Experience

THA Experiential

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Producer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Producing activations for Paramount, Amazon, Sony, and more for Uncharted, Black Phone, Bosch, Shotgun Wedding. Produced and supervised capture and edits for highlight reels/promotional sizzles. Producing activations for Paramount, Amazon, Sony, and more for Uncharted, Black Phone, Bosch, Shotgun Wedding. Produced and supervised capture and edits for highlight reels/promotional sizzles.



The Immersive Experience Institute

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  The Immersive Experience Institute houses The Next Stage Summit, the premiere gathering of immersive and experiential creators, designers, and thinkers, a soon to be Festival, and No Proscenium. After a Covid hiatus, the Summit back in January 2022! The Immersive Experience Institute houses The Next Stage Summit, the premiere gathering of immersive and experiential creators, designers, and thinkers, a soon to be Festival, and No Proscenium. After a Covid hiatus, the Summit back in January 2022!



The Bezark Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Producer

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  This should be brief. I've been serving as Producer on a super secret project for a super secret client for the past two years. I'll never tell you anything about. Neveeerrrrrr! This should be brief. I've been serving as Producer on a super secret project for a super secret client for the past two years. I'll never tell you anything about. Neveeerrrrrr!



Wilderness Theatre

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Producer

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  After serving as Production Manager for "Leaves of Grass" at 14th Factory in May 2017, I now serve as Producer for Wilderness. Recent productions include "Our Country" at the Public Theatre's Under the Radar Festival, possible touring of "Leaves of Grass", and we are currently researching and developing "The System" which will be a year-long multi-part immersive noir experience. Founded in 2011 by Artistic Director Annie Saunders, the award-winning Wilderness works internationally to push the envelope of the traditional theatre-going experience. Inspired by disused, unexplored and uninhabited spaces, we create immersive, experiential and interdisciplinary theatrical events that disrupt the boundaries between observer and observed. We offer intimate live experiences in a variety of traditional and non-traditional spaces. Show less



OA Experiential

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Producer

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2020

  As Lead Producer, I collaborated with a diverse set of brands including: NBC Universal, FX (Comic Con 2019), Clif Bar (National Tour), AMC, and more to create immersive and interactive installations across the country. From San Diego Comic Con, to downtown Manhattan, to the peaks of Vail, Colorado, producing with OA and working with a diverse set of clients was a highlight. I proposed and lead a program pulling together an internal roster of some of the most adept immersive creators in the Los Angeles/New York regions. Hailing from the worlds of theatre, horror, theme parks, museums, escape rooms, and film, the "Immersive Core" featured talent who work across the globe. A stellar group of creators. Show less



JFI Productions

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Producer and Production Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  As producer, I lead the physical production of Creep LA: LORE (2017) in association with Amazon Studios, and Awake (2018), hired event staff and some designers, managed all contracts, built production and organizational budgets, served as design advisor, managed box office, tech, and co-led nightly operations. Additionally, I got to flex a little artistic muscle helping to create some of the visuals shown below. It was here I met who would become a long-term collaborator David Ruzicka. Just Fix It Productions is a production and entertainment company that creates immersive, engaging attractions and experiential events to Los Angeles. Show less



CREEP LA

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Producer

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Back at it for 2018's CREEP : AWAKE taking place October - November at Row DTLA. This 60,000 sq/ft immersive Halloween experience created by Just Fix It Productions is now in it's 4th sell-out year. Tickets go on sale Labor Day weekend. Back at it for 2018's CREEP : AWAKE taking place October - November at Row DTLA. This 60,000 sq/ft immersive Halloween experience created by Just Fix It Productions is now in it's 4th sell-out year. Tickets go on sale Labor Day weekend.



HELO

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Line Producer

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  The Museum of America was the album release party/experience for Thirty Seconds to Mars' latest release, America. This museum style walk-through featured exhibits dedicated to things like Power, Greed, Drugs, Sex, Free Speech, etc. With just two weeks from approval to opening, it was a bit of a crunch, especially when arranging an M1 Abrams tank that people could paint on, appearances by adult film stars, a Trump dunk tank, and more. This is without a doubt the most LA thing I've done. The Museum of America was the album release party/experience for Thirty Seconds to Mars' latest release, America. This museum style walk-through featured exhibits dedicated to things like Power, Greed, Drugs, Sex, Free Speech, etc. With just two weeks from approval to opening, it was a bit of a crunch, especially when arranging an M1 Abrams tank that people could paint on, appearances by adult film stars, a Trump dunk tank, and more. This is without a doubt the most LA thing I've done.



Aviron Pictures

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Producer/Production Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  Aviron Pictures wanted an immersive, interactive experience to promote the Spring 2018 release of The Strangers: Prey at Night. Together with director Josh Randall, we took over at parking lot in Hollywood to created The Strangers Experience Hollywood. For 12 days, sold out audiences got a glimpse of the terror while being chased through a mobile home by the Man in the Mask, Dollface and Pinup before escaping through a secret exit in the closet. I scouted the location, acquired permits, arranged all aspects of the physical production, hired the production and administrative team, and managed the site. Show less



RHEgan Productions, LLC

• Los Angeles, CA

• Producing Team/Live Production

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  I worked with the production team and the Center Theatre Group's staff to plan and produce the - CTG 50th Anniversary Gala in May 2017. I worked with the production team and the Center Theatre Group's staff to plan and produce the - CTG 50th Anniversary Gala in May 2017.



Ojai Playwrights Conference

• Ojai, Ca

• General Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  As a member of the General Management Team, responsible for event logistics, travel, meals, for 80+ playwrights, directors, dramaturges, and actors. As a member of the General Management Team, responsible for event logistics, travel, meals, for 80+ playwrights, directors, dramaturges, and actors.



Cintrifuse

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager/Owner Advocate/Operations Consultant

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Coming into a project that was $2M behind budget, and nearly a year past its targeted completion date, I was hired to help expedite the final phased of a 45,000 sq/ft renovation of three historic buildings into a co-work space that housed a tech fund (CincyTech) and an accelerator (The Brandery). •Project leader for $250,000 in building improvements including scope creation, bidding, supervising. •Consulted on operational start up needs and established relations with necessary contractors. •Set up and refined long-term maintenance contracts that best suited budgets and operations. •Advised the CEO on operational issues, and long term best practices for facility management. •Served as art director for the creation of two murals for the facility. •Secured a financial settlement with the developer/contractors for incomplete or inadequate work. Show less



National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programming Consultant/Independent Producer

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  I developed new programming ideas to activate the museum's theatre and ancillary spaces, and to collaborate with the Exhibits Team to find novel ways to incorporate live performance into exhibits. Final proposal included a film festival, outdoor international festival, concert series, presented theatre series, and educational programming. -Evaluated existing infrastructure and made capital improvement recommendations and priorities for the 300-seat Harriet Tubman Theatre. -Commissioned, produced, and directed "Diversity in Baseball" as a part of an exhibit named the same. Special performances were commissioned by MLB for VIP guests during the 2015 All Star Game. -Produced and directed Dream Pill by Yale Fellow, Rebecca Prichard. Show less



FotoFocus Cincinnati

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production and Talent Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  I served as primary talent liaison and production manager for the live events line up which included lectures, film exhibits, and a performance with John Waters. •Managed all artist, speaker, and VIP guest travel, transportation, and accommodations. •Bid and managed all production (lighting, sound, venue, etc) for a week long lecture series and headline events at Memorial Hall. •Served as primary liaison to guest artists and coordinated their performances and production needs. I served as primary talent liaison and production manager for the live events line up which included lectures, film exhibits, and a performance with John Waters. •Managed all artist, speaker, and VIP guest travel, transportation, and accommodations. •Bid and managed all production (lighting, sound, venue, etc) for a week long lecture series and headline events at Memorial Hall. •Served as primary liaison to guest artists and coordinated their performances and production needs.



Know Theatre of Cincinnati

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producing Artistic Director

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2014

  I served as the single wring-able neck for the $700k/yr company which produced a mainstage season of 5-8 plays, the 12-day Cincinnati Fringe Festival, a national touring production of Calculus: The Musical!, and operated an artist services agency The Jackson Street Market.•Raised 50% of the annual operation budget from foundations and individuals and increased by 300% the number of individual contributors to the organization.•Produced more than 40 mainstage productions including 25+ Regional Premieres, 5 US Premieres, and 5 World Premiere works.•Guided the Cincinnati Fringe Festival to seven consecutive years of growth (between 3-15%) for the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, doubling its size and increasing its revenue to support a full 25% of the theatre's operation.•Launched the Calculus: The Musical! national tour- which visited 35 states, performed for 30,000 students annually, and became a profitable program in it's first year.•Conceived and built partnerships with local business that netted nearly $100k annually in cash and in-kind contributions.•Supported and/or incubated a number of now professional independent companies including TrueTheatre, OTRimprov and IF Cincy Improv Festival, Art on the Streets, concert:nova, and more.•Conceived, funded and managed the Jackson Street Market, a one of a kind artist services agency which leveraged existing company resources (physical and human) to bolster the local community of creators. This program served as springboard for a number of individual artists and companies, brought visibility to their work, provided support for their production needs, and served to both keep artists in the region as well as relocating some from elsewhere. Show less

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2007 - Feb 2010

  •Served as Producing Artistic Director for the Cincinnati Fringe Festival.•Increased applicants to the Festival by nearly 100%•Crafted cabaret programming for the theatre's bar stage that activated the space and supported the local artist community. •Conceived and secured funding for an affordable ticket price program which allowed for $12 tickets for three years, increasing awareness, attendance, and bringing 20% more first-time patrons to the theatre.•Crafted ancillary Fringe Festival programming that doubled participation rates and bar revenue. Show less



The Carnegie

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Theatre Director

  • 2005 - 2007

  •Oversaw and guided the final stages of a $2.5mm renovation of the 100 year old theatre facility. •Advocated for and secured an additional $500k in funding for needed facility and theatrical improvements to ensure lasting quality of the auditorium. •Along with the Executive Director, managed the growth of the organization from $500k to $1.5mm in the first year that the theatre was open. •Recruited, advised, and help build Jersey Productions, a resident musical company to utilize the space and create programming. •Built an audience from scratch that quickly grew to over 1000 subscribers and thousands more individuals. •Crafted a broad array of programming from theatre and concerts, to film and educational programming. Many users of the space are still in residence. •Managed a staff of five theatre professionals, 500+ volunteers and dozens of artists. Show less



The Hobby Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Box Office Manager/Booking Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

  •Set up, managed, created policy for the box office operation for the new facility. •Managed a staff of approximately 20 part time CSRs. •Administered the ticketing system from initial set up to daily back ups. •Trained all employees on ticketing system (Paciolan). •Collaborated with resident company Theatre Under the Stars who managed a supplementary system within the same venue. •Served as Booking Manager for the 500-seat Zilkha Hall and eventually served as GM of the same. •Managed IATSE local stagehands contracts in the theatre. •Served as the director of Uniquely Houston program, which sought to bring Houston's small arts organizations into the state of the art theatre. Show less



Live Nation Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Ticketing Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  •Served as Ticketing Manager for the Baltimore and Philadelphia region as well as the New Orleans and San Antonio markets. •Shared responsibility for managing a phone room of 40 CSRs. •Generated daily sales reports for all markets. •Checked and approved nightly settlements during show runs. •Managed database of subscribers for each market through the season ticket renewal process. •Served as Ticketing Manager for the Baltimore and Philadelphia region as well as the New Orleans and San Antonio markets. •Shared responsibility for managing a phone room of 40 CSRs. •Generated daily sales reports for all markets. •Checked and approved nightly settlements during show runs. •Managed database of subscribers for each market through the season ticket renewal process.