Summary

*Experienced Production Assistant in Reality TV & freelance video/radio producer. *Valid driver's license, personal vehicle and comfortable driving big vans. *Odd hours and weekends not a problem. *Quick learner *Always a team player. Never a whiner.

Credits

3/13 – 3/13

Producer (Reporter, Story Producer, Shooter) In The Loop

PBS — WYCC- TV20 Chicago Details
3/13 – 3/13

Produced three minute feature on "Keeping The Bean Clean" Reported, coordinated, taped and edited this video segment Segment aired 3/28/13.

6/12 – 10/12

Producer (Fill-in Producer ) The Afternoon Shift/ The Morning Shift/ Worldview

WBEZ Chicago Public Media (NPR) Details
6/12 – 10/12

Produce new show concepts and reruns for talk radio shows as necessary Assist in all production elements Engage and leverage social media for crowd sourcing and show marketing

6/11 – 12/11

Production Assistant (Field Producer, Story Producer, Social Media Manager ) Front and Center

WBEZ Chicago Public Media (NPR) Details
6/11 – 12/11

Pitch show concepts related to the Great Lakes region Finding, pre-interviewing and booking guests/experts Produce and mix audio pieces for air and assist in coordinating all production elements Contribute multimedia deliverables like video, slideshows Host and produce show podcasts for the Front and Center iTunes/web series

1/11 – 3/11

Production Assistant Chicago Live!

Live/Special Event — Chicago Tribune Details
1/11 – 3/11

• Manage show guests, green room hospitality, and direct audience members • Leverage social media to target audiences and enhance viral impact • Pitch local guests related to lifestyle, culture, entertainment best fitted for the live audience, talk show format • Produce, cut and edit show podcasts • Update show website with promos, podcasts, photos

6/10 – 6/10

Production Assistant American Idol (Season 9)

Fox — TV — FremantleMedia Details
6/10 – 6/10

• Worked 20-hour days on site with producers to screen talent at AI auditions • Assisted with day-long tasks as assigned: checking in performers, organizing paperwork, keeping lines organized and flowing, daily production wrap up.

8/09 – 12/09

Intern (Field Producer ) Wbbmtv Channel 2 News

CBS — WBBM CBS Details
8/09 – 12/09

• Collect, filter and develop news tips from the general public • Field produce interviews, gathering B-roll and research • Over 600 hours spent between morning, evening and weekend news coverage hours

8/08 – 2/09

Travel Coordinator (Transportation Coordinator, Hospitality Manager) Live Shows at the Former Lake Shore Theater

Internet — Live/Special Event — Various Comedians/Musicians Details
8/08 – 2/09

• Coordinated and executed performers’ logistics including travel, hotel and other needs • Manage green room catering, drinks and hospitality • Ushering audience, problem solving and responding to patron concerns

Recos

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Education

Class of '11

DePaul University

MA Broadcast/ Multimedia Journalism
Class of '05

Northwestern University

BA Speech Communications