Summary

Emmy-winning television Writer and Producer, with over 18 years of expertise in adapting and driving performance in changing and challenging markets. I thrive in fast-paced work environments with quick turnarounds on deadline-driven project.

Credits

8/22 – 2/23

Segment Producer (NFL Network) Total Access, GameDay Kickoff & GameDay Final (Season 20)

NFL Network — TV — NFL Network Details
8/22 – 2/23

Total Access, GameDay Kickoff and GameDay Final Segment Producer: I worked closely with executive producers, hosts and football analysts in crafting entertaining and informative football discussions for the NFL Network’s GameDay Kickoff pre-game shows and GameDay Final post game shows, as well as the network’s flagship show Total Access. My duties also included writing compelling questions for guests on our show and producing their interviews from our control room. I honed my managing skills by overseeing the shows’ workflow for our post production team to create game recap music videos, Mic’d Up packages, news packages and other high end video elements. I pitched compelling NFL storylines and discussions on a daily basis, producing them through all phases of production. Collaborated with on-air talent and executive producers to create entertaining and informative football analysis, discussions and games. I produced day of air segments, sport analysis, discussions and debates for live TV shows ranging from one to three hours in running time five days a week. Produced interviews with the biggest names in the NFL both in studio and remotely. I worked closely with our graphics team designing and creating fun and informative visual elements for our viewers' entertainment. Produced and managed the post production teams for Total Access, GameDay Kickoff and GameDay Final, as well as producing game recap music videos, Mic’d Up packages, news packages and other high end video elements to air on the network.

10/21 – 2/22

Producer Verzuz, Triller Fight Club & Triad Combat

Internet and PPV — Digital — Triller Verzuz Details
10/21 – 2/22

Verzuz, Triller Fight Club and Triad Combat Supervising Producer and Writer: Produced and wrote the hour long TV special Best of Trilerverz 2021 counting down last year’s best moments of Verzuz and Triller Fight Club. Produced and wrote the thirty minute pre-shows for Trillerverz III, Trillerverz IV, and the pre-show for Triad Combat’s television debut. I also produced and wrote a short documentary on boxer Michael “The Bounty” Hunter II, numerous Verzuz, Triller Fight Club and Triad Combat recap packages and promos. Supervising Producer/Writer: ● Produced and wrote multiple TV projects, specials, packages and promos for Verzuz, Triller Fight Club and Triad Combat. ● Pre-Interviewed celebrity guests and experts. ● Collaborated with Executive Producers at Anaconda Street Productions for each show, as well as Verzuz and Triller Fight Club executives and creative teams to help entice viewers and promote the Triller brands.

7/21 – 10/21

Producer Red Table Talk: The Estefans (Season 1)

Facebook — Digital — Facebook Details
7/21 – 10/21

Red Table Talk: The Estefans Supervising Producer: Produced and wrote four episodes of the series from top to bottom. Under my leadership, my team and I created exciting and engaging theme shows that tackled serious topics such as sexual abuse and racism, as well as entertaining content like the importance of female empowerment in the Latina community and whether monogamy or polyamory held the secret to a long lasting relationship. I led a team of producers that researched each topic and booked guests. I personally pitched each episode and pre-interviewed every celebrity guest and expert that appeared on screen. I also collaborated with our show’s three hosts, the executive team at Westbrook Studios and Facebook to address their notes for final show approval. Supervising Producer/Writer: ● Produced and wrote four episodes of Red Table: The Estefans. ● Pre-Interviewed celebrity guests and experts. ● Pitched, researched and discovered topics and themes for multiple episodes of our show on a daily basis. ● Wrote research packets and detailed episode outlines for our hosts and show’s executive team. ● Wrote copy and scripts for our three hosts. ● Assisted the Executive Producer in the control booth during taping of episodes

8/20 – 8/21

Producer Access Hollywood (Season 26)

Syndication — TV — NBC/Universal Details
8/20 – 8/21

Access Hollywood, Access Daily daytime talk show and All Access Supervising Producer: Produced and wrote breaking news, live segments, true-crime stories, human interest stories, fashion segments and the show open. I led the Opens Team in creating exciting teases at the top of our show and I also supervised a small team that created entertainment news segments. I pitched compelling stories on a daily basis, and produced them through all phases of production. I conducted celebrity interviews and directed hosts as they interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars. Supervising Producer/Writer: ● Produced and wrote multiple daily stories for Access Hollywood, Access Daily and All Access. ● Interviewed celebrities in the field, in studio and remotely. ● Pitched, researched and discovered stories and talking points for multiple shows on a daily basis. ● Produced and wrote the show open for both Access Hollywood and All Access. ● Produced and wrote live on-air segments and live on-air games for television. ● Directed and wrote scripts for our hosts. ● Directed crews and talent in field shoots. ● Produced and oversaw the editing and post production of stories and the show open.

1/19 – 8/21

Producer

Staff Position — Access Hollywood Details
1/19 – 8/21

"Access Hollywood" and "All Access" Field Producer: Writing and producing breaking news, feature stories, live segments, true-crime stories, human interest stories, fashion segments and show open. Write and produce multiple daily stories for both "Access Hollywood" and "All Access". Write and segment produce on-air live segments for television. Write and produce celebrity news stories, fashion segments, human interest pieces, live on-air games and true-crime stories. Write and produce show opens for both "Access Hollywood" and "All Access". Direct and write for on-air talent. Direct field shoots and conduct interviews. Produce and oversee editing of the stories

5/20 – 8/20

Producer Access Hollywood (Season 25)

Chum Television — TV — KNBC
5/20 – 8/20
4/20 – 7/20

Producer Access Hollywood (Season 24)

Chum Television — TV — KNBC
4/20 – 7/20
1/18 – 1/19

Producer (KNBC Freelance Promotions Producer/Writer/Editor) Knbc

NBC — TV — KNBC Details
1/18 – 1/19

Freelance Promotions Producer for KNBC News: Writing, producing and editing topical spots promoting KNBC’s newscast. Collaborated with Promotions VP of Local Brand Marketing, Brand Manager and Executive Producer on breaking news to promote KNBC’s telecast. Wrote scripts for multiple topical spots to air throughout the news day. Produced and edit news promotion spots. Directed and wrote for on-air talent.

Unions

  • Directors Guild of America (DGA)

Media

  • Vimeo Link Password: Kettering

  • Red Table Talk: The Estefans - Episode 9: Betrayed by Trusted Adults | Facebook | By Red Table T

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Education

Southern Methodist University

Film/Television

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Field Production
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Interviewing
  • iNews
  • Script Writing
  • Studio Production