Core Competencies
Comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and methods of content production across an array of media platforms such as Broadcast Commercial Advertising, Television Episodic and Feature Films, Social Media, Event and Experiential Production, VR content and Music Video Production
Extensive knowledge of production disciplines including, Live Action, Graphic Design, CGI, Animation, Post Production and Visual Effects
Creative Producer possessing artistic vision and the ability to collaborate with creative leads to build teams and to execute productions
Strong business acumen with entrepreneurial thinking enabling smooth integration in working with Account Management, Strategy and Clients so that shared goals can be reached
Proficiency in the scheduling, bidding and management of departmental and production budgets from a few thousand dollars to several million
Management and mentorship of Producers with various experience levels
International production experience working in other countries and with creative collaborators from around the globe
Excellent communicator with an ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Work Experience
DOMO
EP/Supervising Producer
Nov 2019 - Present
Leadership at Domo requires wearing many hats for the full service collaboration company. While creating numerous campaigns for Under Armour, I served many roles; Account Lead and Executive, Creative Development Producer, Line Producer, and Post Producer. At other times, supervising a team of producers while guiding the clients through the process and navigating the way from creative ideation through to the finishing.
1stAveMachine · Contract
EP / Supervising Producer
Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
In creating a high volume of global content for tech companies, my skills in managing teams of producers was invaluable. Over the course of 9 months, I led teams of producers and directors from around the world to make over 100 pieces of content for Facebook including work for the Olympics in Japan. In other areas, my Agency experience was deftly suited for an international project for IBM. In it, a launch film was created by collaborative directors, one a specialist with "in camera" effects and another a specialist in Artificial Intelligence.
Snap Inc.
Senior Digital Producer
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
Along with Producing digital content for an international B2B campaign, leading a team of producers and designers, and managing vendors, I identified and implemented a new workflow pipeline from Media Agency to Design Team which in turn, produced efficiencies to deliver creative content to publishers more quickly.
Spark44 Advertising
Executive Film Producer
October 2013 – October 2014 & October 2017
Leading the agency's efforts to create content for the Jaguar and Land Rover automotive brands across North America and the globe. Highlights included the “Villains” campaign for the launch of the F-Type starring Ben Kingsley, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Strong and Nicholas Hoult. And the mini documentary series for Land Rover titled “Well Storied” of which I acted as Producer and Co-Director.
Deutsch Inc.
VP, Executive Integrated Producer
October 2014 - July 2016
As production steward of the VW account at Deutsch, I was responsible for leading the production team in the creation of video content across broadcast, website and social channels. Here I was also an orchestrator and mentor of Producers, a collaborator with the Account department and a partner to Creative teams.
Resolution VFX / Union Editorial
Executive Producer
September 2012 - May 2013
As the guide to the Finishing and Visual Effects component to Union Editorial, this roles responsibility included guiding clients to find creative solutions through both seamless and stand out VFX for Television Broadcast and Internet advertising. Responsible for increasing the caliber of artistry and building the retention of clients through the creation of an integrated post production experience.
Stardust Visions
Integrated Agency Producer / Director of Post Production (Special Projects)
March 2012 - September 2012
A diverse range of experience enabled me to guide a client through a complex VFX production and campaign for the provocative, global advertising launch of Lady Gaga's perfume launch, "FAME".
Along with creating advertising content, Print and POS material, the campaign also included the creation of an 8 minute short film that premiered at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, directed by acclaimed fashion photographer Stephen Klein.
Zoic Studios
Executive Producer
March 2009 - February 2012
For Zoic’s Commercial, Design, Editorial & Interactive divisions I was responsible for directing the sales team and developing new business with advertising agencies and brands along with the management of a team of VFX artists and directors creating stand out work across multiple platforms. A highlight of this role was in guiding the transitions of Post/VFX Creative Directors into Live action Directors to fully realize their creative visions.
CBS Digital
Executive Producer
2006-2008
Development of new business and Producing VFX for the Emmy Award winning Visual Effects division of CBS. Two outstanding projects included the re-mastered VFX for Star Trek the Original Series and ESPN’s first original series, The Bronx is Burning. In 2006 my team received an Emmy nomination in VFX for Steven Spielberg’s, Into the West.
Vision Mixer Films
Executive Producer
1997 - 2005
Pitching networks and film studios as the Executive Producer for this high-end marketing and promotions company required the need to build productions quickly. Creating image campaigns and content for national television networks, motion picture trailers for film studios and internationally distributed DVD’s for record labels often required moving fast.
Various Production Companies
Music Video Producer (Freelance)
1993 - 2000
Producer of over 30 music videos some of which have been the most heavily featured on MTV in their day including videos for; Queen Latifah, Ricky Martin, the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Dr. Dre, Slick Rick and Rae Kwon, Coolio, LL Cool J, The Wu Tang Clan, Method Man and Redman, Def Leppard, Jurassic 5, Ozomatli and Raphael Saadiq with Q-Tip just to name a few.
Education
Emerson College, Boston, MA 1986 - 1990
BS, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Rockport Film Workshop, Rockport Maine, Fall 1991
Motion Picture Camera Studies