Promax award winning producer, writer, director, and editor with a passion for creative storytelling, production, and brand marketing.  Creative executive pushing boundaries with ambitious 360 campaigns that are on-trend and rooted in strategy. Focused and driven on building brands from the bottom up with innovative high-quality stories that incorporates powerful creativity, and resonates & inspires audiences.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BVS Financial Solutions • Feb. 2021 – Current

Senior Writer/Producer

• Research and write scripts for training course videos for financial institutions.
• Produce training courses, collaborating with editors in creating engaging content for the clients.
• Write, produce & edit marketing videos promoting the different training products, which are shared online and through the client’s dashboards.

Nickelodeon, New York • NY April 2013 – June 2020

Writer/Producer Creative On-Air

• Drove creative and oversaw production of high-impact interstitial content for Nickelodeon’s 360 campaigns from on air programming, digital content, and social media.
• Wrote and produced numerous campaigns for Nickelodeon tent poles like Kids’ Choice Sports and Kids’ Choice Awards, including promos for off channel programming for various affiliates such as ESPN, NBC, and Discovery Channel.
• Collaborated with creative director, editorial team, and programming from inception, production, to delivery on numerous launch campaigns like Double Dare, Hunter Street, School of Rock, and Danger Force.
• Managed the intern program for the creative promotions team, conducting interviews with potential interns and overseeing their growth and experience while within the program.
• Lead team of production staff including APs & PAs

Nickelodeon, New York • NY November 2012 – April 2013

Digital Producer

• Managed and Produced AddictingGames.com website, including QA, and overseeing the ingestion of key art, in-platform assets, and other game assets
• Worked with the associate creative director and content producer on coordination of a brand strategy utilizing digital media assets to increase brand marketing of all of Nick’s gaming assets and websites across all platforms.
• Built and maintained relationships with external vendors, partners, and studios to ensure on-time delivery each month of site content and new builds.

B&H Photo and Pro Video, New York • NY August 2011 – October 2012

Web Content Producer/Video Editor (Freelance)

• Produced and Edited several online video product tutorials and customer interviews for YouTube Channel to increase customer acquisition and clientele.
• Researched clips, music, and footage as needed for projects
• Worked to maintain a strong partnership with brands like Sony, Cannon, and other vendors.

Eastman Kodak, Los Angeles • CA April 2008 – May 2011

Account Manager/Assistant Marketing Manager

• Created a strategic development plan to teach and inform the student segment on film use, which lead to consistent growth over a 2-year period.
• Developed and conducted lectures and talks with film schools and cinematography students in the on film types, usages, exposure and more.
• Balanced student film’s creative requirements and goals while working with their tight schedule and very limited budget.

20th Century Fox TV, Los Angeles • CA January 2007 – February 2008

Writer’s Assistant/Production Assistant – “The Shield”

• Teamed with show’s writers on creative ideas for storylines, log notes, format scripts and coordinate script distribution
• Liaised between network executives and show’s writers and producers on script notes to address any concerns for broadcast readiness
• Researched and compiled data and fact checked information for writers on current script

Warner Brothers, Los Angeles • CA January 2003 – April 2003

Set Production Assistant/Post Production Assistant – “Terminator 3”

• Distributed scripts, call sheets, next day’s sides, and schedules to cast and crew
• Liaised between post supervisor and studio executives, managing delivery of rough cuts, and notes

INTERNSHIPS

Fox Television “Good Day LA”, 2000 • LMNO Productions, 2000

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

M.F.A. in Film & Video Production, 2003 – 2006

Chapman University – Orange, CA

Emphasis in Directing & Producing

B.F.A. with honors in Television Production, 1998 – 2001

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, IL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Complete Production Workflow • Final Cut Pro • Avid • Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe Creative Suite • Adobe Photoshop • MS Office Suite • After Effects • Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting • Team Coordination • Creating Pitches and Presentations • Producing • Drafting Production Timelines • Excellent Presentation Skills • Copywriting • Panasonic DVX • Sony F35 • Red • Ability to Lead and Motivate

ACHIEVEMENTS

Nickelodeon’s “Kids Pick the President” promotional campaign, On Air Promotion – Producer

• Won Gold at the 2017 Promax awards for Children’s Holiday or Special Event Campaign

Nickelodeon’s “School of Rock” launch campaign, On Air Promotion – Writer, Producer

• Won Silver at the 2017 Promax awards for Children’s Program Campaign Using Multiple Media

Nickelodeon’s “Spot It” Cross Platform Event, On Air Promotion – Writer, Producer

• Won Silver at the 2016 Promax awards for Children’s Program Campaign Using Multiple Media

“An American Tragedy”, Short Film – Director, Writer, Producer

• Screened at numerous film festivals around the world, and won several awards including:
• “Bronze Remi Award” at the Houston International Film Festival
• “Best Drama” at the 2008 Best Fest America Film Festival in San Diego
• “Best Period Drama” at the 2010 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

“Marion Knott Filmmaker in Residence Scholar” award from Chapman University for excellence in writing.

• Achievement in this award is given solely by faculty nominations.