Head of Production
ARGONAUT San Francisco 07.19 - present
Cricket, Codigo 1530, Jefferson’s Bourbon, California Olive Ranch, Nerd Wallet, Shutterfly, Fitbit, Honey Bunches of Oats, The Zebra
Production head and agency leader while continuing to be a hands on producer. Charting the course for a new production journey embracing adaptable craft while delivering the highest production value with white glove service for our clients. Integrated department with discipline experts stretching their skills across all mediums. Initiated agency diversity pledge to focus on diverse vendors and URM talent. Growing our in-house production service, Avalon, to execute creative ideas with a bespoke approach.
FREELANCE/Executive Producer
various agencies 06.17 - 06.19
R/GA, Wieden+Kennedy, M/H VCCP, Interesting Development, Funworks, Arnold
Integrated production expert for hire to solve all your production needs.
EVP, Director of Integrated Production
ARNOLD Worldwide, Boston & NYC 09.16 - 06.17
Progressive Insurance, CenturyLink, Carnival Cruise Line, Jack Daniel's, Hershey's, John Frieda, Jergens, Huntington Bank, Santander, Kaplan, Pur, Ocean Spray, Angie's List, Avocados from Mexico, CDC, Sanofi, National Association of Realtors
Modernize and integrate Arnold's production capabilities. Broke down silos and created fully integrated and cross functional production team. Co-Founded The PHIRM Arnold's cutting edge maker and social content group. Manage all aspects of Digital, Video, Print, Brand Experience, Studio, and Inhouse Editorial/Production. Member of leadership team in both Boston and NYC charged with leading the day to day operations, talent, and culture of the offices.
Head of Integrated Production
DDB San Francisco 03.15 - 06.16
Clorox, ConAgra, Qualcomm, Facebook, Oracle, Henkel
Restructure and reinvigorate production department to embrace integration towards creating a modern production discipline. Manage all aspects of production from Studio, Inhouse editorial/production, Interactive, Print, Social, Experiential and Video. Join leadership team in building a unique and positive culture.
SVP/Director Integrated Production
Mullen LA 04.14 - 02.15
Acura, Honda, Patron
Establish production practice and manage integrated production department for start up creative boutique agency. Developing processes, documentation and workflow. Build in-house production capabilities including edit suite and video production. Partner with CCO, Managing Director and ECD in establishing new agency culture and direction. Mission to produce award winning cutting edge and effective communications. Oversaw the Acura TLX "It's That Kind of Thrill" campaign which was the largest launch in history of the brand. Campaign featured work from epic TV spot to bite sized and ballsy content pieces including digital executions through to social and non-traditional activations.
SVP/Head of Integrated Production
FCB West 02.12 – 04.14
Electronic Arts, Levi’s, Dockers, Trulia, Ghirardelli, Hewlett-Packard, DelMonte, Kikkoman, Air New Zealand, Ooma, PG&E, The New Wheel
Manage integrated production department for advertising agency including broadcast/video, digital, experiential, print and studio across San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle offices. Establish new production approach by removing silos and embracing realities of producing content for transmedia campaigns. Develop best practices and process for current projects and archives. Instituted vendor screenings and meetings with cutting edge technology partners. Launched in-house post-production facility. Founded in-house video and photography practice. Created new business pitch toolkit and workflow. Inaugurated agency music series presenting local and national acts to the agency.
Senior Producer
Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, SF 08.07 – 02.12
Comcast, Chevrolet, Sprint, Hewlett-Packard, Dickies, Frito-Lay (Cheetos, Doritos, Tostitos), Denny's, eBay, Kayak.com, AIDES
Produce TV commercials, web films, rich media banners, online videos, long form videos for award winning agency. Experience with high level celebrity talent (Kevin Hart, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan, Burt Reynolds, Missy Elliott), international production, visual effects, animatronics, tabletop food photography, running footage photography, music licensing, animation, and new business pitches.
Freelance Producer
Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, SF 09.04 – 08.07
Subway, Comcast, Starbucks, Doritos, Saturn, Elizabeth Arden, Bud Light
EuroRSCG/San Francisco 07.02 – 09.04
Microsoft, Hannspree, Picture People, Amgen
Lieberman Productions, SF 05.04 – 08.04
ProActiv
Producer
EuroRSCG/MVBMS Partners, NYC 04.99 – 07.02
Philips Electronics, Subway, Volvo, MCI/Worldcom, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Schering-Plough, Stouffer’s
AWARDS
Cannes, D&AD, ADC, One Show, AICP, Webby, FWA, Communication Arts, Effies
EDUCATION
Point Park College, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts Theatre Arts, Cum Laude
Film Arts Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Completed classes in cinematography and independent feature film production