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Freelance Producer
Producer for Hire
Feb 2015 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Freelancing with various agencies and production companies in NYC.
I also have a film I helped produce in 2015's SXSW. It was executive produced by Elijah Wood and Morgan Spurlock. Feel free to peruse it's IMDB page or watch the trailer.
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3349380/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCATi5JxN9c
Rolling Stone names MADE IN JAPAN 1 of 15 Must-See Movies at SXSW Film Festival 2015
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/lists/15-must-see-movies-at-sxsw-film-festival-2015-20150309/made-in-japan-20150309#ixzz3TvBSSZjX
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Producer
Havas Health
Apr 2014 - Feb 2015 (10 months)
Video producer for HPS (Havas Production Services), an in-house digital/video production group within Havas Health, a global network of advertising agencies.
Oversee live-action, 3D, and 2D motion graphics projects from initial concept through final deliverable, at budgets ranging from 1K-700K. Produce upwards of 200 projects per year, balancing multiple mixed-level projects simultaneously.
Manage full-time and freelance producers, animators and editors.
Direct/produce external and internal video shoots. Negotiate and process SAG/Aftra contracts. Manage in-house digital archive and conversion processes.
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Producer
Hiccup Media
Jan 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Through Hiccup, we produced our own content, as well as for Grey, Fleishman Hillard, Anomaly, BBH, RCA and more.
• Responsible for all aspects of pre-production, shoot and post-production including selection and hiring of directors, editors and VFX companies, casting, Union/Non-Union talent negotiation, CGI animation and music supervision.
• Orchestrate bidding, negotiating and estimating process often within restricted budget parameters.
• Client facing, working closely with Account Management and often responsible for direct client presentations.
• Scheduling and facilitating all phases of production from development through editorial including pre-bid and pre-production meetings, production, shooting and editorial schedules. Ensure all projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with creative team to help develop and guide creative concepts, scripts and storyboards.
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Technical Improvisor/Producer
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Nov 2002 - Jun 2013 (10 years 7 months)
Technical Improvisor for the leading comedy institution in the United States. Been behind the lights and sound of Asssssscat in NYC since 2002.
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Producer/Project Manager
Helix Agency
Feb 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 10 months)
Promoted from Associate Producer to Producer in 2009.
Routinely work with principles to revamp pitches, develop concepts, and help write scripts.
Assign staff, hire freelancers and vendors.
Oversee production schedule and budget for cross platform content.
Lead timely production for best-selling ‘Worse Than Yours’ book series. 50 percent text, 50 percent images. Titles include: 50 Bosses, 50 Days, 50 Boyfriends, and others.
Associate Produced Made in Japan, feature documentary - Executive Produced by actor Elijah Wood/Dir. by Josh Bishop.
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Producer/Writer/Animator/Editor
Daniel Danny Dan Productions
Feb 2005 - Aug 2010 (5 years 6 months)
I am a writer/editor, animator, and producer. I tell stories.
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Director, Public Televison Sales (PBS)
DLT Entertainment, LTD
May 2005 - Feb 2009 (3 years 9 months)
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Market Research Analyst
OTX
Apr 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years 5 months)
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On-Air Planner
HBO
Jan 2002 - Nov 2003 (1 year 10 months)
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Research Analyst
Cartoon Network
Apr 2000 - Feb 2002 (1 year 10 months)
Provided research analysis for Cartoon Network, TBS, and TNT.
Managed reports such as Cartoon Q, Global Q, and Product Q.
Maintained a database of unique visitors to Cartoon Network website and plotted progress.
Oversaw Consumer Insights and Forecasting group by managing data collection, entry, and analysis.
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Improv, Creative Director
Red Chair Theater/Comedy Response Unit
Jan 1999 - Jan 2002 (3 years)
Co-Founder of the Atlanta based improvisational troupe, The Comedy Response Unit and co-owner of the Red Chair Theater. Involved in the management, finances, and creative decisions pertaining to the interest of both the theater and performers.