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Producing is my passion, my craft, my life. Throughout my career as an Executive Producer and Producer, I’ve managed numerous clients, including UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), Pfizer, Domino’s Pizza, 3M, GSK, Eli Lilly, ConAgra, Kraft Foods, Unilever, Boehringer Ingelheim, Procter & Gamble, Darden Restaurants, Parker Brothers, and Kmart. My deep industry and institutional knowledge, coupled with my ability to deliver complex projects on time and on budget while maintaining each project’s creative integrity, makes me a "go to" producer among my peers and clients.
I have shot all over the U.S. and have produced projects in Costa Rica, Chile, New Zealand, Micronesia, Italy, England, Ireland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Canada. The celebrities, directors, and DPs I have collaborated with are too numerous to list here.
I take great pride in my reputation as a leader who is strong, smart, and fair. I consistently demonstrate a keen ability to problem-solve during all phases of the production process. I am able work with challenging budgets, navigate the complexities of real patient documentaries, and manage traditional large scale productions. I have developed lasting relationships with agency personnel, clients, production companies, post production companies, and visual effects houses, earning the respect of my peers and colleagues.
Production Advisor MRA (Freelance) 2025
Executive Producer (Freelance) 2019-Present
Havas/Arnold/Havas Health & You: Woolite, Air Wick, Xiidra, Amope, Keurig, Narcan, Pfizer, Merck, GSK
VP Executive Integrated Producer - Townhouse NY 2015-2018
UPMC, Advil, EmergenC, Nexium, Preparation H, Robitussin, ThermaCare, Taltz, Trulicity, Basaglar, Olumiant, GE Healthcare, Hole In The Wall Gang Camp
-Producing and overseeing all UPMC production ($6mm), shepherding UPMC’s content as they progressed from a local Western PA advertiser to a national brand
-Early stage involvement with creative/account/planners/clients to analyze production scenarios, thereby ensuring successful project outcomes for all my brands
-Managing and mentoring a staff of 6-8 producers of all levels
VP Group Executive Producer - Grey NY 1999-2015
UPMC, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape, Scotch Brite, Command Strips, Filtrete Filters, Nexcare, Aquafresh, Breathe Right, Pradaxa, Flomax, Dulcogas, Pharmaton, Downy, Mr. Clean, NY Lottery, Frontier Airlines, Giftcertificates.com, Kmart, Hess, Playtex, Slimfast, Butterball, Vlasic
-Responsible for managing annual budgets, ballparking, scheduling, and producing in addition to assigning and supervising the team on their productions
-Managing and mentoring a staff of 6-8 producers of all levels
VP Producer - Grey NY 1991-1999
Domino’s Pizza, Ethan Allen, Panasonic, Hasbro, Hebrew National Hot Dogs, Kool-Aid, Nerf, Parker Brothers, Starburst Fruit Twists, US Mint, Canada Dry, Orange Crush Soda, Eagle Snacks, American Dairy Council, Post Cereals
Producer - Grey NY 1985-1991
Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Toys “R” Us, Stove Top Stuffing, Timex, Post Cereals, Parker Brothers
Etc...
Awards: Effie, Clio, The One Show, Art Director Club, NY Film Festivals
PSAs: United Cerebral Palsy, Hole In The Wall Gang Camp, UNICEF
Guest Lecturer at NYU
Amateur Brewer (our how-to video) https://vimeo.com/313472646
Education: Rutgers College, BA Communication/Art Minor; SVA postgraduate