Experience

USC Institute for Creative Technologies

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Communications Manager and Writer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Established in 1999, the USC Institute for Creative Technologies is a Department of Defense (DoD) funded University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) sponsored by the US Army. Harnessing Hollywood-derived creativity with the rigor of academia, ICT conducts award-winning R&D in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Graphics, Geo-Spatial Terrain Simulations, Human Performance, Learning Sciences, Mixed Reality (MxR), Medical VR, Narrative, and Virtual Humans. * 100,000 x Citations from 2,000 Peer-Reviewed Publications. * 10,000 x Servicemembers Certified on ELITE (Emergent Leader Immersive Training Environment). * 6,000+ Downloads of Virtual Human Toolkit. * 170+ Bravemind PTSD Treatment Systems Deployed on Clinical Sites. * 140+ Honors and Awards Highlighting Faculty and Staff. * 49 x Credits on Hollywood Movies and Television Series. * 3 x Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Fellows. * 279 x Intellectual Disclosures. * 29 x Patents. * 2 x Academy Awards (Science & Technology). * 1 x Emmy Award (Engineering, Science & Technology). Show less



Ziff Davis

• United States
• Software Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Contributing Writer (PCMag)

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2023



[freelance]

• Writer

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2023



Hearst Magazines

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Digital (International)

  • Dec 2009 - Mar 2013

• Director, Mobile

  • Jul 2006 - Dec 2009



UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Non-Executive Director (USA)

  • Dec 2009 - Feb 2013



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Advisor

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010



8Edge/Mod Studios

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Director of Account Management

  • May 2005 - May 2006



FH Foundation

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Director

  • Oct 2002 - May 2005



Grey Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Business Development (<kpe> part of Grey L.A)

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2002



Hearst UK

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Digital Strategist

  • Apr 1999 - Jul 2001



freelance

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Writer

  • Apr 1996 - Apr 1999



Common Purpose

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Media Director

  • Oct 1997 - Oct 1998



The Independent

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Journalist & Columnist

  • Nov 1992 - Mar 1996



freelance

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Film & Television Production Assistant

  • Jun 1991 - Nov 1992