media:

-Studio Associate/Associate Producer, Rada Studio, August 2020-December 2020 (Freelance Contract)

  • Led research and development for multiple projects in Rada pipeline.

  • Developed creative briefs and treatments responding to various RFPs; developed the treatment used to produce short doc Perfectly Different (post-production).

  • Assisted with all communications-related tasks, including writing and production of Rada newsletter.

  • Associate Producer for live-action + animated documentary short currently in post-production; responsibilities included R+D, casting, story editing , crew, logistics.

  • Cultivated and managed relationships with key subjects, talent, and other stakeholders.

-Director of Content, Supermaker, August 2019-July 2020

  • Worked with co-founders to launch brand new media site Supermaker.com.

  • Built out editorial team and workflow structure from scratch.

  • Identified and developed talent encompassing hiring, training, and managing an assistant, a freelance roster of over 50, and project manager.

  • Successfully executed Black History Month and Pride package.

  • Launched multiple new content verticals creating opportunity for new revenue streams and opportunities for growth.

-Associate Editor, Man Repeller, August 2018-May 2019

  • Produced content weekly in the areas of pop culture, identity and fashion.

  • Worked collaboratively to develop ideas to pitch to brand partners.

  • Produced branded content for integrated editorials which helped the company have its most successful Q4 yet.

  • Managed a roster of writers and shepherded their work from pitch to completion.

  • Helped bring in unconventional talent and stories in an attempt to expand brand reach and relevance.

-Associate Editor, Broadly, February-June 2016

  • Fostered and managed a stable of freelances with an emphasis on cultivating underrepresented voices & commissioning quality work.

  • Shepherded work along from pitch to production; worked closely with writers to ensure editorial success.

  • Proofread; performed editing duties with speed, thoroughness, and accuracy.

  • Pitched, wrote, and produced original pieces on a range of topics relating to identity.

  • Worked with team to socialize content.

-Contributor, ATTN:, May-December 2015

  • Wrote critical reflections of contemporary social issues without being incendiary or divisive.

  • Pitched and produced original pieces on the race/identity/culture/politics beats.

  • Performed research and interviews relevant to stories. Followed leads. Produced interviews and original reporting.

  • Made recommendations for catchy headlines and visually compelling photos in order to socialize content.

-Editorial Consultant, Profoundly Human, March-May 2015

  • Helped launch editorial sister site to podcast The Jake Show.

  • Made recommendations for editorial guidelines; on-boarded new contributors.

  • Pitched, wrote, and edited stories on topics of identity politics and culture.

  • Developed engagement strategies for site launch.

-Weekend Editor, Crushable, August 2012-January 2013

  • Produced pop culture and branded content aimed at millennials.

  • Copyedited, produced, and scheduled multiple stories throughout the day.

  • Managed social media channels with Hootsuite; produced social media for Facebook, Tumblr, + Twitter.

  • Developed understanding of digital publishing + advertising as well as CMS tools.

  • Crafted digital strategy and social media campaigns; helped design overhaul and rollout of Crushable Hottest 25 Under 25 campaign.

 

strategy, Operations, Production:

-Production Manager for two Trustly spots, 2020

-Production Coordinator: CLEAR TV Commercial, 2019

-Producer, The Jake Show, March-May 2015

-Content Strategist and Producer, BenMartel.com, July 2013-March 2015

  • Helped establish Ben Martel as a leading web professional by serving as go-to person for content creation, proposal writing, digital production, and general communications related tasks.

-Production Assistant, Charlie Uniform Tango + Liberal Media, November 2014-Present

  • Assist productions on location in New York City, like parts of this American Airlines short.

  • Serve as driver and location scout.

-Co-founder, Producer/Operations Manager, #EATANDFLEA, December 2013-March 2014

  • Served as special events producer for Brooklyn hotspots Tutu's + Legion.

  • Communicated and managed logistics requirements and limitations for each event; managed operations.

  • Identified target audience used to develop engagement strategy and managed social media for all programming.

  • Developed programming and shepherded complementary marketing plans through from concept to execution.

  • Successfully leveraged owned, earned, and paid media to drive awareness and event attendance.

  • Primary point of contact for clients/vendors; managed roster of over 20 vendors, artists, and DJs.

  • Cultivated brand partnership with Perrier; tapped personal network of influencers to drive awareness for programming.

-Strategy Intern, Naked Communications February-July 2013

  • Helped craft brand pillars, positioning, and target consumer profile for Lufthansa.

  • Helped produce a global workshop for Visa. Engaged and aligned key stakeholders/agency partners around a creative vision for 2014 World Cup sponsorship.

  • Produced qualitative consumer research to inform strategy for new business prospect Sonos + an immersive pitch event including an environment redesign.

  • Investigated industries and issues relevant to existing clients and new business prospects; helped respond to RFPs; briefed CEO and others based on findings.

  • Assisted in crafting creative concept and corresponding copy for Unicef’s anti-violence against children campaign.

  • Produced cultural and consumer insights to unearth a target audience and communications strategy for NBC Oxygen's Q3 priority program. Insights informed a comprehensive digital marketing initiative.

-Event Producer/Manager, El Dorado Event Space, August 2012‐August 2013

  • Planned, designed, and managed all logistical, creative, and financial operations for venue events—staffing, scheduling, decorating, budgets, contract negotiations, etc.

  • Sourced, hired, and managed vendors/talent/crews and negotiated contracts.

  • Designed, wrote, produced, and managed distribution of marketing collateral.

  • Managed day-to-day operations and venue showings.

 

other work:

 -Office Manager, Forest‐City Ratner, Co., October 2010‐August 2012

  • Edited for office documents and communications.

  • Drafted emails & invoices.

  • Maintained all commercial tenant correspondence.

  • Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

-SAT ClassroomTutor, TestTakers, February 2011- August 2012

  • Tutored high school students in the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the SAT.

  • Wrote original lesson plans for reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary building.

  • Cultivated successful classroom practices.

  • Improved student's SAT scores.

 

volunteer work: 

GED Tutor to young adults, Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow, March 2015-2017

  • As a New York Cares team leader, I coordinate and manage volunteers for the pre-GED tutoring sessions at Brooklyn community center.

  • Serve as subject matter tutor and mentor for young adults with hopes of achieving their GED.

Lyrics on Lockdown Mentor, Rikers Island, September 2011-January 2012

  • Produced and facilitated arts and empowerment workshops for incarcerated youth at Rikers Island as part of the Lyrics on Lockdown community arts class.

  • Participated in grassroots organizing; recognized for a commitment to creativity and social justice

 

strengths:

  • Story development

  • Editing + proofreading

  • Interviewing + research

  • Managing teams

  • Relationship management

  • Proposals + creative briefs

Interests:

  • The Black American experience

  • Theater and Performance

  • Literature

  • Film + Entertainment

     

EDUCATION:

 

NYU, Gallatin School Of Individualized Study, BA Liberal Arts (2012)

Concentration: Critical Theory/Cultural Studies/Philosophy  (Identity Fetishism: Perversion of the Void)                                                                                                               

  • Graduated as Founder’s Day Scholar, with Honors

  • All University MLK Jr. Scholar

  • Gates-Millennium Scholar

University of Alabama, MFA Candidate