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Professional Summary

Writer, director, and professional animal trainer with 35+ years of experience shaping stories for Hollywood, nonprofits, and private clients. Known for cinematic storytelling, clear communication, and the ability to bring complex ideas to life across multiple mediums: film, live events, ghostwriting, and educational content. Collaborated with world-class directors (Tim Burton, Richard Donner, Jan de Bont), producers (Brad Krevoy, Gil Junger), and actors (Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Antonio Banderas). Award-winning screenwriter and director (Not Today, Lionsgate), with optioned screenplays and a portfolio spanning ghostwritten memoirs, email courses, and devotionals.

Core Skills

• Content & Ghostwriting (EECs, books, memoirs, devotionals)
• Screenwriting & Script Development
• Storytelling & Narrative Structure
• Directing & Second Unit Coordination
• Leadership & Team Management (on-set crews up to 200+)
• Animal Training for Film & Television (domestic + exotics)

Professional Experience

Freelance Animal Trainer / Coordinator – Hollywood Film & TV

1985 – Present

• Specialized in training exotic and domestic animals for 100+ film, TV, and commercial productions.
• Collaborated with directors including Tim Burton, Jan de Bont, Wes Craven, and Richard Donner.
• Credits include: Terminator 2, Lethal Weapon 2, Twister, Mars Attacks, Friends, ER, Frasier.
• Trained animals for A-list actors including Mel Gibson, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Antonio Banderas.
• Oversaw animal coordination, script breakdowns, sourcing, care, and on-set safety.

Writer / Director – Independent Features & Shorts

2000 – Present