Project planning for ESPN's Super Bowl and NFL Draft coverage has been in my DNA for almost 20 years. I am passionate about delivering the highest quality productions. I have a firm understanding of the big picture down to the most nuanced of details. I am skilled at bring together multiple teams to achieve a common goal.
Project Manager/Coordinating Director
- Led all logistical planning for our expansive on-site coverage including our broadcast presence at the Super Bowl Stadiums. Accommodated upwards to 25 different show units, 5 stages and 3 mobile units.
- Coordinate with the Super Bowl Host Committee, NFL, NFL Films, host city officials and vendors
- Collaborate with all show units to ensure each of their production needs are met
Super Bowl coverage highlights:
- Worked directly with the City of Scottsdale Mayor's office to develop a Super Bowl "Fan Fest" adjacent our set location
- Worked directly with our partners at Disney to plan our coverage at Disneyland and California Adventure
- Coordinated our Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square coverage. Our coverage in Fort Worth was used as a catalyst for a downtown renovation project. Post-Super Bowl I was consulted in the build out of the Sundance Square broadcast facility.
- Seamless led the transition from Radio City Music Hall to new host cities each year
- Work closely with our partners at the NFL to ensure the highest quality of production value
- Introduced new technologies and workflows to advance production value while maintaining fiscal responsibility
NFL Draft highlights:
- Quickly pivoted from an on-site to a "Virtual" Draft in 2020 with 4 weeks of lead time
- Oversaw the introduction of a simultaneous yet distinct ABC production opposite of the traditional ESPN production
- Accommodated The Pat McAfee Show as well as GMA and ABC News
- Led our team planning the "virtual" 2020 NBA Draft on the Bristol campus
- Seamlessly integrated a standalone ABC production opposite the tradition ESPN production
- Member of the senior staff planning our 2010 FIFA World Cup coverage in Johannesburg South Africa
- Active in all phases of set design, animation package, music and technological enhancements
- Lead director in all USA matches and Final
Director
- Super Bowl XL Pregame Show ABC
- NFL Draft 2006-2013
- Sunday NFL Countdown 2005-2006
- NBA Draft 2017
- ESPN Super Bowl productions 2002-2006