TV

Writers Assistant/Showrunner’s Assistant, Firebug, Apple TV+

• Took detailed notes on story and character arcs, created beat sheets for each episode, and organized and presented research to assist the writers in their process.

• Scheduled meetings and maintained the calendar for Dennis Lehane.

• Assisted the writers/producers on set by observing the monitor during rehearsal and shooting, communicated story notes to directors, and distro’ed scripts to top cast.

Podcast Production

Podcast Producer/Co-Host, Crime Story Media

• Co-produced and co-hosted 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.

• Consulting producer of season 4 of Jury Duty: the Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Watched courtroom proceedings and mapped out 85 episodes.

Executive Producer, iO Podcast Network

• 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

Screenwriting: Produced Work

Plays

Alone

Another Time

Infection

Collaborative Ensemble Writing

Coverage

Development Intern, Feigco

Reader, Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay competitions

Copywriting & Digital Content Creation

• 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.

• 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) 

• 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.

Casting/Production Experience

Freelance Assistant, PR Casting

• Scheduled talent for commercial and theatrical auditions.

• Ran computer and photographed actors during auditions.

• Read scripts and discussed potential projects with casting directors.

Script Supervisor, Streeterville Productions

• Took detailed notes during the production of Asner, an original pilot.

Teaching

Corporate Improv Instructor, DM Training

• Developed improv program for salespeople and sales managers.

• Led trainings for clients in Chicago and New York.

Guest Teaching Artist, Episcopal High School of Jacksonville

• Playwright in Residence during Fall Semester; Wrote a one-act play performed by students.

• Developed curriculum and taught playwriting workings to students.

Food & Hospitality

Bartender, CIC Theatre

Barista & Crepe Chef, Leonidas Belgian Chocolates

Education & Training

USC, School of Cinematic Arts, Screenwriting MFA (Graduated May 2022)

Northwestern University, BS in Theatre, Minor in Creative Writing 

 Second City Conservatory – Comedy Writing

Cinema Lab: Stephen Cone (Acting Studio Chicago) 

Awards and Honors

• The Oakie Foundation’s Always Being There Award, USC

• Dean’s List, Northwestern University                                         

• Departmental Excellence Award, School of Communication          

• Dartmouth College Book Award

• Semi-Finalist, Intel Science Talent Search

• Valedictorian, Kings Park High School