Summary

I am a highly motivated television producer who has built a reputation on thorough, organized work and attention to detail. I thrive under the pressure of a deadline and love a challenge. I am a strong writer, creative thinker and a team player.

Credits

6/13 – 10/13

Talent Producer Axs Live

AXS TV — TV — AXS TV Details
6/13 – 10/13

Evaluated, solicited and secured 4 interview guests and 4-6 bands weekly; Collaborated with publicists and management teams to pre-produce guest segments; Coordinated publishing clearances and licensing for musical guests

11/10 – 5/13

Executive Producer (EP) (Weekend) Good Day Sacramento

The CW — TV — CBS Details
11/10 – 5/13

Supervised approx. 30 staff members to deliver 4 hours of news/feature content daily; Researched, evaluated and booked interactive live and studio feature content; Constructed bi-hourly news blocks with latest breaking news content; Positioned weekend show as highest-rated local programming

1/09 – 11/10

Producer (& Reporter) Good Day Sacramento

The CW — TV — CBS Details
1/09 – 11/10

Developed and assembled one hour of news/feature content daily; Coordinated 3-4 live reporters and 2-3 studio guests per show; Planned and executed timely, audience-based feature live shots

1/06 – 8/07

Segment Producer (& Reporter) Full Focus

PBS — TV Details
1/06 – 8/07

Researched, wrote and delivered daily news packages; Produced and executed guest-based studio segments; Updated and maintained daily Full Focus web site

5/05 – 8/05

Online Editor 10news.com

ABC — TV — Internet Broadcasting Details
5/05 – 8/05

Wrote and edited news stories in AP style for web; Created interactive web content; Collaborated with newsroom staff to ensure strong broadcast/web connection

9/04 – 5/05

Writer Kgtv San Diego

ABC — TV — KGTV Details
9/04 – 5/05

Researched and wrote stories for live news broadcasts; Produced morning show cut-ins; Conducted beat checks and followed breaking news leads

1/04 – 5/04

Intern Kswb News

WB — TV — KSWB Details
1/04 – 5/04

Researched and wrote stories for live news broadcasts; Identified and pitched newsworthy stories for reporter assignments

Orgs

  • Lambda Pi Eta
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
  • USD Honors Program

Media

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Education

Class of '07

San Diego State University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Class of '05

University of San Diego

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication & Media Studies; Spanish

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Field Producing
  • Public Speaking
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Segment Producing
  • News Writing
  • Guest booking
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • AP Style
  • Feature Reporting
  • INEWS & ENPS
  • Tease Writing