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Zillow, Executive Producer
01/17 – Present

Led strategic content initiatives for Zillow’s internal agency, Studio Z, propelling creation and execution across expansive internal and external project portfolios.
Forged deep partnerships with Creative, Account, Project Management, and Production teams, ensuring seamless alignment with Zillow’s overarching brand vision and strategic imperatives.
Developed and leveraged a robust talent ecosystem, strategically sourcing top-tier internal and external creative partners to maximize impact on high-profile projects.
Directed comprehensive project lifecycles, from meticulous timeline development and adherence to orchestrating stakeholder coordination for flawless creative asset delivery.
Optimized critical vendor relationships, ensuring seamless execution and elevated quality for all outsourced work.
Pioneered Zillow’s inaugural remote editing workflows, spearheading the adoption of cutting-edge solutions:

Procured, configured, and maintained a Jellyfish server, enabling robust remote edit access and ensuring critical archival redundancy.
Designed and implemented an integrated workflow leveraging LucidLink, Jellyfish, and Frame.io, establishing a highly efficient pipeline for remote editing and media management.
Championed and integrated industry standards for cloud and NAS editing, significantly enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Stewarded the evolution of brand assets and toolkits, ensuring unwavering consistency and continuous innovation across all deliverables.
Managed multi-million-dollar production budgets, collaborating closely with teams to ensure fiscal responsibility and proactive mitigation of financial risks.
Oversaw all aspects of music licensing and asset management, guaranteeing compliance and strategic resource allocation.
Advocated for and integrated industry-leading tools and technologies, elevating creative output and streamlining complex workflows.
Mentored and empowered a high-performing production team, fostering individual growth and collective expertise within Studio Z.
Cultivated strategic alliances with cross-functional leadership, strengthening communication and driving organizational synergy.
Amplified Studio Z's organizational impact and visibility by strategically showcasing capabilities across Zillow’s diverse lines of business.

12/02 – 01/17 | Chicago, NYC & PDX

Delivered high-profile, compelling content for a distinguished roster of brands and networks, including Nike: Jordan Brand, T-Mobile, Twitter, Food Network, FYI, Helly Hansen, HGTV, History Channel, MTV, VH1, Wieden + Kennedy, and TruTV.
Navigated diverse production formats, spanning long-form television, short-form digital, and dynamic social media campaigns.
Collaborated intimately with creative teams to achieve storytelling excellence across doc-style, competition, and branded content.
Integrated sophisticated graphics, animations, and soundscapes to enhance and elevate visual narratives.
Ensured the impeccable delivery of final products, meticulously overseeing color correction and audio finishing to exceed exacting client standards.

Visionary Creative Leadership: Inspiring and guiding high-performing creative teams to achieve exceptional results.
Strategic Business Acumen: Merging creative execution with a keen focus on business objectives and audience engagement.
Synergistic Collaboration: Building and leveraging seamless partnerships across diverse functions for integrated solutions.
Advanced Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; expert in DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and Wrike.
Resilient Problem Solving: Approaching challenges with a positive, adaptive mindset and strong troubleshooting capabilities.
Precision Project Management: Consistently delivering complex projects on time and within budget through effective prioritization.
Impactful Communication: Articulating complex ideas, interpreting feedback, and aligning teams towards shared creative goals.

EDUCATION

Columbia College, Chicago: BA Television Production