Summary

My skills and experience range from producing and development to casting and on-camera hosting. I've been both a buyer (at NBCU) and a successful seller of unscripted series. I'm used to wearing many hats and making them all look fabulous.

Credits

6/16 – 11/16

Consulting Producer (Host, Relationship Expert & Consulting Producer) A Question of Love (Season 1)

FYI — TV — Noble Savages Details
6/16 – 11/16

Worked alongside EPs and Supervising Producers to develop story ideas. Then, as the on-camera host and relationship expert of the series, worked with producers to drive story forward within scenes.

6/15 – 2/16

Host & Dating Expert #BlackLove (Season 1)

FYI — TV — Kinetic Content Details
6/15 – 2/16

Worked with the EP, Co-EP and other producers to develop story and execute on screen.

12/11 – 3/13

Executive Producer (EP) (Show Creator/Prod Co Owner) The Paranormal Project (Pilot)

Destination America — TV — Espresso Entertainment Details
12/11 – 3/13

Created, developed, and executive produced back door pilot/special. Oversaw all aspects of creative production including casting, locations, and story. Primary liaison to the network.

3/08 – 7/11

VP of Production (Development & Programming)

Staff Position — SyFy Details
3/08 – 7/11

Oversaw 100+ hours of current programming per year including the Ghost Hunters franchise, Scare Tactics and Destination Truth as well as the pitches and development for all reality series including Paranormal Witness and Haunted Collector.

3/04 – 3/08

Casting Producer (Director of Casting & Diversity Talent Development)

Staff Position — NBC Television Details
3/04 – 3/08

Oversaw casting on NBC scripted series and pilots. Held annual nationwide casting calls for stand-up comedians. Created NBC short cuts film festival which led to blind script deals and talent holding deals for dozens of writers and performers.

Orgs

  • TV Academy
  • Casting Society of America (CSA)
  • Certified Dating Coach & Relationship Counselor

Media

Recos

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Education

Northwestern University

B.S. in Communications

U.C.L.A.

Graduate Certificate in Producing

Skills

  • Casting
  • Development
  • Basic editing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • On-camera
  • Creating Development Materials
  • Sales/Pitching