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I am a versatile media professional with a decade-plus track record across film, video, and digital storytelling. I consult, direct, edit and produce for nonprofits, brands and independent creators, helping them tell compelling stories and reach new audiences through written and visual content.
I’ve led creative teams, managed post-production workflows, and built content strategies that drive fundraising and audience engagement. I love collaborating with talented creatives and mentors, and I enjoy shining a light on innovators and artists across the Bay Area.
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Work Experience
Founder & Director at Chaparral Media - Communications Consulting
February 28, 2025 - PresentConsult with nonprofit and mission-driven organizations to expand their reach of written and video communications. From press releases to grant management to ED interviews and creating short-form content, I help organizations reach new audiences and increase development funding.
Post- Production Supervisor at Zambezi
September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025Led a post-production team at Zambezi’s commercial production studio FIN, managing three full-time staff and five freelancers. Worked directly with a 30+ team of producers and technical artists. Responsible for editorial resourcing and post-production management, including footage handoffs, camera codecs and transcoding, scripting, VFX, color approvals, social and OLV formats, quality control and broadcast delivery. Primary clients included DirectTV, NBA Timberwolves, and TaylorMade.
Producer at Be Grizzle e (Stringer Post)
December 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024Produced and managed new bidding at Stringer Post, specializing in commercial editing and finishing. Identified and edited premium edits or reels and provided feedback on edits and selections for agencies and high-profile creative clients.
Post- Production Supervisor at Reunion Originals
February 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Managed post-production workflow, quality control and project delivery—reviewing motion graphics, design, copy and video elements before they are sent out to clients for publishing.
Senior Editor & Director at Remedy Editorial
June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2022Led production and creative direction on four accounts including Lyft, Intel, Google Health and Oculus. In 2018 promoted to join Remedy’s senior creative team as Director, working with the in-house digital agency to measure visual campaign success. Reported to Executive Producer Chris Valente and collaborated with account director Mary Samson to measure content strategy results and the impact of each visual ad campaign. Directed and edited doc-style customer stories, brand films, social edits, and short documents for clients including Workday, Cisco, and Patagonía.
Associate Impact Producer at Patch Works Films
November 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016Worked directly with filmmakers and founders Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider to develop and fundraise for their independent documentary Los Hermanos (now distributed on PBS). Built and maintained donor relations, produced fundraising materials, and led audience development efforts for Patch Works’ episodic series (R Evolution Cuba: Stories of Art & Change). Created social media campaigns and pitched the series to educational institutions and museums.
Communications Associate at Citizen Film
December 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016Developed social and pilot marketing materials that would later be used for Citizen Film’s PBS feature American Creed (2017). Wrote, managed and delivered public relations and educational outreach for Citizen Film’s catalog of documentary shorts and features, including The Rifleman’s Violin (2014). Created 30-second and 15-second promotional trailers and interactive media edits. Worked on events at Lincoln Center (NYC) and The New Mission Theater (SF).
Senior Editor & Director at Remedy Editorial
June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2022See above entry for Remedy Editorial (duplicate entry kept for continuity in resume).
Post- Production Manager; Assistant Editor at Juice Media
June 1, 2014 - March 31, 2016Managed post-production workflows and assisted with editing. Coordinated post-production resources and timelines for various campaigns across San Luis Obispo, CA.
Production Marketing Manager at Prestagon
November 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Handled production marketing efforts for independent projects, coordinating marketing materials and outreach strategies.
Copyright Associate at YouTube
October 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Assisted with copyright-related workflow and policy tasks, supporting the platform’s content ecosystem.
Post-Production Supervisor at Zambezi
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Led a team of post-production staff and freelancers, coordinating with producers and technicians to deliver broadcast-ready commercials; managed editorial resources, codecs, color, VFX, social and OLV formats, quality control and broadcast delivery.
Post-Production Manager at Juice Media
June 1, 2014 - March 1, 2016Managed post-production workflows, coordinating with editors and in-house teams to deliver campaign videos and digital content.
Assistant Editor at Juice Media
June 1, 2014 - March 1, 2016Assisted with editing, color grading and post-production tasks across multiple projects; supported editors and producers.
Product Marketing Manager at Prestagon
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013Developed and marketed products and campaigns; collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive growth.
Producer at Al Jazeera - The Listening Post
December 31, 2020 - PresentProduced segments and contributed to editorial planning for The Listening Post.
Communications Consultant & Photographer/Videographer at Chaparral Media
February 1, 2025 - PresentConsult independently with nonprofit and mission-driven organizations to expand their written and video communications. Lead a small design team and guide creative direction, production and content strategy to help organizations reach new audiences, fundraising goals, and build a content slate for clients (WeVote, Outside Now, CA Wolf Project).
Senior Post Producer at Be Grizzlee (Stringer Post)
December 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Helmed the post team on 2024 ad campaigns for The Home Depot, Cheerios, Frito-Lay, McDonald’s and Herdez. Recruited premium editors and pitched agencies and direct clients. Built and managed post-production budgets for VFX, color and finishing editorial.
Post-Production Supervisor at Reunion Originals
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Coordinated post-production workflow, quality control and project delivery—reviewed motion graphics, design, copy and video elements before client approval and publishing. Edited doc-style brand films and product marketing videos for Reunion clients including Patagonia, SeaVees, Lucid Motors and RUMPL.
Content Strategy Associate at Citizen Film
December 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016Led content strategy for Citizen Film’s PBS feature American Creed (2017) and the catalog of documentary shorts and features. Developed and directed 30s & 15s promos, trailers and interactive media edits. Drafted and managed press releases, promotional copy and integrated marketing campaigns. Produced a slate of national events and screenings for Sam Ball’s WWII documentary The Rifleman’s Violin (2014) at Lincoln Center (NY) and Alamo Drafthouse Theatres.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Vassar College
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies & Geography at Vassar College
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011High School at The Thacher School
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies & Geography at Vassar College
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other
Documentary short on the birth of an album titled"Making MAHAL" featuring Chaz Bear and Toro Y Moi.
Docu-style brand film for RUMPL, Produced by Reunion Orinials and featuring Santa Barbara artist and designer DJ Javier.
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