• Create and development scripted and non-scripted series and concepts • Research and write potential casting, production lists • Supervise the production and editing of sizzle reels and pitch documents • Participate in pitch meetings with talent, producers & networks
Summary
• Emmy nominated Writer, Producer & Director • Develop, pitch & produce original branded content • Manage writing staffs & production crews • Create and adapt above and below the line budgets • Edit in a supervisory or hands-on capacity
Credits
5/14 – 5/15
Development – Multiple Projects
Corporate — Edmonds Entertainment Details
5/14 – 5/15
11/12 – 5/13
Director – Walk This Way
YouTube — Digital — Alright TV Details
11/12 – 5/13
• Created and developed comedy web series for star Michael K. Williams • Wrote, directed and edited each episode • Created satirical characterizations for guest stars based on their life and persona
4/08 – 12/10
Production Consultant – Tyler Perry Studios
TBS — TV — Tyler Perry Productions Details
4/08 – 12/10
• Contributing Writer (“Meet the Browns”) • Wrote and developed pilot concepts • Liaison to current execs at TBS
6/06 – 12/08
Consulting Producer – Girlfriends
The CW — TV — Grammnet Productions Details
6/06 – 12/08
• Develop story and characters arcs • Research for personal interest stories • Create and maintain a weekly online marketing plan • Attend editing and sweetening sessions
5/00 – 6/02
Director – 30 Years to Life
Film (Feature-length) — Showtime Networks Details
5/00 – 6/02
• Wrote and directed • Cast of all principal and supporting cast members • Hired and supervised all key crew members and department heads • Supervised film edit • Supervised final mix (incl. music, adr, foley, sfx)
7/95 – 5/00
Co-Executive Producer (CoEP) – Cosby
CBS — TV — Carsey Werner Mandabach Details
7/95 – 5/00
• Develop story ideas and character arcs • Meet with principal talent to incorporate ideas into series and episodes • Casting of actors for supporting and recurring roles • Supervised run-thrus and rewrites with principal actors and director • Liaison to network executives to ensure stories met network standards & practices and brand management • Train and supervise writing and production assistants
7/93 – 5/95
Supervising Story Editor – Hangin' With Mr. Cooper
ABC — TV — Warner Bros. Television Details
7/93 – 5/95
• Develop new story ideas • Consult in casting sessions for guest performers • Write scripts and punch up completed drafts
8/93 – 5/94
Story Editor – Sister Sister
ABC — TV — De Passe Jones Entertainment Details
8/93 – 5/94
• Develop new story ideas • Consult in casting sessions for guest performers • Write scripts and punch up completed drafts
Unions
Media
Recos
Education
Yale
B.A. In Film
My Gear
Skills
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