SUMMARY
Led the productions of scripted, non-scripted, and corporate projects from concept through postproduction, ensuring high-quality deliverables while adhering to timeline and budget constraints.
Secured over $5 million in funding for high-profile projects, including game shows, talk shows, docuseries, and online viral videos. Organized premieres at festivals including Sundance and Tribeca, while guiding PR campaigns and negotiating sales agreements to maximize visibility.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Producing • Development • Pitching • Writing • Cinematography • Editing • Budgeting Scheduling • Casting • Adobe Suite • Script coverage • Contract review • Licensed Drone Pilot
E X P E R I E N C E
“The Kardashians” Hulu 2022-Pres
Field Producer / Camera
Monitored highly sensitive and iconic stories in real time and followed evolving story threads including the most watched premiere in 2024.
“Various” Scott Motion Films 2020-2024
Executive Producer
Analyzed and authored budgets totaling over $3MM for pharmaceutical marketing videos including live streams for events and client presentations.
“Various” Walleye Pictures & Sound, LLC 2006 - 2024
Development Producer / Director
Produced compelling promotional sizzles and presentations that led to network pitches.
Co-created comedic short films and show pitches; achieved audience reach of more than 1M views through strategic social media marketing.
Cinematographer, director & producer for more than 20 different networks.
“Rearview Romance” Fox/Fox Studios 2020-2021
Executive Producer / Director
Booked 20+ contestants and crafted established story profiles.
Directed, edited and post produced multicam studio game show that led to over 1 million views.
“What’s Your Ailment” Topic 2019 - 2020 Executive Producer / Director
Booked, researched and coordinated interviews with celebrities about personal struggles with mental health & addiction.
Directed, edited and post-produced the entire series ensuring seamless transitions and intriguing storytelling.
“Moonshiners” Seasons 8, 9 Discovery Channel 2018 - 2019
Producer / Director
Developed and conceptualized unique characters and exciting storylines.
“The Cure for Now” Moscow/Rose Entertainment 2017 - 2019
Producer / Cinematographer
Authored high-impact promotional trailer that secured $200,000 in funding for this medical documentary.
Collaborated with top-tier cardiac physicians in producing insightful video segments.
“Go Go Ghost Girls” Oxygen 2015 - 2016
Executive Producer / Director
Discovered and cast talent for the creation of a riveting development tape, leading to interest from four major networks.
Successfully pitched into a financed development deal with Oxygen.
“Good Deeds” TruTV 2014
Executive Producer / Director
Designed a captivating presentation reel featuring inventive narratives leading to three successful pitches ending with a deal at TruTV.
Negotiated a financed co-production deal between two production companies and TruTV.
“The Complete Last Waltz” Golden Gate Presents 2014 -2016
Executive Producer / Director
Directed a team of 11 cameras throughout an engaging four-hour live music event, ensuring seamless coverage and capturing exceptional footage.
Hired and managed 35 person crew.
Edited complete 42 song anthology.
“Lizard Lick Towing” TruTV 2010 - 2012
Producer / Director
Directed two seasons of acclaimed series, managing a diverse team and ensuring seamless coordination.
Developed intricate storylines through collaborative brainstorming sessions with cast members, resulting in alluring characters.
Designed and executed dramatic pyrotechnics for action scenes and directed fight choreography.
“Glock” Dead Serious Films 2008 - 2009
Producer / Cinematographer
Spearheaded project management for acclaimed scripted short starring notable actors, leading a diverse team of over 40 professionals throughout every phase from concept development to final edit.
Created budget, scheduled shoot and managed crew of over 40 people.
Coordinated festival programming, including a premiere at Santa Barbara Film Festival.
“The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Mark Kerr” HBO 2000 - 2003
Producer / Cinematographer
Developed concept and raised over $1MM for this highly rated sports documentary.
Negotiated rights to shoot events in major arenas in the US and Japan.
Reviewed all contracts and handled festival applications, securing Tribeca premiere.
“River Red” IFC 1997 - 1999
Producer / Cinematographer
Developed script and secured over $1.5MM in funding and sponsorship deals.
Executed an integrated promotional plan for film festivals, ensuring significant press coverage.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, School of Visual and Performing Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Drama Studies