•Offer guidance on accurately evaluating the maturity of content and applying locally relevant ratings at scale.•Confirm accuracy of global ratings and maturity tags for Original content prior to launch.•Review scripted content, with specialization in the Kids & Family, Original Animation, and Anime verticals.•Throughout production, share feedback with Content partners on anticipated maturity ratings, advisories and appropriate profile eligibility. Collaborate on creative solutions when ratings don’t align with expectations.•Educate and inform cross-functional teams on the ratings workflow and the policies designed to ensure accurate maturity ratings and an appropriate Kids product.•Partnered with Talent to plan and roll out the team's first MBA/MPP summer internship program including recruitment, candidate interviews, and onboarding. Managed and coached the team’s first intern. Additionally, provided guidance and regular feedback on his summer project.•Managed and provided oversight to contractors who have supported the work of the Ratings Policy team.•Respond to escalations expeditiously and regularly.•Review and analyze sources of feedback to identify trends that may influence future policy changes.•Escalate and track sensitive content issues and coordinate cross-functional action plans.•Develop guidelines and advise on the appropriateness of supplemental assets (artwork, trailers, other promotional materials).

•Review and approve a variety of animated content for Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD, and their associated non-linear platforms to ensure compliance with each network’s program standards and FCC guidelines. •Communicate feedback at each stage of production and negotiate solutions to standards issues.•Assign the appropriate Parental TV Guideline to the final version of each episode during the approval process. •Lead all compliance communications with global colleagues across Disney Channels Worldwide.•Perform research on international issues, both cultural and policy, pertinent to content in production.•Educate domestic team on cultural and policy concerns from international compliance managers.•Manage the review process for the Global S&P Guidelines policy document for Disney Channels Worldwide. •Provide ongoing training and support to international compliance colleagues, and lead regular conference calls. •Organized 2016 EMEA compliance summit in London attended by regional S&P executives.•Operate broadcast delay mechanism for live programming and live streaming content.

•Reviewed a variety of programming for Disney Channel, Disney Jr., and Disney XD for compliance with each network’s program standards.•Communicated feedback to network executives at each stage of production and collaborated on solutions to standards and practices issues.•Provided compliance consultation for prime-time game show on NBC.•Ensured the game rules were properly followed, and worked with the production team and network executives to expeditiously resolve any fairness issues as they occurred on set.

•Oversaw the review of all programming and commercial content on various platforms to ensure compliance with network standards, CARU Guidelines and all federal regulations including the Childrenʼs TV Act and COPPA. •Collaborated with producers and writers to develop program content that met network standards. Additionally, provided Standards notes to the Programming and Marketing teams and negotiated creative solutions. •Supervised and provided training for direct report and managed the S&P internship program. •Implemented processes to ensure content for all platforms (linear, broadcast (NBC Kids), VOD, online, and social media) were reviewed and approved by the Standards and Practices department and assigned the proper TV parental rating. •Created the Advertising Standards for NBC Kids, and regularly evaluated and updated the Program and Advertising Standards for all platforms. •Established procedures to effectively communicate approvals and restrictions of advertisements with the Commercial Operations and Ad Sales teams. •Edited and approved official Sprout communications on various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. •Oversaw the administration of contests and sweepstakes to ensure fairness and compliance with rules. •Worked with Educational Consultants to ensure curriculum objectives were addressed in original content. •Consulted with experts on various topics relevant to Sproutʼs programming to ensure accurate representation. •Operated the delay mechanism on live programs, including The Sunny Side Up Show, and trained staff on the proper operation of the delay system.

•Reviewed entertainment programming prior to broadcast—specializing in Unscripted Series, Specials, and Childrenʼs Programming. •Issued Standards notes to producers and writers to create programming that met network standards, and negotiated compromises when necessary.•Assigned TV Parental Guideline to accurately reflect the content of each episode of programming. •Ensured the networkʼs advertising in childrenʼs programming adhered to FCC regulations. •Resolved fairness issues on game shows and other programming involving competition. •Operated the delay mechanism on live programs. •Led annual review of the networkʼs Program Standards and assisted with review of Advertising Standards. •Worked with Educational Consultants to create childrenʼs content that met Educational/Informational standards.

•Planned and taught five lessons daily in language arts, math, science, and social studies. •Developed lessons that addressed various learning modalities (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic).•Designed individualized educational plans to ensure each student received necessary academic support. •Prepared students for New York City standardized examinations in reading and math. •Continually assessed studentsʼ academic progress. •Communicated with parents/guardians on a regular basis to discuss student progress.

•Selected by the national non-profit organization to teach in a school considered under-resourced and hard-to-staff. •Collaborated with colleagues on teaching strategies to provide students with an excellent education.