GREENWICH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | Greenwich, CT
Office & Project Manager – Special Events, Operations, Communications | 2 years

Report to the Executive Director/COO as the sole Events and Operations Manager for a nonprofit arts organization with nearly 30 annual events. Direct organizational programming, fundraising, and events from concept through execution. Lead and train a rotating cast of 5 - 15 interns and volunteers that provide logistical and communications support.

• Plan and host live and virtual events including premiere screenings, Q&A panels, pre- and post- receptions, and black-tie galas honoring high profile changemakers such as Brendan Fraser, John Legend, and Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld.
• Research and collaborate with Executive Director to identify fundraising opportunities, solicit potential donors, and secure sponsor partnerships.
• Prepare materials and coordinate ongoing fundraising campaigns.
• Track development progress, managing donor acknowledgement correspondence.
• Project managed complex film festival logistics, synchronizing filmmaker travel itineraries, venue availability, and vendor schedules to ensure seamless event execution.
• Facilitate board meetings and communicate with diverse stakeholders including financial donors and charity partners.
• Curate narrative and documentary film selections for festival audience, from global submissions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the year-round college & high school internship program (4-6 interns annually).
• Maintain and cultivate an enthusiastic volunteer roster. Select core teams of 5-6 people for event support reducing event expenses and reliance on external vendors.
• Drive the communication strategy, plan, and creation of the organization’s social media calendar, blogs, website content, eventbrite links, and eblasts increasing awareness of events and engagement.
• Lead external event communications, liaise with celebrity management agencies, PR, and press associations.
• Cultivate and maintain contact and donor databases.


JOLEE TV, an EMMY-NOMINATED PRODUCTION COMPANY: NYC/CT | 10 Years 
Writer / Producer / Co-Owner

Advanced final outcomes of projects by consulting with clients to identify their requirements, implementing timelines, putting together production teams, streamlining operations, and coordinating key logistics. Exemplified expertise across multiple types of productions including documentaries, children/family home entertainment, educational outreach programs, commercials, PSAs, on-air promos, sizzle reels, upfronts, among others. Produced Behind the Scenes segments for original network movies - directed crew and cast interviews, researched / formulated questions, bts crew hire.

Clients included USA Network, History Channel, Syfy, Sesame Workshop, HIT TV, Wine TV, Kenner Toys, etc.
Additional Key Contributions: 
Contributed to the company’s Emmy nomination, outpaced expectations to maintain high levels of business retention.
Enhanced production quality and employee satisfaction by booking travel, ensuring high-quality craft services, and maintaining pristine organization; facilitated open communication with production teams to improve consistency.

FREELANCE: NYC | 7 Years
Writer/Producer, On-air promotions and Marketing

Maximized brand exposure by conceptualizing, developing, and introducing cutting-edge marketing campaigns that incorporated on air promos and key brand messaging. Contributed to the lucrative launch of History and SyFy channels and delivered hard-hitting promotions to gain awareness. Promoted all shows for client list with creativity and leadership to ensure top performances. Consistently strived to enhance results by innovative improvements.Clients: USA Network, Syfy Channel, History Channel, A&E.

Additional Production Experience: 
Assistant to the Executive Producer, USA Network Sports, 1 Year
Assistant to the Executive Producer, The Equalizer, Original TV Series, Season 4

Writer / Educator Experience:

GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Greenwich CT | 6 Years
Video Content Creator / Curriculum Developer / Assistant Teacher

Wrote, produced, edited, hosted, engaging instructional videos for virtual preK learning applications. Developed and implemented Art in the PreK Classroom - a curriculum designed for preK students of all abilities for in person and remote instruction. Assisted teaching team and supported students in culturally diverse and skill blended classrooms of typical, special needs, advanced and ESL learners. Prepared lesson plans, managed classrooms, facilitated learning, recorded data, communicated and interacted with families.
  
YOURAFTERSCHOOL.COM: CT / NY,  3 years                                            
Curriculum Developer, Instructor - Amazing Artists, K-5 enrichment program reaching across six communities in two states, in person and by virtual application.

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER: Greenwich CT -  Summer Season                                 
WRITER/PRODUCER - Social Media Promo - Summer Programs
PROGRAM DEVELOPER / INSTRUCTOR - Facilitated programs to provide unique multigenerational opportunities for children, parents, grandparents and caregivers.