Summary

I am an award-winning author/historian, with a background in research/journalism who loves to produce. I am looking to get involved in doc and reality projects that allows me to combine my story-telling skills with my research and production savvy.

Credits

6/13 – 9/13

Co-Producer The Dream @50

PBS — Live/Special Event — Richard Karz Productions Details
6/13 – 9/13

Producer in charge of social media for The Dream @50, a global celebration of the 50th anniversary of MLK's historic speech. Live event production of Los Angeles event. Collaborated with national sponsors, famed choreographer, celebrity music artists, and arts organizations worldwide. Currently in post- to be aired on PBS.

6/12 – 10/12

Producer (Field Producer) Mission 26: The Big Endeavour

YouTube — Digital — Eve's Lime Productions Details
6/12 – 10/12

Produced web series that chronicled the 'behind-the-scenes' efforts and community collaborators involved in transporting Space Shuttle Endeavor to Los Angeles, and the California Science Center. Interviewed community leaders, astronauts, celebrities, NASA officials, and scientists.

1/10 – 1/11

Director (Writer) Nice & Rough: Black Women IN Rock

Film (Feature-length) — Eve's Lime Productions Details
1/10 – 1/11

Producer-Director of ground-breaking film that documents the untold history and contemporary stories of black women in rock. In production.

4/10 – 6/10

Producer (Writer)

Advertising — Eve's Lime Productions Details
4/10 – 6/10

Worked with client to develop and execute the creative brief. Developed advertising campaign for the new, permanent exhibit, "Ecosystems', at the California Science Center. Managed all aspects of production from start to finish.

12/09 – 5/10

Producer (Writer)

Daniel's Place — Advertising Details
12/09 – 5/10

Wrote and produced a commercial campaign and doc short. Managed all aspects of production from funding to distribution. A Telly award-winning project.

9/08 – 1/09

Producer (Writer)

City Ballet of Los Angeles — Advertising Details
9/08 – 1/09

Writer and Producer of ad campaign for City Ballet of Los Angeles. Developed partnerships with top industry vendors to facilitate a project valued at over $100,000 with a $10,000 budget. Managed all aspects of production, including casting and management of over 30 minors on-set. Received Telly and Aurora honors.

1/08 – 8/08

Writer (Associate Producer)

Gang Alternatives Program — Advertising Details
1/08 – 8/08

Writer and Producer of Award-winning commercial for Gang Alternatives Program. Honored with Mayoral commendation for campaign targeted to prevent girls from joining gang-life.

5/08 – 6/08

Producer

Advertising Details
5/08 – 6/08

Spec commercial for Kaiser Permanente

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Education

Kent State University

Master's

Washington University

Bachelor's

Writer's Bootcamp

2-yr Screenwriting program