I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in New Media and Queer Theory. I also attended California Institute of the Arts and NYU while freelancing as an assistant editor and production assistant.
I have worked for an award winning Director, creating content for brands like Ralph Applebaum Associates, MTV, Google/Youtube, and Apple. In 2015, I was hired as the creative producer for Cameron Russell’s independent agency, SpaceMade, creating content for Interrupt Magazine, NYFW, ABC news, and Vogue.
In 2016, I joined VMLY&R x Wendy’s team and produced a lifetime of cool projects with the best people. I also made some cool work for New Balance, Meta, General Mills, and Walgreens.
Now, I am a cowboy.
Things I paid people to say
Mona Lisa Farrokhnia
Managing Senior Creative Producer, Meta
Shae is really thoughtful in her approach to production and it hasn't gone unnoticed. A lot of people have noticed she goes above and beyond, and she's very smart. Her biggest accomplishment has been gaining the trust of someone high up in the marketing team, and having her trust is a big accomplishment. After seeing Shae in action, she's really doing great and understanding Meta.
Tracy Moore
Experience Producer and Product Lead, Unit 9
How could I possibly sum up Shae in words? Not possible. You have to meet her and collaborate with her to truly understand the depth and breadth of talent, knowledge and care she brings to the table. If I HAD to use one word to describe her it would be: POWERHOUSE. She gets it done. She navigates any unexpected roadblock with ease and a wicked sense of humor. Did I also mention she’s a forward-thinking conceptual and strategic thinker? She’s the entire package. She is the secret weapon that every team needs to take on the quickly evolving, sometimes chaotic and unpredictable world of the 21st Century. Hire her before your competitor does.
Jamie Silverman
Group Creative Director, RGA
The last month, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Shae on the No 7 production. This production has been one of the toughest of my careers…Cool headed, professional and hella organized, she has been the calm at the eye of this crazy storm. She has worked tirelessly on changing deadlines and deliverables and has been my right hand partner throughout this all.
Tyler Smith
Executive Producer of North America, VMLY&R
Shae's contributions to the Wendy’s team have truly helped to elevate that work. And her contributions to our department have transcended beyond Wendy’s. Above all though, I admire Shae’s confidence. She is a leader beyond her years and combined with her work ethic, she has truly become one of the best producers I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
Andrew Schneider
Director of Production, Wendy’s
If there’s one producer I value more than anyone, it’s Shae Mermis. I want to make sure that no matter what happens she’s dedicated to our business. She’s a unicorn who can do and understand so many things.