Work Experience
Consulting Executive Producer
@ Android
sep 2023 – dec 2023
Produced commercials for Android and Samsung
Consulting Executive Producer
@ AirBnb
Aug 2021–May 2022, Jan - June 2023, JAN-May 2024
Produced launch films for 2021 Winter Release, 2022 Spring Release, 2023 Spring Release, and 2024 Spring Release.
CONSULTING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
@ APPLE
SEP 2020 - MAY 2021
Produced commercials for Apple Arcade.
Consulting Executive Producer/ Creative
@ Google Creative Lab
Feb 2008 – 2022
I've worked on many different projects during my tenure consulting at the Google Creative Lab. I have launched multiple products, developed ongoing programming across platforms, created one of Google's first successful YouTube series, and much more. Below is a list of a few of those projects.
Grow with Google Stories 2017-2020
Assembled a team of researchers, collecting 1,000+ real people stories, screened and selected small business owners, job seekers and veterans to film their stories. Produced 16 films.
Nat and Lo - YouTube series: 2015-2017
Co-creator, Executive Producer, and Stared in a YouTube series that goes behind the scenes at Google, demystifying technology & explaining how it actually works, in an accessible & entertaining way. Topics include Machine Learning, Translate, Voice, Street View, Google [x], YouTube, Doodles, Loon, Tango, Satellites, Waze, Hardware, Android, & more. 30million+ views. youtube.com/natandfriends
Google Search Stories Campaign: 2011-2015
Produced 8 long form Search Stories from around the world throughout the campaign
qCraft: A Quantum Physics mod for Minecraft: 2013-2014
Embedded with the Google Quantum AI Lab and NASA to produce a film about Quantum Physics and the future of Quantum Computing. Also assembled partnerships with Caltech and MinecraftEDU to bring the principles of Quantum Physics to the game of Minecraft (audience of 126mil+ players) to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Maker Camp on Google+: 2012-2014
Conceived and executed first global content program in partnership with Make Magazine. 30 days, 54 projects, 100 counselors. Daily activities and Live Broadcast Hang Outs with counselors in a fully interactive format. Weekly Live Broadcast Virtual "Field Trips” to Ford, NatGeo, NASA, Smithsonian, CERN, Pixar, Disney, and more creating a behind-the-scenes experience as a model for future programs.
Producer
@ Peter AT the end — Short Film
Jan 2012 – Mar 2012
Short Film starring Jon Heder, Cindy Williams, Constance Zimmer, Nora Kirkpatrick, Johnny Pemberton, Matt Jones, Whit Hertford, Brighton Hertford, Elsie Fisher, Scott Peat, Loren Lester.
Written by Whit Hertford and Robert J. Gibbs
Director Russ Lamoureux
2008-2011
Directed by Henry Lu, the film chronicles a year in the life of six elite Native American teen athletes competing to race in the U.S. National Cross Country Championships. Story explores the broader issues of education, health, poverty, and family life, both on and off the Reservations.
• Production involved story development, multi-city shoots, rights and clearances, media management, and editorial through finish.
• Winner, Best Sports Film – Indie Spirit Film Festival and Red Nation Film Festival. Official Selection in multiple festivals.
Producer @ Moxie Pictures
Run to the East Documentary
Freelance Producer
2007-present
Produced music videos and commercials with celebrity actors, singers, and athletes, involving live action, comedy dialogue, CG, animation, stop-motion, and visual fx.
• Clients include: Google, Airbnb, Microsoft, ESPN, NBC Universal, Volkswagen, Burger King, Wrigley, Gillette, Time Warner, and Cable Vision.
• Ad agencies include: BBDO, Crispin Porter Bogusky, Translation LLC, Kirshenbaum Bond + Partner
Producer @ Euro RSCG
For Jaguar Automotive
2005 – 2007
• Produced multi-million dollar campaigns for Jaguar covering television, cinema, web, and print.
• Line-Produced, Post-Produced, and FX-Produced on multiple productions.
• Multi-location shooting throughout Spain, UK, and the U.S.
• Senior production contact for both North American and Global accounts.
• Managed music search, licensing, talent search and fee negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economies of Industrial Societies
2000 – 2003
activities / Other
Proficient in Spanish
Competitive Long Distance Running
Karate, 1st degree Black Belt
Have traveled extensively in over 41 countries.
Learning to surf