With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Chapman University, Nicole McLendon’s knowledge of story, writing, and the Film & TV industry uniquely equips her in her role as the Packaging and Sales department’s Creative Executive. Nicole reviews, develops, and submits clients’ feature projects, providing comprehensive script and pitch deck development services in addition to coordinating the firm’s marketing.

Prior to joining RAMO as Creative Assistant for Packaging & Sales in 2019, McLendon interned for the department. She also previously held development internships at Valhalla Entertainment, Color Force, and Skybound Entertainment, where she honed her understanding of the creative development process from multiple industry perspectives.

Speaking Engagements 

• “The Creator’s Roadmap: A Guide to Pitching, Networking, and the Current Marketplace,” FilmGate Miami, 2026
• Guest Speaker for NewFilmmakers LA, 2026
• Guest Speaker for Plenty of Pie Talent Incubator, 2025 
• Panelist for Orange County School of the Art’s “College Pathways into the Entertainment Industry” panel, 2024
• Panelist for Orange County School of the Art’s “Studying for the Hollywood Industry Career” panel, 2023
• Guest Judge for writing competition podcast “Writing Reality,” 2023
• Guest Speaker for California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Women in Film & Television Chapter, 2022 & 2023

Media Mention 

• “How Law Firm Ramo’s Sales and Financing Arm Brought Paul Schrader’s ‘Oh, Canada’ and Other Indie Film Across the Finish Line,” Variety, 2025 

Education 

• Chapman University, B.F.A., Screenwriting