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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Oversee client projects with million dollar budgets, supervising crews of 60+ to deliver innovative concept development, outstanding pre-production and quality production / post-production services.
• Partner with corporate and studio executives on innovative projects in the following roles: Production Manager, Line Producer, Executive Producer, Showrunner and Creative Director.
• Produce innovative and diverse programming, with key projects including:- McDonald’s All-American Games – Director of 2025 film about a 48-year basketball event (Amazon)- Beverly Hills Cop Axel F – 2024 promotional.
• Lead activities including RFP response, pitch decks, storyboards, scripts, art direction, filming, location scouting, crew management, lighting, A/V, editing, VFX, motion graphics and graphic/sound design.
• Source and hire staff for productions, leading recruitment, training and staff allocation
• Instruct collegiate level interns working to support internal operation and client engagements.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Manage operations and scheduling of 200 associates on the Image+Sound Department to cover recurring programming and breaking news assignments across the United States.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and guide for Content Coordinators, Overnight Media Coordinators, Editorial Review Assistants and Digital Media Coordinators.
• Implement and manage a work-from-home framework in response to Covid-19.
• Deliver weekly operational report, consistently performing under budget on projects.
• Launched a Media Apprentice program, providing roles to aspiring Content Coordinators.
• Communicate changes/updates and resolve issues.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Manage crew of 30 staff members, maintain production reports and oversee budget/payroll for Season 3 of VH1 show K. Michelle: My Life, a spinoff of hit reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
• Lead film operations and manage call sheets, ensuring on-time/under budget completion.
• Support Production Manager and Line Producer, communicating updates and escalating issues.
• Negotiate with vendors/suppliers to book crew, secure equipment and provide on-set services.
• Delegate tasks to Productions Assistants and Coordinators.
• Obtain legal releases, permissions and NDAs in support of Rights & Clearance department.

Greater New York City Area

• Directed projects with up to 60 staff members in U.S. cities and the Caribbean to produce news and documentary programming for the network, supporting the SVP and Director of Production.
• Oversaw and drafted budgets up to $150K, employing effective cost saving strategies.
• Led staff at all levels including talent, coordinators, audio professionals, grips, craft services, etc. on live projects/assignments, inclusive of research, travel, scheduling and production execution.
• Collaborated with integrated sales/marketing team on large scale projects and annual planning.
• Identified employment needs and sourced, recruited, hired and directed contract resources.
• Determined video production equipment needs, negotiating with vendors/operators.Key Projects: Led production efforts for music events, awards shows and entertainment specialsNews & Documentarieso Revolt News - Daily.

Los Angeles, California

• Assist clients with public relations, media management and creative marketing.
• Consult client groups on shooting and editing commercials against key marketing strategies.
• Lead graphic designing and advertising for companies such as New Era Cap Company, Adidas, Kimbark Beverages, Sprite and RedEye.

Greater Chicago Area

• Organized and developed daily news content for HearHere (H2) Radio reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners via customized mobile (Android & iPhone) and in-car streams.
• Authored newsroom scripts, updates and special interest pieces and partnered with outlets including American Public Media, Associated Press and Crain’s Business.
• Covered sporting events involving the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and other local teams.

Greater Chicago Area

• Conducted research to obtain detailed information related to news for CBS Radio Chicago.
• Recorded and edited segments for CBS Network feeds leveraged for on-air use.
• Held Board Operator role responsible for national network board for 41 national CBS affiliates.
• Determined commercial break schedule during broadcasts on Chicago Bears Radio Network.
• Selected and screened calls for Chicago Bears Post Game Show on WBBM Newsradio.

Chicago, Illinois

• Produced The Cliff Kelly Show, hosted by a Chicago attorney, researching national/international topics, identifying talking points, scheduling on-air guests and managing calls.
• Hosted on-air segments and engaged with listeners during broadcasts.

Greater Chicago Area

• Sourced and scheduled guests for Political Update with Paul Lisnek, attorney/public speaker.
• Constructed media and press kits to promote upcoming shows.

Greater Chicago Area

• Contributed to video and sound production for news content, learning key editing techniques.
• Gathered necessary information for news shows through research of topics and guests.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies