Experience

Freelance Producer – April 2013-Current

Throughout my years in the industry, I have gained the experience and confidence to work on any brand imaginable, under any circumstance imaginable. I live for the challenge of being told it can't be done and I always look forward to presenting a client with a finished product they can be proud of. Since I've been freelancing, I've produced spots for RAM Trucks, Sprint, MetroPCS, Bridgestone Golf, Trugreen, MARS, and Frito Lay. 

Director of Integrated Production, Sr. Vice President, Publicis, Dallas, TX – April 1997-April 2013

During my 16 years at Publicis, I managed teams as large as 25 and had responsibility for all aspects of integrated production and creative services. Clients included BMW, Sara Lee, Nestlé, Denny's, Service Master, and GlaxoSmithKline. One of my chief contributions at Publicis was the creation of a "stealth" production unit, where I was able to direct and produce both TV spots and web films entirely in house. 

Broadcast Producer/Dir. of AV Production, Ketchum Advertising, San Francisco, CA – Jan 1993-March 1997

My re-entry into advertising gave me the chance to produce work for a broader range of clients–from telecom to packaged goods. I also shot and produced films for new business pitches, which gave me fresh insight into account service. Lightbulb moment? I saw up close, for the first time, what a successful integrated production department looks like and how it operates most effectively. 

Executive Producer, Smash Films, Hollywood, CA – March 1991-Dec 1993

My first entrepreneurial venture. At Smash, I developed the ability to produce quality work on a tight budget with limited resources. Dealing directly with artists, producing music videos, and staging live events all served me well in my subsequent return to the agency world. 

Manager of AV Services, Ogilvy & Mather, Los Angeles, CA – Sept 1986-March 1991

This was my introduction to the world of advertising. Trial by fire. In addition to learning the art and science of effective TV commercials, I developed a deeper understanding of the operations and management of a creative services department. Most importantly, I learned how to produce compelling stories in 30 or 60 seconds. 

Education

Chapman University – B.A. Communications-Film & TV Production, 1984-1986

Marymount College – Communications, 1982-1984