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Los Angeles

• Head of Programming & ContentTYT Network – The largest digital news network, reaching 250M monthly views and over 29B total views across YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Snapchat, and multiple linear streaming platforms.
• Content Development & Production: Oversee the end-to-end development of original programming, from concept to delivery. Manage live, pre-taped, short-form, VOD, and live-stream content while ensuring optimal revenue.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a production team of 35 (producers, hosts, post-production, graphics) and a network of 30+ freelance contributors to deliver high-quality programming.
• Audience Growth: Analyze performance data and trends to drive audience engagement, optimize content strategy, and ensure consistent growth across platforms.
• Talent Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with established talent while identifying and onboarding emerging creators. Collaborate with PR and external entities to secure high-profile co-hosts and celebrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executives across Business Affairs, Growth Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Publishing to align programming with company objectives and revenue goals.

Los Angeles CA

• ProducerDish Nation – A nightly entertainment news and comedy program
• End-to-End Production: Oversaw all aspects of production from concept to delivery, ensuring the creation of engaging daily entertainment news segments.
• Creative Development: Pitched, developed, scripted, and produced breaking entertainment news segments with jokes and commentary tailored to the show’s comedic tone.
• Talent Collaboration: Worked closely with a team of 9 hosts to deliver dynamic and entertaining on-air content.
• High-Pressure Environment: Thrived in a fast-paced studio setting with tight deadlines and quick turnarounds, consistently meeting production goals.
• Field Production: Served as the primary field producer for awards season coverage, delivering standout content for shows such as the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmys, AMAs, VMAs, TCAs, NAACP Image Awards, and BET.

Universal Studios

• ProducerHome & Family – A two-hour live daytime lifestyle program, 2012 & 2013 Daytime Emmy Nominee
• Segment Production: Pitched, developed, and produced three segments daily, managing all aspects from scripting to talent coordination for a fast-paced, two-hour live show.
• Diverse Content Creation: Produced segments featuring celebrities, musicians, chefs, beauty and fashion experts, fitness professionals, doctors, human-interest stories, DIY experts, and entertainment correspondents.
• Branded Content: Wrote and produced branded product integration segments, seamlessly incorporating sponsor messaging into engaging content.
• Asset Management: Cleared all assets for broadcast, ensuring legal and editorial compliance.
• Creative Collaboration: Collaborated with talent and subject-matter experts to deliver compelling, informative, and entertaining live television.

Sunset Bronson Studios

• ProducerKathy – A weekly late-night comedy panel show hosted by Kathy Griffin
• Guest Booking & Coordination: Pitched, booked, and produced dynamic guest panels featuring celebrities, comedians, and non-industry personalities.
• Creative Development: Collaborated with the host and production team to curate engaging panel discussions aligned with the show’s comedic tone.
• Talent Relations: Managed communication and logistics for guests, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Los Angeles

• Event ProducerVarious Non-Profit Organizations – Los Angeles
• Event Production: Produced a wide range of events, including black-tie galas, golf tournaments, and fundraisers, for prominent non-profit organizations such as the LAPD, LAFD, and Habitat for Humanity.
• Scriptwriting: Crafted scripts and speeches for high-profile community leaders and event emcees, including author James Ellroy, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chief Daryl F. Gates, and Chief William Bratton.
• Client Relations: Collaborated with non-profit clients to ensure events aligned with their mission, goals, and audience expectations.
• Project Management: Oversaw all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, talent coordination, and program development.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature-Creative Writing

Executive Mba Fellowship Recipient/ Enrollment Deferred