Multimedia producer with over a decade of experience in original content creation, project management and branded entertainment. Self-motivated, collaborative team player, who is successful at building productive, working relationships with clients, vendors and colleagues. She is an ambitious, creative communicator with a passion in bringing creative concepts to life and also inspiring people through unique storytelling.  

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EDUCATION

 

Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL                             
Master of Science in Journalism
 

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN                                       
Bachelor of Science, Communications and Meteorology

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Freelance Producer                                                                                                                                        Nov ’18-present

 

Producer – Al Media                                                                                                                                      Aug ’18-Nov ‘18
Produced and managed multiple political commercials for national, state and local candidates

• Responsible for overseeing commercials from pre-pro through post-production. Tasks include: budget management, crew hiring, casting, legal contracting, travel coordination. Also secured shoot locations, permits, props and coordinated other shoot logistics. In field, acted as script supervisor and director.  In post-production, supervised edit including graphic, stock footage, broll coordination and final deliverables.

 

Freelance Producer                                                                                                                                       May ’18-Aug ‘18

Clients: Navistar, Medtronic and Konica Minolta

• Location management, resource allocation, production coordination and field production

 

Evoker
March '18-April '18
Field Producer

• Developed and supervised 29 field shoots over a five week period. Tasks included conducting interviews, instructing talent and directing crew
   

Intersport

March ’15-Jan ‘18

Producer

• Coordinated content production oversight for all stages of development from creative conception to all production phases

  • Pre-production tasks: Responsible for resource allocation (budgets, timelines, vendors), casting coordination, travel logistics management and call sheet creation. Managed legal contracting including SAG/AFTRA, music licensing and third party footage & stills​

  • Field production tasks: Supervise field/studio shoots, conduct interviews and direct talent. 

  • Post-production tasks: writer, edited string outs in deadline-driven environment, supervised edits, graphics, and arranged client screenings. Managed client website development and content management systems.  Experience includes live production coordinator experience for an ESPN game show, Bracket Genius

• Clients include: Geico, U.S. Cellular, National Car Rental, Samsung, American Family Insurance and ESPN

• Milestones:

  • 30k under budget for the U.S. Cellular Most Valuable Coach Program

  • Bronze Telly – 2016 for Acres & Avenues

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AL Media (formerly Adelstein Liston)

Aug ’14-Nov ‘14

Producer

• Produced and managed multiple political commercials for national, state and local candidates in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Pre-production tasks: budget management, production crew hiring, casting coordination, legal release contracting, travel coordination, call sheets and daily itineraries. Also responsible for securing shoot locations, talent and other shoot logistical coordination. Managed relationships with talent and SAG.

• Field production tasks: managed beat sheets and acted as script supervisor and director of talent and crew.

• Post-production tasks: supervised edit, graphic, stock footage and broll coordination

• Milestone: Reed Award – Best Online Ad for Independent Expenditure Campaign - Local, County, or Municipal

 

PAWS Chicago

July ’10-Aug ’14

Events Associate

• Event management, media placement, budget maintenance and volunteer management in development office. Shaped PAWS Chicago social media presence, including writing original content to increase social media presence and managed content management system

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Towers Productions (Chicago, IL)

Mar ’08-Feb ‘10

Field Producer and Writer                            

• Responsibilities: Researched and found story topics; booked interviews; conducted pre-interviews; hired talent and crew; booked travel arrangements; obtained releases; licensed archival footage/stills from 3rd party vendors and interviewees; managed show budget; created expense reports; oversaw edit process; edited on Final Cut Pro and Avid; fact checked scripts; created recreation script and shot sheets; field produced include booking guests and locations and interviewing subjects; oversaw talent on set; created rights bible; worked on deliverables; delegated work to other assistants and interns. 

• Clients include: Weather Channel, Biography Channel, Discovery Channel, A & E Network and History Channel

                                                                                    

Sun-Times News Group - Doings Newspapers (Hinsdale, IL)

Apr ’07 - Mar ’08

Staff Writer   

• Strong writing and editorial skills and the ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment

• Responsible for writing, editing and pitching eight to 12 stories per week with keen eye for accuracy

• Generated multiple story ideas by using sound news judgment and cultivating multiple sources

• Developed strong proofreading and copy-editing skills

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Towers Productions (Chicago, IL)
Feb ’04 – Apr ’07

Associate Producer    

• Responsibilities: Researched and developed story topics; booked interviews; conducted pre-interviews; hired · Responsibilities: Researched and developed story ideas; booked interviews; hired talent and crew; booked travel arrangements; obtained releases; licensed archival footage/stills from 3rd party vendors and interviewees; managed show budgets; oversaw edit process; edited on Final Cut Pro and Avid; fact checked scripts, responsible for all deliverables to client

• Clients include: Weather Channel, Biography Channel, Discovery Channel, A & E Network and History Channel
   

EARLY CAREER HISTORY

 

KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) and KMID-TV (Midland, TX)

Sept-Dec '03

On-air National Correspondent - wrote, localized and edited news stories to multiple audiences

 

Medill News Service (Chicago, IL)

Mar-June ‘03

Print Reporter - Illinois Times, Northwest Herald, Daily Southtown and other Chicago suburban newspapers

                                               

NorthShore University HealthSystem Office of Philanthropy (Evanston, IL)

Nov ‘01-Jan '03
Development Assistant

 

• Created original content for website and maintained the content management system

• Created innovative marketing materials including special event invitations, newsletters and correspondence

• Supported department in all logistics for multiple events

 

ABC7 (Chicago, IL) Meteorology Intern

May-Aug '99

                                   

 

SKILLS

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Proficient in multiple Microsoft Office and MacIntosh programs.  Proficient in Raisers Edge, Filemaker Pro, Lexis-Nexis, and other Database and Internet research tools.   Proficient in multiple social media tools. Experienced in non-linear editing.  Experience with Adobe Photoshop and multiple content management systems.