About

Highly organized producer with both agency and line production experience.  I’m a strong verbal and written communicator with ability to simultaneously focus on both the big picture and small details. I am resourceful and approach each challenge with a positive outlook and enthusiastic attitude.

Experience

2019-Present     Senior Producer, Havas, Chicago, IL

2016-2019     Content Producer, Havas, Chicago, IL

  • Manage all aspects of productions including budgets, deadlines, vendors & crew

  • Source and evaluate quality vendors and directors for broadcast productions

  • Maintain knowledge of and work within SAG/AFTRA guidelines and AICP/AICE production bidding guidelines

  • Ensure that proposed creative concepts can be produced within client specified timeframes and budgets

  • Work in collaboration with content creators, creative team, business affairs, account and project management

  • Clients: Pillsbury, Bel Brands, Carl’s Jr., Hardee's, Coca-Cola, Nike, Moen, L’Oréal, Sears, Cracker Barrel

2015-2016     Freelance Producer, Chicago, IL & Cleveland, OH

  • Produced & managed projects for any size, including hiring crew, creating detailed shoot schedules and call sheets

  • Managed production budgets and schedules for all aspects of production

  • Catered to crew and client needs by arranging travel reservations, transportation and meals

  • Scouted locations and coordinated location shoots, including fees, permits, craft services and contracts

  • Clients: Havas, Craftsman, Big Lots, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Sears

2013-Present     Selection Committee Member, Cleveland International Film Festival, Cleveland, OH

  • Screen and evaluate films submitted for consideration to the festival and give detailed feedback for the filmmakers

2013-2015     Studio Producer, TRG Reality, Cleveland, OH

  • Managed studio schedule & deadlines for photography & video productions.

  • Oversee multiple simultaneous projects throughout the ideation, execution, & delivery phases.

  • Created estimates and maintained budgets for productions

  • Hired crew and cast talent for still and video productions

  • Coordinated all aspects of location shoots including scouting, fees, permits, craft services and contracts

  • Clients: Nestle, Kitchen Aid, Vitamix, Kichler, Things Remembered

2010-2013     Brand Manager , The Greenhouse Tavern Cleveland, OH

  • Ensured that all brands met target goals and objectives through documentation of events, news coverage and press

  • Negotiated offers and review contracts for Chef Jonathon Sawyer appearances and brand endorsements

  • Organized daily schedule, emails, media inquiries and meetings

2005- 2013     Freelance Photographer, Cleveland, OH

  • Photographed various events and portraits

  • Clients: American Heart Association, Cleveland Cavaliers, Aramark, Cleveland Food Bank

Education

2009    BFA:  Film & Photography, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH   

2008    Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design: New York Studio Program

2008    Studio Arts Center International: Florence, Italy