sheets, hired crew (i.e. grips, gaffers, costume designer, etc), secured catering, negotiated equipment rates and vendors. On site management of two locations, company moves and wrapped out production. Managed and approved budget.
Youtube Segment
1/07- 2/07
TALENT BOOKER | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER of Top 25 Countdown Specials [TV]
BET | Blac Jac Productions, New York NY
Talent produced, selected, researched and booked 150-200 top comedians, journalists, editors, choreographers, cultural critics, radio/ TV personalities, actors and celebrities for two countdown specials, Top 25 Events that (Mis) Shaped Black America and Top 25 Dancers of All Time. Assisted in selection of top 25 and created talent biographies. Managed RNC issues and obtained talent releases. Managed and directed talent on-site.
BET Top 25 Countdown Show Site 1
BET Top 25 Countdown Show Site 2
7/06- 1/07
PRODUCTION MANAGER of Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? [DOCUMENTARY FILM]
Director: Morgan Spurlock
Warrior Poets Productions, New York, NY
Managed day to day logistics, lead staff, create international and domestic shoot schedule. Supervised, approved and maintained $3.9M film budget, i.e. cost reports, petty cash, per diem, p-card, invoices, POs, rentals, salaries, permit and location fees. Secured, scouted and negotiated international and domestic locations and permits. Obtained necessary visas, carnets, bonds and international permission letters. Hired ENG crew (DP/Audio/ADs/Jib Ops/Gaffers/PAs), purchased or rented $500K+ in camera/lighting, expendable equipment. Reviewed and approved payroll, box rentals, contracts, releases and clearance issues. Set up UK London office and implemented management structure. Hired international crew and fixers. Brainstormed and problem solved on creative issues, i.e. shots, outlines and scripts. Coordinated with talent regarding interviews, shoots, appearance releases and story content. Hired and advised producers on storyline and independent segments.
Where is Osama Bin Laden Movie Site
6/06- 7/06
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER | PRODUCTION MANAGER of Capitol Hill Girls [TV]
Oxygen Media/ City Lights Television, New York, NY
Sole supervisor of logistical schedule, locations, ENG crews, vendors and transportation. Managed $25K docu-soap pilot budget and finances, i.e. petty cash, per diem, p-card, invoices, POs, permit and location fees. Brainstormed and problem solved on creative issues, i.e. shots, outlines and scripts. Obtained talent releases.
Variety Article
5/06- 5/06
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR OF Making The Band Season 4 [TV]
Music Television/ MTV Los Angeles Series, New York, NY
Supervised production schedule for P. Diddy interview. Handled cost reports, POs, petty cash, p-card, payment and transportation. Advised ENG crew and secured proper equipment. Managed Executive Producer's creative and on-site logistical requests.
Making The Band Site
2/06- 3/06
FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | SHOOTER OF Made [TV]
Music Television/ MTV Series, New York, NY
Directed teenagers and produced Act 1 of docu-reality series. Captured story arcs through MOS, interviews, b-roll and cutaways in verite style. Story edited and outlined script. Produced and shot casting highlight reel of main character. Introduced 3 major story angles through footage and interviews. Shot with PD150, secured audio & video levels. Managed footage and logged video.
Made Site
2/06- 3/06
POST PRODUCTION COORDINATOR OF Viva La Bam [TV]
Music Television | MTV Series, New York, NY
Ensured deliverables were formatted properly for multiplatform venues such as mobile, VOD and MTV’s Overdrive. Created editing schedules and log sheets. Advised editors on important story arcs within footage.
Viva La Bam Site
12/05—1/06
CASTING PRODUCER OF True Life [TV]
Music Television/MTV News & Documentaries, New York, NY
Story researcher of 5 diverse episodes for documentary series. Found 75+ characters in 3 weeks. Interviewed, screened and negotiated with military, students, casinos, talent agencies, Vegas shows. Four out of 5 episodes were greenlit based off my research and one-sheets.
True Life Site
11/05—12/05
PRODUCTION MANAGER OF Teen Nick Supersize Special [TV]
Nickelodeon| MTV Networks, New York, NY
Managed 3 behind-the-scene music shoots inside the TRL studio and Albany rock venue; working with Chris Brown, Ryan Cabrera and The Veronicas. Created and executed production schedules. Handled cost reports. Event Manager for special film screening for contestant winners.
Youtube Segment
10/05—11/05
FIELD PRODUCER | SHOOTER OF DragonFlyTV [TV]
PBS Kids, New York, NY
Independently shot and directed casting profiles on PD150 DV camera. Interviewed and auditioned 10-14 year old students and 25-54 year old scientists for children's show. Video logged and scripted interviews. Advised supervising producer which actors should be selected.
DragonFly TV Site
4/05—10/05
UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER of High School Stories [TV]
Music Television | MTV News & Documentaries, New York, NY
Part of a 3 person manager team of 40 episodes and $7.2M budget. Oversaw 15 employees. Researched and negotiated with vendors and secured 60-120 public and private locations nationwide. Booked ENG crews. Created and supervised production schedules. Handled cost reports, releases, POs, invoices, contracts and petty cash. Location Manager for on-site production logistics. 2nd Assistant Director of Prom Dress, Dead Fish, and Shark Bandits TV episodes. Advised field producer on creative issues.
High School Stories Site
9/03—4/05
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER [WEB | TV] [STAFF]
Comedy Central, New York, NY
Managed 10-15 online promo campaigns per month, using HTML & Flash for Chappelle's Show, The Daily Show, South Park, Reno 911 & Crank Yankers web pages. Requested assets from writers and designers. Created production schedules and managed trafficking. Handled contest entries and awards.
Comedy Central Site
9/02—9/03
ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL COORDINATOR [MUSIC] [STAFF]
Greenberg Traurig, LLC, New York, NY
Created talent contracts, retainer agreements and deal memos. Recruited music talent. Followed M&ML policies.
8/00—9/02
EVENT COORDINATOR | MANAGER [FILM/ TV] [STAFF]
Columbia Tri-Star/ Sony Pictures, New York, NY
Location Manager for special events and premieres, i.e. Charlie's Angels, XXX, Enough, Spiderman, Survivor Malaysia, and Eco Challenge. Managed and created event concepts. Crowd controlled 250+ celebrity, staff & crew. Negotiated with vendors and booked ENG crew.
Sony Pictures TV and Film Site
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
5/06—6/06
2ND UNIT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of Enchanted [FILM]
Andalasia Productions, Inc/ Walt Disney Company, New York, NY
Director: Kevin Lima, Producers: Barry Josephson & Barry Sonnenfeld
Union Film production
Enchanted Movie Site
4/06—6/06
BACKGROUND PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of The Nanny Diaries [FILM]
Nanny Diaries, Inc/ The Weinstein Company, New York, NY
Directors: Shari Springer Berman & Bob Pulcini, Producers: Richard Gladstein & the Weinstein Brothers
Union Film production
The Nanny Diaries Movie Site
3/06—4/06
1st TEAM TALENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of The Wedding Album [TV PILOT]
TVM Productions, Inc./ Fox Network, New York, NY
Director: Andy Tennant, Producer: Wink Mordaunt
Union TV pilot
IMDB Page
3/06—3/06
1st TEAM TALENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT of August Rush [FILM]
Southpaw Entertainment/ Warner Brothers, New York, NY
Director: Kirsten Sheridan, Producer: Richard Lewis
Union Film production
August Rush Movie Site
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Film (Arriflex) and HD/Digital Camera Operator (Black Magic, Canon 5D, Sony V1U, DVX100B).
- Final Cut Pro Editor
- Avid & Premiere Stringouts
- PowerPoint designer, Photoshop CS5 proficient.
- Movie Magic, Showbizz and EP Budgeting and Scheduling.
- Final Draft Script proficiency.
EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR LOAN AND HIRE:
Camera- Panasonic DVX100B, Sachtler Tripod, Various Filters.
Sound- Senheisser Shot Gun Mic and Lavaliers, Rycote Softie
Lighting- On-Camera Sun Gun, Lowell 5 piece lighting kit.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS:
SAG | AFTRA
Producers Guild of America, West Coast member
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Women Making Movies
Paley Center for Media
EDUCATION:
9/04—1/05
New York Film Academy
Professional Certificate of Filmmaking & Producing
Received with Recognition
8/96—5/99
Masters of Arts, University of Florida
Communications/ Media Management, Thesis: "Content Analysis of Children's Television"
1/97-8/97
University of Copenhagen's Denmark International Study Abroad Program, GPA 3.65 Honors
In conjunction with my Bachelor of Arts
8/96—5/99
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida
Liberal Arts/ Film Studies, GPA 3.65 Honors
8/96—5/99
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
Telecommunication and Media Communications/ Production Operations, GPA 3.2
NOTEWORTHY:
Fresh Blood— satirical action short film, 2014 (*Official selection of 10 film festivals, Winner at LA Shorts Fest, IFFCA, TIFVA, CAIFF- nominated Best Short Film*)
Expedition Jo— a hosted travel webseries 2011
The Perfect Day— a short film 2010
Hey Jo!— a hosted how-to-advice webseries 2008-2009
Rolling Ball Productions LLC— 2005 Founder
Love At First Mess, Never Tear Us Apart, Frost Influence— 2004 Short Film Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
UF Dean's List 1997, 1998, 1999
HOBBIES AND OTHER PURSUITS:
Mentor | Writing Teacher — Young Storytellers LA for 4 years
Violinist — 30+ years
Oil Painter — 10 years
Blogger — 10 years
Photographer— 10 years
Swimmer (former Lifeguard and Swim Instructor) — 20+ years
Big Brother Big Sister — Big Sister volunteer for 7 years
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request