I was the Executive Producer, Writer and Field Producer of this special that examined the best practices of government, law enforcement and non-profits working to stem the opioid crisis in New Jersey and the rest of the United States. There were one hour two specials, one in 2017 and another in 2018.
Summary
EMMY AWARD WINNING SENIOR MEDIA EXECUTIVE / PRODUCER / SHOWRUNNER / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE with extensive experience in Television, LIVE Event Production and New Media. 6 Emmy Awards 35 Nominations
Credits
2/17 – 10/18
Executive Producer (EP) (Director, Writer, Showrunner, Executive in Charge) – Knock Out Opioid Abuse
NJTV — TV — NJTV Details
2/17 – 10/18
3/17 – 3/18
Executive Producer (EP) (Writer, Showrunner, EIC) – A Matter of Faith
NJTV — TV — NJTV Details
3/17 – 3/18
This is the first regular multi faith current affairs talk show to permanently feature hosts from all three major Abrahamic religions. In each episode or hosts will tackle topics straight from the front page with major newsmakers and each other. Topics include the #MeToo Movement, Prison Reform, Sanctuary Cities, Education and the Teaching of Morality, Gun Control, Opioid Addiction, Black Lives Matter and more.
1/15 – 12/17
Executive Producer (EP) (Showrunner, Writer) – American Songbook at NJPAC
NJTV — Live/Special Event — NJTV Details
1/15 – 12/17
This concert series profiles the work of a several talented professional performers and how they interpret the great American Songbook. The performers include Michael Feinstein, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Maureen McGovern, Marilyn Mae, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Stephen Schwartz, John Pizzarelli, Christine Ebersole, Jessie Mueller, Jarrod Spector and Nellie McKay
7/13 – 11/17
Executive Producer (EP) (Showrunner, Writer, Executive in Charge) – American Graduate Day
PBS — Live/Special Event — PBS/WNET Details
7/13 – 11/17
This is an annual live four-hour nationwide broadcast about the dropout crisis in America. It has been honored with a national award of excellence by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Each broadcast has five or more hosts from every major network, fifty non-profit organizations and over seventy guests including First Lady Michele Obama, President George W Bush, General Colin Powell, John Legend, Shaquille O’Neal, Brian Williams, Phil Mickelson, Chris Paul, Reggie Bush, C.C. Sabathia, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Isaiah Thomas, Misty Copeland, Zendaya, Allison Williams, Elizabeth Banks, Patrick Stewart, Juju Chang, Chelsea Clinton, Wynton Marsalis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bobby Flay, Pitbull, Soledad O’Brien and many more.
1/17 – 6/17
Executive Producer (EP) (Writer, Field Producer, Showrunner) – In Your Neighborhood - Camden & Trenton
NJTV — Live/Special Event — NJTV Details
1/17 – 6/17
I the supervisor of all aspects of these live specials. I also produced, wrote and directed most of the taped features.
9/16 – 11/16
Writer – Real Amish Witches
Lifetime — TV — Hot Snakes Media Details
9/16 – 11/16
I worked with the produces to craft the episode and wrote all of the narration for it
1/14 – 5/15
Co-Executive Producer (CoEP) (Writer, Story Producer, Field Producer & Director) – Amish Mafia (Season 3)
Discovery — TV — Hot Snakes Media Details
1/14 – 5/15
I was the Co - Executive Producer and Story Producer of the final episode of season 3 and last episode of the series in season 4. I was hired because of my history of producing compelling documentaries.
1/13 – 9/13
Executive Producer (EP) (Post Producer, Developer, Creator) – From Broadway with Love : Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook
PBS — Live/Special Event — Broadway Cares Details
1/13 – 9/13
I was one of the Producers of the live event and the Executive Producer and Showrunner of the broadcast. It will air on PBS on July 26,2013 at 10 pm FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE BENEFITS NEWTOWN COMMUNITY AS WELL AS EVERYONE IT TOUCHED
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Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts
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