Oh the places you’ll go.

Education

Chapman University, Orange, CA
Class of 2016
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting; GPA: 3.8

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Class of 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing (Departmental and University Honors); GPA: 3.9

Work Experience

Script Supervisor - Pixar Animation Studios (Emeryville, CA)
April 2022-Present

  • Partner with Production leadership and Editorial to create and manage a PDX and SDX recording schedule that supports the film’s schedule and budget. Lead scratch casting and scheduling including reserving recording studio, talent, editorial support, and director’s time. Track time during both SDX & PDX sessions and adjust schedules as needed. Direct SDX as needed. Line script in PDX sessions

  • Manage writing and recorded dialogue as inventory as it moves through the production pipeline

  • Read through all post-screening notes and put together analysis and summary of feedback for executives

  • Update Production Leadership and appropriate Production Management on all notable Script / Story changes as they occur and ensure that the production script is always up to date with proper writers attributed for credit determination

Editorial Coordinator - Pixar Animation Studios (Emeryville, CA)
April 2021-April 2022

  • Tracked statuses (via Traction and spreadsheets) of all sequences & shots to determine what should be placed on hold (based on story/scratch) and what was actionable inventory for the floor

  • Prioritized competing agenda items for editorial reviews to ensure all other depts were able to hit quotas

  • Took notes during Director reviews and disseminated to Script, Story, Layout, Animation, FX, and Lighting/Comp

  • Read through all post-screening notes and put together analysis and summary of feedback for executives

  • Managed export requests and ensured that all departments were up to date with the latest footage

Editorial Coordinator – Blue Sky Studios (Greenwich, CT)
May 2018-April 2021

  • The above Pixar responsibilities

  • Took notes during Director reviews and disseminated to Script, Story, Layout, Animation, FX, and Lighting/Comp

  • Acted as Key Product Manager responsible for liaising with tech team for development of new and enhancement of existing software/bug fixes

  • Designed and implemented new story/editorial pipeline workflow in Shotgun and developed new system of coding/analyzing screening notes which synthesized reactions and was used for reporting findings to studio leadership

  • Worked with Script Supervisor to prepare for production records (including prioritization of sequences, tracking Scratch/Prod DX, ADR, and flagging retakes) & line scripted during records

  • Maintained database of purchased movie scores/soundtracks and acquired new ones as needed

  • Managed, trained, and mentored seven different Production Assistants

  • Organized department/team engagement activities (screenings, outings, white elephants, birthdays, etc.)

Production Coordinator & Director – Pocket Gems (San Francisco, CA - remote)
2017-2018

  • Managed production timeline including tracking production output, prioritizing resources, facilitating cross-dept coordination/communication, aiding artists to set/hit deadlines, and scheduling meetings across multiple time zones

  • Worked with story and set teams to ensure IP continuity for large brands including Clueless and Pitch Perfect

  • Directed two episodes - made and executed shot list and worked with animators to hone character performances

Production Manager – Them Greeks…! (San Rafael, CA - remote)
2016-2017

  • Managed production timeline including tracking capacity, aiding artists to set/hit deadlines, and prioritizing resources

  • Provided organizational, logistical, and administrative support to the production, including managing cross-dept coordination/communication, and tracking system robustness, and providing first-line general technical support

  • Researched reference material/comparables, funding opportunities, and distribution channels

Internships – HBO Films, Paradigm Talent Agency, Kerner Entertainment (Los Angeles, CA)
2015-2016

  • Basic intern responsibilities including desk coverage, booking reports, travel/expenses, calendar management, call rolling, script coverage, casting/pitch research, runs requests, and managing mail/copies/print jobs/tracking grids

Business Associate / Associate Consultant – ZS Associates (Princeton, NJ)
2007-2011

  • Communicated directly with clients to identify key business needs, designed qualitative and quantitative market research instruments (surveys, interviews, etc.), and used these instruments to create insights into key client needs

  • Managed multiple project work streams, external vendors, and ensured timeliness, budget, and quality of deliverables

Software Proficiencies

Shotgun/Shotgrid, Excel/Google Sheets (Advanced), Final Draft, Flix, Google Docs/MS Office/iWork, Slack/Discord, Zoom/Google Hangouts, Adobe Bridge, Filemaker Pro, Aspera, Jira, Avid (basic), Photoshop (basic), RV (basic)

Interests

German (Conversational), Mandarin (Conversational), Danish (Beginner), Creative Writing, Dogs, Horseback Riding, Dungeon & Dragons, World of Warcraft, Crochet, Sewing, Escape Rooms