Innovative and focused creative professional with 10+ years experience developing, directing, and producing diverse projects and programming for world-recognized companies including BMW, PBS, and HBO.
• Spearhead delivery of top-quality creative products, utilizing exceptional visual and aural skills to develop concepts, provide clear direction at all stages of the process, and ensure successful results.
• Contribute to high-value initiatives and programming, including global endeavors for PBS' award-winning Great Performances series, and key educational videos for BMW.
• Expertly manage and steer teams and crews in pursuit of artistic and business objectives, with solid background in client services, budget development, and marketing and sales.

Writing & Editing • Staff Management • Scoring & Music Composition • End-to-End Production Management Business Development • Marketing Strategy Development • Brand Development • New Product Introduction Audio & Video Production • Direct Mail Marketing • Product Development & Positioning • Client Services Crew Direction • Award-winning Photography • Project Management • Public Relations • Spanish Fluency

VICTORY FILM PRODUCTIONS - New York, NY • 2007-Present Creator of motivational videos for national professional, collegiate, and prep sports teams and corporations.

Owner/Executive Producer Direct all marketing and sales activity for business, including development and promotion of brand image. Acquire and build client relationships and business leads. Pitch new projects, and guide sports teams and corporations to ultimate success.

Major Achievements:
• Created an extremely successful motivational video for 2008 kickoff meeting for all sales staff of Clear Channel New York - a $6.8M company of 6 radio stations with over 7 million listeners throughout the tri-state area. Clear Channel Communications is the No. 1 radio station owner in the United States.

TEAM/BMW OF NORTH AMERICA - Woodcliff Lake, NJ • 2005-2007
North American subsidiary of BMW Group, worldwide manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, with annual global revenue of €56B, and North American revenue of $16B.

Writer/Producer/Director Collaborated with company executives to determine needs and create budgets for projects. Partnered with writing team to develop copy and led activities of graphic designers, editors and production staff. Directed camera crews on location and in studio/control room. Authored and edited copy, edited rough cuts, and hired and directed voiceover artists and actors. Oversaw financial management, including adherence to budgets and payment of crew and talent.

Major Achievements:
• Contributed to outstanding success - subsidiary realized 1-year growth of 18.9% growth and 2006 revenue of $16B+ - through expert direction of key educational, entertainment, and training videos for 1.5K nationwide employees.
• Directed and shot video of new Hydrogen 7 series (with NASA's Director) on the shuttle landing strip in Cape Canaveral, to educate employees on BMW's alternative fuel system.
• Directed shoot using a camera truck on high-speed course (140 MPH).
• Ensured optimum organization of video assets through implementation of new tape library system.
• Contacted and successfully pitched Rolls Royce to collaborate on videos.
• Expertly managed and directed control room and crew for monthly service news show.

TELETIME VIDEO PRODUCTIONS - Lynbrook, NY • 2003-2005
Production company creating broad range of video products for corporate clients including the U.S. Postal Service, Estee Lauder, and Inc. Magazine.

Senior Creative Director and Head of Production Developed plans, determined goals, and managed budgets for clients, with supervision of team that included 2 producers, 3 cameramen, and 3 editors, as well as production assistants, interns, and freelance staff. Created scripts, hired talent, directed shoots, and managed post-production efforts including editing rough cuts and completion of projects. Interviewed high-level executives and entrepreneurs - including COO of Goya and CEO of Panda restaurants - on their companies' successes.

Major Achievements:
• Gained in-depth experience and expertise on production basics, while ensuring highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Led implementation of an entire system of edit suites, procedures, technology, and studio production at new facility.

THIRTEEN/WNET - New York, NY • 2000-2003
Non-profit, flagship public television station serving the tri-state region.

Production Assistant - PBS "Great Performances" Contributed to nationwide programming, authoring copy for program bumpers and show segments, as well as pledge drive copy to maximize donations. Programs worked on included New Year's concert from Vienna and Elton John performance from the Royal Opera House in London. Formatted program acquisition for pledge drives and coordinated broadcast with PBS national. Directed activities of editors and talent, including journalists, singers, and orchestras.

Major Achievements:
• Played key supporting role in high-profile concert shoots and programming, including September 11 memorial concerts, Opening Night at Carnegie Hall, and classical/rock opera show at Greek Theater in Taormina, Italy.
• Supported success through work with world-famous performers and talent, including Donny Osmond and Itzhak Perlman, as well as The Vienna Philharmonic and The Chicago Symphony.
• Contributed to 2 Emmy-nominated programs and Gemini Award-winning "Don Giovanni Unmasked."
• Advanced PBS reputation through work with renowned journalists including Peter Jennings and Bill Moyers.

HBO - New York, NY • 1996-2000
Writer/Producer
• Wrote/produced high-profile television spots for on-air department - programming included Emmy-winning shows "The Sopranos" and "Sex and the City".
• Supported launch of diverse channels including HBO Latino, HBO Plus, and HBO Signature.

The University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA (Bachelor of Arts in Psychology)

The Julliard School - New York, NY (Studies in Music Theory & Composition)

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (Grammys)
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmys)
American Federation of Television & Radio Artists

Final Cut Pro • Avid • Photoshop • Illustrator • Live Type • Pro Tools • Finale • Digital Performer Logic • Microsoft Project • HTML • Flash • Microsoft Office • DVD studio pro