Mar 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

• See through the acquisitions of dozens of movies annually, and run point on productions of several feature films for various labels at the studio.

Jun 2017 – Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Apr 2015 – May 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Jul 2013 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Review and analyze material for international & domestic acquisitions / distribution (Completed films, screenplays, etc).
• Attend local and international film markets/festivals (Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Tribeca, SXSW, AFM, Sundance, etc.), attend distributor screenings and prepare screening reports.
• Focus on development and acquisitions of features aimed at the Spanish speaking Mexican / Latino marketplace in both the United States and Mexico. Develop strategic partnerships with producers / distributors / agents / talent in the Latin American region for future feature content.
• Interface with sales companies and potential partners for various acquisitions opportunities.
• Work directly with legal and finance team to run acquisitions models, and develop offers for dozens of projects annually.
• Prepare notes for directors / producers / writers during project development, visit sets of Sony productions to observe shoot, review budget specifications with production team prior, during, and post shoot.
• Analyze trailer options for finished films. Develop and oversee one-sheets for print and digital advertising campaigns.
• Analyze test screening data for marketing team, aid in press release creation following film acquisitions.
• Conceptualize partnership opportunities to distribute films to different demographics.
• Work closely with President of Sony Worldwide Acquisitions, SVP of Sony Worldwide Acquisitions, EVP of Legal Affairs, VP of Business affairs for the worldwide acquisitions group.

Nov 2011 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Review and analyze material for international & domestic acquisitions / distribution (Completed films, screenplays, etc).
• Attend local and international film markets/festivals, attend distributor screenings and prepare screening reports.
• Interface with sales companies and potential partners for various acquisitions opportunities.
• Work with finance team to run acquisitions models.
• Analyze test screening data for marketing team, aid in press release creation following film acquisitions.
• Conceptualize co-sponsorship opportunities to distribute films to different demographics.
• Coordinate various acquisitions materials for President of Sony Worldwide Acquisitions and SVP of Sony Worldwide Acquisitions.

Feb 2011 – Dec 2011 · 10 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Aid the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Acquisitions for Relativity Media in the acquisitions of feature films.
• Attend all major film festivals (Cannes, Tribeca, SXSW, Berlin, Sundance, AFM, Toronto Film Festival), working directly under the SVP of Acquisitions.
• Evaluate completed and partially completed films at the festivals for purchase, to be distributed under the Relativity name across the world.
• Develop extensive comparison reports evaluating films up for purchase against similar films which have previously been released.
• Evaluate and screen all major titles at film festivals.
• Liaise with film sales companies across the world, learning about their various available products, and comparing their film slate for the coming year, with the acquisition requirements for Relativity.

Jan 2010 – Feb 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Write bi-monthly coverage on finished books for adaptation into film and television.
• Write treatments and screenplays based on finished books, to be pitched to major studios.
• Adapt a variety of novels including childrens books, cookbooks, memoirs, etc., for translation onto the screen.

Feb 2009 – Feb 2010 · 1 yr · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Aided in casting major feature films including the Cameron Crowe feature, "We Bought A Zoo."
• Worked directly under the heads of features casting at 20th Century Fox, aiding in table reads, hundreds of auditions, script reviews, and overall creative input.

Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 · 0 mo · Greater New York City Area

• Acted as casting associate for a feature developed at The Sundance Institute.
• Personally aided casting director, producers, and director in all casting decisions regarding the film.

Sep 2008 – Jul 2009 · 10 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Assisted in casting feature films and TV shows including: `Salt,' '13,' `Solitary Man,' `Jack Goes Boating,' `Rubicon.'
• Wrote breakdowns on new scripts to send to all major agencies, edited script changes, wrote sample scripts / script synopsis.
• Read with actors, downloaded / uploaded auditions onto `Cast It Systems,' edited auditions.
• Managed schedules, petty cash, heavy phones, conference calls, purchase orders, emails, and various administrative duties.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo · Greater New York City Area

• Co-Produced music videos for rock group 'Louis XIV.'

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo · Greater New York City Area

• Associate produced music video for rap group 'Mobb Deep.'
• Organized staff / talent, set up schedules, arranged various shots, consulted with director regarding overall vision of video.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr · Greater New York City Area

• Screened and evaluated Viacom Networks content for proper online use.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 · 0 mo · Greater New York City Area

• Helped formulate publicity for the UN Millenium Campaign.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 · 2 yrs · Ithaca, New York Area

• · Founded Cornell's first all-student-run media group which included student created radio, television, and print content
• · Created a hiring / interview system for applicants to Slope Radio's finance, marketing, hosting, editing, and DJ positions
• · Created marketing campaigns including, `I Am Slope Radio' involving faculty and students stating their love for the station

Jan 2005 – Jan 2005 · 0 mo · Greater New York City Area

• Collaborated on daily basis with publisher, editor & chief, and VP of business development for start-up eco-magazine.
• Developed PR/Publicity/Marketing campaigns and proofread financial statements for magazine launch.

May 2003 – Jul 2003 · 2 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Collaborated with venue directors nationwide to ensure proper promotion for upcoming concerts featuring Spitfire artists.