About
Skilled producer and executive with extensive experience in television, content development, and emerging media platforms. Proven success as a key stakeholder, strategic thinker, and hands-on leader passionate about building teams, shaping creative direction, and driving efficiency through scalable production models.
Professional Experience
Hearst Television - Creative Executive / Executive Producer
February 2022 – September 2024
Led Emmy-winning unscripted series and documentaries, providing comprehensive creative direction from ideation through post-production.
Created five series formats, leading to franchising in multiple markets and significant sponsorship revenue. Operationalized production process and co-led the creation of an updated contract workflow with BALA.
Jukin Media - Director of Development and Programming
July 2018 – July 2021
Senior stakeholder overseeing long-form commissions, branded content, and FAST channel programming. Led creative direction for O&O branded content and oversaw first original series for Sinclair's FAST channel. Successfully rebranded a comedy vertical with 60M followers, achieving 15% revenue growth and a 2021 Webby Award.
GRB Studios - Director of Development
July 2017 – February 2018
Executive in charge leveraging production partner relationships to cost effectively produce commissioned pilot. Oversaw ideation, pitch deck and sizzle reel creation for unscripted concepts.
Mashable - Senior Branded Producer
August 2016 – July 2017
Acted as senior stakeholder facilitating communication between sales, clients, and production teams. Successfully pitched branded series concepts driving $750k in revenue within two quarters. Managed team of 6 internal producers for branded content creation.
Viacom CBS - Senior Producer
September 2014 – August 2016
Developed lifecycle workflow for Comedy Central's digital sketch initiative. Created successful series supporting RuPaul's Drag Race averaging 3.6M views per episode. Oversaw short-form content development for Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and LOGO.
Comedy Bang! Bang! Productions - Development Coordinator
May 2013 – September 2014
Launched company under first look deal with IFC resulting in 3 pilot scripts and 1 series. Leveraged Earwolf podcast talent and formats to develop TV series concepts.
Amazon Studios - Comedy - Script Analyst
April 2012 – May 2013
Provided script coverage and recommendations leading to three produced pilots of which one went to series.
Bark Industries - Development Coordinator
August 2011 – April 2012
Developed half-hour comedy programming for one of the first OTT streaming network startups led by future head of Amazon Studios Comedy.
Dickhouse Productions - Executive Assistant / Development Coordinator
May 2010 – July 2011
Led scripted initiative advising company principal Jeff Tremaine (jackass), resulting in first scripted series. Contributed to Adult Swim's Loiter Squad development and co-led writers room.
Comedy Central - Executive Assistant
June 2008 – May 2010
Assisted 2 VPs and was part of 3-person team to develop Tosh.0 and Workaholics. Scouted and booked 6-8 live shows per month at the Comedy Central Stage.
Awards & Recognition
Emmy Awards
- The Spark - Documentary Series Winner 2024
- Show Me Milwaukee - Lifestyle Series Nominee 2023
- Restaurant on the Radar - Magazine Series Nominee 2023
- Blind Kitchen - Lifestyle Series Nominee 2024
- Absolutely Albuquerque - Lifestyle Series Nominee 2024
Telly Awards
- The Spark Docuseries - Gold 2023
- Restaurants on the Radar - Gold 2023
- Show Me Milwaukee - Gold 2024
- Absolutely Albuquerque - Gold 2024
Skills & Expertise
- Strategic content development and production management
- Team building and creative direction
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Authentic storytelling with purpose and impact
- Budget optimization and production efficiency
Education
Columbia College Chicago
BA of Fine Arts – Interdisciplinary Film/Photography