I was two weeks away from my college graduation. One of my three part-time jobs had me crafting perfect lattes at a coffee shop in Malibu. As it turned out, one of my fellow baristas was the daughter of Sterling Ray, who was the owner and executive producer of Atlas Pictures at the time. Atlas was a commercial production company in Santa Monica, and I promptly secured an interview with Sterling the following week. Two weeks after graduation, I was welcomed as the new Office Manager of Atlas. After about a year with Atlas, I became a Freelance Production Assistant. My story truly started there.

From that point onward, I moved my way up the ranks. It’s not a secret that working in this business combines hard work and a bit of magical serendipity. There’s also an undeniable hustle and drive that lives deep in the core of any freelancer. It’s vital to survive in this highly competitive entertainment industry, and I took seeking out interesting projects as an invigorating challenge. Each new project, collaboration, and travel experience expanded my network and enhanced my diverse skill set, which is rooted in team building and management, enhancing client partnerships and communication, and creating efficient and effective workflows that support the creative process.

I have always had a good sense of when I’m ready to advance to the next level in my career. Alongside this awareness is confidence in my ability to take on new responsibilities. I feel comfortable growing with my team, but I also recognize when it’s the right time to embrace new challenges. This understanding is closely tied to my growth mindset, as I actively seek opportunities to learn, lead, evolve, mentor, and make meaningful contributions. I love production. I’m a creative collaborator. I’m a thinker. I’m a doer. I’m a traveler. I’m a troubleshooter. I work my ass off. I feel grateful daily that my production life encourages continuous growth.

I reside in Nashville with my husband, bonus kids, and Doodle Maisel. After spending 20 years living and working in Los Angeles, I’m fortunate to work between Nashville and California while continuing to travel and expand my networks both in the US and abroad. I have gained invaluable insights from the production companies, agencies, brands, and production teams I've had the privilege to support. I’m eager to leverage this collective knowledge to contribute meaningfully within an in-house creative agency or brand, where I can expand my expertise and contributions to a growing team and organization. I’m seeking a full-time position, and I would gladly consider relocating for a role that resonates with my career aspirations, supports my ongoing commitment to a team-focused approach in my work, and encourages long-term growth with a global company.

From left to right: Working curbside in Shanghai / Prepping a boat launch in Vancouver / Bonding with animal talent in Queenstown / Celebrating Holi on location in Mumbai