Experience

Independent Artist Group

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner | Executive Vice President | Head of Alternative & Factual Programming | Senior Agent

  • Oct 2006 - Present

  Partner, Executive Vice President, Head of Alternative & Factual Programming and Senior Agent at one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry (with more than 15 divisions and offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta and Nashville). IAG is a “global boutique” exclusively focused on advocating for our clients – which include award-winning writers, producers, directors, actors, musicians, comedians, branded personalities, intellectual property creators/owners… Show more Partner, Executive Vice President, Head of Alternative & Factual Programming and Senior Agent at one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry (with more than 15 divisions and offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta and Nashville). IAG is a “global boutique” exclusively focused on advocating for our clients – which include award-winning writers, producers, directors, actors, musicians, comedians, branded personalities, intellectual property creators/owners, production companies and key physical production personnel. Every day we help our clients achieve their goals -- and regularly inspire them to pursue goals they never realized they had. I joined IAG (formerly APA) to launch its Alternative & Factual Programming (AFP) Department and have led its growth into a market leader which generates tens of millions of dollars in revenue annually. The department focuses primarily on the sale and staffing of original television entertainment that's generically referred to as "Reality TV." Our division’s approach to client representation is distinguished by an innovative business model which promotes exceptional teamwork between department members and premium levels of service to clients and buyers (and has driven more than 1,500% growth in revenue since the launch of the division). My colleagues and I have been instrumental in the sales of numerous hit television series, including BLOWN AWAY (Netflix), DANCE MOMS (Lifetime), DR. PIMPLE POPPER (TLC), EVIL LIVES HERE (ID) and the Emmy Award-winning LEAH REMINI: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE AFTERMATH (A&E). Moreover, our department is a preferred supplier of key producing staff and talent for top-rated television programs in the U.S., including GORDON RAMSAY: UNCHARTED (National Geographic), OUTDAUGHTERED (TLC), RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (VH1), THE FLIPPING ELMOUSSAS (HGTV) and WEAKEST LINK (NBC). Show less Partner, Executive Vice President, Head of Alternative & Factual Programming and Senior Agent at one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry (with more than 15 divisions and offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta and Nashville). IAG is a “global boutique” exclusively focused on advocating for our clients – which include award-winning writers, producers, directors, actors, musicians, comedians, branded personalities, intellectual property creators/owners… Show more Partner, Executive Vice President, Head of Alternative & Factual Programming and Senior Agent at one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry (with more than 15 divisions and offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta and Nashville). IAG is a “global boutique” exclusively focused on advocating for our clients – which include award-winning writers, producers, directors, actors, musicians, comedians, branded personalities, intellectual property creators/owners, production companies and key physical production personnel. Every day we help our clients achieve their goals -- and regularly inspire them to pursue goals they never realized they had. I joined IAG (formerly APA) to launch its Alternative & Factual Programming (AFP) Department and have led its growth into a market leader which generates tens of millions of dollars in revenue annually. The department focuses primarily on the sale and staffing of original television entertainment that's generically referred to as "Reality TV." Our division’s approach to client representation is distinguished by an innovative business model which promotes exceptional teamwork between department members and premium levels of service to clients and buyers (and has driven more than 1,500% growth in revenue since the launch of the division). My colleagues and I have been instrumental in the sales of numerous hit television series, including BLOWN AWAY (Netflix), DANCE MOMS (Lifetime), DR. PIMPLE POPPER (TLC), EVIL LIVES HERE (ID) and the Emmy Award-winning LEAH REMINI: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE AFTERMATH (A&E). Moreover, our department is a preferred supplier of key producing staff and talent for top-rated television programs in the U.S., including GORDON RAMSAY: UNCHARTED (National Geographic), OUTDAUGHTERED (TLC), RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (VH1), THE FLIPPING ELMOUSSAS (HGTV) and WEAKEST LINK (NBC). Show less



United Talent Agency

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainee-Assistant | Coordinator | Agent

  • Apr 1994 - Oct 2006

  • Transitioned to Co-Founder and Senior Agent, Alternative Television Department; • Transitioned to Agent, Television Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Coordinator/Junior Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Assistant/Agent Trainee for Co-Founding Partner, Television Literary Department; • Transitioned to Agent’s Assistant/Agent Trainee, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent’s… Show more • Transitioned to Co-Founder and Senior Agent, Alternative Television Department; • Transitioned to Agent, Television Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Coordinator/Junior Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Assistant/Agent Trainee for Co-Founding Partner, Television Literary Department; • Transitioned to Agent’s Assistant/Agent Trainee, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent’s Assistant/Agent Trainee, Television Literary Department; • Hired as Mailroom Associate/Agent Trainee. Show less • Transitioned to Co-Founder and Senior Agent, Alternative Television Department; • Transitioned to Agent, Television Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Coordinator/Junior Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Assistant/Agent Trainee for Co-Founding Partner, Television Literary Department; • Transitioned to Agent’s Assistant/Agent Trainee, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent’s… Show more • Transitioned to Co-Founder and Senior Agent, Alternative Television Department; • Transitioned to Agent, Television Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Coordinator/Junior Agent, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Assistant/Agent Trainee for Co-Founding Partner, Television Literary Department; • Transitioned to Agent’s Assistant/Agent Trainee, Motion Picture Literary Department; • Promoted to Agent’s Assistant/Agent Trainee, Television Literary Department; • Hired as Mailroom Associate/Agent Trainee. Show less



Freelance

• Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Entertainment Industry Freelance Associate

  • Aug 1991 - Apr 1994

  Held freelance positions ranging from Production Assistant to Production Manager on various films, television series, commercials and live events, as well as temporary roles across multiple divisions of The Walt Disney Company. Held freelance positions ranging from Production Assistant to Production Manager on various films, television series, commercials and live events, as well as temporary roles across multiple divisions of The Walt Disney Company.