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New York, New York, United States

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Headed up Underknown Studios, the new full-service production studio inside of Underknown. Underknown Studios mission was two-fold: 1) Elevate our new and existing IP to the streamers and broadcasters of the world. 2) Bring Underknown's renowned storytelling skills to produce branded content that hits any partner's KPIs.

Trani, Apulia, Italy

Relying on over a decade of building groundbreaking storytelling brands (ReutersTV, NowThis, CNN Digital Studios, Great Big Story), I leveraging this knowledge to help the next generation of storytelling outlets find their voice, develop content, work with brand partners and build audiences. Clients included: BBC, Underknown, Asian Boss and.

Trani, Apulia, Italy

I hosted a week-long storytelling training with the BBC Africa team. Their team of journalists, producers and editors from across the UK and Africa pitched several ideas, which I then greenlit and executive produced three. Films included: The story of a deaf mother in Kenya, a team of crusading female lawyers in Nigeria and a really interesting take on the.

London, United Kingdom

--Oversaw a New York and London-based team of 5 researchers and strategists that responded to 200+ RFPs a year.--Interfaced with CNN International and Domestic sales organizations to ensure success in cross-platform partnerships.--Regularly presented creative concepts at client briefings, conferences and panels across the globe.--Led creative for $15M.

London, United Kingdom

--Led Great Big Story's first international expansion. I was tasked with building and leading a team of 6 producers and strategists in London, while simultaneous overseeing editorial for our first franchise office out of Stockholm.--My team of was only 20% of Great Big Story's overall production staff, but produced over 30% of the brand's.

Greater New York City Area

--As a founding member of the Great Big Story video operation, I was tasked with helping build the original team, shaping our editorial direction and building our production workflow.--Oversaw the production of 500+ micro-documentaries shot in 50+ countries.

New York City

--Hired for the newly-formed "CNN Original Studios" team, I oversaw the production of 8 original digital series for various sponsors.

New York City

Produce, shoot, edit, awesomeness.

New York City

Produce, shoot and edit shows for Reuters original Web video programming.

Assisted in daily newsroom activities, maintained social media presence, communicated with affiliates.

Developing innovative story packages on aging in America

Digital Media Concentration

Corresponded with global industry leaders to provide coverage on global desalination and water reuse trends.Reported the source of a delay in vital USGS water use data.Posted daily news briefs to the Web.Edited photos, contributed to Web production.

Managed the production of a 6,000 weekly issue college newspaper, as well as daily Web updates.Reported a pattern of suicides on campus, led to the institution of a new fall break.Covered social justice issues, livable wage campaigns and the freezing of the endowment after the economic crash.Oversaw 18 editors in campus and Local News, Sports, Life, Arts.

Worked a local business beat, reporting on the early effects of the economic downturn on local commerce.Filed daily stories and photos for Web and print edition, plus larger weekend stories.

Founded and launched a 66-page online magazine on local arts and culture.Oversaw entire production, directed staff and met projected launch date.Assigned and edited all written content, assisted with creative design.

Degree: M.S, Journalism, Digital Media Concentration

Degree: B.A, English, Anthropology