SUMMARY
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
Three-time Emmy® Award winner,
17-time nominee, with more than 13 years of television and video producing, writing and editing experience.
RADIO
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
Media professional
with eight years of radio producing, promotions and national live
on-air hosting experience.
FILM
TELEVISION
FILM
Set decoration buyer
with network series,
pilot and
major motion picture experience.
EXPERIENCE
SET DECORATION
I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 476
AUGUST 2019 - PRESENT
CHICAGO, IL
• Primarily work as a buyer within the set decoration department with the key responsibility of procuring set dressing that aligns with the project’s creative vision.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and a relentless drive to source virtually anything seen on set under tight deadlines.
• Analyze scripts to identify set decoration requirements for each scene.
• Collaborate with the set decorator and production designer to ensure set dressing feels authentic and immersive.
• Create style boards to present to the director to help visualize the set’s aesthetic.
• Conduct extensive research to identify suppliers, stores and vendors that can provide necessary items.
• Visit diverse locations, from design showrooms to salvage yards, to find unique and period appropriate pieces.
• Arrange for custom-made items if specific pieces cannot be found.
• Negotiate pricing and rental terms to stay within the production budget.
• Quickly adapt to last-minute changes or creative shifts by finding alternatives or solutions.
• Nurture and maintain strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions and future collaborations.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Bear
(S1, S2, S3 & S4, Ep. 2-38)
Buyer
FX Networks/Hulu
Streaming Series
Deli Boys
Buyer
20th Television
Television Pilot
Power Book IV: Force
(S2, Marketing Campaign)
Set Decorator
Starz
Marketing Campaign
South Side
(S3, Ep. 1-8)
Set Decorator
Jax Media/HBO Max
Streaming Series
We Grown Now
Asst. Set Decorator
Participant Media
Independent Film
Justified: City Primeval
(Ep. 1-2)
Buyer
Sony Pictures Television
Television Series
Start Without Me
Lead Person
637 Scraper
Independent Film
Night Sky
(S1, Ep. 1-8)
Buyer
Legendary/Amazon
Streaming Series
The Chi
(S4, Ep. 1-2)
Buyer
Showtime
Television Series
The Batman
(Chicago Unit)
Buyer
Warner Bros.
Feature Film
Ordinary Joe
Buyer
20th Television
Television Pilot
Chicago Fire
(S8, Ep. 2-20 & S11, Ep. 5)
Buyer
NBC Universal
Television Series
ASSISTANT TO THE SHOWRUNNER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS - 'CHICAGO FIRE'
NBC UNIVERSAL
JULY 2018 - AUGUST 2019
CHICAGO, IL
• Chicago Production Assistant to Creator/Showrunner, Derek Haas, and Executive Producers/Writers, Michael Gilvary and Andrea Newman.
SET PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
NBC UNIVERSAL
MARCH 2018 - AUGUST 2019
CHICAGO, IL
• Chicago Fire, Seasons 7 & 8 - Additional Set Production Assistant | Additional Office Production Assistant
• Chicago P.D., Seasons 5 & 6 - Additional Set Production Assistant
• Chicago Med, Season 4 - Additional Set Production Assistant
RADIO CO-HOST | PRODUCER - 'THE MANCOW SHOW'
97.9 THE LOOP/WLUP-FM (CUMULUS)
MARCH 2015 - MARCH 2018
CHICAGO, IL
• Co-host of comedy-based, morning radio program which aired daily on Chicago’s heritage classic rock station.
• Reported morning traffic and weather developments twice per hour.
• Researched, booked and produced guest segments.
• Hosted promotional events for advertisers.
• Managed a team of freelance guest bookers.
• Conducted daily 'man on the street' interviews.
VIDEO PRODUCER | WRITER | EDITOR
JANET DAVIES MEDIA
MAY 2013 - MARCH 2015
CHICAGO, IL
• Produced, wrote and edited corporate, training and web videos for a variety of private clients.
• Provided business executives media training to help them effectively communicate when speaking on camera.
• Client list included Chicago Children’s Theatre, Wavefront Festival and Mi Casa Es Su Casa.
TELEVISION PRODUCER | WRITER | EDITOR - LOCAL PROGRAMMING
ABC 7/WLS-TV (DISNEY)
JANUARY 2003 - MAY 2013
CHICAGO, IL
• Three-time Emmy® Award winner, 17-time Emmy® Award nominee.
• Produced, wrote and edited segments for weekly, half-hour, entertainment/lifestyle show, 190 North.
• Supervised 190 North show production.
• Produced various travel, public affairs and live specials including the station’s highest rated annual live broadcast, Countdown Chicago.
• Developed, produced and edited two weekly, half-hour, studio-based programs for ABC’s national Live Well Network - Let’s Dish (cooking show) and Here’s How Right Now (home improvement series).
• Produced sales promotion spots and public service announcements for air.
• Coached on-air talent.
• Devised show rundowns.
• Revised graphics and participated in set redesign by working closely with art department.
• Managed all social media platforms for station programming.
• Served as social media evangelist by introducing co-workers from various departments on how to effectively leverage online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
RADIO CO-HOST | PRODUCER - 'THE MANCOW SHOW'
Q101/WKQX-FM (EMMIS)
AUGUST 2000 - DECEMBER 2002
CHICAGO, IL
• Provided female perspective to daily, live, entertainment-based, nationally syndicated morning radio show.
• Researched, booked and produced over 1,200 guest segments.
• Produced compelling stories to build the 18-to-35-year-old male demographic.
• Conducted daily ‘man on the street’ interviews to generate listener phone calls.
AWARDS
EMMY® AWARD
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2009
• Magnificent Mile Lights Festival - Outstanding Achievement for Special Event Program - Live
EMMY® AWARD
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2008
• 190 North - Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs - Single Magazine Program, Series or Segment
EMMY® AWARD
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2006
• 190 North - Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs - Single Magazine Program, Series or Segment
HONORS
COVER FEATURE
STATUS MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY 2013
• Status magazine featured me in a cover story about my background, work and achievements.
EDUCATION & COURSES
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
BACHELOR OF ARTS - TV JOURNALISM
SUMMER 2004
• Newsbeat (Live News Broadcast), Producer
• Out On A Limb (Comedy Sketch Show), Actor
THE SECOND CITY
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WINTER 2015 | SPRING 2018
• Writing for Television & Film
• Improv Workshop
• Hosting for Television
• Developing Your Movie
• Intro to Filmmaking
CHICAGO FILMMAKERS
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
CHICAGO FILMMAKERS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SPRING 2019
• Film Producing
• Cinematography
• Premiere Pro Editing
ORGANIZATIONS
