Experience

Big Smile Co.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Big Smile Co. is a marketing communications practice at the intersection of technology, entertainment and philanthropy. As a PR-first agency, we develop integrated campaigns that build emotional bonds between future-forward products and their audiences. We love content, creators, capital, and community. Big Smile Co. brings more than 15 years of experience telling burgeoning stories, from video streaming disrupting TV to influencer content changing advertising, virtual reality… Show more Big Smile Co. is a marketing communications practice at the intersection of technology, entertainment and philanthropy. As a PR-first agency, we develop integrated campaigns that build emotional bonds between future-forward products and their audiences. We love content, creators, capital, and community. Big Smile Co. brings more than 15 years of experience telling burgeoning stories, from video streaming disrupting TV to influencer content changing advertising, virtual reality transforming content experiences and social good merging with tech innovation. The company is located across the country in Brooklyn, NY, San Antonio, TX, and Los Angeles, CA. We specialize in media relations, crisis and corporate communications, consumer publicity, event coordination, thought leadership, editorial, content production, and influencer engagement. www.bigsmile.co Show less



REELY

• Non-profit Organizations

• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Reely is an AI-powered video platform for real-time sports and esports highlights. Leveraging proprietary computer vision technology and artificial intelligence, Reely identifies, segments, and rates key moments (highlights) in live streaming and stored VOD content. The technology makes it possible for sports teams, content creators, and esports organizations to deliver their best plays to social audiences in real-time while creating new workflows for content production, brand marketing, and… Show more Reely is an AI-powered video platform for real-time sports and esports highlights. Leveraging proprietary computer vision technology and artificial intelligence, Reely identifies, segments, and rates key moments (highlights) in live streaming and stored VOD content. The technology makes it possible for sports teams, content creators, and esports organizations to deliver their best plays to social audiences in real-time while creating new workflows for content production, brand marketing, and monetization. www.reely.ai Show less



Survios

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications

  • 2017 - 2019

  Culver City, California



Annenberg Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications

  • 2017 - 2018

  Los Angeles The Annenberg Foundation is a private family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Since 1989, it has generously funded programs in education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation and its Board of Directors are directly involved in the community with several projects that expand and… Show more The Annenberg Foundation is a private family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Since 1989, it has generously funded programs in education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation and its Board of Directors are directly involved in the community with several projects that expand and complement its grant support to nonprofits. Among them are innovative nonprofit capacity building initiatives, the Annenberg Space for Photography, Explore, and the Metabolic Studio. The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. Show less



Fullscreen, Inc

• Head of Corporate Communications

  • 2014 - 2017

  Playa Vista, CA Fullscreen is a global media company that develops creators and produces multi-platform entertainment experiences. In my role, I led communications across public relations, social media and events. In collaboration with the world’s leading talent and brands, we create content differently. Our network, our technology, and our services change the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed by more than 600 million massively engaged subscribers. We're headquartered in L.A. and were… Show more Fullscreen is a global media company that develops creators and produces multi-platform entertainment experiences. In my role, I led communications across public relations, social media and events. In collaboration with the world’s leading talent and brands, we create content differently. Our network, our technology, and our services change the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed by more than 600 million massively engaged subscribers. We're headquartered in L.A. and were founded in January 2011 by CEO George Strompolos, a co-creator of YouTube's Partner Program. Show less



Hulu

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hulu Corporate Communications - Content

  • 2011 - 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area Led communications and strategic planning for Hulu content, including partner programming on Hulu and Hulu Plus, Hulu Originals, Hulu Kids and Hulu Latino.



Miller PR

• United States

• Digital Account Supervisor

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  Miller PR is a public relations and branding agency specializing in high level strategic counsel for companies and individuals. Working in the entertainment, media and digital worlds, Miller PR's clients are those with a profile in business, fame or fortune.



Bender/Helper Impact

• Digital Account Supervisor

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

  Developed and executed PR and communication campaigns for top digital and multi-platform entertainment content. Clients included Hulu, Lionsgate, Fox Television Studios, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Current TV, Comcast Interactive Media's Fancast (now Xfinity), Break Media (now Defy Media), IGN, Scion of Toyota Motor Sales, Coincident TV, Howcast, Digital Artists (CAA), Paula Abdul's AuditionBooth, Everloop, PlayNetwork, MEGA Brands and Amazon's Audible.com.



Tigerbeat6 Records

• Label Ambassador

  • 2004 - Jun 2011

  Projects include Kid606, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, Genders, DJ/rupture, Drop the Lime, Syrup Girls, End, Knifehandchop, Crunc Tesla, Eats Tapes, Clipd Beaks, Indian Jewelry, Terrible Eagle, White Williams. Coordinate and manage numerous events, including monthly and weekly residencies, SXSW showcases, national concert tours and international concerts.



mun2 (Telemundo/NBCU)

• Corporate Communications Lead

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  Managed corporate communications and publicity for the first bilingual cable network for young Latinos. http://www.holamun2.com This video featuring Enrique Iglesias and his mole was the best project I had the pleasure of working on: http://www.holamun2.com/candy/original/el-lunar-late-night-enrique-iglesias The Ultimate Quinceañera w/WWE Superstars was the second best: http://www.holamun2.com/shows/the-mun2-shuffle/the-mun2-shuffle-2034



Conscious Youth Media Crew

• United States

• Lead Production Facilitator

  • Oct 2005 - May 2007

  http://www.cymc415.org Assisted in development of grant proposals, press materials and curricula for after school program and High School courses. Facilitated documentary filmmaking coursework, from learning how to use a computer to final execution of a film. Taught design, editing and filmmaking techniques to "at-risk" Bay Area youth. Developed promotional materials for documentary screenings and organization initiatives, including student docs and "Why I… Show more http://www.cymc415.org Assisted in development of grant proposals, press materials and curricula for after school program and High School courses. Facilitated documentary filmmaking coursework, from learning how to use a computer to final execution of a film. Taught design, editing and filmmaking techniques to "at-risk" Bay Area youth. Developed promotional materials for documentary screenings and organization initiatives, including student docs and "Why I Ride: From Low To Show," a film about low riding and scraper culture in the Bay Area. Show less



Mighty

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Buyer, Curator and Publicist

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2007

  /// Mighty I was a talent buyer for the club and the gallery, Toothless Chandelier. I built relationships and negotiated contracts with international DJs, live bands, corporate clients (Google, The Onion, etc), and contemporary visual artists. I coordinated promotion and publicity for all events and club initiatives. http://www.mighty119.com + Mighty was voted the “Best new club in America” by URB Magazine



Asphodel Records

• Publicity and project management

  • Nov 2005 - Aug 2006

  Publicity: albums: AGF+Sue Cie (CD/DVD), Antimatter, Badawi, Li Alin, Fe-Mail, Daniel Menche, Zeitkratzer events: Thomas Brinkmann + Thomas Koner; Ryoji Ikeda - datamatics [ver.1.0b] by Forma; Pan Sonic and Ryoichi Kurokawa; Speedy J and Scott Pagano; skotlz_kolgen; Thomas Brinkmann's "Klick" Clinic... Attended MIDEM and Transmediale to further develop label and media relations.



San Francisco Examiner

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Design and Copy Writer

  • 2005 - 2005

  I worked on the Lives of Style pages



GreenCine

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development & Acquisitions Assistant

  • 2004 - 2005

  I assisted GreenCine's development and acquisitions director in account management, video on demand, streaming video and DVD library management, CMS and editorial content. I recall trying to make our videos stream onto a PSP and marveling at how awesome that was. Assisted in development and execution of film screenings and marketing initiatives.



Expression College for Digital Arts

• Instructor

  • 2003 - 2004

  Provided instruction for the following courses: Motion graphics and sound Living in a media world I, II Color and type Business of media



AMODA: Austin Museum of Digital Art

• Digital Showcase Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  Made my digital art dreams come true and introduced some of the greatest electronic music acts to the US, including múm and Max Tundra, among others.