Executive Producer / Director of Production

PROFILE/CONTACT

 
 

Thank You for taking the time to visit my portfolio. Please let me know if you’re looking for a style of work that you don’t see represented. There is a good chance that I can provide you with an examples.

Sincerely, David

 
 

 

My Biography

Ideating and executing  programs that bring brands into the cultural conversation is my passion. After almost twenty years of producing, I've found that the projects that excite me the most are the ones that blur the line between brand and culture.  This can present itself in one of many different formats;  integration with an I.P.,a content series, an activation during a popular event,  a media partnership, an ongoing program the gives back or simply, a celebrity endorsement.

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DOORDASH

Executive Producer / Dir. of Production December ‘20 – August ‘23

• Management and oversight of the entire production department.
• Provided oversight on external agency projects.
• Led celebrity searches and negotiations. 
• Responsible for the production of multiple TV, Activations, Print and Digital projects.

 

R/GA

Freelance Executive Producer December ‘20 – Present

• Responsible for the production of multiple broadcast, social, digital projects,
for Samsung.

 

Giant Spoon NY

V.P., Executive Producer October ’18 – December ‘20

• Oversee all content projects at the agency.
• Manage a department of three to four producers.
• Partner with Creative, Strategy and Media leads to develop campaigns.
• Design project expectations for all clients.
• Sourcing and contracting of vendors and partners.
• Responsible for business management and talent management duties.
• Designed and implemented many of the production processes within the agency

 

AT SWIM

Executive Producer October ’15 – October ‘18

• Worked closely with a sales team to find and secure new projects.
• Was responsible for the management and development of our rostered directors.
• Curated new talent.
• Worked closely with all new and ongoing clients. 
• Booked over 5 million in business during the 2017/2018 fiscal year. 

Atelier – LEO BURNETT

VP, Executive Producer June ’09 – October ’14

• Managed all of the print, TV, and web content produced for the following global brands
• Herbal Essences / P&G
• Vidal Sassoon / P&G
• Great Gulf Group / Real Estate

HIGH LINE FILMS

Partner / Producer February ’04 - June ’09

• Was responsible for all sales and new business
• Client management
• Managed a staff of ten
• Was responsible for the day to day operations of the corporation
• Originated and executed all business development

GREY New York

Casting Director July ’98 - February ’04

• Was responsible for On-Camera Commercial, Voice-Over and Radio Casting
• Negotiated celebrity endorsements
• Comprehensive knowledge of S.A.G. and A.F.T.R.A. contracts

 

EDUCATION

De Paul University, Chicago, IL - Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Media / Photography

AWARDS

Winner of the Tribeca Film Festival’s Tribeca X Award for ‘Best Short’

 

 

My Production Approach

 

 A lot of thought and care goes into the design of each project that I manage. Whether it’s a large TV spot or a smaller social campaign, I work hard to ensure that my team is always setup to create the highest quality deliverables, on time and on budget.

I enjoy being challenged to think out of the box. I prefer to use the word “partner” over “vendor.” And I believe that collaboration is the key to success.