creative director & writer
with 20 years experience of
Doing Things Different.

Television Writer

Creative Director

Segment Producer

Stand Up Comedian

Award Winning Playwright

Engaging narratives that go beyond Advertising. Using AI Content Creation that takes brand marketing to new levels

Former Comedy Writer & Producer for Chelsea Lately (E!), Inside College Football (CBS Sports), Award Winning Playwright 20 plus years as a VO artist, actor and stand up comedian.
Working with AI technologies for production design & development for the next generation of brand marketing & messaging

Insight:
Coffee makes the world work.
Concept:
Peet’s Coffee is the most important technology we have.

Campaign concept:
Peet’s Coffee was an important part of major moments in history.

Peet’s Coffee- It’s the only reason we can do anything

COMMERCIALS

Tullamore D.E.W.- From our bottle, to your glass.

Insight:
Whiskey brings family and friends together.

Concept: From our bottle, to your glass.
Gather around the bottle.
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey being hand delivered and shared by friends and family.

Little Rest American Single Malt Whisky-
For Those Who KnowThe Value Of A Good Pour

Insight:
Award winning whiskey from New York.
Concept:
Hard work deserves a good drink. This whiskey is made for those who appreciate craft, grit, tradition and the value of a good pour.

Father’s Study Speakeasy Bar-
A cool place for cool drinks

Insight:
Speakeasy bars make you feel cool when you visit.

Concept: Up these stairs is a secret…
Transport yourself to a different time and a new experience, where delicious drinks await you and your friends. All you gotta do is go behind this hidden door…

FILM

Eden.

This award winning short film premiered at Telluride Film Festival, London Horror Fest, LA Horror and others winning several awards for best writing, best concept and best director.
I was the Screenwriter, Producer, Casting Director, Location Scout & Logistics for shooting days.

Logline: After a woman dies, she wakes to find herself in a strange sort of eden.

COMEDY

Detroit

I lost a bet to a detroit lions fan. So I had to make a travel video for his city.

The Shorts Show

The Shorts Show is a NYC digital sketch comedy group made up of writers, filmmakers, actors and producers. Our work has been seen on Good Morning America, HuffingtonPost, MTV.com, The AV Club and FunnyorDie.com

Comedic spoof of Game of Thrones

Comedic Spoof of Mad Max

Production Reel of our work

Insight: This is 15 years old. Watch at your own parel.

A sought-after voice in both the entertainment, advertising and hospitality, I have a passion for innovation and storytelling. As a multifaceted creative professional, I have over 20 years of experience in entertainment, hospitality, and brand development. And as an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and producer, my work has been internationally performed and recognized across film, theater, and digital platforms. As a creative director and content strategist, I specialize in brand storytelling, social media growth, and crafting unique experiences, particularly within the spirits, cocktail, and hospitality industries. With a proven track record in writing for television, including hit shows like Chelsea Lately and Inside College Football, I bring humor and narrative expertise to every project. As a seasoned educator and consultant, I also share my knowledge through teaching and lecturing on dramatic writing, digital content creation, and improvisation at leading institutions like NYU , Emerson College and Rutgers University.

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