At Children’s Media Studio, I lead the creation of interactive, musical TV shows and digital content that make learning engaging and fun for young learners including English Language Learners (ESL). Our flagship series, Sing and Spell, uses catchy original songs, animated phonics, and visual storytelling to teach literacy fundamentals, vocabulary, and language skills. I write the learning program components and oversee all aspects of production—from concept to final distribution—including scriptwriting, directing, video post-production, and team management. Collaborating with educators, songwriters, voice actors, audio engineers and animators, our team creates immersive educational experiences that introduce children to letter names and sounds, vocabulary, language structure, and culture.Key Contributions:• Directed the development and national distribution of Sing and Spell and Descubra Inglés, 26- episode series, in collaboration with The Television Syndication Company, Inc.• Developed downloadable educational supplements to reinforce writing and motor skills for early learners.• Spearheaded public relations and served as the brand spokesperson for Children’s Media Studio at conferences, fundraising events, and industry engagements, effectively promoting our mission and impact in early childhood literacy.www.singandspell.com and www.childrensmediastudio.com.

• Content development writer, director and video editor of new releases including the Karaoke Music Trivia, Bite-Size and Lightning Round series for the Karaoke Cloud and Karaoke On Demand platforms.• Digital distribution, playlist curation and metadata management of content delivered to Karaoke Cloud, Karaoke On Demand, KaraokeonVevo on all major OTT Platforms, YouTube and Fast TV Stations.• Script writer and director for Play a Tab (APP) 'How to Play Guitar' video tutorial• Voice talent for presentations and promotional content• Public relations and photography for DigiTrax events, performances and contests including WBIR/WTNZ TV's 'Knoxville Unplugged', Wild Wing Cafe's 'Voice Off'• Intern acquisition for PR/Marketing and Production departments

Media booker for local and national businesses. Secured radio and television interviews for representatives which included authors, biotechnology and nutrition technology experts, financial experts and more on local, national and syndicated shows. Secured newspaper and magazine placements for print media campaigns. Monitored news and interest trends for relative guest tie-ins. Wrote and edited press releases and edited photos.

Writer and editor for a nationally distributed (Time Warner) luxury watch and lifestyle magazine. Feature article writer and writer of the 4-6 page 'Gift Guide' for each issue. Responsibilities also included editing and image acquisition for all editorial content, blog writing and some ad sales.

Elementary school teacher of a variety of subjects including reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, history, geography, science and activities such as music and drama. Producer and Director of half a dozen dramatic and musical stage productions with casts of up to 30 students performing on various professional theater stages in the area.

Oversaw the storage and distribution of 100,000 master tape recordings. Managed a team on the creation of an electronic database - logging the information and location of each tape. Assisted audio engineers and producers in finding source recordings for remastering projects and new releases. Earned credits on the Grammy Award winning Eric Clapton - Crossroads and Charlie Parker box set releases.

Contacted press and provided press materials for MTV and Nickelodeon contests and promotional events. Secured print press coverage and photographers for local events such as MTV VJ appearances and Nickelodeon personality and character appearances. Tended press during the MTV Video Music Awards shows, New Year's Eve Rock 'N Roll Ball and the Live Aid Concert. Screened content for Nickelodeon's Nick-at-Night.