Experience

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  Mother New York

  • NY, NY

  • Producer

    • Mar 2015 - Present
    • NY, NY

    Experiential Producer

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  Eventive Marketing

  • Production Manager

    • Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

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  Mother New York

  • New York, NY

  • Production Manager

    • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
    • New York, NY

    Wired Magazine (Conde Nast) WIRED Store 2012: ‘What’s Inside?’ http://fourfifthsdesign.com/2013/01/04/mother-ny-creates-concept-store-with-wired-magazine/A month-long product display event, showcasing the sponsors of Wired Magazine & various makers of high-tech gadgetry• Managed conversion of a large, vacant retail space into an optimal event setting• Created 3D and 2D renderings for event planning• Engaged the services of vendors, fabricators, and subcontractors• Negotiated contracts, disbursed payments, and pulled permits• Interfaced with Mother’s management/creative team and client• Managed entry/departure of an automobile in & out of venue (removal/replacement of storefront)• Oversaw operations for the duration of the event• Supervised event strike, returned the space in ‘improved condition’• Closed out the event’s last service calls and payments

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  Ray Bloch

  • New York, NY

  • Production Manager

    • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
    • New York, NY

    Melcher Media ‘Future of Story Telling’ (FoST)An interactive, multi-station, multi-mode, electronic media environment• Created basic event design• Rendered 3D and 2D drawings for event planning• Sourced and contracted rental equipment and furniture• Oversaw preparation of event space• Supervised assembly and display of e-media devices, lighting design, and event signage• Managed event strike, returned space to original condition

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  Bedrocket Media Ventures

  • New York, NY

  • Production Manager/Set Designer

    • Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
    • New York, NY

    Bedrocket Media Ventures ‘Geeking Out’ (YouTube)An online comedy series, starring Kerri Doherty• Designed and produced a custom scenic environment• Sourced and purchased all props and furniture• Created a modular design that enabled quick assembly/disassembly and easy storage

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  Gowanus Music Club

  • New York, NY

  • Musc Instructor

    • Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
    • New York, NY

    Gowanus Music Club, LLC & East Side Community High SchoolAfter school music programs featuring rock bands & students in 4th through 12th grade• Coached six bands weekly each semester• Provided instruction in musicianship/band best practices, choice of materials, practicing and performance techniques• Produced end of semester performances in local clubs

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  US Concepts

  • NYC

  • Production Manager

    • May 2004 - Apr 2006
    • NYC

    A New York, NY based event-marketing company (a division of Diageo, Inc.)Produced and managed Time, Inc.’s “Meet This Old House” promotional tour (six major markets nationwide)• Designed tour environment, including tent, fixtures, effective branding of vendors, lights, audio• Managed client relations, vendors, sub-contractors, logistics, permitting, event staff, hiring, and road crew• Coordinated needs of client, partner (Home Depot), 15 sponsors and show talent• Oversaw distribution of collateral and premiums• Managed data collection for client’s national sweepstakes program - Winner of Event Marketing Magazine’s Ex Award™: “Best Retailtainment Event 2005”Produced and managed Fisher Price’s 75th Celebration promotional tour (new product lines in predominantly Hispanic markets nationwide)• Technical director and tour manager of 12 city tour• Managed client relations, sub-contracting, vendors, logistics, permitting and event personnel• Designed charging system for keeping Fisher Price electric cars in continuous operation• Oversaw event set-up and breakdownProduced and managed US Cellular’s Dial4Dollars promotional campaign (24 college campuses nationwide}• Managed tour routing, logistics, prize distribution and personnel• Created comprehensive instruction manuals and conducted event staff training• Compiled and analyzed all event metrics, student data, event reports and photography• Produced final report and short video for client and agency

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  Jack Morton Worldwide

  • Art Director

    • Sep 2002 - Aug 2003

    Jack Morton WorldwideRoley Poley Productions, LLC• Produced scenery and props for industrial video & training films• Directed in-house video art department including project budgeting, design, and staff• Responsible for prototype client materials

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  Marie Claire

  • New York, Ny

  • Set Designer

    • Sep 2002 - Aug 2003
    • New York, Ny

    Marie Claire Magazine• Designed and produced scenery for 8 issues

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  The Jim Henson Company

  • New York, NY

  • Production Manager/Production Designer/Art Director/Set Designer

    • Sep 1991 - Jun 2003
    • New York, NY

    Comedy Central The Jim Henson CompanyDesigned & produced scenery and props for “Crank Yankers” (a nationally televised comedy series)• Designed & produced 130 scenic environments in 90 days• Responsible for art department budget, scheduling & production crew of twelve• Coordinated design & execution with show producers, directors, writers and talentDesigned and produced trade show environments (at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center)• Contracted outside vendors and union labor• Supervised load-in, construction & assembly of event fixturesProduced scenery and props for “The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss” (a nationally televised children’s series)• Responsible for art department budget, scheduling & production crew• Coordinated design & execution with show producers, directors, writers and talent