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Playwriting

Copywriting

Podcasting

Coverage

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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Screenwriting: Produced Work

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