Experience

game1

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EVP, Production

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Designed to create and own high-end original sports-based content, game1 is changing the landscape of sports storytelling through the creation, production, and distribution of premium, cinematic content in the form of scripted and unscripted film and television, digital, and audio, and branded content. The studio, based in Los Angeles and New York, will connect the dots between Hollywood film industry actors, writers, directors, and producers, and curated sports-based intellectual properties and brands.



FOX Sports

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Show Development and Studio Production

  • May 2016 - Mar 2020

  Started as Director of Production when hired. Title was changed shortly after start date.• Oversee development and launch of FS1 studio programming including Undisputed, First Things First, and BIG3 basketball league.• High level management of large departmental projects and initiatives from ideation to execution. Complete oversight of high level budget forecasting and planning, staffing support, and creative development.• Creates and reviews project performance metrics to determine return on investment. Evaluates and develops efficiencies within the show groups.



ESPN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  • Responsible for all remote show and special project and content planning within the ESPN2 Studio family. Primary focus is Mike & Mike, First Take, His & Hers, and SportsNation.• Responsible for approximately 30 remote shows during the calendar year. Oversees all location selection, interfacing with venues, leading group planning calls and collaboration with team members, audience logistics, and contributes to overall presentation.• Owner and decision maker for budget projection, tracking, and management. • Charged with creating exciting and efficient solutions while achieving content goals.

• Production Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2014

  Production Coordinator for ESPN 2 studio and Original Programming/Content. Responsible for logistics and planning support for the major support categoriesFirst Take, Numbers Never Lie, His & Hers, SportsNation, Colin's Football Show, Olbermann, Sports Saturday, This is SportsCenter shows, Grantland Basketball Hour• Hands-on working style touching major aspects of the event planning: creative, operations, directing, legal, marketing, and finance• Planed all remote shows and feature shoots within ESPN2 shows (50+ per year)• Heavily involved in new show development• Assisted with brand development for audience-driven personality shows on ESPN2• Budget tracking and management experience• Active role with managing talent schedules and needs

• Video Editor

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2010

  • Cleared on multiple technical functions: audio operator, basic technical director, voice over work, and video editor. Provided technical support for studio shows and event production mainly in editing montages, roll-ins, and highlights.• Established workflow operating procedures and assisted with transition from analog to digital work space.• Lead trainer and mentor in the organization. Contributed to scheduling planning and preparation for larger productions.• Collaborated with outside groups to establish larger workflow policies and communication guidelines.



Eastern Connecticut State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Activities

  • Aug 2003 - Sep 2007

  • Promotion and planning for all Campus events including smaller entertainment artists, large themed weekends, large concerts.• Worked throughout school year and full-time during winter and summer breaks.• Lead the organization of the Orientation program. Responsible for hiring and training staff. • Promotion and planning for all Campus events including smaller entertainment artists, large themed weekends, large concerts.• Worked throughout school year and full-time during winter and summer breaks.• Lead the organization of the Orientation program. Responsible for hiring and training staff.