Lys Sparrow
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Developed original content and assisted on productions to create entertaining and informative material for diverse audiences. Innovative and driven with strong technical know-how, natural leadership talent and analytical problem-solving proficiency. Expertise steering creative vision with experience in all phases of production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer - Destinations and Dishes: That’s Amore
Running Around Productions
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Created and produced half-hour international travel and cooking show
- Negotiated terms with on-air talent for future episodes
- Scouted and secured filming locations
- Worked closely with editor in post-production
Producer - Red Ash: Burning Rights
Spada Films
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Developed story for feature length documentary
- Interviewed over one dozen experts and town residents
- Provided notes to editor from daily rushes
- Created storyboards for animator
- Documentary qualified for WGA member status
Associate Producer - Running With Arnold
Purple Princess Productions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Worked with editor and director to review and log archival clips
- Negotiated licensing agreements for footage and music rights
Producer - Senior Buzz
City Of West Hollywood Television
West Hollywood , CA
08.2003 - 10.2003
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create half-hour breast health news segment
- Secured on-air medical professionals and breast cancer survivors guests
- Wrote and produced three one-minute public service announcements aired for breast cancer awareness month
Producer/Radio Host - Faith Into Action
KLASFM
Los Angeles, CA
03.2001 - 03.2002
- Researched and developed stories that reflected unique sensibilities of communities and non-profit organizations that provided resources to them
- Booked celebrities for weekly half-hour program
- Answered live call line and took questions from listeners
- Secured sponsorship and wrote copy for radio sponsors
Associate Producer - Hope Abandoned
New Vision Motion Pictures
City of Los Angeles, CA
02.2001 - 11.2001
- Prepared contracts and finalized paperwork for talent
- Secured location permits
- Created schedules for production
Associate Producer - Nuremberg Laws
Paul Heller - Skirball Cultural Museum
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.1999 - 05.1999
- Located archival video footage for documentary short screened as part of museum exhibit
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Film Studies
UCLA Extension
City Of Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - English Literature
University of New Haven
West Haven, CTCertificate - Broadcast Journalism
New York Film Academy
New York, NY08.2013
Skills
- Creative writing
- Content Development
- Relationship building
- Field production
- Proofreading
- Strong Graphic and Visual Sense
- Project coordination
Affiliations
Writers Guild of America (WGA) -member
Timeline
Producer - Destinations and Dishes: That’s Amore
Running Around Productions
07.2019 - Current
Producer - Red Ash: Burning Rights
Spada Films
01.2014 - Current
Associate Producer - Running With Arnold
Purple Princess Productions
01.2004 - 12.2004
Producer - Senior Buzz
City Of West Hollywood Television
08.2003 - 10.2003
Producer/Radio Host - Faith Into Action
KLASFM
03.2001 - 03.2002
Associate Producer - Hope Abandoned
New Vision Motion Pictures
02.2001 - 11.2001
Associate Producer - Nuremberg Laws
Paul Heller - Skirball Cultural Museum
01.1999 - 05.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Film Studies
UCLA Extension
Associate of Arts - English Literature
University of New Haven
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
New York Film Academy
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