Summary

Seasoned producer with 20+ years experience in production, writing, research, leading teams & talent management. Specializing in sports, news & pop culture, with expertise in breaking news, live events, guest booking, on-air interviewing & podcasting.

Credits

1/24 – 2/24

Archival Producer (Documentary)

Staff Position — Bobo Fofa Productions Details
1/24 – 2/24

--Put in charge of initial research for upcoming documentary project centered around a Broadway flop from the 1980s, despite starring some of the biggest stars in the history of comedy --In charge of all background research, contacting potential guests to interview and digging up difficult to find information on the play and its talent

12/18 – 2/23

Story Producer (The Jim Rome Show)

Staff Position — CBS Sports Network Details
12/18 – 2/23

--Served as the Story and Archival Producer for an iconic sports radio show with an extensive reach, boasting 3 million daily viewers and broadcasted on over 250 national affiliates. --Managed guest bookings spanning sports, entertainment and politics, contributed as a scriptwriter, researcher, studio engineer, established a strong social media presence and showcased on-air talent in a multifaceted role. --Efficiently produced three podcasts, overseeing the creation of numerous episodes, securing guest appearances from 200-300 individuals, coordinating each live guest appearance in studio and during remote broadcasts, and meticulously edited all show production components.

7/15 – 4/19

Senior Story Producer (Talent Manager)

Staff Position — NBC Sports Network Details
7/15 – 4/19

--Produced the national morning show for the NBC Sports Network, broadcasted across 100+ markets, multiple regional networks and on SiriusXM Radio, managing the network's top talent in the studio each day and on the road during remote broadcasts. --Pioneered the creation and production of "The Daily Line," NBC's inaugural sports gambling show, successfully orchestrating its simulcast on both radio and television platforms. --Provided live on-air coverage of prestigious events such as the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game, World Series, NASCAR and the US Open, coordinating my talent's schedules at each one.

2/13 – 1/14

Producer (Writer)

Staff Position — TMZ Details
2/13 – 1/14

--Consistently authored and produced multiple daily articles for the world's foremost source of breaking entertainment news. --Delivered real-time coverage of international pop culture and sports news, transforming breaking stories into fully produced front-page articles in minutes. --Played pivotal role in covering breaking news involving some of the most influential figures in entertainment, sports and pop culture.

7/06 – 7/12

Writer

Staff Position — Fox Sports Details
7/06 – 7/12

--Part of the team that created the NFL team on the FOX Sports news desk, initially consisting of three people, then growing to a sizable part of the newsroom, working directly with the NFL and its media partners. --Wrote engaging sports columns for one of the world's largest sports websites, catering to an extensive monthly readership of several million users. --Produced 4-5 columns weekly, engaged with fans through live Q&A sessions and meticulously maintained up-to-date NFL statistics for comprehensive coverage.

10/11 – 10/11

Story Producer

Staff Position — KPFK Radio Details
10/11 – 10/11

• Produced The GoHarrison Show, a political and pop culture talk show aired nationally with listenership in the hundreds of thousands. • Responsible for content distribution, all show research, archival production and updating all social media feeds. • Managed audio and video production, booked all show guests and directed a staff of 7-8, including the host, other anchors, engineers and interns.

10/09 – 10/11

Executive in Charge (EIC)

Staff Position — The Love of Sports Details
10/09 – 10/11

--Acting Editor-In-Chief of a network of five sports and entertainment websites, overseeing a team of over 30 writers, editors and web designers. --Recognized as one of the Top 10 Sports Blogs of 2008 and successfully forged strategic working partnerships with industry giants ESPN and Sports Illustrated. --Achieved remarkable feat of having a story from our flagship site, The Love of Sports, featured on ESPN's primetime SportsCenter broadcast.

9/02 – 7/06

Story Producer (Talent Manager)

Staff Position — FOX Sports Radio Details
9/02 – 7/06

--Oversaw the nation's largest nightly sports talk show, hosted by JT The Brick, syndicated to over 200 national affiliates. --Directed all aspects of show content, archival production, guest bookings, audio production and the creation of recurring show segments. --Show's primary point of contact for remote broadcasts at the Super Bowl, Daytona 500 & celebrity golf tournaments, coordinating travel and timing for the show’s host, my team of 12 engineers, assistants and executives, as well as all celebrity guests who appeared on set.

Media

Recos

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Education

UNC Charlotte

Journalism & Communications

Skills

  • Producing
  • Editing
  • Social Media
  • Writing
  • Research
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Google Drive
  • Podcasting
  • On-air Talent