Experience
DOC NYC | New York, New York
Sponsorship and Development, “State of the Art” Symposium Coordinator, IFC Member Ticketing July 2010 – November 2010
• Assist festival founders with various activities and the above leading up to festival premiere in November 2010 (www.docnyc.net)

The NOMAD Project | NOMAD Films | Paris, France
Founder, Co-Director
May 2010 – Present
The NOMAD Project is an independent film exhibition debuting at the 2010 edition of “Access & PARADOX”, a contemporary art fair taking place October 2010 during FIAC. (www.nomadfilms.net; www.paradoxparis.com)

American Documentary | POV | New York, New York
April 2010 – May 2010
Intern, Production and Programming Department

La Blogotheque | Paris, France
U.S. Business & Project Development / Production Manager
September 2009 - Present
• Research potential opportunities for the sale and distribution of LB content within the film, television and web arenas, and initiate outreach; Promote La Blogotheque’s Pocket Parties and Take Away Shows; Ideate and manage production of original content (www.blogotheque.net)
• Manage pre-production efforts for collaborative documentary film (http://www.takeawayfilmuganda.com)

The European Independent Film Festival (ECU) | Paris, France
Program Coordinator, The Perfect Pitch
November 2008 – December 2009
• Managed all aspects of pitching program: Designed workshops and organized instruction, contacted filmmakers and attendees and secured panel of industry professionals for live pitch session. Program / festival March 13-15, 2009 (http://www.ecufilmfestival.com/en/perfect-pitch/)

Figment Productions | Portland, Oregon
Co-producer, "Throw: Catching the Real Africa" (http://www.throwmovie.com) April 2006 – December 2009
• Researched and pursued fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, continual project development
• Organized production timeline, budget, equipment inventory and crew responsibilities for 2008 shoot in South Africa and Botswana

High Line Films | New York, New York
Freelance, Production
August 2008 – September 2008
Intern
January 2008 – March 2008

Literacy Through Cinema (LTC) | New York, New York
Videographer, Photographer (Pro Bono Publico)
April 2008 – May 2008
• Videographer/photographer during pilot course at Public School MS 223, South Bronx. The program provides students in under-resourced areas the opportunity to learn skills of filmmaking, and provides a means for their artistic expression (http://literacythroughcinema.org)

GOOD Magazine | New York, New York
March 2008 – May 2008
• Field Producer/Videographer/Editor: “Along the Campaign Trail” – A series of videos documenting the 2008 Presidential campaign. Managed all budget, equipment, logistics and additional crew needs, as well as transcription, digitizing and editing of final videos.

Marshall Curry Productions | New York, New York
Intern
December 2007 – May 2008
• Various aspects of post-production for the feature documentary "Racing Dreams” (http://www.racingdreamsfilm.com/)

Rodale Incorporated | New York, New York
Coordinator, Strategic Alliances and Creative Development December 2006 – January 2008
• Researched business development opportunities and managed daily syndication reporting and content tracking
• Managed all aspects of online blog, including editorial, for Bicycling magazine's philanthropic initiative, BikeTown USA

Spa Finder, Incorporated | New York, New York
Coordinator, Online Marketing
October 2005 – December 2006
• Collaborated with EVP Online Marketing on campaign development; managed Affiliate Program
• Proposed and managed re-development, layout strategy and content assignment for site's Spa Lifestyle section

Interests and Skills
• Documentary Film Production (writing, directing, producing), Independent Film, Music, Photography, Writing, Travel
• Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro (Basic), Microsoft Office, Homesite (html), Compass (content management)

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Spring, 2005
• B.A. Degree – Hospitality Business, dual specialization in Food Science and Nutrition/Health Promotion
Centre Audiovisuel de Royan Pour L’Etude des Langues (C.A.R.E.L)
July, 2008
• Francais Langue Etrangere, Debutant 2