Agency Producer:
DraftFCB Chicago Post Production Producer - bidding, budgeting and scheduling for over seven editors, graphics effects artists and audio professionals in DraftFCB’s internal editorial suite. Worked on extremely high volume packages from Qwest and Kmart with daily ship deadlines.
Energy BBDO Associate Producer - worked on test spots (3D, photomatic, graphic and live action), edits and radio spots for top clients such as Bayer (One-a Day Vitamins, Midol, Flintstones, Aleve), Wrigley (Altoids), Chicago White Sox, On the Border Restaurants, and Purex. Go to Reel to see the work on White Sox, Bayer and Midol. Email for access to test spot reel.
Web Producer:
“What’s the Matter With Kansas” - documentary film website. Worked with filmmakers and web developer to design architecture and design for this film looking for screenings and distribution nationwide. Helped to marry film branding with a site that was dynamic with news and social media plugins.
“Riders For Health Chicago Chapter” - non-profit chapter website. Worked with Chicago chapter founders, Riders for Health UK contacts and web designer/architect to create a local website that reflected Riders style guidelines and a local community experience. Website features forum, news, calendar of events and social media.
Event Producer:
Knitfitti art installation - a “guerilla-style” knitting takeover of the Jamba Juice at 20 N. Michigan avenue.
Pics here.
Production Business Manager:
JWT NYC - April-May 2011 - came in for six weeks work to help out in a pinch at the world headquarters of JWT, working on business matters for broadcast, digital and fully integrated clients.
DDB Chicago - Production Business Manager from 2003-2008 working on a variety of brands, ending up on the award-winning Anheuser-Busch team for the last three years. Freelance at DDB as both a Business Manager and a Producer.
Awards:
Bud Light, "Swear Jar" - Emmy Award, Creative Arts, 2008
Bud Light, “Opera” – Mobius Award 2008
Bud Light, Dude campaign, “Opera,” “Wine & Cheese Party” Real Men of Genius Campaign – Pinnacle Award
Bud Light, “Deli” (#1), “Dude/Vegas” (#10) TBS’s America’s Funniest Commercials
Bud Light, "But He Has a Bud Light" - Bronze Lion, Cannes, 2007
Bud Light, "Rubber Floor" - Bronze Lion, Cannes, 2007
Bud Light, Real Men of Genius "Mr. Scoreboard Marriage Proposal Guy" - ANDY award 2008
Bud Light, "Reception" - Silver Winner - Humor Award, London International Awards 2007
Bud Light, "But He Has a Bud Light" - Finalist, Humor, London International Awards 2007
Real Men of Genius, "Mr. Doggy Day Spa Operator", "Mr. Toll Booth Collector Guy", "Mr. Enormous SUV Driver", "Mr. Exotic Cowboy Boot Wearer", - Finalists, Beverages, London International Awards 2007
*See this Reel for full collection of spots*