Experience

Denizen, LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • May 2014 - Present

  Denizen embraces the dark side of TV promotion. We craft rock-solid concepts, crisp copy, killer graphics, and tour-de-force editing into unforgettable stories. Our episodics feel like launches. Our sizzle reels feel like theatrical trailers. Our client list? A who's who of the top TV networks. Some say the best ideas come out of the blue. Trust us... the best ideas come out of the dark. Denizen embraces the dark side of TV promotion. We craft rock-solid concepts, crisp copy, killer graphics, and tour-de-force editing into unforgettable stories. Our episodics feel like launches. Our sizzle reels feel like theatrical trailers. Our client list? A who's who of the top TV networks. Some say the best ideas come out of the blue. Trust us... the best ideas come out of the dark.



2C Media - A Creative Collective

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

• Senior Creative Lead

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  Conceived & produced topical promos, syndication launches, sizzle reels, series premieres, and Upfront tapes for a variety of clients; including NBC Universal, TBS, Discovery Channel, USA Network, TruTV, CNN, Fuse, MSG, Telemundo, and The Weather Channel Conceived & produced topical promos, syndication launches, sizzle reels, series premieres, and Upfront tapes for a variety of clients; including NBC Universal, TBS, Discovery Channel, USA Network, TruTV, CNN, Fuse, MSG, Telemundo, and The Weather Channel



Wee Beastie

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

  Directed the entire staff in conceiving & creating innovative topical promos, series launch spots, sales presentation concepts, Upfront reels, and co-branded marketing initiatives for our full client roster (including ABC, National Geographic Channel, Food Network, Disney Channel, Spike, Travel Channel, TLC, Discovery, and A&E.) Directed the entire staff in conceiving & creating innovative topical promos, series launch spots, sales presentation concepts, Upfront reels, and co-branded marketing initiatives for our full client roster (including ABC, National Geographic Channel, Food Network, Disney Channel, Spike, Travel Channel, TLC, Discovery, and A&E.)



SmashPoint Creative

• Creative Director

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2011

  Supervised all creative for the daily on-air promotion of NBC Universal’s highest-rated talk shows (Maury, The Jerry Springer Show, & The Steve Wilkos Show.) This included the weekly production of dozens of topical promos, website content, and creative stunts which helped consistently deliver quarter over quarter growth for each show.

• Senior Writer/Producer

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2009

  Wrote and produced promotional spots (including daily topicals, sizzle reels, series launches, webisodes, radio spots, and full-length trailers) for clients such as NBC Universal, CBS Paramount, Screen Gems, The Biography Channel, & Sony Pictures.



Stun Creative

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/Producer

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Created all on-air promotion (including topicals, radio spots, promotional contests, and season lauches) for Maury - helping maintain its position as NBC Universal's #1-rated daytime talk show. Other clients included Discovery, Showtime, Travel Channel and Sci Fi Channel. Created all on-air promotion (including topicals, radio spots, promotional contests, and season lauches) for Maury - helping maintain its position as NBC Universal's #1-rated daytime talk show. Other clients included Discovery, Showtime, Travel Channel and Sci Fi Channel.



USA Networks

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Formatting Producer

  • Nov 2000 - Aug 2004

  Prepared original series, movies, specials, and live events for national airing on USA Network, SCI FI Channel, & Trio -- insuring all content adhered to precise scheduling requirements & broadcast standards while maintaining the highest level of creative excellence. Prepared original series, movies, specials, and live events for national airing on USA Network, SCI FI Channel, & Trio -- insuring all content adhered to precise scheduling requirements & broadcast standards while maintaining the highest level of creative excellence.



USA Networks

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Dec 1996 - May 1998

  Oversaw all aspects of production for this daily, live interstitial show (including budget management, crew scheduling, vendor relations, staffing requirements, & payroll administration.) Managed the ongoing production needs of the entire show staff (30+) while simultaneously enforcing the corporate policies of USA Networks & maintaining an efficient, cost-effective production schedule Oversaw all aspects of production for this daily, live interstitial show (including budget management, crew scheduling, vendor relations, staffing requirements, & payroll administration.) Managed the ongoing production needs of the entire show staff (30+) while simultaneously enforcing the corporate policies of USA Networks & maintaining an efficient, cost-effective production schedule