SUMMARY

Tenacious and diplomatic senior media and event project lead with twelve years experience overseeing consumer and internal communication efforts. Decision-maker with the spirit of creativity, stability and dedication. Successfully delivering within deadlines and specified budgets. Excellent creative and corporate liaison, also known as the calm within the storm.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Planning, organizing and directing the activities of scenic designers, technical directors, writers, talent, graphic designers, printers, video/film crews and agents to ensure that each project stays on schedule and within budget
- Directing teams ranging from 5 – 30
- Working under constant pressure while expressing patience and a commitment to quality exceeding the standards and expectations outlined in the scope of work
- Performing site surveys from both the technical as well as the creative perspective
- Developing and maintaining relationships with sponsors and marketing partners
- Budget creation and tracking from $20k to $15m
- Client and account management

CAREER HISTORY

Freelance Film/Video, Event and Print Producer, November 1999 – Present
Various Agencies

Management of multi million dollar event, film/video projects. Oversaw production in the field, on set and through post. Successful supervision of creative and technical teams while building/strengthening client relationships. Always delivering on time and within budget.

- UN Global Creative Leadership Summit Proposal – Extraordinary Events – New York, NY
- BetUS.com / Hawaiian Tropic Fat Friday – TOAST – Santa Monica, CA
- 2004 Volkswagen US Dealer Show – Campos Creative Works, Inc – Santa Monica, CA
- Jerry Baker’s Gardening Wisdom National Pledge Program – PBS – Detroit, MI
- Jerry Baker’s Herbal Delights National Pledge Program – PBS – Detroit, MI
- UAW Training Film Series* – RFG Productions, Inc. / UAW Ford – Detroit, MI (Associate Producer)
- Detroit Red Wings Internal Broadcasts – RFG Productions, Inc. / JPI – Southfield, MI (Assistant Director)

Freelance Executive Producer / Project Lead, November 2008 – July 2009
Drury Design Dynamics – New York, NY

Management of multi million dollar event, video projects and media creation. Oversee production from concept to development. Successful supervision of creative and technical teams while building/strengthening client relationships.

- Wal-Mart Holiday Meeting Proposal – New York, NY 
- Wal-Mart Apparel Supplier Summit 2009 – New York, NY
- Wal-Mart Year Beginning Meeting 2009 General Session Meetings – Orlando, FL
- Wal-Mart Shareholders’ Meeting 2009 Proposal – New York, NY


Freelance Creative and Logistics Senior Producer, February 2005 – September 2008
Automotive Marketing, Consultants, Inc. – Marina del Rey, CA / New York, NY

Focused on producing external communications/marketing events for luxury automotive brands (Mercedes-Benz and Lexus). Proven mentoring and team building/coaching skills of a production team to provide clear creative direction and inspiration. Experienced project manager, overseeing high profile events. Strong design, creative and technical skills.

- 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG Performance Tour – 25 Locations
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Short Lead Program – Scottsdale, AZ
- 2007 (2008 Model Year) Mercedes-Benz The C Drive – Learn&Drive Tour – 22 Locations / 11 Markets
- 2006 (2007 Model Year) Toyota yaris Launch – yarisWorks D.I.Y. – Street Drive Tour – 24 Locations / 12 Markets
- 2005 Taste of Lexus – Learn&Drive Tour – 21 Locations
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Road Rally – Learn&Drive Tour – 32 Locations

Freelance Film/Video, Event and Print Producer, November 1999 – September 2008
Jack Morton Worldwide – Troy, MI

Design and media focused event production resulted in award winning films and corporate videos. Produced multiple internal business meetings as well as external press events. Earned multiple Telly/Golden Cassette awards*.
Clients: General Motors, PGA

- GMnext Global Broadcast – Detroit, MI
- 2006 North American International Auto Show – Chevrolet Camaro Press Conference – Detroit, MI
- 2005 (2007 Model Year) Cadillac Escalade World Premiere – Beverly Hills, CA
- 2004 Ryder Cup Opening and Closing Ceremonies – Bloomfield Township, MI
- 2004 (2005 Model Year) Chevrolet Corvette C6 Short Lead Program – Milford, MI
- 2004 (2005 Model Year) Cadillac STS Short Lead Program – Milford, MI
- 2004 General Motors Women’s Retail Initiative Meeting – Scottsdale, AZ
- 2004 National Automotive Dealer Association – Pontiac & GMC Divisional Franchise Meetings – Las Vegas, NV
- 2003 General Motors National Dealer Business Conference – Las Vegas, NV
- 2003 General Motors Leadership Conference – NC, SE & NE Meetings – Las Vegas, NV
- 2002 General Motors Regional Dealer Business Conference – 5 City Tour
- 2000 – 2003 North American International Auto Show GM Theater* – Detroit, MI
 

Associate Producer, May 1997 – November 1999
Visual Services, Inc – Bloomfield Hills, MI

Assisted in production of training videos, presentations and print materials for the FordStar Communications Network. Coached facilitators, technical director for daily training broadcasts.

VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

- 2009 Taste of The Nation – Project Manager – New York, NY
- 2007 "Business Professionalism + Microsoft Office" Seminar Project Lead – Amangwe Village – South Africa
- Producer / Director of Photography – A Mission of Hope - Royal Oak, MI – Various Projects
- 1996 Project Manager / Youth Theatre Director – Haven Women's Shelter – Pontiac, MI

EDUCATION

Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills, MI
Communications

Madonna University – Livonia, MI
Communications

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts – Southfield, MI
Communications
Technical Certificate, May 1997