Summary

Experience

Staff Writer|Veridian Pictures

Los Angeles, CASep 2021Present

• Contributed to the writing of 12 episodes for a critically acclaimed streaming drama series, increasing viewership by 15% in its second season.
• Developed 3 original story arcs and 7 character profiles, enhancing narrative depth and receiving positive feedback from test audiences.
• Collaborated with showrunners and a team of 5 writers to refine scripts, improving dialogue flow and pacing by an estimated 20%.
• Pitched and successfully developed a spin-off concept that secured a greenlight for pilot production, projected to launch Q3 2024.

Junior Screenwriter|Apex Studios

Culver City, CAJun 2019Aug 2021

• Authored 2 full-length feature film screenplays under mentorship, resulting in one optioned script that generated $25,000 in revenue.
• Provided comprehensive script coverage and analysis for over 50 submissions, identifying 5 promising projects for further development.
• Participated in weekly writers' room sessions for a network comedy, contributing to story breaks and character development for 10+ episodes.
• Conducted extensive research to ensure historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity across multiple projects, reducing potential rewrites by 10%.

Script Coordinator|Streamline Productions

Burbank, CAJun 2018May 2019

• Managed script revisions and distribution for 2 seasons of a popular web series, ensuring timely delivery to a team of 20+ cast and crew.
• Maintained continuity across all scripts, identifying and correcting over 100 discrepancies per season.
• Assisted in formatting 5+ pilot scripts to industry standards using Final Draft, significantly improving presentation quality.
• Provided administrative support for the writing department, streamlining scheduling and communication for 8 writers.

Portfolio & Projects

The Echo Chamber (Web Series)

Jan 2020Dec 2020

• Co-created and co-wrote all 8 episodes of an independent web series, garnering 500,000+ views across platforms.
• Developed intricate character backstories and a suspenseful narrative arc, praised for its originality in online reviews.
• Secured a 'Best Original Screenplay' nomination at the Indie Stream Fest.

City of Whispers (Feature Script)

Mar 2022Aug 2023

• Authored a full-length crime-drama feature screenplay, currently under consideration by a major production company.
• Conducted extensive research into urban legend folklore to build a unique and compelling narrative.
• Received top marks in a blind script evaluation competition, recognized for strong pacing and character voice.

Beneath the Surface (Short Film)

Sep 2017Mar 2018

• Wrote and directed a 15-minute psychological thriller short film as part of MFA thesis.
• Managed a budget of $10,000, bringing the project to completion on time and within financial constraints.
• Screened at 3 international film festivals, winning 'Audience Choice' at the Golden Coast Film Festival.

Education

University of Southern California|Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Screenwriting

Los Angeles, CAAug 2016May 2018

• Graduated with Honors, maintaining a 3.9 GPA.
• Awarded the 'Visionary Storyteller' fellowship for exceptional pilot script development.
• Produced and directed three short films as part of thesis project, garnering critical acclaim at student festivals.

Skills

Screenwriting Software

Final DraftCeltxFade In ProGoogle DocsMicrosoft Word

Creative Writing

Story DevelopmentCharacter ArcDialogue WritingPlot StructuringGenre WritingAdaptation

Pre-Production & Development

PitchingScript CoverageStoryboardingTreatment WritingLoglines & SynopsesResearch & Fact-Checking

Collaboration & Communication

Writers' Room EtiquetteConstructive FeedbackTeam LeadershipClient CommunicationPresentation Skills