Experience

ITVS

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Engagement Operations

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Driving strategic direction, creative design, expansion, and implementation of the Indie Lens Pop-Up program on the ground and online, aligning with public media and ITVS priorities. Developing and overseeing institutional and Engagement & Impact strategies. Operationalizing a scaled approach to systemwide digital engagement integrating the ITVS platforms OVEE and DocSCALE. Driving strategic direction, creative design, expansion, and implementation of the Indie Lens Pop-Up program on the ground and online, aligning with public media and ITVS priorities. Developing and overseeing institutional and Engagement & Impact strategies. Operationalizing a scaled approach to systemwide digital engagement integrating the ITVS platforms OVEE and DocSCALE.



YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Strategic Communications & Events

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

  Responsible for the overall strategy and management of YWCA’s brand identity as a leading non-profit agency in Silicon Valley. Held a multifaceted leadership role that works across the agency to ensure a compelling case for support and a top of mind brand. Managed all major fundraising events and oversee all paid and organic marketing, social media, video production, internal and external communications. Drove event strategy, and collaborated with key stakeholders to design, execute, and evaluate brand and product experiences. Show less



ITVS

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of National Events

  • Jun 2013 - May 2018

  Director of National Events for Independent Television Service (ITVS), a national non-profit organization funded by Congress that brings unique, independently produced programs to public television. Drove overall event strategy and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategic brand and product events. Responsible for producing product launch events, panel discussions, film premieres, conferences, exhibitions, festivals, VIP receptions, summits, DC policy screenings and online events. Project managed multiple domestic and global initiatives at over 20 different sites around the world. Show less

• International Project Manager / Communications

  • Jul 2008 - May 2013

  Managed an international media project working in eight different countries in the global South. Accountable for overseeing day-to-day activities and leading internal and external communications with partners, funders and staff. Accountable for producing and executing high-level positioning events in NY and DC to elevate the profile of the organization to major funders and stakeholders, and to build out a robust and engaged audience.

• International Project Coordinator

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

  Strategic and production lead on an international public television series managing delivery, distribution, and promotion. Managed day-to-day activity including securing new distribution partners, tracking pertinent audience data, liaising with existing distributors, and ensuring organizational goals were met.



Varied Directions International

• Santa Cruz, CA

• Co-Producer

  • May 2004 - Jul 2007

  Produced six short documentaries under the guidance of veteran filmmaker David Hoffman for The Discovery Channel, Bravo, A&E, Amazon, and National Geographic. Handled daily company operations for a staff of 10. Maintained and developed a promotional website. Completed projects on time and on budget, ensuring client and company objectives were met 100% of the time. Produced six short documentaries under the guidance of veteran filmmaker David Hoffman for The Discovery Channel, Bravo, A&E, Amazon, and National Geographic. Handled daily company operations for a staff of 10. Maintained and developed a promotional website. Completed projects on time and on budget, ensuring client and company objectives were met 100% of the time.



Zalman King Company/10 db

• Production Coordinator

  • Aug 2002 - Mar 2004

  Served as liaison to staff, talent, crew and investors. Assisted in the drafting and editing of presentations, treatments, grant proposals and scripts. Performed extensive administrative duties and in-depth research. Coordinated multi-city travel arrangements for various film production shoots including a Bravo TV series. Served as liaison to staff, talent, crew and investors. Assisted in the drafting and editing of presentations, treatments, grant proposals and scripts. Performed extensive administrative duties and in-depth research. Coordinated multi-city travel arrangements for various film production shoots including a Bravo TV series.