Summary

I am a seasoned freelance television professional with 19 years of Television Production experience at such outlets as The Discovery channel, ABC, VH1, The History Channel, The Food Network and MTV News. Visit www.shimshamoperations for work samples.

Credits

10/16 – 10/17

Supervising Post Producer We Bought the Farm (Season 2)

HGTV — TV — NorthSouth Productions
10/16 – 10/17
7/16 – 10/16

Supervising Post Producer The Road Trick (Season 1)

Red Bull TV — TV — NorthSouth Productions
7/16 – 10/16
6/15 – 5/16

Senior Story Producer Lone Star Law (Season 1)

Animal Planet — TV — Engel Entertainment
6/15 – 5/16
11/13 – 3/15

Co-Executive Producer (CoEP) (Showrunner) BarnHunters (Season 1)

DIY Network — TV — Juma Entertainment Details
11/13 – 3/15

I shepherded this home renovation show from sizzle reel to pilot to series. Headed up all pre-production including preparing talent and mapping out 8 episodes of story beats. Oversaw Producers in the field, and editors back in the office. Liaised with Network during pre and post production.

9/14 – 2/15

Story Producer Ink Master (Season 8)

Spike TV — TV — Truly Original
9/14 – 2/15
6/14 – 8/14

Field Producer House Hunters International (Season 20)

HGTV — TV — Leopard USA Details
6/14 – 8/14

Director/Producer for HGTV's long running real estate series.

11/11 – 5/13

Supervising Field Producer (Story Producer) Cajun Pawn Stars (Season 2)

A&E — TV — Leftfield Entertainment Details
11/11 – 5/13

Two seasons working on History Channels spin off of the original Pawn Stars. Directed and supervised crew and talent in the field. Supervised staff and editors in the office.

1/11 – 11/11

Supervising Producer (Post Producer) Alaskan Wingmen (Season 2)

National Geographic — TV — National Geographic Studios Details
1/11 – 11/11

Supervising producer on Nat Geo's Alaskan bush pilot series. All aspects of pre-production including finding stories and pilots to follow. Directed/Shot talent and oversaw crew in the field for first episode and supervised from the New York office from the remainder of the series. Supervised editors and Post Producers.

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Education

Class of '95

Boston University

Batchlor of Science - Television and Film

Skills

  • Avid
  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Documentaries
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • Video
  • Field Production
  • Reality TV
  • HD Video
  • Production Managment
  • Production Management
  • Camera Operating
  • DV