I was born in the Caribbean Island of Haiti, which is the first African Republic to gain its independence from France in 1804.  I immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 years old.  My parents, my sisters, and I lived in a 3 bedroom walk up apartment in Brooklyn, New York.  Fast forward 10 years later, I accepted an Accounting Clerk position while in college and realized very quickly I was good at it, and I enjoyed it. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  I continued my path in accounting.  I’ve held many positions in nonprofit and for-profit companies, such as a TV Networks, Healthcare, and film production.  I decided to propel my career to the next level by acquiring an advanced degree.  In 2012, I enrolled in Mercy College in the MBA program with a concentration in accounting.  I graduated in May of 2014.

Prior to my move from New York to Georgia, I was the Associate Director of Budgets & Financial Applications, a promotion from Assistant Controller.  I accepted the position of Controller in 2016 for a film production company in Atlanta name Swirl Films.  My main responsibilities also involved day to day accounting functions including financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable for the corporate entities. I was also responsible for the day-to-day operations of production accounting to ensure our movies were on budget.  I worked very closely with producers to ensure that cost reports were done accurately and provided timely.  I made sure that due diligence was done regarding the tax credit incentives.  This allowed us to maximize our tax credit incentives.  Our clients included BET/Viacom, Lifetime/A&E, TV One, AMC, WE TV, and many more.  I am excited to bring my experience and expertise of film production accounting to TPC as I head the post accounting team.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my amazing daughter, Cierra, who will be graduating from college December 1^st, 2022.  I also enjoy running and wine (specifically red wine).  I’ve ran countless 5k’s, 10k’s, half marathons, and 4 full marathons.  My goal is to one day complete all 6 World Major Marathons.  I have completed 3 out of 6 so far; Chicago (2014 & again in 2017), Berlin (2015), New York City (2016). I need to complete London, Tokyo, and the prestigious Boston to receive my World Major Star.

I attended Western Washington University, where I studied History and Sociology. I have over 20 years of customer service, business management, project management and administrative support service experience.

I am a born and raised Washingtonian, and I have lived most of my life in the Great Pacific Northwest. 

In 2009, my boyfriend and I decided we needed a change of scenery. We packed up our bags, loaded the cars and made the 1,246-mile journey from Bellingham, WA to Long Beach, CA. I quickly fell in love with the laid-back SoCal lifestyle, and I loved living so close to the beach. Moving to California was one of the best decisions we made. We were able to create new work opportunities and build our careers. 

In 2016, I joined the TPC team, where I help support the loan closing process, manage the day-to-day tax credit monitoring and application process, as well as provide administrative assistance across all platforms of the business. Prior to joining the TPC team, I was a Store Manager for a wireless cellphone company, overseeing store operations, leading multiple teams to exceed sales goals, inventory management and loss prevention. 

In 2017, we decided it was time to move back to Washington. As much as I was happy to move back to Washington, I was equally sad that I had to part ways with my new work family. I was not ready to say goodbye to the TPC family, so I asked Ali if I could work from home. I figured if I did not ask the answer would be no. To quote Michael Scott, quoting Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Ali told me he would think about it. On my very last day in the office, Ali called me into his office and let me know that TPC would keep me on temporarily and that I could work from home. 

Fast forward to the present day, after 4 years of working “temporarily” from home, I am thankful to be a part of this amazing team.

I have 25 years working in senior management positions within Physical Production and Production Finance. I have extensive experience developing, expanding and managing Corporate and Production Finance Departments with companies including BBC (UK), BBC Worldwide, Leopard Films, Leftfield Entertainment and ITV America

In 2021, I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Visualization, where I honed my creative skills and studied the intersection of art and technology. As I worked on my portfolio and body of work, I found myself intrigued by the field of data analytics. I pursued further education with General Assembly, delving into the intricacies of extracting insights from large datasets and utilizing these insights to drive data-based decision making. During this time, I also relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where I began working for the TPC Advisory team not long after finishing my course. I’ve greatly enjoyed learning more about the film industry from a financial perspective and look forward to growing my knowledge and skills with the lovely team in the Atlanta office!

I found my way to TPC in an indirect way.  I was born and raised outside Atlanta, Georgia (Go Braves!).  I graduated from Georgia Tech with my BS in International Affairs and Spanish, so naturally I became a billing manager for a start-up webhosting company during the Great Recession.  What a time to enter the workforce!  After a couple years, I returned to school and earned my MS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University.  In this field, I worked in statistical analysis for the State and as an advocacy coordinator for a nonprofit.  I decided to return to Georgia Tech and complete an advanced accounting certificate leading me to a position in public tax accounting.  During this time, I focused on film tax credits and became engaged with TPC as a client.  They presented an opportunity to join as an analyst and use my skills to further their mission.  I am grateful for this indirect path that led me to be a part of this talented team!

I gained my start in production accounting and learned about other parts of the country while traveling on location. My favorite location still to this day is Philadelphia working on the feature film, “Invincible”. Although New Orleans stole my heart, making me a resident of that state for 8 years. I do miss the culture and vibrance of that city along with the dear friends I made. The movie I am most proud of working on is “No Country for Old Men”. Getting to work with true greatness is something you don’t easily forget.

Throughout my career, I have worked in all major production incentive territories stateside but also gained knowledge in the top filming locations in the world. I am active with the Institute of Professionals in Taxation’s Credits & Incentives Symposium and currently serve as the chair of this planning committee.

When not advising clients, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our two kids. If we get time without them, we enjoy catching live music or finding the next great restaurant in our area.