Summary

I am an experienced editor with strong story telling skills. I am the recipient of the Columbia DuPont award, Overseas Press Club award and several news and documentary emmy awards. I am a team player and welcome challenging opportunities. Thank you!

Credits

4/21 – 5/21

Lead Editor Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy

CBS — TV — ViacomCBS Details
4/21 – 5/21

Lead editor for 100th Anniversary of this historic event in our nation’s history. One hour prime time special.

12/20 – 1/21

Lead Editor One Nation, Indivisible

CBS — TV — ViacomCBS-Race and Culture Unit Details
12/20 – 1/21

I edited a personal profile of Vice President Kamala Harris, including day of air inaugural ftge, for this CBS primetime special which aired the evening of the 2021 Biden Inauguration.

11/20 – 12/20

Editor (Avid) Sunday Morning

CBS — TV — CBS/Viacom Details
11/20 – 12/20

Editor for the long time CBS Sunday Morning broadcast with Jane Pauley.

10/20 – 11/20

Lead Editor The Deciders

ViacomCBS — TV — CBS News-Race and Culture Unit Details
10/20 – 11/20

I was a lead editor, editing a 2 part opening act for this network primetime election special, for the 2020 presidential election, in a quick turnaround timeframe.

9/20 – 10/20

Editor Asian Americans Battling Bias

CBSN — Digital — ViacomCBS-Race and Culture Unit Details
9/20 – 10/20

I edited a segment exploring Asian Americans and voting in the 2020 Presidential election.

12/19 – 5/20

Lead Editor 48 Hours (Season 33)

CBS — TV — CBS Details
12/19 – 5/20

I edited for 2 episodes, investigations for "The Case Against Ezra McCandless", and "What Ever Happened to Mary Day?'.

9/19 – 1/20

Editor American Pickers (Season 21)

History — TV — Cineflix Details
9/19 – 1/20

I edited segments for episodes, working through the raw footage and interviews, to create a cohesive story.

5/19 – 6/19

Lead Editor Jayme Closs: Hometown Hero

CBS — TV — CBS Details
5/19 – 6/19

I was an editor for this 48 Hours Special, an update on the kidnapping and courageous escape of Wisconsin teenager, Jayme Closs.

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Education

New York University

Bachelor of Fine Arts-Film