Summary

Ability to work under pressure while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks. Energetic, friendly and motivated individual. Constantly curious, with an ability to quickly learn and adapt in a professional and innovative work environment.

Credits

2/14 – 2/15

Writer (Host) Weekend Now with Wendell

CW — Digital — Atlanta's CW (WUPA-TV) Details
2/14 – 2/15

-Responsible for funneling traffic to online platform (atlcw.tv) by hosting/producing/editing online written & video pieces -Manage all guest bookings, background research, rolling calls, other administrative duties, and logging of all interviews both in-studio and in the field.

7/14 – 8/14

Production Coordinator Miss America's Outstanding Teen

Live/Special Event — JM Best Productions Details
7/14 – 8/14

-Worked with Director and Producer of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant directly -Managed all production assistants/interns & production offices -Managed production staff budgets/expenses (i.e. meals/snacks, truck/venue rentals) -Served as liaison between Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant staff and production crew

11/13 – 2/14

Promotions Crew Lead CW18 Orlando

CBS — Live/Special Event — CW18/WESH-TV
11/13 – 2/14
8/13 – 8/13

Production Assistant (Lead PA) Miss America's Outstanding Teen

Live/Special Event — JMBEST Entertainment Details
8/13 – 8/13

• Assisted Production Managers with various tasks such as installing audio and video equipment, set installation, administrative duties, and efficiently completing JMBEST team objectives • Organized and operated cameras and other visual equipment for shoots throughout the length of pageant.

8/12 – 4/13

Production Assistant (Writer, Public Affairs Assistant) Focus Atlanta

The CW Details
8/12 – 4/13

• Responsible for funneling traffic to online platform (www.cwatlantatv.com) by hosting/producing/editing online written & video pieces • Covering various topics (i.e. local events/music) that further accentuate the brand of CW69 Atlanta • Managed all guest bookings, background research, logging of all interviews both in-studio and in the field.

8/12 – 4/13

Tour Guide Inside CNN

CNN — Live/Special Event Details
8/12 – 4/13

• Maintaining a professional and polished appearance as the only interaction that the public has with a CNN employee • Conducting five to seven guided tours of up to 45 people throughout the entire CNN facility • Responsible for disseminating information, answering all questions, and maintaining current knowledge of CNN, Turner Broadcasting, & Time Warner

8/09 – 5/12

Executive Producer (EP) (Host) The Wendell Show

Details
8/09 – 5/12

• Host/Executive Producer of nation’s first collegiate daytime talk show • Powerful social media presence with 1,000+ Facebook fans • Supervised and mentored student volunteer staff to produce a live show on a weekly basis • Fostered a creative and positive environment for staff members, resulting in trust and frequent employee involvement

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Education

Class of '12

The University of Georgia

(B.A.) Digital/Broadcast Journalism