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Script Supervisor
Casting
Phone Skills
Education & Training
USC, School of Cinematic Arts, Screenwriting MFA
Northwestern University, BS in Theatre, Minor in Creative Writing
Original Pilot and Sketch Writing with Michael McCarthy
Second City Conservatory – Comedy Writing
Cinema Lab: Stephen Cone (Acting Studio Chicago)
Expected graduation: May 2022
Graduated 2010
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
January 2013 - March 2014
Spring 2014
Screenwriting: Produced Work
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The More We Get Together (short film)
5 Jars (short film)
Undateable (web series)
Serial Killer Registry
Writer, USC Production Division
Writer/Director/Producer, Lesson 5 (Rich Johannsen, DP)
Writer/Producer, Jane Barbe Productions (Matt Mahaffey, DP)
Writer, iO Comedy Network (Rich Johannsen, DP)
Original Pilot Script Live Readings
GoSocial
Dead End
Script Tease, iO Theatre, Hosted by Michael McCarthy
Speed Read , Annoyance Theatre
Plays
Public House Theatre Chicago, Dir. Mike Stock
Public House Theatre Chicago, Dir. Bryan Duff
Episcopal High School of Jacksonville, Dir. Katie Black
Alone
Another Time
Infection
Collaborative Ensemble Writing
Superman 2050
Straight on Till Mourning
Losing Control-Alt-Delete
The News with Maggie Smith
Kennedy Center, DC; Lincoln Center, NY/Theater Unspeakable
Second City Directing Program, Dir. Irene Marquette
Second City Directing Program, Dir. Mark Fleming
Second City Youtube Channel
Copywriting & Digital Content Creation
Bright Cellars, Freelance Copywriter
July 2019 - Present
Developed engaging, humorous voice for the the Glass Half Full daily newsletter.
Mapped out and wrote wrote wine-focused content, including tips, recipes, and educational articles geared toward wine novices.
Researches and produces full-length blog posts on a range of topics including Wine 101 and Wine Pairings.
Produced original brand stories for two premium wine brands, and content for the labels of two new wines.
Evil Studios Limited, Co-Head Writer
Oct 2015 - April 2019
Promoted to oversee the creation of new content and gameplay elements.
Ensured quality control of materials produced by the writing team – including game content, promotional material, and digital ads for Evil Studios' suite of game apps.
Collaborated with the graphic designer to creatively direct art work for multiple digital games.
Managed all content posted on the Evil Apples Twitter feed (@evilapplesapp)
Freelance Writer
2014 – Present
Created blog posts for DM Training’s weekly online newsletter and online publications.
Crafted satirical voice-over copy for Creative QT’s digital ad campaigns.
Critic for theatre and entertainment for Milwaukee Magazine.
Podcast Production
March 2021 - Present
Crime Story Media, Podcast Producer/Co-Host
Co-produce and co-host season 2 of Jury Duty: the Trial of Robert Durst, which was featured on Apple (Gripping True Crime) and Spotify (Editor’s Pick/Fresh Find) in June 2021.
Watch courtroom proceedings, edit sound clips, and write and copy edit episode scripts.
Assist with the production of Crime Story’s new upcoming true crime podcast.
2017-2020
iO Podcast Network, Executive Producer
Built the Network from the ground up.
Oversaw the creative development and production of new in-house podcasts.
Trained and managed a team of sound engineering and production interns; scheduled studio time.
Produced live events, including Podcast Night at the Bentwood Comedy Festival
Coverage
2020
Reader, Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay competitions
On Set/Production Experience
May 2019
April 2019
Fall 2010
Script Supervisor, Asner (original pilot), Streeterville Productions
Production Assistant, Dear Friend (short film)
Production Assistant, Rock of Ages Tour LLC/Broadway in Chicago
Fall 2020- Spring 2021
Assistant Experience
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Assisted professors Sean Hood (Motion Picture Analysis) and John Bowman (Writing for Late Night) with grading, generating bonus material for weekly modules, and general classroom duties.
Casting
January - April 2017
PR Casting, Intern
Scheduled talent for commercial and theatrical auditions.
Ran computer and photographed actors during auditions.
Read scripts and discussed potential projects with casting directors.
June 2009 - May 2010
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Casting Assistant
Maintained a database of actors and scheduled auditions with actors and agencies.
Represented RBTC as an adjudicator in monologue competition.
Teaching
2015
DM Training, Corporate Improv Instructor
Developed improv program for salespeople and sales managers.
Led trainings for clients in Chicago and New York.
Fall 2011
Episcopal High School of Jacksonville, Guest Teaching Artist
Playwright in Residence during Fall Semester; Wrote a one-act play performed by students.
Developed curriculum and taught playwriting workings to students.
Marketing & Social Media
Oct 2015 - March 2020
iO Theatre, Box Office Representative
Maintained website with show and ticket information and assisted patrons with questions.
Trained new hires and interns.
Took detailed messages, including sensitive information for artistic director, Charna Halpern.
Emerald City Theatre Company, Marketing & Social Media Curator
Spring 2019
Produced weekly eblasts and specialized emails to patrons and students.
Managed and curated Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts.
Groupon, Senior Inbound Account Executive
July 2014 – Oct 2015
Created campaigns for 200+ small businesses designed to increase customer flow and revenue.
Consistently ranked first in deals closed and daily activity; named team MVP in Nov and Feb.
Designed and led training programs for inbound team; mentored new hires.
Worked alongside the operations team to develop tools based on best practices.
Food & Hospitality
Oct 2019 - March 2020
Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
CIC Theatre, Bartender
Leonidas Belgian Chocolates, Barista & Crepe Chef
Awards and Honors
Dean’s List, Fall 2006 - Spring 2010
Departmental Excellence Award, School of Comm., 2007
Dartmouth College Book Award, 2006
Semi-Finalist, Intel Science Talent Search, 2006
Valedictorian, Kings Park High School, Class of 2006