Filmmaker & Talent Strategist
Resume
Work
Experience
2021 - Present
Jan. 2025 - Jan. 2026
Oct. 2022 - Aug. 2023
Independent Producer
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Lead projects from development through post-production, ensuring both creative integrity and smooth execution.
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Strategize, develop, and manage budgets, balancing creative ambition with financial constraints.
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Navigate complex production schedules, coordinating cast, crew, equipment, and locations while
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Handle critical administrative operations, including securing permits, arranging transportation, managing equipment rentals, and processing union paperwork.
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Act as the key liaison between directors, writers, and crew, aligning creative vision with practical execution.
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Lead production meetings, troubleshoot obstacles, and drive projects forward by maintaining efficiency and clear communication.
*See credits in projects section*
Talent Specialist
Council on Foreign Relations
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Oversee the full recruitment life cycle across diverse roles, including Digital Content, Product, Design & Engineering, and Foreign Affairs magazine, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
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Manage interview operations end-to-end, including scheduling, communication, and alignment across hiring teams.
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Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on hiring needs, compensation/title structures, and organizational planning.
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Coordinate structured onboarding and offboarding workflows, maintaining accurate documentation, systems updates, and compliance-aligned processes.
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Process all forms of employee job changes (promotions, adjustments, etc.) in collaboration with the Total Rewards and Payroll teams.
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Partner with the CHRO and Director of Talent to conduct an inaugural company-wide compensation and title review, liaising with senior leadership and external consultants.
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Support various HR initiatives / special projects and perform additional duties as needed.
Talent Coordinator
Simons Foundation
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Coordinated full-cycle recruitment for the talent team, managing scheduling, candidate communications, and relationships with agencies.
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Led recruitment for all temporary placements, utilizing Workday daily and overseeing new hire onboarding details with FileMaker Pro.
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Delivered excellent customer service to hiring teams and candidates, ensuring a smooth recruitment process.
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Supported DEI initiatives through inclusive hiring practices, research, and pipeline sourcing.
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Assisted with talent-related special projects and reports on both an ongoing and ad-hoc basis.
Education
Sep. 2023 - May 2027
Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2018
Columbia University
MFA Creative Producing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.S. Psychology
Skills
& Expertise
Producing & Development
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Script analysis, coverage, and detailed feedback.
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Story and character development, including narrative consulting and world-building.
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Collaboration with writers on rewrites and edits.
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Project pitching, proposal development, and creative ideation for new projects.
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Crew coordination and on-set management.
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Creative problem-solving for production challenges, ensuring alignment across teams.
Recruitment Services
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Recruitment for cast, crew, and creative teams.
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Supporting DEI initiatives and fostering inclusive
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Experience with HR systems and tools, including Workday, Greenhouse, and FileMaker Pro.
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Fostering teamwork and relationship-building with cast, crew, and industry contacts.