OBJECTIVE:
I am a vibrant, dedicated and creative leader with a proven and diverse track record as a director, writer, producer and manager. My objective is to contribute fresh content and ideas to directing, producing, writing or story editing positions in film, TV, commercial, web and/or special event projects.
INDUSTRY LINKS:
IMDB PAGE
LINKED IN PAGE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND HIGHLIGHTS:
11/2011- 12/2012
SUPERVISING STORY PRODUCER of Going Yard (wt) [TV]
HGTV, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised story for 3 episodes, others producers, Avid stringouts, and executed notes for new half hour landscaping series.
(premieres February 2012)
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
Directed, produced and edited corporate branded webseries.12 episodes to launch client's social media campaign. Generated budgets, hired crew, executed deliverables.
(premieres November 2011)
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.
(series premieres October 2011)
Selling Los Angeles
10/10- 2/2011
DIRECTOR AND SHOW PRODUCER of How Sweet The Sound: Voices of Destiny [MOBILE/ WEBSERIES]
DIRECTOR AND 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 AND 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 AND 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 AND 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.
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 Digital Camera Operator (Sony VX2000/ PD150/ ZIU, Panasonic DVX100B).
-Final Cut Pro Editor and Avid savvy
-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:
Producers Guild of America, West Coast member
Women Making Movies
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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:
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:
Violinist — 20+ years
Oil Painter — 10 years
Blogger — 8 years
Photographer— 5 years
Swimmer (former Lifeguard and Swim Instructor) — 20+ years
Big Brother Big Sister — Big Sister volunteer for 5 years
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request
