In front of the camera, I've logged hundreds of hours of live television and conducted thousands of on-camera interviews. My reporting as an investigative journalist has prompted state and federal legislative change, improved safety standards, and forced policy change. Now I use my experience to coach clients on how to exude more confidence and command on television, digital platforms, and in front of audiences. In addition, I utilize my vast network in broadcast television to secure media coverage and provide top-level media strategy. We've worked with Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and have landed clients on local and national television, including the Today Show, MSNBC, and CNBC.

Media strategy + relations for health + wellness, food & beverage, and consumer technology clients.

-Based in NBC Bay Area's Contra Costa Country News Bureau, setting the daily editorial and long-term plans for weekday primetime news coverage. A consummate beat reporter, I leverage my deep understanding of local government and diverse network of sources to produce and write 200+ stories per year. I am also responsible for developing social media strategy to broaden NBC's audience base, as well as personal and NBCUniversal branding through high frequency social media interactions.-Highly skilled at analyzing and communicating legal, business and government issues impacting the community under tight deadlines and ensuring the public receives accurate and timely information during crisis and emergency events. Significant Achievements:o Within one year, substantially grew viewership in Contra Costa County through web-based brand management and by focusing on important, community-based coverage.o Highlighted for Achievement, 2016 Diablo Magazine, "40 Under 40" September Issue.

As an investigative reporter, I conducted extensive research to develop longer form investigative pieces, managing project teams of producers, editors, promotions producers, and interns to produce stories for television, web and digital platforms. I also worked closely with network legal counsel to ensure compliance with all laws and applicable regulations prior to story air dates and collaborated with investigative personnel at affiliate stations nationwide regarding cross-market investigative stories. - Regularly filed, analyzed and cataloged public records requests to produce exclusive content. Oversaw Social Media Platforms to develop personal brand and NBCUniversal brand. Executed proactive promotional strategies. Regular contributor to local weekday radio talk show on KKSF Talk 910.-Critically Acclaimed Series That Changed Public Policy:o "Is Uber Keeping You Safe?" Series of investigations uncovered Uber employed drivers with criminal records that included burglary, domestic assault, and drug trafficking. Contributed to San Francisco District Attorney filing consumer protection lawsuit against Uber.o "Crime at Sea." During three-year period, interviewed crime victims, questioned public agencies, and filed Freedom of Information Act requests to the FBI and US Coast Guard to uncover crimes at sea are often underreported or not reported at all. Resulted in legislation that changed how crimes at sea are reported.o "Boater Deaths and Accidents." Exposed that California is the second worst in the nation in number of boating accidents, yet is one of five states with zero boater education requirements. Prompted Governor Jerry Brown to sign a bill requiring recreational boat drivers to pass a safety course and obtain an operator card.

-Hired as Freelance Reporter and within a year was promoted to full-time staff Investigative Reporter in NBC's newly-launched Investigative Unit. Worked independently and managed news crew to produce daily news stories in challenging on-site locations, covering events such as government/political issues, active criminal/accident investigations, and other community issues.

-Wrote daily and enterprise pieces in Sacramento, covering breaking news, government, politics, trials and court appearances. Managed, directed, and shaped coverage of breaking news team, as well as collaborated with photographers, producers, editors, and promotions department. -Represented local ABC station in public speaking engagements.-Nominated for Emmy® Award for coverage of collapse of repaired section of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

-Hired as reporter and promoted to full-time anchor within 9 months. -Anchored daily 2-hour Morning Show. -Represented local ABC station in public speaking engagements.

-Immediately following graduate school, hired to produce and oversea 2-hour weekend newscast, while also reporting for weekday primetime newscasts. Created a strategy and cohesive action plan for newscasts. Managed teams of editors, photographers, and writers.

-Learned basics of newsroom operations for the newly launched KRON morning show. Ran scripts to anchors, wrote content for on-air, and pre-interviewed guests.

- Assisted with the management of various clients based in London's Financial District to increase media presence throughout Europe.