Resume
About Me
• Passionate about post production and the creative and technical alchemy of creating content
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• 10+ years Post Supervisor of feature films, broadcast series and digital content
• AI enthusiast excited about innovation and the evolution of storytelling
• Award-winning Documentary Director-Producer with production and post expertise
• Expert knowledge of acquisition formats, post workflows and media deliverables
• Creative thinker and confident problem-solver in fast-paced environments
• Conscientious leader and collaborator who enjoys working with a diverse team
• Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills
Post Production Experience
Head of Post Production — Kin Community (9/22 - 9/24)
Responsible for all moving parts of the Post Production Department — budgets, schedules, and overseeing multiple series while leading a team to ensure on-time delivery of the highest quality content. Recruit talent and manage a staff of editors, assistant editors, motion graphics designers and vendors. Establish workflows for delivery partners to ensure finishing processes meet all specs. As a Post Producer, works closely with EPs to creatively problem solve, meet timelines and legal requirements. Partners include: Fox, Studio Ramsay Global, FilmRise, Philo, TVOne, and Teton Ridge.
Post Producer — Citizen McCain, with Meghan McCain (2024)
From the writer’s room pitching political stories to overseeing the post workflow and team to ensure quick turnarounds to launch two video shows per week, a total of 50 episodes, on YouTube.
Story Producer — Kin Community / FilmRise (11/22 - 3/23)
Created stringouts and storylines for 10 eps of the culinary competition show, Not Like Mama.
Story Producer — Triage Entertainment / Paramount (7/22 - 9/22)
Created stringouts and storylines in AVID for the female sports show, My Road to WOW.
Post Production Supervisor — Freelance (2011 - 2021)
• Proven track record delivering numerous studio and independent films and TV shows
• Strategized production and post process to maintain highest technical and creative standards
• Created budgets for scripts, negotiated vendor bids and prepared cost analysis for team
• Designed and implemented efficient post workflow to adapt to emerging technologies
• Planned and managed post schedules, communicated updates to stakeholders
• Hired and supervised staff including editors, archival producers, VFX artists and vendors
• Supervised playback sessions, sound mix, color correction, VFX reviews, ADR
• Diplomatically resolved issues and assigned resources to keep processes on time
• Cultivated deep industry relationships with post facilities and the creative community
• Forged strategic partnerships to implement cost-effective solutions throughout post
• Ensured post deadlines were met and all assets passed QC for on-time delivery to distributors
• Coordinated legal documents, promo materials, and additional trailer assets for distributor
Post Supervisor
Features & TV Credits
Beyond The Aggressives (2023) doc feature, Showtime White Bird in a Blizzard (2014) Anonymous
Lady Buds (2021), documentary feature, Starz Cooties (2014) feature, Universal / SpectreVision
The Gateway (2021) feature, Lionsgate The Pyramid (2014) feature Fox International
Dummy (2020) TV series, Quibi / Wiip 10 Cent Pistol (2014) feature, Phase 4 Films
Last Moment of Clarity (2020) feature, Lionsgate Max Rose (2013) feature, Mosaic / Lightstream
What They Had (2018) feature, Bleecker Street Beyond Paradise (2013) feature, Independent
Ghostmates (2016) feature, YouTubeRED Love or Whatever (2012) feature, Independent
Dr. Del (2015) pilot, Heel & Toe Films Maniac (2012) feature Le Petite Reine
Inner Fear (2015) feature, Independent Autumn Blood (2012) feature, Independent
Jewtopia (2012) feature, Independent
Production Experience
Director/Producer — “Lady Buds” Feature Documentary (2017 - 2022)
Produced, directed, wrote, operated camera and sound on award-winning feature documentary. Budget $520k, acquired by STARZ and Gravitas Ventures. Researched subjects, conducted interviews, filmed cinema verite, media managed and logged footage. Spent 2.5 years filming in the field with a small crew. Worked with 4 editors to craft the story and oversaw post production and distribution. Repped by CAA and premiered at HOT DOCS, followed by a theatrical release and a broadcast premiere on STARZ in 2022. Two spin offs optioned by Village Roadshow and Hellcat in 2022.
Director/Producer/Founder — Paceline Pictures (2016 - 2021)
Founder and Executive Producer of Paceline Pictures, a boutique production company. Managed client relationships and staff in the creation of numerous branded content spots. Developed and produced podcast pilots. Directed, produced and filmed a collection of music videos and short films (2000 - 2019). Worked with professional actors, casting directors, cinematographers, editors, and production designers. Short films screened at 100+ festivals including Sundance and aired on Showtime, IFC, PBS and Netflix. Mentored up and coming talent.
Teaching Experience
Professor, California State University Long Beach - Cinematic Arts (2024 - current)
• Editing I Lab - Introduction to Adobe Premiere
• On-Set Safety & Best Practices
Visiting Filmmaker Lecturer, Redlands University (2022)
•Documentary Production on Lady Buds - Women Filmmakers Class
Visiting Instructor, Film Independent Education Department
• Fiscal Sponsorship Seminar (2021)
• Post Production Workflows (2014)
• Don’t Wait to Fix it in Post! (2012)
Management Experience
ARRI, Inc., Technical Sales Manager - Western Region — Los Angeles (2014 - 2016)
Supervised staff of Technical Sales Reps and traveled extensively to visit clients to give ARRI camera and lens workshops. Responsible for sales and technical support of all ARRI products to rental houses, production companies and cinematographers.
Eastman Kodak, Account Manager - Features & TV — Los Angeles (2000 - 2011)
Managed and negotiated studio accounts and film sales for 100+ network, cable and indie film productions. Consulted with DPs and producers on film looks and workflows, and visited film sets all over the Western US Region to support clients such as HBO, ABC Studios, NBC/Universal, CBS, Showtime and Hallmark. Taught film workshops, oversaw film festival sponsorships, and maintained client relationships.
Volunteer Work
Heal the Bay — Los Angeles, CA (2022 - current)
Beach cleanup at various locations in Los Angeles County.
Trevor Project — Los Angeles, CA (2017 - 2018)
Answered calls on the Trevor Lifeline - the only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQIA+ young people ages 13-24.
AIDS Lifecycle — Los Angeles, CA (2007 - 2009)
Raised over $10,000 for AIDS Lifecycle, and cycled 550 miles as a participant, creating awareness and visibility for AIDS programs at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center.