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Entertainment

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Acquired and developed original content for television; handled pitches, researched stories and concepts.

CURRENT EXECUTIVE

 

Managed all aspects of creative execution for scripted programming. Directed and managed relationships with key on-air talent,public relations officers, publicists, managers, and agents, including ensuring talent fulfills on-air contractual obligations, events and appearances. Assisted standards and practice attorneys.

SCRIPT COVERAGE  

 

Read  for various genres and formats for film, TV, stage, and digital. Read reviewed scripts for green lighting, ad sales opportunities, rights and clearance issues and historical accuracy.

MOTION PICTURE

Review movie data base from 19 to present  assess story variance and strength to develop into television programming or movie reamke.

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DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

 

Acquired and developed original content for television. Handled pitches, researched stories and concepts.

CURRENT EXECUTIVE

 

Managed all aspects of creative execution for scripted programming. Directed and managed relationships with key on-air talent, public relations officers, publicists, managers, and agents, including ensuring talent fulfills on-air contractual obligations, events and appearances. Assisted standards and practice attorneys.

DIVERSITY

Review, define and execute against above and below line (in-front of and behind the camera) strategies and goals.

Managed information gathering and tracking on meaningful work diversity analytics and outreach efforts.

AWARDS 

Television Academy panel judge for various categories.

 

Directed submissions to over 78 award bodies (Emmy, SAG, N.A.A.C.P, Gracies, Peabody, PRISM, Golden Globe, etc.). Managed episode submissions, created packages, wrote essays, chose ancillary materials. Supervised event logistics.

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

 

Led mergers, contract negotiations, grievance reviews and dispute resolution with SGA-AFTRA, WGA, UNITE HERE, IATSE, TEAMSTERS, ILGWA, CWA, SEIU, BCTGM, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers & Allied Workers.

TALENT RELATIONS

Managed relationships with A-list talent, publicists, managers, showrunners, production houses and agents to secure contractual obligations, events and appearances. Advised and accompanied talent to key meetings.

STORY CONSULTANT

Coverage for various genres and formats for film, TV,  stage and digital. Read and reviewed scripts for green lighting, ad sales opportunities, rights and clearance issues, and historical accuracy.

MOTON PICTURE

Reviewed movie database from 1930's to present.  Assessed story variance and strength to develop into television programming or movie remake.

FUND DEVELOPMENT

 

Identified and developed individual giving and corporate funding sources. Implemented company annual planned giving programs, crafted fundraising events, wrote grant proposals and directed programs for public support.

Directed and cultivated charitable trusts, private foundations, and charity  life insurance donations.

 

Constructed cyber matrixes and vetted partnership requests.

 

Created and implemented large-scale overseas metropolitan events and galas.

 

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 

 

Lectured in the South Pacific, Europe, and throughout the United States on the socio-economic differences between various cultures and countries. Conducted workshops at United Nations NGO offices and Girls Scouts of the USA.

 

Designed, implemented and managed community relations and economic development programs for corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government representatives. 

BUSINESS READINESS & SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

 

Owner of Shances.com, an innovative company that evens the corporate playing field by teaching business readiness, social etiquette, and other soft skills that are critical to corporate success.

COMMUNITY 

AFFAIRS 

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UNIONS & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

 

Led mergers, contract negotiations, grievance reviews, dispute resolutions, and drafted memorandum of understandings.

 

Directed, drafted and reviewed labor and vendor contracts, settlement agreements and legal cases.

Directed joint partnership and community engagement programs.

Directed domestic and international diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS


Supervised community outreach initiatives for two United States Presidential Administrations, a U.S. Senator, the United Nations, and various federal and local officials. Aligned complex corporate and nonprofit organizational objectives into an advocacy strategy. Assured regulatory, legal compliance and diversity.

Directed a consortium of select high-level television, music, film and social media influencers (eccousa.org). Managed the creative strategies and content to disseminate information via the entertainment industry regarding public policy implementation. Worked with members of congress.

Presidential, federal and local campaign experience directing GOTV, base vote, canvassing, voter turnout, volunteer outreach, and fundraising. 

Member of Protocol and Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association.

 WORK EXPERIENCE

 

CALIFORNIA APPEALS PANEL 

Senate Committee on Rules Appointee Panel Member

California

  • Provide quasi-judicial administrative review of licensing decisions 

  • Responsible for licensing retailers, distributors, testing labs, microbusinesses, manufacturers, and cultivators.

ENTERTAINMENT CONSORTIUM COLLABORATIVE - WWW.ECCOUSA.ORG 

Chair and Founder

California, New York, Washington D.C.

  • Provide free consultation to both the Executive and Legislative branches of government.

  • Ensure the Board meets its obligations and fulfills its governance responsibilities.

  • Appoints Board Members - entertainment professionals from high-level executives to creatives in the areas of film, music, television, sports, social media and digital.

VIACOM, STARZ, HBO, APPLE TV+, DISNEY

Executive

New York and California 

  • Talent and Original Programming Executive.

  • Development and Current Executive.

  • Interdepartmental Liaison.

  • Script Coverage (freelance). 

  • Judge for writing and directing fellowships.

PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR ASSOCIATION SEIU- representing 16,000 people 

Executive Director

Southern California Region

  • Oversaw daily operation including budget and policy application for over 16,000 employees of San Diego county and adjoining cities.

  • Official representative at federal, state and municipal levels regarding ordinances policies and laws.

TRIBECA ORGANIZATION - A 9/11 nonprofit 

Executive Director

New York

Directed all activities for the 9/11 nonprofit foundation charged with rebuilding and revitalizing the Tribeca portion oflower Manhattan. Worked with members of local and federal government, labor unions, entertainmententities,corporationsandlocalbusinesses.Directed all media and public relations.

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA 

Senior Advisor to the CEO

New York

  • Liaison between the office of the CEO and 317 councils (1.7 million girl and adult members).

  • Advised on domestic and international organizational issues, diversity and community outreach. Assisted with company reorganization

  • Directed high-level, targeted fundraising.

OWENS CORNING

Legal Northeast Regional Director

New York

  • Managed all northeast litigation, arbitration and settlements. Chair of regional corporate responsibility community outreach team.

  • Led regional and international corporate responsibility and corporate giving teams.           

 

U.S. SENATE and U.S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS (various)

Director, Community Affairs

Washington, D.C.

  • Directed community affairs, labor relations, diversity and cultural affairs.

  • Served as spokesperson for a United States senator.

  • Worked with the White House on various initiatives and campaigns. 

  • Supervised GOTV Base Vote.

  • Protocol Officer.

EDUCATION

New York Law school

Juris Doctor

University of Maryland

BA History

CONTACT

sfm@shances.com

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