Began her career as a production supervisor at Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Studios; credited as such for his "The Outsiders"; also worked on "Rumblefish"

Joined Channel Productions; rose to executive status (date approximate)

Worked as an associate producer on the feature film, "Sixteen Candles"

Served as co-producer of the film, "The Breakfast Club"

Directed first feature film, "Blue City"

Worked as a vice president for production at Orion Pictures

Named senior vice president for production at Paramount

Named president of production at Paramount in June