EDUCATION
Boston University, College of Communication Boston, MA
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting September 2012 – May 2014
Boston University in Los Angeles Program August – December 2014
Boston University, College of Arts & Sciences Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in English & Classical Civilization September 2008 – May 2012
Minor in Medieval Studies
Cum laude • Dean’s List: 5 semesters
EXPERIENCE
Renaissance Literary & Talent
Literary Agent November 2020 – Present
·Maintain diverse list of literary clients with fiction, nonfiction and illustrated projects
·Provide detailed feedback on clients’ projects and prepare them for submission to editors/publishers
·Pitch fiction and nonfiction projects to editors at the major publishing houses by phone and email
·Coordinate with editors, publishers, publicity/marketing teams and foreign rights teams on sold projects
·Shepherd clients through the editorial and production process; advocate for client with editor and publishing team
·Negotiate both domestic and international publication deals on behalf of company’s and my own literary clients
·Prepare and revise publishing contracts for domestic and foreign publishing licenses
·Write introductions for curated short story collections of clients’ backlist titles
·Write jacket copy for republication of clients’ backlist titles
Literary Associate June 2017 – November 2020
·Manage high traffic desk that supports longtime literary agent/manager and president of the company
·Identify and evaluate fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for potential literary and/or film/TV representation
·Provide detailed feedback to literary clients on fiction and nonfiction manuscripts/proposals
·Compile pitch material for manuscripts/proposals for the purposes of submitting to publishers and producers
·Coordinate with foreign co-agents on clients’ international publishing licenses
·Prepare contracts for international publishing licenses and film/TV licenses
·Track extensive list of clients’ domestic and international publishing and film/TV licenses
·Curate and edit short story collections for a prestigious literary estate represented by company
·Build and format print on demand paperback editions of clients’ backlist titles
·Build and maintain dozens of vital client information spreadsheets and databases
·Track incoming and outgoing client and company monies and communicate with clients on advances/royalties
Coast to Coast Talent Group Los Angeles, CA
Assistant to Agents November 2015 – June 2017
·Run high traffic desk that supports 1 adult commercial agent and 3 youth theatrical agents
·Assist in contract signings and weekly reads for new client meetings; interface with high-profile clients,
agents, managers, producers & casting directors; oversee scheduling of client auditions, callbacks, fittings and bookings
·Special projects: build database to collect and track client residual data; correspond with the Association of
Talent Agents (ATA) to obtain this data; coordinate with clients on residual payments
Receptionist March 2015 – November 2015
·Manage high traffic desk that supports multiple talent divisions, accounting department and president of company
·Answer phone for company at large and roll calls to various departments; handle company mail and submissions
Trium Entertainment Los Angeles, CA
Research Consultant Autumn 2015
·Research wide range of historical topics for potential episodes & provide detailed historical outlines of significant events
for History’s new short-form comedy series Crossroads of History
·Compile lists of potential location scouts, set designers and cast members for use by series’ producers
Denver & Delilah Films Los Angeles, CA
Development Intern at Charlize Theron’s production company September 2014 – December 2014
·Write coverage on submitted feature scripts, television pilots & books; give notes on projects in development
·Research and compile lists of potential directors, actors or book titles for film or television projects
·Fill in for assistant; manage company phone & email correspondences, appointments and executives’ schedules
Mike Mathis Productions Los Angeles, CA
Intern for Investigation Discovery show Blood Relatives September 2014 – December 2014
·Assist story team, producers and executives on 4th season of documentary recreation series
·Research interfamilial homicide cases and break stories for potential episodes; contact perspective interviewees
·Write character sides and breakdowns for reenactment casting auditions
·Assist production crew & cast on set; provide technical and logistical support for on-location filming
Boston University Department of Film & Television Boston, MA
Graduate Assistant for Cinematheque Screening Series September 2013 – May 2014
·Manage and promote weekly screening events for large audiences; record student attendance
·Assist series curator during screening events; liaise between the department and visiting filmmakers, producers,
actors and other guest speakers; arrange guests’ travel and lodging; manage payment and process expense reports
·Coordinate with BU marketing & design teams, information services, technology team and student groups
Office Assistant September 2013 – May 2014
·Manage schedule for department chairman; answer department emails; manage weekly newsletter to students
·Assist and inform current & prospective students; assist in department-wide events; create multimedia presentations
Jewish Community Center of Omaha Omaha, NE
Member Services Associate Summer 2010-2014
·Promote membership and foster interest in facility’s youth & arts programs and sports & fitness programs;
collaborate closely with Jewish Federation, local synagogues and other community nonprofit organizations
·Provide friendly and professional customer service in fast-paced environment; ensure security of members & guests
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Final Draft, FileMaker Pro, Avid Media Composer