Experience

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  Mactavish Pictures

  • Founder

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  Mactavish Pictures LLC

  • Nashville - NYC

  • Founder

    • Jun 2002 - Present
    • Nashville - NYC

    - Production company founder with offices in NYC and Nashville- Wrote/produced/directed numerous films, including an Oscar contender in 4 categories- Extensive experience in all aspects of the filmmaking process - Managed the development, production, post-production and distribution of 20+ films- Hired and supervised crews of 100+ film professionals- Raised funds for numerous motion pictures via equity and debt instruments- Negotiated production deals with studios and production companies- Negotiated distribution and broadcast deals domestically and abroad- Negotiated book and music licensing and union contracts- Created and managed marketing and social media campaigns- Established and coordinated national publicity campaigns- Produced/directed spots for The GAP, Nabisco, Dun and Bradstreet, Pepsi, etc.- Previously worked as crew member on over two dozen Hollywood features

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  Best-Selling Author

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Author

    • Jan 2005 - Present
    • Greater New York City Area

    Author of The New Dad's Survival Guide (Little, Brown and Company) and co-author of Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic (St. Martin's Press,) now in development as a dramatic series by director Joe Carnahan.

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  Lecturer | Instructor

  • Lecturer on Film, Publishing and Veterans Issues

    • Oct 2006 - Present

    Guest lecturer and instructor at various schools and universities, including The University of Virginia, Penn State, The Covenant School, Blue Ridge School, St. John the Apostle, etc. Created curricula for film production and creative writing courses, mentored students and provided career guidance.

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  Various Companies

  • NYC, Nashville

  • Freelance Writer

    • Apr 1995 - Present
    • NYC, Nashville

    Contributing writer to various media platforms including Indiewire, Film Threat, The University of Alabama Alumni Magazine and Windcheck Sailing Magazine

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  Freelance

  • United States

  • Freelance Film Crew

    • Aug 1992 - Jun 2002
    • United States

    Worked on several dozen studio and indie films in various capacities, including grip, production assistant, location manager, stunt performer. SAG - AFTRA.

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  US Navy

  • Petty Officer

    • Feb 1984 - Feb 1990

    Fleet sailor, six years total service. Four active, two reserve. Co-Captain, Atlantic Championship Soccer Team. SubRon 6. Multiple deployments including GITMO.