Summary

I am a TV Producer who is local to the city of Atlanta; however I am able to travel for work. I am resourceful, creative and a strong writer. I am great at planning events, booking locations and managing budgets, as well as taking great field notes.

Credits

3/23 – 4/23

Field Producer Betrayal (Season 1)

Digital — TV — Glass Entertainment Group Details
3/23 – 4/23

Find b-roll locations for Camera Ops, Communicate with jail authorities to get the shots we needed of our suspect, Filmed suspect with my iPhone b/c the camera ops could not get close enough to get the shots needed. Communicated updates with the show runner

3/22 – 6/22

Associate Producer 60 Days In (Season 7)

A&E — TV — Lucky 8 Details
3/22 – 6/22

Follow and note story as it happens from the Control Room. Communicate with EP to give more insight of updates with Cast and inmates.

4/20 – 2/22

Associate Producer

Staff Position — Kirkstall Road Enterprises Details
4/20 – 2/22

Confirm Families to participate in the program. Interview family and friends of victims. Follow court docket for all legal updates and changes. Work closely with police departments to obtain pertinent information pertaining to cases. Work closely with Segment Producers to ensure they had all materials needed for all episodes. Transferred, managed and shipped the media to Post Production.

4/20 – 2/22

Associate Field Producer

Staff Position — Kirkstall Road Enterprises Details
4/20 – 2/22

Worked closely with Detectives and victim's families to gather information, media, and interviews needed for each episode out of Gwinnett County.

9/19 – 11/19

Talent Producer T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle (Season 3)

VH1 — TV — 51 Minds Entertainment Details
9/19 – 11/19

Communicate with Cast daily sending them their filming schedule with all details. Organize, sort and provide wardrobe for leading cast members. Delegate responsibilities within my team daily to ensure all cast members were prepared for their filming day. Worked closely with Story Producers to ensure they were updated on the latest with our cast members.

6/19 – 8/19

Talent Producer Ready to Love (Season 2)

OWN — TV — Lighthearted Entertainment Details
6/19 – 8/19

Distributed daily cast schedules/wardrobe. Spoke w/ cast members daily to manage availability and conflicts-distribute this information to the producing team. Created and maintained the cast grid to include cast personal information and clearances. Secured & scouted locations with signed agreements. Prepped talent before scenes. Worked with PM to secure all props needed for scenes.

7/18 – 10/18

Talent Producer T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle (Season 1)

VH1 — TV — 51 Minds Entertainment Details
7/18 – 10/18

Make sure Cast is on time and prepared for their scenes, including Hair, Make-up, and Wardrobe. Check in with the Glam Teams to ensure they are on schedule. Coordinate with wardrobe stylist to ensure looks are appropriate for the scenes. Coordinate with production to make sure Cast basic needs are met.

9/17 – 7/18

Associate Producer The First 48 (Season 17)

A&E — TV — ITV Studios America Details
9/17 – 7/18

Worked closely with homicide detectives to get case files for our stories. Reached out and worked closely to the victims families to secure filming dates for the family scenes. Interviewed family members. Collect pictures and videos of the victims, transferred all media and shipped to post.

Orgs

  • Sisters Creating Content

Recos

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Desiree Connell
Screenwriter
LD showed up every day with a bright attitude and smile while keeping a very large cast happy and well coordinated. She was quick with all last minute changes and the cast adored her. She's an amazing asset to any production. ...MORE...

Education

Class of '17

Masterclass.com

Writing Course with Instructor: Shonda Rhimes

Clark Atlanta University

Mass Media Arts-Radio-TV-Film

My Gear

  • iMac
  • Digital Camera (Video Recording Capabilities)

Skills

  • writer
  • Casting Director
  • MEDIA MANAGEMENT
  • storyteller
  • Content Editor
  • Talent Handler
  • Coordinate Live Events
  • secure locations