Hi, I’m Mary Ellen and have over 20 plus years of production experience to bring to any project. I was the Head of Production for Cliff Freeman and Partners and Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners before embarking on a 16-year freelance career. As a freelance producer I had the opportunity to work with some of the best creative agencies and clients on a variety of different projects. I was also fortunate enough to travel on many international productions in China, India, Brazil, & Europe. 

In 2014, I took a full time position at Deutsch LA where I was the Executive Producer on the Target account and had the opportunity to work on incredible projects with musical talent such as Adele, Taylor Swift and Gwen Stefani to name a few. I also produced the first live commercial on the Grammys that consisted of a surprise four minute performance by Imagine Dragons during a full commercial pod, seamlessly integrating Target into the award’s show and blurring the lines between programming and advertising. I also produced the first live, one take music video on the Grammy’s for Target featuring Gwen Stefani. I really love a creative challenge and figuring out how to make it come to life. 

After leaving Deutsch in 2019, I co-founded The Den Editorial and was there until September 2021. Since leaving The Den I am freelancing as a senior agency producer.

When not producing I enjoy traveling, painting and hiking. I live in West Hollywood but am available to work anywhere. 

EXPERIENCE:

  • ·       The Den Editorial- Co-founder/Managing Director November 2019-September 2021

  • ·       The Big Family Table- Head of Integrated production May 2018-November 2019

  • ·       Deutsch LA-SVP Executive Integrated Producer July 2014-May 2018

  • ·       Freelance Senior Producer 1998-2014- W&K, Droga5, David&Goliath, CFP, Martin Agency, JWT BBHNY, BBHLA,

    180LA, MullenLowe, 72andsunny, Saatchi & Saatchi LA, Berlin Cameron, Publicis London, Firestation. 

  • ·       Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners-Head of Production May 1996-April 1998

  • ·       Cliff Freeman & Partners Head of Production June 1995-May 1996

  • ·       Cliff Freeman & Partners Senior Producer March 1994-May 1995

  • ·       Freelance producer June 1993-May 1995

  • ·       Saatchi & Saatchi -Producer June 1991-June 1993

Partial Client list: Coca-Cola, Nike, Hulu, Target, Adidas, Toyota, Acura, Miller Brewing Co., General Motors, KIA, Quicksilver, Bacardi Silver, Fanta, Wonderful Pistachios, Samsung, New York Olympic Bid, UBS, Vitamin Water, Silk Soy Milk, Lincoln Mercury, VISA, Cadillac.