Hello.
I AM MEGGYVER AND I KNOW ENOUGH
TO BE HELPFUL.

CONTENT STRATEGY

CONTENT PRODUCTION

CREATIVE DIRECTION

M

eticulous

I have an incredible attention to detail and have been called an eagle eye many times. Nothing falls through the cracks on my watch — and I’m a spreadsheet lover, so on or under budget is my love language.

E

nergetic

I am POSITIVELY energetic with a perpetual smile and an infectious laugh. Even on hour 16 onsite, I always add a dash of humor, a dad-joke or two, and commit random acts of sarcasm to make others smile.

G

rounded

I know the first timeline is going to change a million times, so when a wrench (or a wrecking ball) hits, I don’t panic. I get everyone in a room, outline the pivot, and execute. Even if it happens 100 times.

G

ot a Coven

I’ve got a creative coven of brilliant brains. If you need a creative resource, I probably know your person.

Y

“Why?”

I’m curious to a fault. I like to get to the “why” and the 20,000-foot view before making assumptions or having a reaction.

V

isionary

When I’m excited my brain starts dancing and I get a million ideas, and I’m not afraid to share these Thunderbeast Musings even if they’re insane. Go big, then shrink it down.

E

mpathetic

I read the room before I read the brief. I genuinely care about the people I work with, so I catch what’s unsaid and make sure everyone leaves feeling heard, even when we’re under the gun.

R

esourceful

I keep tricks up my sleeve and a tape measure, headlamp, safety pins, and sewing kit in my bag. A problem is just something that hasn’t found a solution yet.

WORK

JARGON

Role Creative Director · Producer

A fast-turn, but really fun project with a client that was fine with a Monty Python-inspired project. I came up with the concept and visual direction and Hazel Terre from Salta executed it beautifully.

Harry Potter Wedding

Role Bride · Creative Director · Producer · Event Planner
Award NACE Wedding of the Year, under $50,000 — 2018.

My first foray into experiential was my own wedding and one of the most fun and creative projects I’ve ever taken on.

YouTube Spaces Atlanta

Client YouTube
Agency ADVOC8
Role Producer

YouTube Spaces activation at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta. We shot 21 music videos and five interviews in two days and I managed all of the pre-production, production, and post-production.

Upstart Live

Client Upstart
Role Producer

Served as the content producer for all main stage videos and presentation content for six C-suite executives (including design, scripting, and development).

Collect the Truth

Production Company Eastward Films
Role Director · Producer

My award-winning directorial debut with one of the most incredible people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Read the story behind it here.

CDC — Bring Your Brave

Agency Ogilvy
Production Company Eastward Films
Role Producer

Produced this campaign from brand through video content, telling the stories of breast cancer survivors to help educate women about the disease and how to reduce their risk.

Lightship Video Series

Client Niantic
Agency ADVOC8
Production Company Hometeam
Role Content Strategist · Producer

Worked with the incredible Hometeam to produce over twenty stories, filmed across the globe, highlighting Niantic Lightship’s new ARDK. We spoke with brands, developers, and Niantic’s own team about the vast capabilities of their AR platform.

The Landlord

Role Writer · Director · Editor

A just-for-fun family sketch, made with my husband, stepson, and daughter, based on this Funny or Die skit. I rewrote it shot-for-shot for a Gen Z audience (with help from my stepson), then filmed (in two hours, with a toddler!), directed, and edited it.

100% Impact Event

Client Ecolab
Agency ADVOC8
Role Content Strategist · Producer

During Ecolab’s anniversary celebration, including a takeover of the Minnesota Vikings stadium that ended in a Kelly Clarkson concert, I managed the run of show and content workstream for all screen content: jumbotrons, stadium ribbon, ancillary screens, and main stage.

Stop the Swarm

Agency ADVOC8
Animator Jeff Gess
Role Creative Director

A promo video for an event activation in NYC for the ONE Campaign to raise funding to stop malaria. I concepted, scripted, and directed this piece.

Resolve to Save Lives

Agency ADVOC8
Animation Studio Duke & Duck
Role Director

RTSL needed a new brand video for their rebrand launch. I concepted, scripted, and directed this piece describing RTSL’s incredible mission.

Capital One — Spark

Agency ISL (closed)
Production Company Eastward Films
Role Producer

Produced multiple spots for Capital One Spark’s ad campaign.

Llamopera – Thesis

Role Writer · Director · Composer · Art

My thesis project. I wrote, scripted, art-directed, designed, composed the musical score, and directed the musicians; everything but singing and recording the tracks. One could say “my baby before my baby.” Selected for the Boston International Kids Film Festival, 2013.

Lightship Summit

Client Niantic
Agency ADVOC8
Role Content Producer · Content Strategist

In addition to producing the Lightship Video Series content, I led the content workstream for the entire Lightship Summit. Managed 26 presentations, all stage and ancillary screen content, and one stage for the three-day event.

Addy’s Opening Video

Client DC Ad Club
Production Company Eastward Films
Reenactor Casting Old Timey Casting
Role Producer · Art Director

One of my most fun shoots, both producing and building props for our Drunk History-style film opening the 2019 DC ADDYs.

Rethink Wood

Agency Ogilvy
Production Company Eastward Films
Role Director

Directed a series for the Softwood Lumber Board with various interior designers and builders including Bryan Patrick Flynn and Mark Clement.

Resilience — Flood Mitigation

Client FEMA
Agency Ogilvy
Production Company Eastward Films
Role Producer

Traveled to Missouri, Florida, and Texas to interview residents and government officials about the devastation of flooding and the importance of flood-mitigation efforts.

Give a Care

Production Company Eastward Films
Role Director · Producer

A video series telling the stories of three people whose lives changed when they became caregivers to aging parents and grandparents, a project near and dear to my heart through my own experience with my in-laws.

JARGON

The Chronicle of Philanthropy · Creative Director · Producer

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A fast-turn, but really fun project with a client that was fine with a Monty Python-inspired project. I came up with the concept and visual direction and Hazel Terre from Salta executed it beautifully.

Harry Potter Wedding

Bride · Creative Director · Producer · Event Planner

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Award NACE Wedding of the Year, under $50,000 — 2018.

My first foray into experiential was my own wedding and one of the most fun and creative projects I’ve ever taken on.

YouTube Spaces Atlanta

YouTube · Producer

See More +
Client YouTube
Agency ADVOC8

YouTube Spaces activation at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta. We shot 21 music videos and five interviews in two days and I managed all of the pre-production, production, and post-production.

Upstart Live

Upstart · Producer

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Client Upstart

Served as the content producer for all main stage videos and presentation content for six C-suite executives (including design, scripting, and development).

Collect the Truth

Director · Producer

See More +
Production Company Eastward Films

My award-winning directorial debut with one of the most incredible people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Read the story behind it here.

CDC — Bring Your Brave

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Producer

See More +

Produced this campaign from brand through video content, telling the stories of breast cancer survivors to help educate women about the disease and how to reduce their risk.

Lightship Video Series

Niantic · Content Strategist · Producer

See More +
Client Niantic
Agency ADVOC8
Production Company Hometeam

Worked with the incredible Hometeam to produce over twenty stories, filmed across the globe, highlighting Niantic Lightship’s new ARDK. We spoke with brands, developers, and Niantic’s own team about the vast capabilities of their AR platform.

The Landlord

Writer · Director · Editor

See More +

A just-for-fun family sketch, made with my husband, stepson, and daughter, based on this Funny or Die skit. I rewrote it shot-for-shot for a Gen Z audience (with help from my stepson), then filmed (in two hours, with a toddler!), directed, and edited it.

100% Impact Event

Ecolab · Content Strategist · Producer

See More +
Client Ecolab
Agency ADVOC8

During Ecolab’s anniversary celebration, including a takeover of the Minnesota Vikings stadium that ended in a Kelly Clarkson concert, I managed the run of show and content workstream for all screen content: jumbotrons, stadium ribbon, ancillary screens, and main stage.

Stop the Swarm

ONE Campaign · Creative Director

See More +
Agency ADVOC8
Animator Jeff Gess

A promo video for an event activation in NYC for the ONE Campaign to raise funding to stop malaria. I concepted, scripted, and directed this piece.

Resolve to Save Lives

Resolve to Save Lives · Director

See More +
Agency ADVOC8
Animation Studio Duke & Duck

RTSL needed a new brand video for their rebrand launch. I concepted, scripted, and directed this piece describing RTSL’s incredible mission.

Capital One — Spark

Capital One · Producer

See More +
Agency ISL (closed)
Production Company Eastward Films

Produced multiple spots for Capital One Spark’s ad campaign.

Llamopera – Thesis

Writer · Director · Composer · Art

See More +

My thesis project. I wrote, scripted, art-directed, designed, composed the musical score, and directed the musicians; everything but singing and recording the tracks. One could say “my baby before my baby.” Selected for the Boston International Kids Film Festival, 2013.

Lightship Summit

Niantic · Content Producer · Content Strategist

See More +
Client Niantic
Agency ADVOC8

In addition to producing the Lightship Video Series content, I led the content workstream for the entire Lightship Summit. Managed 26 presentations, all stage and ancillary screen content, and one stage for the three-day event.

Addy’s Opening Video

DC Ad Club · Producer · Art Director

See More +
Client DC Ad Club
Production Company Eastward Films
Reenactor Casting Old Timey Casting

One of my most fun shoots, both producing and building props for our Drunk History-style film opening the 2019 DC ADDYs.

Rethink Wood

Softwood Lumber Board · Director

See More +
Agency Ogilvy
Production Company Eastward Films

Directed a series for the Softwood Lumber Board with various interior designers and builders including Bryan Patrick Flynn and Mark Clement.

Resilience — Flood Mitigation

FEMA · Producer

See More +
Client FEMA
Agency Ogilvy
Production Company Eastward Films

Traveled to Missouri, Florida, and Texas to interview residents and government officials about the devastation of flooding and the importance of flood-mitigation efforts.

Give a Care

The SCAN Foundation · Director · Producer

See More +

A video series telling the stories of three people whose lives changed when they became caregivers to aging parents and grandparents, a project near and dear to my heart through my own experience with my in-laws.

Clients

Nice people I've made things with.

Marriott Comcast Ecolab Capital One Realtor.com YouTube Niantic Upstart Stripe Ubisoft HHS CDC VA FEMA NIH Ad Council Chronicle of Philanthropy ONE Campaign NAM Resolve to Save Lives Ogilvy ADVOC8 Edelman PINCH Creative Salta with Us

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only Meghan Kotlanger in the world met my husband on MySpace.com unapologetic cat person theater adult, first musical at 36 Proud Member of Ascend WV Eastern Panhandle I will forever call them pound signs I'm a Ravenclaw obsessed with llamas, Harry Potter & South Park only Meghan Kotlanger in the world met my husband on MySpace.com unapologetic cat person theater adult, first musical at 36 Proud Member of Ascend WV Eastern Panhandle I will forever call them pound signs I'm a Ravenclaw obsessed with llamas, Harry Potter & South Park