* Spearhead multi-million dollar production operations from concept to delivery, with portfolio including Emmy-nominated work on "Cash Cab"* Orchestrate high-value strategic partnerships between media companies, talent, and production houses, driving revenue growth and market expansion* Structure and secure diverse funding portfolios for creative projects through traditional financiers, private equity, and innovative funding channels* Develop and successfully pitch original content to major networks and streaming platforms, with proven track record of show placement* Guide emerging entertainment companies through critical growth phases, implementing scalable operational frameworks and revenue models* Cultivate and leverage an elite network of industry decision-makers, resulting in successful deal closures and strategic collaborations* Deliver executive consulting services focused on business development strategy and creative direction for entertainment startups and established brands

A transformative leadership position at the intersection of arts, activism, and social change, overseeing a dynamic network of 10,000+ artist-activists and multi-disciplinary changemakers. Strategic Leadership & ImpactDirect comprehensive operations and strategic initiatives across Chromatic Black's extensive network, encompassing technologists, journalists, community organizers, educational institutions, and media partnersManage the Ida B. Wells Fund, overseeing the distribution of $250,000 in grants to emerging filmmakers and visual artistsSpearhead innovative funding mechanisms and narrative strategies to connect visionary creators with opportunities and resourcesKey AchievementsLed the creation and implementation of the "Keep Black Love Alive" campaign, a multi-stakeholder COVID-19 response initiative that mobilized artists, journalists, medical professionals, and community activists to combat misinformationCo-facilitated the Constellation Incubator, guiding 30 feature filmmaking teams in applying Design Thinking methodologies to transform independent film development and productionAchieved 2023 Oscar shortlist consideration Selected for Harvard Kennedy School's inaugural Power, Innovation, and Leadership program cohort, joining 25 Black women leaders across corporate, political, and social justice sectorsCore ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning and operational oversightNetwork development and stakeholder engagementGrant program administration and impact assessmentCreative project development and supportPartnership cultivation and managementResource mobilization and distributionProgram design and implementationCommunity building and engagementImpact Metrics$250,000+ in direct funding distributed to artists and filmmakers10,000+ active network members30 filmmaking teams supported through Design Thinking innovationMultiple successful cross-sector initiatives launchedSignificant expansion of support systems for creative pioneers

Managed team of producers to curate, book and post-produce "Transformation 2020," a virtual human rights festival.

Lead small team for a nationwide casting for a relationship based series in development for a popularnetwork. Interfaced with SVP of development and VP at network.

Lead small team in a nationwide casting for a relationship based series in development for a popularnetwork. Interfaced with SVP of development and VP at network.

Responsible for booking all on-air talent. Organized field shoots and supervised non-celebrity talent. Acted as liaison between show and talent.

Ran a small team to research, cast, edit and deliver participants to Executives for a new series, My Selfie Life.

Managed casting staff, researched, conducted Skype interviews and edited casting interviews. Successfully found the final cast.

Managed team of 4, negotiated contracts, wrangled potential cast, negotiated locations, conducted research and outreach to find potential cast for hit series, "16 and Pregnant."

Successfully cast and coordinated pilot for Investigation Discovery "The Worst Thing I Ever Did" which led to series greenlight.

Managed team of 5 to find and cast pilot, "Pregnant Mother Pregnant Daughters."

Managed team of 7 to develop and cast a pilot "Sleeping With The Family" Series got a greenlight from MTV International based on pilot development and casting.

Helped to develop and cast MTV International series , "Young and Married." Cast the taster tape, pilot and series. Based on cast and story development got greenlight to pilot and series.

Cast series, "Cash Cab" and nominated for an Emmy.

Managed and cast a nationwide search for married couples for Jerry Seinfeld's, "The Marriage Ref."

Managed NY Casting Producer and Field Producers for Jerry Seinfeld and NBC's , "The Marriage Ref"

Promoted to Casting Producer on season 2 of "16 and Pregnant."

Successfully cast season 1 of "16 and Pregnant." Cast the breakout reality star, Maci Bookout.