QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Fim and TV Production: 12 years experience creating, developing, and producing unscripted content with an emphasis on supervising productions from inception to completion. Broad range of knowledge of the production process, including, but not limited to developing treatments, writing scripts, hiring crew, casting talent, lighting sets, shooting video, recording sound, and editing footage. Relationships with a prominent group of programming executives.
Administrative and Communication Skills: Confident and articulate public speaker. Professional level writing skills. Meticulously organized. Prompt response to internal emails and outside inquiries. Provide professional and patient administrative support and training to co-workers, cast, and crew. Prioritize and efficiently organize projects to meet strict parameters and deadlines.
Technical Proficiencies: Proficient in most word processing, spread sheet, collaboration, file sharing, video editing, budgeting, scheduling, and script writing software (MS Office, Google Docs, Hightale, AVID, Final Cut Pro, Movie Magic, Final Draft). Capable camera operator (Canon DSLR, C300, Studio Floor Camera). Screenplay writer and consultant for comedy, action, drama, and political scripts. Resourceful user of the internet for research and social networking.
Career Accomplishments: Top fifty finalist for season 3 of The Apprentice. Mentored by the acclaimed cinematographer, James Devis, B.S.C. Youngest licensed mortgage broker in Missouri's history at age nineteen. Owner of a portfolio of residential investment properties. Creator and Executive Producer of three TV shows. Founder of the largest flag football league in the US
SELECTED PROJECTS
Summer In America Nationally syndicated TV show
Worldwide TV and Film/Amazon
Creator and Executive Producer
Comedians on Cocktails Late night comedy talk show
Worldwide TV and Film/Amazon
Creator and Executive Producer
Playing the Field Reality TV series
Worldwide TV and Film/Amazon
Creator and Executive Producer
Big Star Little Star Major cable network game show
ITV Studios/USA Network
Associate Producer
The Chase Major cable network game show ITV Studios/Game Show Network
Producer
That Awkward Game Show Major cable network game show
A. Smith and Company/Spike TV
Producer
The Taste Cooking Reality TV show
ABC Studios/ABC Network
Producer
Battle Dancers Sizzle reel
Worldwide TV and Film
Creator/Writer/Producer
The Opportunity of a Life Time National TV infomercial
5Linx Productions
Director/Production Manager
2nd Chance Enterprises Regional cable commercial
Clear Channel Communications
Director/Production Manager
Cars 2 Movie Premier Red carpet event
WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Production Manager
Film Fiend (3 episodes) Episodic movie review TV program
WRBU TV
Writer/Unit Production Manager
The Department of Efficiency Web-based serial comedy
Shy Jester Entertainment
Producer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worldwide Television and Film Development January 2007 – Current
Development and Production Manager
Create and develop unscripted formats and scripted material to independently produce or sell to production partners. Create and maintain relationships with development and programming executives at production houses and network studios. Pitch concepts and scripts to executives and other potential partners. Develop a dependable network of crew and post production partners. Forge reliable and efficient teams that can deliver projects on time and under budget. Develop inexpensive studio based concepts for first run TV syndication that can be seamlessly integrated with advertising.
James Devis, B.S.C. July 2005 – January 2007
Personal Assistant
Design and maintain office systems. Screen telephone calls and respond to incoming mail, email, and faxes. Correspond on behalf of Mr. Devis when appropriate. Set and maintain Mr. Devis's calendar and daily schedule. Perform research and present findings. Make travel and accommodation arrangements. Prepare and send queries and gifts to industry contacts. Read scripts and perform coverage.
Mark Burnett Productions July – September 2004
The Apprentice
Among 250,000 applications and more than 10,000 face to face interviews, and after three rigorous rounds of simulated boardrooms interviews, I received an invitation to attend “Finals Week” for the top fifty candidates of season 3 of the Apprentice. Here I developed relationships that I maintain to this day.
Forest Park Community College September 2002 – May 2004
Media Lab Assistant
Assist students with setup of editing projects. Install equipment and update software. Maintain video and audio equipment in good order. Create official school projects for various educational departments.
Grey Properties Established 1999
Property Developer
Co-own, with my wife, a portfolio of residential rental properties. Acquired, rehabilitated, and rented residential property. Maintained rental units in a safe and sanitary condition. Taught tenants about their rights and responsibilities per HUD regulations. Originated purchase opportunities and evaluated each project’s potential. Assessed market conditions to determine appropriate purchase and rental prices. Day to day operations supervised by a professional management company.
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