PROFILE

I am a driven, talented and seasoned multimedia producer who uses my passion for storytelling to create engaging content for existing and emerging distribution platforms. Tapping into my vast experience as a production manager, producer, writer, director and editor allows me to easily pivot from one role to another, quickly identifying problems and crafting effective solutions. I am an award-winning producer adept at delivering multiple projects from ideation to delivery, on time, under budget and surpassing internal and external client expectations.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Midwest 2010 - Present

Launch artistic vision through writing, producing, directing and editing a variety of programming content for internet, new media and television including commercials, corporate videos, and documentaries from concept to completion.

Orchestrate project pitches to decision-makers.

Write scripts, manage budget, hire production crew, recruit and audition talent, acquire props and scout locations.

Lead and manage production crew and talent throughout all phases of production process. Supervise editing of projects and present finished product to client.

KURTIS PRODUCTIONS, Chicago, IL 2018

Documentary production company founded by news anchor and “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” game show announcer, Bill Kurtis.

Documentary Writer/Producer/Director

Responsible for overseeing all phases of production for an episode of CNBC’S hit show “American Greed” including; scriptwriting, producing, field producing, topic research, budget oversight, archive acquisition, booking and conducting interviews, fact-checking, and deliverables.

A | L MEDIA STRATEGY, Chicago, IL 2011 – 2016

Nationally recognized media and strategic communications consulting firm specializing in digital media campaigns for national, state, and local political candidates.

Multimedia Producer

Produced and directed broadcast television, radio and digital video campaigns for House, Senate, and Gubernatorial races during the 2012, 2014 and 2016 election cycles.

TOWERS PRODUCTIONS, Chicago, IL 2004 – 2010

Producer of a variety of programming for national television networks including NBC, The National Geographic Channel, A&E, The History Channel, The Weather Channel and The Discovery Channel.

Documentary Series Producer, 2009 – 2010

Managed all facets of the Mobsters series airing on the Biography Channel, including pre-production, production and post-production.
Conceived and redesigned new approach to shooting and editing recreations that modernized companies approach to visual storytelling.
Guaranteed each episode met or exceeded personal high standards before delivering the finished product to the network: always on-time and under budget.

Implemented and oversaw the highest quality standard and consistent look throughout the series by training and nurturing directors, editors, producers and support staff.

Developed topics, booked and conducted interviews, wrote scripts, managed budgets, produced and directed recreations.

Ensured each episode was shot with editing in mind; transitions, motion control, graphics and sound effects were introduced in a stylized and consistent fashion.

Documentary Writer/Producer/Director, 2005 – 2009

Responsible for all phases of documentary/situation comedy program production; scriptwriting, producing, including cinéma vérité style, research, budget oversight, archive acquisition, booking and conducting interviews, fact-checking, and deliverables.

Managed associate producers, production assistants, and interns.

Supervised all facets of pre-production, production and post-production for assigned episodes of Gangland, Biography, Mobsters, Storm Stories, When Weather Changed History, Undercover: Double Life and the NBC comedy Sports Action Team.
Delivered projects 10-30% under budget saving the company thousands of dollars.

Documentary Associate Producer, 2004 – 2005

Assisted in all facets of documentary production including budgeting, writing, producing, researching, interviewing, licensing archive materials, negotiating prices, media-logging, digitizing, fact-checking, and assembling rights bibles.

COMCAST MEDIA SERVICES, Chicago, IL 1992 – 2003

The largest cable television, internet and local phone service provider in the world; Comcast Media Services is a division of Comcast that specializes in cable television advertising and video production.

Production Supervisor, Writer, Producer, Director, Editor

Supervised the daily operations of the creative services department including video production studio, non-linear edit suites, and staff of 18 through the video production process. Staff included writer/producers, camera operators, editors, graphic artists and administrative staff. Wrote, produced, directed and edited television ads airing on popular cable networks including ESPN, CNN, and A&E.

EDUCATION & HONORS

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Bachelor of Arts: Telecommunications

Second City Training Center, Chicago, IL Study of Improvisation/Improvisation A - E

Columbia College, Chicago, IL Writing for Television and Screenwriting 1

Multiple Telly and Vision Awards Winner