Summary

A versatile producer with strong experience in booking, casting, production research, and development.

Credits

7/13 – 2/14

Associate Producer The Steve Harvey Show

NBC — TV — Endemol Shine Group Details
7/13 – 2/14

• Utilized reporting/research skills to book A and B story segments for in-studio tapings each week • Pitched original segments and story ideas • Assisted producers with creative planning and execution of show tapings and field shoots (pre & post production) • Obtained clearance for photos, footage, music, and products featured in shows

5/12 – 7/13

Researcher Harpo Productions

OWN — TV — Harpo Studios Details
5/12 – 7/13

• Researched show content, bookings, and pitch ideas for Harpo productions including Oprah’s Next Chapter and Iyanla, Fix My Life • Researched and compiled production materials on special OWN guests including DMX, Lance Armstrong, and Shonda Rhimes • Fact-checked and researched show scripts • Conducted background checks on OWN guests using public records

8/11 – 5/12

Associate Producer The Dr.Phil Show/ Dr.Phil.com

CBS — TV — Peteski Productions, Inc. Details
8/11 – 5/12

• Assisted producers with web integration and production during show tapings • Wrote and edited digital stories for Dr. Phil.com/ Dr. Phil’s blog • Produced show promos for The Dr. Phil Show newsletter and CBS affiliates • Produced behind-the-scenes video footage for Dr. Phil’s “Uncensored” web exclusives

12/10 – 12/11

Editor Time Warner Television Group

Essence — Digital Details
12/10 – 12/11

• Wrote and produced more than 500 editorial pieces on African-American women’s pop culture, news, health, and relationships • Produced sizzle reels, slideshows, and photo galleries for the site’s popular “Star Gazing” celebrity news franchise

6/11 – 8/11

Development Intern Oprah Winfrey Network

OWN — TV — Harpo Studios Details
6/11 – 8/11

• Researched show pitches for scripted/non scripted series • Coordinated with executive production, digital, and marketing teams to produce reports on OWN show ratings and performance • Produced reports on OWN’s core competitors, key objectives, and challenges for production and research teams

5/08 – 8/08

Development Intern Legendary Pictures

Film (Feature-length) — Legendary Pictures Details
5/08 – 8/08

• Wrote script coverage and prodivde research for film production projects • Assisted development executives as needed during pitch meetings and filming • Developed new media presentation on videogame and film convergence

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

Syracuse University

M.A., Journalism
Class of '09

Hamilton College

B.A., Literature

Skills

  • Casting
  • Production
  • Development
  • Research
  • Script Coverage
  • Booking