FACEBOOK INC, IBM,  MICROSOFT, FOOD NETWORK, THE DODO, ABOUT.COM & MORE - FREELANCE VIDEO CREATIVE

  • Edited, conceptualized and animated videos for major social publishers and brands including Pepsi, Squarespace and more.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE - NEW YORK, NY - FREELANCE EDITOR - 2019-2020

  • Edited a variety of short form pieces highlighting the league’s live events, motion design and marketing creative.

BEAUTYCON NYC - NEW YORK, NY - ON SITE EDITOR - 2019

  • Edited and designed motion graphics on site and in real-time for one of the country’s largest experiential retail events

CONDÉ NAST - NEW YORK, NY - EDITOR / MOTION GFX ARTIST, 2018

  • Edited original digital series for internationally recognized publishing brands including Vogue, Vanity Fair and Allure.

  • Served as final production finisher with responsibilities including sound design, mixing and color correction.

COMPLEX MEDIA - NEW YORK, NY - EDITOR / MOTION GFX ARTIST, 2017-2018

  • Created video content for cutting-edge digital culture network.

  • Served as lead editor and motion graphics creative on an original series for the Facebook Watch streaming platform.

  • Edited and created all graphics for 'Faves' segment of Fuse Network series Complex X Fuse

 

OMNICOM HEALTH GROUP - FREELANCE EDITOR, 2016-2017

  • Edited video for leading pharmaceutical clients

 

THE DODO, ABOUT.COM, FACEBOOK CREATIVE SHOP - FREELANCE VIDEO CREATOR

  • Edited, wrote and  produced videos for major social publishers

 

VICE ON HBO, BROOKLYN, NY 2016-PRESENT - FREELANCE EDITOR

  • Cutting and adjusting segments for VICE, the Emmy-winning weekly HBO documentary series

  • Creating original, supplementary web/social content based on series episodes

 

MOTHER NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY 2016-PRESENT - FREELANCE EDITOR

HIGHLIGHTS: TARGET, STELLA ARTOIS, JW MARRIOTT

  • Created and revised videos highlighting the current marketing positions and pro-social positions of several major brands.

 

MANHATTAN PRODUCTIONS, NEW YORK, NY  2016-PRESENT - FREELANCE COPYWRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR

HIGHLIGHTS: UNILEVER, SHOWTIME, HARLEM CHILDREN’S ZONE

  • Wrote copy and produced several videos used for a successful launch of Unilever’s new mens’ product line at Wal-Mart

  • Created the narrative and copy for Showtime’s “Roadies House” presentation, highlighting the network’s presence at the SXSW festival

  • Build documentary-style narrative telling the story of a major contributor to charitable organization the Harlem Children’s Zone.

 

USA NETWORK CREATIVE , NEW YORK; 2011 TO 2016 – SR. COPYWRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR

HIGHLIGHTS: MR. ROBOT, SUITS, ROYAL PAINS, LAW & ORDER: SVU

  • Developing and implementing creative executions to help build industry leading marketing campaigns including but not limited to: social creative, digital content and on-air commercials promoting the both the network brand and individual campaigns

  • Developing of innovative co-branded content with consumer brands for multiple  channels and digital platforms

  • Initiating and running USA Network’s Vine account; grew audiences with original content for stand alone, and promotional programming for USA

 

STUDIO CITY MEDIA AGENCY, LOS ANGELES; 2010 TO 2011 – FREELANCE WRITER/PRODUCER

HIGHLIGHTS: 30 ROCK

  • Lead strategic and creative initiatives to help launch acclaimed series “30 Rock” into syndication. Develop creative concept that helped drive new viewers and created content that helped express what fans already loved

 

ABC NETWORK MARKETING, LOS ANGELES; 2007 TO 2010 – COPYWRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR

HIGHLIGHTS: MODERN FAMILY, GREY’S ANATOMY, LOST, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

  • Wrote, produced and directed creative for a variety of marquee shows for one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world

  • Involved in every step of production process: pitching campaigns, writing copy, pre-pro, directing studio shoots, post pro and approval process

  • Pitched and wrote original creative for the marketing of popular existing series, such as Grey’s Anatomy and Lost, as well as launching from first upfront presentations, through series launch for brand new properties including Modern Family

  • Led the creative ideation process for the network to ensure alignment with brand strategy and marketing goals for ABC network image re-brand campaign

 

USA NETWORK MARKETING, NEW YORK; 2004 TO 2007 – WRITER/PRODUCER

HIGHLIGHTS: MONK, PSYCH, BURN NOTICE, “CHARACTERS WELCOME” RE-BRAND

  • Led creative on various original show launch campaigns with primary responsibilities including: development of creative campaigns, overseeing editorial, and writing tag lines for show and merchandise

  • Wrote and produced a variety of spots for USA Network programming

  • Campaigns also included sports, reality programming and acquired theatrical movies

 

LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN & NICKELODEON, NEW YORK; 1999-2004 – PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

  • Wrote and produced a variety of line-ups, bumpers and ID’s for network programming

  • Coordinated with editors, talent and broadcast operations to ensure smooth and timely delivery of creative

  • Assisted in the day to day operations of the Late Night show’s music department

 

THE EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI                      1995-1999

B.A. HISTORY, GRADUATED WITH HONORS

  • B.A., Accepted into College Honors program for excellence in coursework in writing

 


Sizes & Values

Site Width - set the width of the site content area including the canvas padding.

Canvas Padding - control the amount of spacing around the inside of the canvas area.

Top Padding - adjusts the amount of spacing at the top of the site, outside the canvas area.

Navigation Link Spacing - sets the relative amount of spacing between each navigation link.

Header Padding - control the amount of spacing at the bottom of the header area, below the site title and navigation. 

Page Padding - sets the amount of spacing at the top and bottom of each page in the site.

Footer Padding - controls the amount of spacing at the top of the footer area.

Logo Size (Max) - sets the maximum height of the site logo you have uploaded.

Social Icon Size - set the size of the (non-social-block) social icons. 


Template Options

Layout Style - determines the layout of the header area (logo and navigation).

Page Borders - control the size/display style of all site borders.

Underline Body Links - toggle the underline on all body links. 

Social Icon Style - sets the template specific (non-social icon block) social icons style.

Hide Social Icons - toggle the display of the template specific (non-social icon block) social icon links.

 


Index Styles

(custom gallery)

Index Thumb Title Color - sets the color of the thumbnail title for each index item.

Index Thumb Background Color - sets the color behind the thumbnail image for each index item.

Index Thumb Titles - choose the font and size used for the thumbnail title text.

Index Sidebar Width - sets the width of the sidebar displaying the title and description of the item.

Thumbnails Per Row - controls the number of columns used on your Index page.

Thumbnail Ratio - sets the size and shape of the thumbnail images based on a ratio. 

Thumbnail Padding - controls the amount of space in between each index item thumbnail image.

Thumbnail Opacity - sets the initial amount of transparency that should be used on index item thumbnail images.

Thumbnail Hover Opacity - sets the transparency of the thumbnail image on hover.

Hide Thumbnail Titles - toggle the display of the thumbnail title for each index item.

Thumbnails on Open Page - show or hide the index thumbnails at the bottom of an index item view.

 


Blog Styles

Blog Meta Color - sets the color used on article meta data (date, comment, like & share).

Blog Sidebar Width - controls the width of the sidebar on the blog list and item view. 

Blog Post Spacing - sets the amount of spacing between each blog post on the list view.


Product Styles

Product Background Color - sets the color behind the product image.

Product Overlay Color - sets the color of the overlay when product list titles are set to 'overlay.'

Products Per Row - determines the number of products shown per line on the product list.

Product List Titles - controls the position of the product title on the product list.

Product List Alignment - sets the text alignment of the product title on the product list.

Product Item Size - select an image ratio for the product photo on the product list. 

Product Image Auto Crop - determines whether product images fill the image area or fit within.

Product Gallery Size - select an image ratio for the product gallery on the product item page.

Product Gallery Auto Crop - determines whether product images fill the gallery area or fit within.

Show Product Price - shows the price on the product list page when enabled.

Show Product Item Nav - shows the 'back to shop' link on the product item page.

 


Event Styles

Event Time Format - toggle between 24 hour or AM/PM for event times.

Event Icons - enable icons on the address and event time display.

Event Thumbnails - show an image thumbnail in list view.

Event Thumbnail Size - controls the size (ratio width:height) of the event thumbnail image.

Event Date Label - enable date overlay on top of event thumbnail.

Event Date Label Time - include the time of the event with the date overlay.

Event Excerpts - show optional excerpt text of events on the list view when present. 

Event List Date - show the full event date (day, month, year) of the event on the list view.

Event List Time - show the time range (start time-end time) of the event on the list view.

Event List Address - show the event location address when present.

Event iCal/gCal Links - show links to add events to Apple or Google calendars.

Event Like and Share Buttons - show Squarespace simple like and share buttons on events.

Event List Compact View - enable a simple stacked view of events in the list view.

Event Calendar Compact View - enable a simpler calendar view optimized for smaller areas.