Dedicated freelance writer with history of meeting client goals at a high standard with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working with a team and adapting to new situations and challenges. Accustomed to working with multinational teams and time zones. Taught ESL and English composition, excellent at proofing grammar and usage. Lifelong creative with a fine arts and film background.
Work History
Archer Gray
New York
Feature Screenwriter
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
Co-Executive Producer and Writer for adaptation of Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street.
Worked closely with Head of Development, CEO, and expert journalist.
Conducted research.
Content Muse
New York
Freelance Commercial Writer
10.2014 - Current
Job overview
Writer on brand campaigns, including beauty, health, food, beverage and services for international production companies.
Performed on deadline with quick editorial turnaround.
Vast knowledge of specific markets and research.
Indy8 / Independent Films
London
In-House Copywriter
10.2014 - 06.2019
Job overview
In-house writer for the BAFTA winning production company responsible for high-profile commercial advertising films across the UK and Europe.
Worked closely with Managing Director, Bidders and Producers to meet client expectations on time.
Various International Projects
Los Angeles
Freelance Screenwriter & Commercial Writer
01.2010 - 07.2014
Job overview
Worked on high budget projects for film, including action and drama.
Collaborated with directors and producers on story development.
Worked on national and international brand films and campaigns.
Disney
Los Angeles
Feature Screenwriter
04.2008 - 11.2009
Job overview
Original screenwriter for teen dance drama.
Worked with Story Executives and VP of Musical Production
Responded well to notes with quick turnaround.
Furlined
Los Angeles
Creative Curator
07.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
Coordinated storyboards and treatments, research elements for production.
Maintained schedules, tracked bids and jobs awarded,
Ran preproduction and wrap meetings, and creative presentations for directors.
International Creative Management (ICM)
Los Angeles
Commercial Coordinator
05.2005 - 06.2007
Job overview
Kept detailed records of project progress and the main producers and creatives involved.
Scheduled project deadlines and monitored progress.
Sent invoices to clients and followed up about payments.
Education
New York University / Tisch School of The Arts
New York City, US
Master of Arts from Film Production
University Overview
Received Departmental Scholarship
Hunter College City University of New York
New York City, US
Bachelor of Arts from Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
University Overview
Awarded Summa Cum Laude
Received Dean's List Scholarship
Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK
Diploma from Advanced Creative Writing Nonfiction
University Overview
Intensive one-year study in nonfiction writing, including memoir, historical, and nature.
Practitioner of vinyasa yoga for twenty years. Recent Crossfit convert. Ran 2 city marathons and multiple trail races. Health and fitness are a high priority.
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Feature Screenwriter
Archer Gray
09.2020 - Current
Freelance Commercial Writer
Content Muse
10.2014 - Current
In-House Copywriter
Indy8 / Independent Films
10.2014 - 06.2019
Freelance Screenwriter & Commercial Writer
Various International Projects
01.2010 - 07.2014
Feature Screenwriter
Disney
04.2008 - 11.2009
Creative Curator
Furlined
07.2007 - 07.2008
Commercial Coordinator
International Creative Management (ICM)
05.2005 - 06.2007
New York University / Tisch School of The Arts
Master of Arts from Film Production
Hunter College City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts from Photographic, Film, And Video Technology