I moved to Los Angeles in August 2010 after writing, producing, and performing in Boston and New York for several years. On the east coast I balanced my artistic output with day jobs—enumerated below—and now I’m chasing the dream full time. I’m currently a student in USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program, class of 2012. I’m a writer with a penchant for producing. I am always on the hunt for new opportunities and collaborations.
Professional Résumé
This encompasses my work history prior to moving to LA, but not my work in film, comedy, improv, etc—these are woven into the rest of this site.
Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham, MA
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Designed and executed complex marketing campaigns for a regional professional not-for-profit live theatre just north of Boston. Oversaw campaigns for an average of ten productions per year—encompassing the theatre’s mainstage season, special events, and fundraising—as well as projects designed to raise the value of the Stoneham Theatre brand. Collaborated with a small staff to accomplish ambitious goals, while working independently to create advertising strategies and community outreach initiatives. Advised the General Manager and Producing Artistic Director about the marketability of programming, and collaborated on building each season. Consistently employed new strategies for selling entertainment to an ever-broadening demographic, while retaining loyal patrons, subscribers, and donors.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer, New England
Organized, directed, and created publicity photos for local theater groups. Clients included Foothills Theatre, ImprovBoston, Make/Shift Theater, Improv Asylum, Stoneham Theatre, and The Tribe. Collaborated with commercial directors to film short promotional pieces. Assisted in the direction of photography for websites, programs, fliers, postcards, billboards, and other advertisement media. Advised and participated in broader publicity campaigns for ImprovBoston’s programming. Specialized in creative video marketing for arts organizations with small budgets.
Ray Kurzweil & Kurzweil Technologies, Boston, MA
Manager of Public Relations, Press Coordinator
Oversaw the media and press relations for author/inventor/entrepreneur Ray Kurzweil and his 10 companies. Managed every aspect of Kurzweil’s PR, including press releases, copywriting, interview coordination, book publicity and reviews, budget management, marketing strategies for Kurzweil products, and design/branding for several Kurzweil projects. Consulted on film adaptation of Kurzweil’s book, The Singularity Is Near, and assisted producers of many, many Kurzweil-centric documentaries & TV specials. Arranged over 300 media interviews or appearances for Ray Kurzweil in 2 years, a 250% increase in publicity hits since taking the position.
Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company, Boston, MA
Assistant to the Managing Editor, Freelance Copy Editor
Assisted the Managing Editor and Vice President/Publisher of the Trade Division in overseeing the acquisition and production of adult trade books, from the time of manuscript turnover to the bound book date. Provided administrative support to editorial department, including preparation of manuscripts for production, scheduling, invoice preparation, database maintenance, editing flap/cover copy, royalty filing, ISBN creation, manuscript distribution, intern supervision, and other various editorial and administrative duties.
Editorial Assistant
Provided editorial and administrative support for two Senior Project Editors, and completed own supplemental college textbook projects. Responsibilities included preparing manuscript for composition and organizing manuscript as it went through different stages of proof. Managed contracts for freelance editors. Independently directed textbook ancillary projects, in the subjects of Literature, Psychology, Spanish, Chemistry, College Survival, History, Mathematics, and English Composition.
Department of Theater and Dance, Colby College, Waterville, ME
Publicity Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Web Designer
Coordinated complete publicity design for the Department of Theater & Dance, with responsibilities ranging from branding and poster and program creation to website modeling and design, to communication with professional printers. Collaborated with production teams on design concepts for each show performed in the theater, executed publicity plans for both faculty and student theater groups. Managed advertising budgets and deadlines for each production.
White Mountain Adventure Base, Portland, ME
Sea Kayaking Tour Leader
Led 1-week to 3-week sea kayaking expeditions for adults and teenagers along the Maine coast. Entrusted with lives.
