Summary

Outgoing, creative, and well-organized young professional seeking to apply administrative support expertise, writing skills, and TV production knowledge to the benefit of a growing broadcast/media organization. Able to supply excellent references and writing samples, upon request. Demonstrated time management, teamwork, and project coordination skills, combined with a lifelong passion for the broadcast field fueled by an internship at E! Entertainment and roles as a writing/production assistant on numero

Credits

1/11 – 1/12

Script Coordinator (The Rose Parade)

Staff Position — KTLA TV Details
1/11 – 1/12

As Assistant Director, work with directors from key networks such as NBC, ABC, Univision, and HGTV to plan airship-based sponsorship shots during the parade for distribution on network feeds Plan and coordinate complex on-site transportation, logistics, and scheduling responsibilities for the KTLA Pre-Show and Tournament of Roses Live broadcast with Leeza Gibbons and Mark Steines Negotiate rates with transportation companies, monitor real-time vendor performance, creatively resolve conflicts that arise during the event, and review post-event invoices to ensure proper billing Assist in the development of event press releases with the executive producer Concurrent with additional station responsibilities below, accountable for all VIP ticket distribution for the Parade, distributing them appropriately to sponsors, clients, charities, and other VIP guests

12/06 – 3/07

A2 Hell's Kitchen (Season 3)

Fox — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions
12/06 – 3/07
3/06 – 6/06

Production Staff Set For Life (Season 1)

ABC — TV — Endemol Shine North America
3/06 – 6/06
3/05 – 6/05

Production Assistant The One: Making A Music Star (Season 1)

ABC — TV — Endemol Shine Group
3/05 – 6/05

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Education

Class of '06

Kent State University

Electronic Media Production/Marketing

Skills

  • Meeting & Event Planning
  • Brainstroming & Concept Development
  • Copywriting & Content Creation
  • programming/scheduling support
  • Script editing & proofreading
  • Story/show background research
  • Talent Sourcing & Audition Scheduling
  • TV Production & Studio Operations
  • Vendor Management & Negotiation