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Bedford, Texas, United States

• Review and analyze programming to complete music usage reports• Maintain and update multiple music usage databases• Research composer and publishing rights holders across multiple platforms using extensive data mining tools and techniques• Create and deliver 20 to 30 music use sheets monthly to keep publishing rights organizations for local and remote programs airing on the networkKey Accomplishment:•Increased music reporting from 30% current to 100% current within the first five months

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Reduced staff tardiness by 27% through appropriate motivation and engagement initiatives• Improved team performance by assisting Production Manager in monitoring attendance• Overcame scheduling conflicts while managing live and taped production scheduling• Streamlined the production of field and large-scale shoots (both in-house and remote) by engaging internal and external stakeholders in gathering data and preparing schedules• Identified shows in need of updated graphics for the On-Demand platform• Conducted site surveys for remote productions

Bedford, Texas, United States

• Spearhead the weekly production of the Marcus Lamb Preaching program • Research and write programming schedules for all Marcus Lamb Preaching programs• Oversee detailed spreadsheets to track deliverables• Develop contingency plans for alternate programs when editing issue arise• Compile comprehensive translation notes for the team working in Mexico• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute production deliverables on time and under budget• Supervise editing of all show promos and QC all graphics for accuracy prior to delivery to translation team

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Manage correspondence and interview requests for Dr. Robin A. Smith, renowned psychologist and former Oprah Show Therapist-In-Residence • Research and pitch potential national and international speaking engagements for Dr. Robin• Coordinate merchandising and sales transactions for Dr. Robin's books

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Leveraged media production expertise while overseeing all phases of video production including pre-production, production, post-production, and final delivery• Planned and prioritized 500+ projects from inception to delivery to the various social media platforms in collaboration with team members from marketing, TV, digital media, and PR• Reduced errors by 36% while reviewing all events graphics• Cataloged and inventoried a video library containing 27,000 tapes in an efficient manner• Ensured the accuracy of all television graphics and videos• Managed multiple project timelines effectively• Communicated expectations to crew members and external stakeholders• Detected and solved problems throughout the project lifecycle• Routed creative materials for internal and external client approvals• Led group discussions with the creative team to develop ideas for innovative video projects• Conducted in-person and remote discovery meetings with clients to document project needs and requirements; built project timelines and scheduled crew and talent • Produced high-quality volunteer appreciation and alumni videos for the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative’s yearly graduation ceremony and the God’s Leading Ladies program

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Provided administrative support to the Executive Producer of the television department • Submitted and tracked invoices through the EPO system• Played a key role in securing contractors for video projects• Wrote RFP requests for special projects

Chicago, Il

• Reduced programming errors at SXM Master Control by 40% by implementing new strategies• Fostered excellence while managing staff of 5 direct reports• Resolved engineering issues in addition to compositing new programming grids• Scheduled programming and submitted changes with SiriusXM traffic department• Delivered Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) programs to Oprah Radio for editing and broadcast

Chicago, Il

• Operated Klotz audio board and listener phone lines during live and taped episodes of The Dr. Robin Show• Created on-air imaging in collaboration with the Production Director• Increased channel’s audience base by writing and editing short-form promos for The Gayle King Show, The Derrick Ashong Experience, and The Oprah Winfrey Show’s No-Phone Zone initiative

Chicago, Il

• Improved call quality by 80% by developing and implementing call screening and call scheduling protocols for use across the production department• Achieved outstanding results by training producers and interns alike in phone call protocols• Increased channel’s audience base by writing and editing short-form promos for The Gayle King Show, The Derrick Ashong Experience, and The Oprah Winfrey Show’s No-Phone Zone initiative

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fiction Writing

Organizational Management And Leadership