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STORY PRODUCER
Summary
Enthusiastic producer with over eight years of experience in documentary development, production, and post production for TV, film and the web. I have built logistics, management, and creative skills and offer a strong work ethic.
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Experience
Story ProducerApr 2015 to Current
Hearst Communications － San Francisco , CA
Hearst Communications － San Francisco , CA
- Collaborate with a team of 15 editors, producer/shooters, associate producers, production assistants and interns on the filming and editing of the 6 episodes of Season 2 of Bandit Patrol.
- Review footage for story development and create additional questions for the field.
- Delegate National Geographic Wild's deliverable needs to post team.
Production Manager/ResearcherNov 2014 to Feb 2015
Hearst Communications － Houston , TX
Hearst Communications － Houston , TX
- Assisted in the completion of the National Endowment for the Humanities Production Grant the forthcoming documentary Rosalynn Carter: Political Partner.
- Located and interviewed scholars.
- Created outlines based on interviews, book and archival research.
- Completed production budgets for the Rosalynn Carter: Political Partner documentary and the PBS NewsHour special on food waste: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/almost-half-americas-food-go-waste/
- Managed, created, and organized project documents using Google Docs and Dropbox.
Associate Venue Manager/CoordinatorNov 2011 to Feb 2015
Walt Disney Co. － Frisco , TX
Walt Disney Co. － Frisco , TX
- Seasonal position, have worked four festivals in a row since 2012.
- Managed a team of 12-15 volunteers.
- Worked closely with various departments within the organization: IT, Logistics, Production, Volunteers, Events, and Corporate Sponsorship.
- Coordinated and designed the transformation of a rented building into the Filmmaker Lodge, a multi-use space complete with with a stage for panels, lounge, and a green room.
- Purchased and approved materials from vendors.
- Planned schedules for loading in and out of the venue.
- Maintained detailed documents and facilitated procedures for media technology used in the space.
- Finished festival on budget.
Development ResearcherOct 2014 to Nov 2014
Marquette University － Milwaukee , WI
Marquette University － Milwaukee , WI
- Researched adventure story ideas in Puerto Rico for a new Travel Channel series about the greatest outdoor locations.
- Located and contacted scholars and environmental enthusiast in Puerto Rico.
- Translated Spanish information.
- Secured filming locations and coordinate possible travel routes on the island.
- Created a twenty page treatment with story possibilities.
Field Producer/Coordinating Producer/Production ManagerFeb 2014 to Sep 2014
Market Road Films － City , STATE
Market Road Films － City , STATE
- Worked on various stages of production on the following documentaries: "The Notorious Mr. Bout", "First to Fall", and the forthcoming docs "American Warlord" and "Mothership: The Untold Story of Women in Hip Hop."
- Booked travel and lodging for shoots.
- Hired crews for the field and post.
- Field produced and production managed online branded content docs for TEDActive, Ogilvy and Mather, and CBS Sports/NFL.
- Upload client videos to vimeo and dropbox.
- Created and maintained all project budgets and schedules.
- Managed the company's office paperwork and finances.
- Supervised the office staff, interns and hired crew.
Coordinating ProducerFeb 2013 to Dec 2013
National Geographic Television － City , STATE
National Geographic Television － City , STATE
- CP on "Blow Your Mind," a 30 minute hosted program about science.
- Booked travel and lodging for shoots for both series..
- Collaborated with executives and the showrunner on story development and research on both programs.
- Set-up filming in several locations in Kentucky and Alabama.
- Coordinated and purchased science experiment props and materials for "Blow Your Mind."
- Created stringouts of segments using Final Cut Pro.
- Organized and oversaw postproduction logistics.
- Assisted with graphics conception.
- AP on the program "Kentucky Justice", a series about the small coal mining community of Harlan.
- Drafted extensive shoot notes and weekly updates.
- Secured shooting location and personal releases.
- Maintained shoot budgets. Both programs delivered on budget.
- Occasionally operated EX1 as additional camera while filming in Kentucky.
Coordinating ProducerFeb 2012 to Oct 2012
National Geographic Television － City , STATE
National Geographic Television － City , STATE
- Worked on the series "To Catch A Smuggler" Season 1, 5 Episodes
- Assisted with story development, writing beat sheets and outlines.
- Created scene stringouts using Final Cut Pro.
- Coordinated and managed post production logistics.
- Translated the Spanish interviews.
- Set-up shoots and created all deliverables for 3 episodes including writing web promotional materials.
- Oversaw graphics conception for both projects.
- "To Catch A Smuggler" delivered under budget.
Associate ProducerSep 2010 to Nov 2011
National Geographic Television － City , STATE
National Geographic Television － City , STATE
- Worked on the series "Ultimate Factories" season 2, "Worlds Toughest Fixes" season 2, and the special "Earth Overhaul."
- Booked international and domestic travel and lodging for all shoots.
- Collaborated with producing team on story development and conducted field interviews.
- Operated second camera on a few shoots.
- Hired field crews and supervised production assistants.
- Set-up shoots and filmed at several locations in the U.S.
- Coordinated international shoots logistics and travel.
- Media managed footage for each series.
Adjunct ProfessorAug 2008 to Dec 2008
George Mason University － City , STATE
George Mason University － City , STATE
- Taught Intro to Video Workshop.
- Created the lesson plans for the semester
- Used Blackboard and online videos to supplement course work.
Education
Masters of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies2010George Mason University － City, State
Concentration in documentary film production. Recipient of the 2008 Deans Challenge Fellowship Award.
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies2004University of Central Florida － City, State
Concentration in Humanities and writing with a minor in Spanish.
Other Experiences
- Field produced segments of the Everybody Wins! informational video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrCF8ChHVxk.
- Volunteered as Program Director, creating the course work and leading a team of teens for Together Through Film, an organization that aims to teach http://togetherthroughfilm.com teenagers religious and economic tolerance through film making.
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School Attended
- George Mason University
- University of Central Florida
Job Titles Held:
- Story Producer
- Production Manager/Researcher
- Associate Venue Manager/Coordinator
- Development Researcher
- Field Producer/Coordinating Producer/Production Manager
- Coordinating Producer
- Associate Producer
- Adjunct Professor
Degrees
- Masters of Arts , Interdisciplinary Studies 2010
Bachelor of Arts , Liberal Studies 2004
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