Resume

See below for Michelle’s experience across a broad range of roles and responsibilities in the entertainment industry.

Experience

Host + Producer, Space Stories — 2023-present
Hosting and producing Space Stories, a brand new variety show at the Pop-Hop in Highland Park. The show includes incredible artists presenting new works that may or may not have to do with space.

Entertainment Contributor, The Everygirl Media Group — 2023-present
Pitching and writing ongoing articles that are published on The Everygirl, including opinion pieces and reviews for movies, shows, and books.

Freelance Writer 2022-present
Engaging in freelance work including scripting, editorial articles for sites and news platforms, and social media content creation strategy.

Manager, Creative Brand & Development, The Walt Disney Company — 2021-2022
Managed brand standards and content development for the Disney, Pixar, Disney News, and Disney+ brands across digital marketing platforms.

Manager, Content Marketing, The Walt Disney Company — 2018-2021
Managed content creation across the Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars social and digital brands. Created and managed the Disney News editorial site. Hosted and conducted on-camera press junket, red carpet, set visit, and long-form interviews with Disney talent.

Content Strategist, Writer, and On-Camera Host, Disney Digital Network — 2016-2018
Created editorial and video content for the Oh My Disney site and social handles. Wrote scripts for video content across platforms. Editor for the Oh My Disney site. Hosted and conducted on-camera press junket, red carpet, set visit, and long-form interviews with Disney talent.

Paralegal, The Walt Disney Company — 2014-2016
Drafted contracts and cleared digital content across social platforms and editorial sites.

Lead Legal Assistant, The Walt Disney Company — 2009-2014
Coordinated schedules, contracts, and day-to-day for three attorneys.

Writer/Performer, Lemabean Productions — 2011-2014
Toured two one-hour solo shows to several performance spaces. Awarded Best of Fringe at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.  Awarded Top Ten Pick at Fringe World Festival in Australia, the 3rd largest Fringe in the world. Managed box office earnings, lighting and sound design, and crew support in each venue.

Director/Playwright - This Bridge Theater Company 2008-2009
Produced and co-directed a production at the Mainzer Kammerspiele and the International Shakespeare Festival in Germany. Wrote and produced a play for production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, in repertory with three other plays.

Literary Agent Assistant, Kaplan Stahler Agency — 2007-2008
Managed the schedules, contacts, client material submissions and day-to-day of two agents.  Wrote script coverage for drama and comedy pilot submissions.

Talent Intern, The CW Network — 2007
Wrote script coverage for the television Drama Development and Comedy Development departments. Covered desks and sat in on talent auditions for the Casting Department.

Management Intern, Center Theatre Group — 2006
Facilitated production and planning meetings, aided in documenting company records, and assisted with communications for the General Manager.

Playwright/Guest Speaker, Sheldon Theatreworks — 2003-present
Co-wrote original plays produced and performed for elementary school audiences. Published the play Shakespeare for Kids! which has been performed across the U.S and internationally. Ongoing teaching of guest workshops on career paths, theater arts, and playwriting.

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of the Arts Degree: School of Dramatic Arts
Business Minor: Marshall School of Business

British American Drama Academy, Oxford, England
Attended the Midsummer in Oxford Program at Oxford University.

Los Angeles Writers Center
Member and ongoing participant in the Advanced Writing Workshop, developed and performed two solo shows in the Solo Performance Class, and wrote several pilots in the Pilot Writing Class.

Awards

Theater Awards

Best of Hollywood Fringe (Bean Solo Performance) - Hollywood Fringe Festival
Best Comedy Ensemble Winner - LA Weekly Theatre Awards

Digital Content Creation Awards

Facebook Video Gold Distinction (Disney Storytime Series) - Shorty Awards
Instagram Presence Finalist (Pixar Instagram Social & Content team)
- Shorty Awards
Social Culture & Lifestyle People’s Voice Winner (Disney Storytime Series) - Webby Awards
Social Television & Film Winner (Pixar Social & Content team) - Webby Awards
Social Television & Film Video Nominee (Disney+ Library Stunt) - Webby Awards
Social Food & Drink Series and Campaigns Nominee (Cooking With Pixar Series) - Webby Awards
Social Entertainment People’s Voice Winner (Disney Social & Content team) - Webby Awards
Social Television & Film Winner (Star Wars Social & Content team) - Webby Awards