I was two weeks away from my college graduation, and one of my three part-time jobs had me crafting perfect lattes at a coffee shop in Malibu. As it turned out, a fellow barista was the daughter of Sterling Ray, who was the owner of Atlas Pictures at the time. Atlas was a commercial production company in Santa Monica, and I wasted no time securing 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 transitioned to a Freelance Production Assistant Role. My story truly started there.

Success in this industry requires hard work, adaptability, serendipity, and the hustle that comes with freelancing. I've embraced each project as an opportunity to expand my network and skills, focusing on team development, client partnerships, and workflow optimization that supports operational and creative excellence. Throughout my career, I've recognized opportunities for advancement and confidently embraced new responsibilities. My growth mindset drives me to learn, lead, and evolve continuously. I'm a creative collaborator. I'm a thinker. I'm a doer. I work my ass off. I approach each day with gratitude for a career that encourages constant growth and meaningful contributions.

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've gained invaluable insights from the production companies, agencies, and brands I've had the privilege of supporting as a freelancer. I'm eager to leverage this collective knowledge to make meaningful contributions within an organization, where I can expand my expertise to a growing team.

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