• Anchored Eyewitness News Mornings from 5 to 7 a.m. on CBS and 7 to 9 a.m. on FOX. Position consisted of relaying breaking news, ad-libbing extensively, conducting satellite interviews with celebrities, authors, chefs, DIY experts and other newsmakers, performing on-set interviews, field reporting and anchoring/co-producing Health Alert with Lynda Halligan.
Summary
I have more than 20 years experience working in entertainment and broadcasting, so you get the experience and knowledge, but I'm fun and energetic like a young whipper snapper!!! Detail-oriented, dedicated, creative, smart and an extremely hard worker.
Credits
10/12 – 3/14
Producer (Anchor/Writer)
Staff Position — CBS/FOX Affiliate Details
10/12 – 3/14
12/09 – 1/12
Producer (Host/Writer)
Staff Position — ReelzChannel Details
12/09 – 1/12
• Launched, hosted and produced a five day a week, half hour t.v. show called "Hollywood's Top Ten". Wrote, researched, conceptualized topics and acted as supervisor. Produced more than 350 episodes. • Conducted celebrity interviews, hosted other Reelz shows, represented the network, involved with public relations, marketing, web development and social media.
9/08 – 12/11
Writer (Host/Reporter) – Best Deals - KTLA/KCAL
TV — Creative Services Advertising Details
9/08 – 12/11
• Acted as host and reporter for a consumer show, which airs on KCAL9 (formerly on KTLA5, as well). • Interviewed business owners and customers, wrote and produced packages, created show opens and closes, contributed ideas, suggested contacts and oversaw the photographer/editor.
7/08 – 8/08
Producer – Yahoo! Buzz (Pilot)
Fox — TV — 20th Television Details
7/08 – 8/08
• Produced t.v. pilot for FOX and 20th Television, including field producing and segment producing. Extensive writing, interviewing and researching. Created ideas for the show, as well as individual pieces. • Participated in pitch meetings with executives. Acted as supervisor to associate producers and other staff. Worked closely with Yahoo! staff.
8/07 – 7/08
Writer – KTTV / Los Angeles
Fox — TV — KTTV-TV Details
8/07 – 7/08
• Wrote and produced packages, VOSOTs and VOs for the FOX 11 Morning News and Good Day L.A. Used the AVID editing system. Conceptualized and researched story ideas. • Paid extremely close attention to facts, details and tight deadlines. Regularly handled breaking news situations and remained calm under intense pressure.
10/03 – 8/07
Producer (Anchor/Reporter/Writer/Editor/Researcher)
Staff Position — CBS/FOX Affiliate Details
10/03 – 8/07
• Anchored the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts on CBS and 10 p.m. hour-long newscast on FOX. Reported daily for the 5 p.m. show. Filled in as a producer and weather anchor. • Wrote for all shows, performed live shots, edited, emceed live events, conceptualized ideas and booked guests.
6/03 – 9/03
Casting Director (Casting Associate) – Sleepover
Film (Feature-length) — Weinstock Productions
6/03 – 9/03
4/03 – 6/03
Casting Associate Producer – Cavedweller
Showtime — TV
4/03 – 6/03
Recos
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Education
University of California, Irvine
B.A. in Social Ecology - Criminal Justice and Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Extension - Broadcast Journalism
Skills
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