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Senior Editorial ProducerThe Black News ChannelAtlanta, GAAlways looking for a great story and awesome guest!In this role, I deliver subject matter expertise to producers on multiple programs and international news. I select the best interviews to post across social media platforms. I manage bookings for BNC's morning show as well book breaking news bookings across the network. I produce segments with indepth research, and assign technical links to guests for the live broadcast. Coordinate with rights and clearances team regarding appearances, and video assets approval. • Identified key diverse voices in the black and brown communities across the globe.• Coached production assistants and associate booking producers on industry best practices.• Secured newsmakers, celebrities, and experts with innovative viewpoints on multiple topics such as global news, domestic stories, sports and pop culture/entertainment, and politics.

Executive/Guest Producer for CNN International for 25 years at Turner Broadcasting. Advertising executive, Magazine Publisher, and Journalist. Branding specialist in advertising including newspapers, magazine publishing and mobile billboards. 30 year CNN veteran for the network in DC, London and Atlanta focusing on political and international news. Recently left freelancing for CNN USA to publish my own local Atlanta magazine with Best Version Media. Worked in advertising sales with the Reporter Newspapers in Atlanta. Visited 80plus counties. I have worked with US Presidents, global Prime Ministers from every continent, as well as top business leaders and more. My faith encourages me, therefore in 2010 I partnered with World Vision as co-founder of Embrace Life, a Christ focused charity helping children in the Philippines with World Vision as well as sponsoring children in Ethiopia. No child should be forced into illegal labor, and therefore my organization partnered with the US State Dept and others to make sure they do not in the Philippines. I love people of all faiths, and believe we are all created with a purpose. I am in love with Italian culture, and my Italian heritage is very important to me. A natural leader who does not impose herself on people, but rather encourages them in their gifts, and hopes that will leave a legacy in itself. Have hired and mentored many young men and women and discovered key talent. Experienced public speaker, and have addressed conferences and colleges nationally. Started an Atlanta based bookclub with a local Philosopher. Have written and given speeches, as wells global presentations on media. My broad interests include art, and architecture, automotive (was a BMW Quandt fellow) and I have worked hands on with world class architects trained by the likes of Frank Gehry and others to build 2 beautiful homes in Atlanta, Georgia & Santa Fe, New Mexico. My 10 year old daughter is the love of my life.

PublisherPark Living & Paces Living Magazines2018 - 2020Atlanta, GAAdvertising Executive, responsible for all sales across magazine. Extended reach of Park Living to new neighborhoods boardering Chastain Park in Atlanta.In this position, I was successful all the time by executing a clear understanding of page layout, editorial design, and technical writing styles as per set standards. I coordinated with neighborhoods and businesses to educate the community on sensitive issues. I administered the development of innovative and compelling content of existing magazines.• Conducted competitor analysis to devise effective strategies for enhancing brand awareness.• Designed and crafted engaging content to maximize user engagements and enhance brand awareness.

CNN Editorial ProducerTurner Broadcasting System2016 - 2018Atlanta, GAWhile working here, I managed end-to-end production of event segments. I Oversaw overall presentation to determine story significance. Brainstormed and booked special guest speakers for various news events/programs, encompassing CNN Newsroom, Inside Politics, CNN New Day (Weekends), Legal View, and WOLF.• Facilitated breaking news featuring reactions of several famous astronauts on the passing of Astronaut John Glenn in the control room.• Collaborated with Wolf Blitzer on US Senate reaction to key stories on former President Donald Trump.

Senior Director, International Guest PlanningCNN2008 - 2015Atlanta, GAAs a Senior Director, I designed guest-worthy content implementing industry best practices in coordination with International Desk/CNN Regional Headquarters/bureaus around the globe. I planned and produced guest segments in coordination with key analysts, top newsmakers, and experts for network news programs. I led communications efforts by identifying guests and top news stories. • Steered a team of global guest producers to achieve milestones within the news industry.• Managed fieldwork at various global events in collaboration with CNN's global networks.

Senior Director, Executive ProducerCNNIAtlanta, GADuring this tenure, I served as a lead guest producer at multiple conventions and elections around the globe. I identified guest experts in coordination with team members to ensure the continuation and enhancement of services. I managed day-to-day activities from the US/Mexican border on immigration issues in the field. I built and steered a high-performance global team through consistent, selection, and motivation in the US, London, and Hong Kong. • Conducted first network interviews by forging and nurturing productive relationships with Condoleezza Rice.• Led London PowerPoint presentation to global booking team on effective utilization of social media in discovering new voices, guests in breaking news.• Directed end-to-end production of world report conferences with well-known leaders such as Elton John and Jalal Talabani.• Facilitated implementation of a booking database system -CNN Guestbook to integrate booking procedures and network guest interview records in collaboration with team members.

Research and Booking for CNN USA. Took charge of CNNI's global booking unit in 1997. Led a team in the US, London and Hong Kong. Hired and managed guest producers in NY, DC, Atlanta as well as abroad. Coordinated stories in the field such as TWA 800, Swiss Air, numerous US Political conventions, headed election guest coverage of Russian Presidential and several ISRAELI elections and reaction from Palestinian Territories, and Arab countries. In charge of guest interviews from Arab Summit in Beirut Lebanon. Spent weeks leading live guest coverage from Ground Zero after 9/11 attacks, etc. for all CNN Networks as well as UNGA.

Anchor and reporter for CNN Newsroom, program seen in 30k classrooms around the globe and on CNNI. Covered stories regarding children on the Mexican/Arizona border; series on glaciers; women in the US Navy, including USS Nimitz (first female pilots); inteviewed many people on air including Astronaut Mae Jemison, Jesse Jackson Jr; MLK Jr's children; Ted Turner Jr; Christiane Amanpour and many others. Also wrote and produced a series on education concerning girls in the maths and sciences.

In charge of all research and bookings for The McLaughlin Group, McLaughlin One-On-One; CNBC's McLaughin at it's launch. Wrote "issues" for McLaughlin seen on NBC affiliates and PBS. Produced and wrote for McLaughlin on the road at cable conventions, and produced panels for him with John Malone and Ted Turner.

Intern for CNN Crossfire and Capital Gang, award winning political panel shows. Booked guests, did research for top political journalists Pat Buchanan, Tom Braden and others. Video editing and learned live TV production.

Summer position at Vanity Fair-assisted writers and copy editors with upcoming articles for the magazine. Left to go to graduate school.

Summer copy girl for 2 years. Wrote articles for various sections, helped run Travel section, worked with star reporters such as Jimmy Breslin, and fetched mail for Liz Smith!