Experience

Hollywood, Health & Society

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Administrator

  • May 2022 - Present

  Facilitated more factual storytelling as a public health service though this grant-funded non-profit within USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center by connecting television writers to experts, planning and coordinating events, and writing deeply researched tip sheets and guides. · Managed and coordinated the execution of deliverables for all funders · Developed and oversaw team workflow for projects and events · Built, introduced, and incorporated a grant and project management system · Planned and coordinated writing contests, award shows, panels, webinars, educational bus tours, writing workshops, and many other events · Researched and wrote “Trigger Warning: Gun Guidelines for the Media,” a comprehensive look at the gun violence epidemic and the part that representation of guns on screen plays · Researched, wrote, and designed Tip Sheets on a wide array of topics as a resource for writers · Led briefings and inquiries between experts and network television writers rooms · Wrote copy for website, newsletters, invites, and announcements · Helped lead website redesign team for full website overhaul Show less



Netflix

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writer

  • Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

  Responsibilities: Broke story for first season and crafted format document including thematic statement, character arcs, and multi-season overview for project in development at Netflix. Responsibilities: Broke story for first season and crafted format document including thematic statement, character arcs, and multi-season overview for project in development at Netflix.



Invent TV

• Norway
• Freight and Package Transportation

• Manager of Development

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  Responsibilities: I led the creation of bold and innovative content for the production company well-known for multiple famous shows, including "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" and "Into Alaska," along with successfully securing profitable development deals with Discovery, Peacock, BET, and HGTV. I executed multiple key tasks, including efficient management of sensitive and confidential information, writing, building, and designing pitch packets and decks, organizing comprehensive research, casting interviews, filming sizzles and proof of concept videos, supporting story production, and writing scripts and VO for pitch reels. I leveraged extensive production experience to steer the management of the proof of concept and talent video production functions from initiation to completion. I facilitated a team of up to 20 members through challenging field productions. Key Accomplishments: • Steered creation and management of multiple key projects within the set timeline for well-renowned personalities, including Andra Day, Will Smith, Jeezy, B Scott, and many others. • Scripted out season-long narratives for shows in development at Discovery and Peacock. • Showcased outstanding performance and successfully secured development deals valued at $50K from HGTV through the development of a robust pitch package. • Supported production for HGTV sizzle by acting as a cinematographer. • Evaluated and secured talent agreements and IP for projects, directed talent assessment for original IP, and conducted casting interviews. Show less



Stone & Company Entertainment

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer/Researcher

  • Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

  Responsibilities: I efficiently managed several shows for the renowned out-of-the-box non-scripted company known for, among others, "Legends of the Hidden Temple," "The Mole," and "The Man Show," as a researcher, writer, and producer. Key Accomplishments: • Organized comprehensive research and wrote trivia questions for "Legends of the Hidden Temple" reboot on Quibi. • Created, wrote, and produced a family current-events gameshow podcast for Common Sense Media. Responsibilities: I efficiently managed several shows for the renowned out-of-the-box non-scripted company known for, among others, "Legends of the Hidden Temple," "The Mole," and "The Man Show," as a researcher, writer, and producer. Key Accomplishments: • Organized comprehensive research and wrote trivia questions for "Legends of the Hidden Temple" reboot on Quibi. • Created, wrote, and produced a family current-events gameshow podcast for Common Sense Media.



Paramount Pictures

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  Responsibilities: I served as an Assistant to Rachel Cadden, EVP International Marketing for Paramount Pictures. I executed multiple administrative tasks, including tracking worldwide data, returns, and strategies. I handled heavy phone calls and calendars on a daily basis, and organized travel arrangements and expenses for the International team. I also built marketing decks for Paramount films, "Sonic" and "Crawl."Key Accomplishments: • Managed complex calendars and extensive scheduling for entire five-member International Team.• Coordinated worldwide interactive videoconference meetings and conference calls between marketing departments. Show less

• Executive Assistant, Paramount Players

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

  Asst. to Gabby Canton, Royce Reeves-Darby, and Lawdie Pahlavan



Punk Riot Productions, LLC

• Executive Producer

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2019

  Responsibilities: I founded and served as a physical and creative producer for this boutique production company specializing in short films and music videos. I managed crews with over 50 personnel and administered control over finding, booking, scheduling, and pay, while supervising budgets worth over $100K. I directed the implementation of the overall company-wide branding and marketing processes. Key Accomplishments: • Produced and landed #1 on YouTube for "Vader: Episode 1" on the release day and incorporated community-sourced creative, enabling fans to participate in the creation of the film, along with securing numerous global awards. • Produced various viral videos, including Star Wars fan film, "Vader: Episode 1," "My First Day," and "Mother's Day" with over 25M, 21M, and 6M views, respectively. • Gained recognition and won Best Web New Media at LAUFF by producing and managing "Wingin' It" web series. • Oversaw production of a series of wildly popular short films for Eli Roth's Crypt TV. • Designed and developed company logo and website. Show less



Twentieth Century Fox

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Production Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

  Feature Film PA Feature Film PA



Viacom

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Assistant to Tori Socha, VP of Original Series, and Chaz Gray, EP of Current Series Assistant to Tori Socha, VP of Original Series, and Chaz Gray, EP of Current Series

• Executive Assistant, Paramount Television

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Assistant to Richard Gold, SVP TV Development Assistant to Richard Gold, SVP TV Development



Fusion Academy

• India
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English and Film Teacher

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  English is my jam, yo. With any luck, I can spread that love to a bunch of teenagers. Fingers crossed. English is my jam, yo. With any luck, I can spread that love to a bunch of teenagers. Fingers crossed.



Special Boy Films

• First AD

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

  First AD on John Legend music video, "Penthouse Floor." First AD on John Legend music video, "Penthouse Floor."



Vier and Jaffe

• Director

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  Directed 2 episodes of Comedy Webseries, "Wingin' It." Directed 2 episodes of Comedy Webseries, "Wingin' It."



Eyestorm Productions

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  Copywriter for video game commercials developed to be played on social media platforms. Copywriter for video game commercials developed to be played on social media platforms.



Bona Fide Productions

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  Intern at Bona Fide Productions. Absolute Samurai with coverage writing and development notes. Intern at Bona Fide Productions. Absolute Samurai with coverage writing and development notes.

• Head Of English Department

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Taught English, History, Film, and Screenwriting to grades 6-12 Managed staff including hiring, training, curriculum writing, mediation, and performance reviews Taught English, History, Film, and Screenwriting to grades 6-12 Managed staff including hiring, training, curriculum writing, mediation, and performance reviews



Directors Guild of America

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Visual History Coordinator

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Produced peer to peer interviews with director members for the Guild’s historical archives • Oversaw cataloguing, maintenance, and preservation of the Guild’s historical archives • Managed and trained staff to transcribe, index, and catalogue interviews • Helped redesign and maintain Visual History website • Ran and maintained the Director’s Guild Library • Provided Guild with comprehensive video editing support • Oversaw and maintained the budget for the Visual History program • Aided the planning and execution of major Guild events and staffing events; organized meetings and coordinated department activities with the Special Projects committee. • Administered office support to the Special Projects department through a variety of administrative responsibilities including expense report tracking Show less