HALLIE ELIZABETH MCPHERSON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As an aspiring writer, the jobs I’ve taken to pay the bills have required obsessive organizational skills, an ability to adapt to fast-paced environments, and an affable interpersonal style that makes supporting both your day-to-day needs and creative goals easy and stress-free. A Strunk & White acolyte, my copywriting and administrative background means my correspondence is friendly, professional, and (pathologically) grammatically correct. I pride myself on keeping a positive attitude under pressure, allowing you to flourish creatively while I support you logistically. I am comfortable with managing complex schedules, coordinating appointments and travel, and assisting in research for upcoming projects. I am proactive, thoughtful, and comfortable with a wide range of tasks, from managing personal errands to assisting with content creation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOUNDING PRODUCER
Burn Dog Productions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Established the production company and oversaw the creative and business aspects
- Managed the production process, budgets, and schedules and travel for multiple projects
- Collaborated with directors, actors and crew to launch full-scale productions from the initial stages through post-production
PLAYWRIGHT-IN-RESIDENCE
Endstation Theater
Lynchburg, VA
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Created original works for theater productions during residency periods
- Collaborated with theater professionals to develop and refine scripts
- Coordinated and led workshops and readings to determine eligibility of work for new upcoming theatrical seasons
SCRIPT READER, RESEARCH COORDINATOR
New Georges Theater Company
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Reviewed and evaluated scripts submitted to the theater company
- Conducted research to support the development of new theatrical works
- Was responsible for general administrative tasks and reception for the company, as well as personal errands for the lead of the company
COPYWRITING INTERN
Skyhorse Publishing
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Developed marketing materials and wrote book synopses
- Assisted in the review and analysis of potential manuscripts for publication
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PRODUCER, COPYEDITING LEAD
Stage17 Productions
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Assisted in various production tasks and administrative duties, including budgeting and scheduling of CEO's personal and work life
- Led the copyediting process and ensured the quality of written materials
- Supported the executive team in project management and coordination
Education
M.F.A. - DRAMATIC WRITING
Carnegie Mellon University
01.2020
B.A. - ENGLISH LIT.
Barnard College
01.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Copywriting/Editing
- Research
- Production Management
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Script analysis
- Administrative Tasks
- Playwriting
- Post-production processes
- Film and video production
- Project oversight
- Screenwriting
- Adaptation of Literary Works
- Production scheduling
Accomplishments
Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition (Semifinalist) 2022, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay
Competition (Finalist) 2021, 2022, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards (Semifinalist) 2021,
Screencraft TV Pilot Competition (Quarterfinalist) 2021, Mary Marlin Fisher Award (Winner) – Carnegie
Mellon University, Alfred P. Sloan Screenwriting Competition (Winner) – Alfred P. Sloan Foundation 2020, The National Partners of the American Theatre Playwriting Award (Nominee) – Kennedy Center 2020,
Seedlings Botanicum Playwright Series (Winner) – Will Greer’s Theatricum Botanicum Shakespeare’s
Sister Playwriting Fellowship (Semi-finalist) 2016, A Room of Her Own Foundation (Finalist) - 2015
Certification
- 500 hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification
Timeline
FOUNDING PRODUCER
Burn Dog Productions
01.2019 - 03.2024
PLAYWRIGHT-IN-RESIDENCE
Endstation Theater
06.2014 - 08.2016
SCRIPT READER, RESEARCH COORDINATOR
New Georges Theater Company
01.2013 - 12.2013
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PRODUCER, COPYEDITING LEAD
Stage17 Productions
10.2011 - 05.2013
COPYWRITING INTERN
Skyhorse Publishing
06.2010 - 08.2013
M.F.A. - DRAMATIC WRITING
Carnegie Mellon University
B.A. - ENGLISH LIT.
Barnard College
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