Chad Snopek
Adjunct Professor/Literary Manager
Santa Monica,California
Summary
Inspiring and passionate Adjunct Professor with over 30 years of film and television industry experience as a literary manager, producer, and development executive. Skilled educator with outstanding communication and instruction skills dedicated to fostering academic development and success for every student. Devoted to learner-centered and equitable course design and instruction. Committed to sustaining an effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
Mount Saint Mary's University
2020 - Current
- Created Syllabuses and led undergraduate and graduate level screenwriting courses: Business of Screenwriting, Screenwriting 2, Developing The Television Series, Art of The Rewrite
- Utilized lecture, media, guest lecturers, and group workshops to teach essential elements of screenwriting, craft of tv pilot and bible writing/rewriting and provide detailed overview of business and legal practices that impact careers of professional screenwriters.
- Worked with Department Chair and Director of Film & Television to design 4 equitable and inclusive screenwriting courses.
- Provided support and guidance to graduate students on reoccurring basis as thesis advisor.
- Built relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing instruction on effective writing habits and attributes of professional writers.
- Worked one-on-one with multiple students directing them through project based independent studies.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Attended classes and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
Literary Manager/Producer
Chad Snopek Management
2004 - Current
- Responsible for careers of roster of screenwriters, novelists and directors working in film and television industries.
- Advise and educate artists on inner workings of entertainment industry. Develop both long and short term plans to achieve career goals.
- Involved in all aspects of development of client's creative material from inception of idea through completed pitch, treatment, bible, screenplay, or pilot.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with industry professionals across entertainment industry.
- Develop sales strategy based on research of buying trends and market conditions.
- Market and sell clients and their work to producers and buyers seeking quality material across multiple platforms.
- Facilitate and negotiate deals on behalf of show-runners, show creators, staff writers, feature film writers, writer/directors, novelists, podcast series creators and streaming service creators.
- Exercise leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated business owner, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Screenwriting Instructor
Writing Pad
2014 - 01.2022
- Created syllabus Television PIlot Writing and provided instruction using lecture, discussion, and group table reads. Utilized writer's room-like atmosphere where students work collaboratively to develop and complete their projects in a supportive and equitable environment.
- Created syllabus for Business of Screenwriting and provided instruction to students on tv and film industry framework and practices, roles of managers, agents and entertainment attorneys, discovering writing voice, and necessary skills to enter workforce.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
Producer/Head of Development
HSI Entertainment
1998 - 2003
- Coordinated with writers & directors to create and develop active projects for film and television and supervised HSI creative development slate.
- Solicited material and created innovative content for HSI's producing deal with Warner Brothers and for their independent financing partnership.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with industry professionals across the entertainment industry.
- Developed and produced feature films: The Third Wheel with Ben Aflleck and Matt Damon (Miramax) and American Girl starring Jena Malone (MGM). Involved in all aspects of production from pre-production through delivery of films to distributor.
- Hired and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Partner/Literary Manager
Baruch/Snopek Entertainment
01.1995 - 08.1998
- Responsible for careers of a roster of screenwriters, novelists and directors working in film and television industries.
- Advise and educate artists on inner workings of entertainment industry and develop both long and short term plans to achieve career goals.
- Involved in all aspects of development of client's material from inception of idea through completed pitch, treatment, bible, screenplay, or pilot.
- Market and sell clients and their work to producers and buyers seeking quality material across multiple platforms.
- Exercise leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems in fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated business owner, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with industry professionals.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of buying trends and market conditions.
Literary Agent Assistant
Innovative Artists
10.1993 - 06.1995
- Maintained comprehensive database of clients and their material.
- Developed and maintained list of available material of clients suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
- Coordinated appointments for literary agents in department and their clients.
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling administrative functions.
- Assisted client's with creative development of their material in outline, pitch and script form.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Teacher's Assistant
Cornell University
08.1990 - 12.1991
- Assisted teachers for classes: Introduction To Mass Media (Fall 1990) and Visual Communication (Fall 1991).
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 08.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
Curriculum Development
Thesis Advisement
Lesson plan development
Classroom and Online Instruction
Career advising
Collaboration experience
Business networking
Professional Development
Association of College & University Educators: Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning, (Microcredential), May 2022
Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning is a five-module micro-credential course in which instructors gain proven strategies to create a more equitable and just learning environment. Modules in this micro-credential help faculty manage the impact of impact of implicit bias, reduce microaggressions, address imposter phenomenon and stereotype threat, create inclusive learning environments, and design equity-centered courses.
Association of College & University Educators: Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses, (Microcredential), July 2022
Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses is a five-module micro-credential course in which instructors learn evidence-based practices for designing more equitable and learner-centered course outcomes with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that prepare students for success. In addition, instructors learn to use grading practices and syllabi design in support of equity.
Association of College & University Educators: Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment, September 2022
Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environmentis a five module micro-credential course in which will learn the practices that enable you to create an optimal online environment to support learning—including how to increase student engagement, embrace diversity and help students persist in meeting academic challenges. Modules in this course help faculty promote civil online learning, ensure equitable access to online learning, help students persists in online learning and embrace diversity in online learning.
Restorative Justice Training: Level One Certified, January 2024
Trained and certified (Level 1) by Robert Howard III, Director of Restorative Practices for the Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District as part of an initiative by the district to train all staff and select members of the school's community (parents). The emphasis of the training and initiative was 1) Building and strengthening healthy, respectful, and inclusive group relationships (prevention) and 2) Repairing and restoring relationships when there has been harm, conflict, or crime that impacts them.
Timeline
Partner/Literary Manager
Baruch/Snopek Entertainment
01.1995 - 08.1998
Literary Agent Assistant
Innovative Artists
10.1993 - 06.1995
Teacher's Assistant
Cornell University
08.1990 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Cornell University
08.1989 - 05.1993
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
Mount Saint Mary's University
2020 - Current
Literary Manager/Producer
Chad Snopek Management
2004 - Current
Screenwriting Instructor
Writing Pad
2014 - 01.2022
Producer/Head of Development
HSI Entertainment
1998 - 2003
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