EXPERIENCE 

Accomplished executive producer with an extensive sales background and deeply strategic focus. Strong hybrid experience honed through leading creative production teams and cultivating client relationships across advertising and film. Hands-on leader and creative problem solver committed to cultivating the world’s most respected talent. 


APPROACH 

Creative connector, strategic and operational leader, tactical producer, thoughtful problem solver. Communicator and motivator.  I build processes, teams, cultures, and relationships that support best in class creative work. 

WORK HISTORY 

Executive Producer 

OB42 (May 2023 - present)

  • Launched a US roster and brand, signed Directors and sales teams in all territories.

  • Executive Producer on all projects and working with clients Jimmy Fallon, Mother LA, Bumble, Redbull Records, Island Records and more.

  • Lead all daily in-house production, including bidding, pitches, calls, closing jobs, and liaising with reps, biz affairs and finance.

  • Manage sales outreach, existing and new client relationships. 

  • Manage brand development, PR and social media team.

Executive Producer 

Hobby Film (April 2021 - April 2023)

  • Launched an International production company in the US.

  • Managed sales outreach, existing and new client relationships. 

  • Executive Producer on all projects including Taco Bell, WA Lottery, Progressive, Energizer, Legos and more. 

  • Procured Visas for international directors, director contracts and set up a US accounting team.

  • Lead all daily in-house production, including bidding, pitches, calls, closing jobs, and liaising with reps, biz affairs and finance.

  • Manage brand development, PR and social media team.

Executive Producer 

Ring The Alarm (January 2020 - Present) 

  • Strategic and Operational head of internal production team, artists and musicians, sales teams. 

  • Executive Producer on all projects including Beats, Ebay, NBA, North Face, Lyft, Xbox, Xfinity. 

  • Lead all daily in-house music production, including bidding, pitches, calls, closing jobs, and liaising with biz affairs and finance. 

  • Business development, including expansion of music library and addition of creative studio offering 360 production. 

  • Manage brand development and PR and social media team. 

Executive Producer 

Recess Films, a div. of Brand New School (2019) 

  • Developed Recess concept with BNS owners, including director roster, branding, marketing, and sales strategy. 

  • Worked directly with BNS Executive Producer to create joint sales strategy and coordinated response to RFPs, pitching and producing multiple projects. 


Executive Producer 

Alldayeveryday (2018-2019) 

  • Guided all daily in-house production including treatments, bidding, production, sales teams and staff. 

  • Managed roster of directors, scouted and signed talent. 

  • Part of core leadership team. 

  • Produced 360 campaigns for clients including AT&T, Directv, HP, Louis Vuitton, LYFT, Nest, Postmates, Uniqlo, and Vans. 

  • Headed strategic brand development, including social media, events, and PR. 

  • Leveraged my background as a Consultant and Sales Rep to manage sales outreach and bring in new client relationships. 


Partner/Consultant 

R&D Placement (2014-2018) 

  • Cofounded renowned creative consultancy specializing in the recruitment, management, and placement of directors and executive producers within best in class production companies. 

  • Consulted on process, talent, and infrastructure for companies expanding into LA market, including East Coast and European-based Production and post/VFX companies. 

  • Scouted and placed talent on episodic series, production company rosters, and other platforms. 

  • Managed strong network of directors, including Albert Uria, Arnaud Boutin, Claire Cottrell, Matt Ogens, Errol Morris, Jason Zada, Josh Soskin, Luke Monaghan, Matt Ogens, Saman Kesh, Josh Soskin, James Gray, Ben Quinn.

SOCIAL GOOD 

Safe Place for Youth, Los Angeles 

“Future is Bright” PSA (2020) 

Produced three minute film to encourage youth members to enter the vocational and college programs offered by the organization. The film is also used as a fundraising tool, both online and in direct outreach. 

Boys and Girls Club, Los Angeles 

“Food Bank” PSA/short doc (2020) 

Produced short doc film to help the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles raise funds and create awareness for their weekly community food bank. 


DOCUMENTARY, EPISODIC + FEATURE WORK 

Kid Yamaka short doc 

NY Short Doc Fest (2016) 

Consulting Producer 

Why We Fight Doc Series 

Consulting Producer 

Developed the 8-episode doc series from the short documentary, Kid Yamaka. Acquired by ESPN+ 

Currently In Development 

“Untitled Chilean Murder Project," TV Episodic. 

Executive Producer 

Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, Writers/Directors 

David Arata, Writer 

Jamie Patricof, Katie McNeil, Producers 


Sales Rep/Agent 

Resource LA (2004-2014) 

  • Represented award-winning filmmakers, along with feature and music video directors for creative content production. 

  • Managed and cultivated numerous relationships across brands and advertising agencies. 

  • Scouted for young and up+coming talent to break into the brand and music video arena. 

  • Strategic partner to client companies, consulting on brand and roster development, as well as sales positioning. 

  • Companies repped: Biscuit, Brand New School, Buck, Cornershop, Gorgeous, Serial Pictures, Spotwelders, The Directors Bureau, 

EXPERIENCE (CON.) 

Operations Manager 

HKM (2000-2004) 

EDUCATION 

San Diego State University 

Bachelor of the Arts, Sociology 


CURATED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWS 

Brad Elterman, 2005 

Dennis Hopper, 2006