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Award-winning editor and creative leader with 20+ years of experience shaping campaigns for top studios, networks, and streamers. Known for emotionally engaging storytelling, fast turnarounds, and leadership across creative teams. Proven expertise in theatrical trailers, TV spots, streaming promos, and award-season content.
Accomplished in developing high-impact story and setup packages for broadcast segments and leading trailer/post teams for major releases. Recognized as a 7x Key Art Award winner and contributor to Academy Awards campaigns associated with multiple Best Picture wins.
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Segment Editor at ABC – Tamron Hall Show
October 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025Collaborated with producers to craft high-impact story and setup packages for daily broadcast segments. Edited emotional guest introductions, narrative-driven profiles, and branded content.
Segment Editor at ABC – Tamron Hall Show
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Collaborated with producers to craft high-impact story and setup packages for daily broadcast segments. Edited emotional guest introductions, narrative-driven pro files, and branded content for on-air delivery.
Executive Creative Director / Editor at Paradise Creative
June 30, 2023 - July 14, 2025Led creative and editorial for award-winning trailer agency on campaigns including M3GAN, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Mindcage, The Courier, Desperate Hour, Puss in Boots, The Bad Guys, The Drop, and Minions. Oversaw concept development, trailer editing, and team collaboration across multiple high-profile releases.
Executive Creative Director / Editor at Paradise Creative
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023Led creative and editorial for an award-winning trailer agency on campaigns including M3GAN, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Mindcage, The Courier, Desperate Hour, Puss in Boots, The Bad Guys, The Drop, and Minions. Oversaw concept development, trailer editing, and team collaboration across multiple high-profile releases.
VP – In-House Editor / Creative Director at Fox Searchlight Pictures
July 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025Developed full-scale marketing and Academy Awards campaigns for 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, The Descendants, Three Billboards, Jackie, Shame, and Wild. Managed post-production workflows, creative development, and stakeholder alignment for major releases. Integral to 3 Best Picture wins and multiple Oscar nominations.
VP – In-House Editor / Creative Director at Fox Searchlight Pictures
May 1, 2011 - July 1, 2018Developed full-scale marketing and Academy Awards campaigns for films including 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, The Descendants, Three Billboards, Jackie, Shame, and Wild. Managed post-production workflows, creative development, and stakeholder alignment for major releases; integral to Best Picture wins and multiple Oscar nominations.
Founder / CEO / Creative Director at MAX-Q Creative
April 30, 2011 - July 15, 2025Founded and led boutique creative agency serving Paramount, Fox Searchlight, and others. Supervised a team of 8 creatives producing trailers and marketing content for Marley & Me, Reno 911: Miami, The Simpsons Movie, and Whip It. Provided creative strategy, editorial oversight, and client management.
Founder / CEO / Creative Director at MAX-Q Creative
February 1, 2005 - April 1, 2011Founded and led a boutique creative agency serving Paramount, Fox Searchlight, and others. Supervised a team of 8 creatives producing trailers and marketing content for Marley & Me, Reno 911: Miami, The Simpsons Movie, and Whip It. Provided creative strategy, editorial oversight, and client management.
Senior Editor / Creative Director at New Wave Entertainment
February 26, 2004 - July 13, 2006Cut theatrical trailers and TV spots for Finding Nemo, Big Fish, Master and Commander, and The Polar Express. Delivered high-end editorial across multiple concurrent campaigns.
Senior Editor / Creative Director at New Wave Entertainment
August 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005Cut theatrical trailers and TV spots for Finding Nemo, Big Fish, Master and Commander, and The Polar Express. Delivered high-end editorial across multiple concurrent campaigns.
Education
B.A. at University of Iowa
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1986B.A. in Broadcasting & Film at University of Iowa
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026Qualifications
Member – IATSE Motion Picture Editors Guild
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Member – Academy of Magical Arts, The Magic Castle, Hollywood
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Member – IATSE Editors Guild, Local 700
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Member – IATSE Motion Picture Editors Guild
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025Member – Academy of Magical Arts, The Magic Castle, Hollywood
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 20257× Key Art Award Winner – The Hollywood Reporter (Excellence in Motion Picture Advertising)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026Academy Awards Campaign Contributor (12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
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