Summary

A true professional! Well versed in all aspects of the production process - from development to contract negotiations to physical production (field and studio) to post production and final delivery. I understand story and what it takes to make it pop!

Credits

12/15 – 12/16

Adjunct Professor - TV Production

Staff Position — Pellissippi State Community College Details
12/15 – 12/16

Teaching a college course on the subject of TV Production. Covering all aspects of what it takes to be a successful producer for reality/lifestyle television.

4/10 – 11/14

Executive Producer (EP) (Commercial/Industrial Corporate materials)

Various Company and Industry types — Advertising — Voodoo Vision Entertainment Details
4/10 – 11/14

Writing, casting, location scouting, producing and shooting & post-production. Manage and wrangle crew, talent and all aspects of the production process. Negotiate and monitor budgets and time frames. Jack of all trades - done well, on time and within budget!

6/14 – 9/14

Story Producer (Writer) HGTV Smart Home Giveaway 2014

HGTV — TV Details
6/14 – 9/14

Wrote entire episode. Utilizing footage from existing shows in the series and integrating newly shot footage to make a cohesive recap and giveaway show experience. Post Production Producer for the show. Sculpted a damn good show from what I had to work with.

2/14 – 4/14

Writer Gear Guide

HGTV — TV Details
2/14 – 4/14

Wrote short form interstitial programming. One and a half to three minute long scripted programming. Wrote 5 episodes.

2/14 – 4/14

Writer Travel 911

Travel — TV — Travel Channel Details
2/14 – 4/14

Write 90 second interstitial programs for air on network and web.

3/11 – 3/14

Consulting Producer (Consulting w/ International prod. co's looking to open new lifestyle markets) Various Realitydocusoaplifestyle

TV Details
3/11 – 3/14

Consulting w/ International prod. co's looking to open new lifestyle markets. Also consulting domestically with production companies in the Reality/Doc TV field. Working with producers and production companies to develop, sell and produce programming within the lifestyle genre.

6/11 – 11/13

Executive Producer (EP) (Showrunner) Interstitial Programming

DIY Network — TV — Vodoo Vision Entertainment Details
6/11 – 11/13

I am anywhere from highly skilled to proficient in all aspects of the production process, including writing, directing, shooting and contract negotiations. As Showrunner I am tasked with the responsibility of...well...everything (as you know!)! Managing cast, crew and clients. Riding shotgun over story and budget and timelines.

8/08 – 7/12

Executive Producer (EP) (Producer/writer/post production) Various Sponsored Commercial Programming

DIY Network — TV — Cobblestone Entertainment Details
8/08 – 7/12

Executive Producer/Producer/writer/post production - small crews and small budgets brought in on time and in budget. Field and studio production along with high end post production delivering high quality final product and deliverables. http://www.diynetwork.com/videos/assembling-kitchen-cabinets/61803.html http://www.diynetwork.com/videos/replacing-decking-and-railing/50665.html

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Education

Class of '91

School of On the Job Training

The bumps, bruises and scars to prove it!