Objective: To write and produce effective, entertaining and inspiring multimedia content for a large array of audiences and distribution outlets.
Professional Profile:

Experienced in the creative execution and production of multimedia content, films, documentary-style television, events and advertorial web content. Excellent research, creative development, negotiation and client/project management skills.

SeeMoreShopping.com, Ongoing
Contributing Writer & Producer
• Concept/write fashion feature articles featuring Chicago boutiques and designers.
• Produce advertorial content, video reviews and shopping events.

Bridges Media Group, Contract Producer
• Oversaw local and location production and post-production
• Manage client, internal team and outside vendors
• Clients include: International Truck & Engine, Bagby & Co., Eli Lilly

United Way of Metro Chicago: Marketing Communications
• Documentary-style campaign video & PSAs utilized to inspire raise awareness of
United Way’s community impact. Media integrated onto website and broadcasted.
• Worked with client to identify communication goals and translate goals to video.
• Conducted field interviews with agencies, stakeholders and scripted videos.
• Oversaw schedule, budget and internal staff from concept to post.

Stayfree® Girls in the Director’s Chair: Girls Filmmaking Program
• Produced short films and promotional segments to empower young women and promote Women in Film. Videos distributed via website.
• Planned premiere event and panel discussion to unveil PSA, which included Cathy Schulman, Nicole Holofcener and Jessica Alba.
• Attached celebrity actors/mentors to program, including Rachael Leigh Cook and Laura Prepon. Interviewed celebrities for media integration.

Fresh Films: Nationwide Teen Filmmaking Program
• Produced branded multimedia, cinema ads, films, nationwide casting calls and immersive events for nationwide youth-focused marketing campaign.
• Oversaw the production of teen-produced media as mentor.
• Attached industry professionals to promote program, including John Lithgow and Christian Gaines from the American Film Institute.

Museum of Science and Industry: Interactive Educational Exhibit
• Educational exhibit used in the instruction of students in forensic science.
• Identified the creative concept with client and developed script.
• Oversaw storyboarding, casting, production and post.

“Mockingbird” Eminem’s music video for Interscope/Shady Records
“Wanna Come In?” Reality series for MTV
“Biker Build Off” Reality series for Discovery Channel
“Next Great Champ” Reality series for Fox
“Love for Rent” Feature film for HBO Latino
“Mind the Gap” Feature film for Showtime Networks
“Road to Ironman” Ironman Triathlon special for NBC

Technical Skills:
• Final Cut Pro Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Video programs, Microsoft Office Suite. Apple and PC operating systems.

Education:
B.A., Telecommunications – Michigan State University