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Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for all aspects of the acquisition and scheduling of content on all MPT channels and platforms. Supervise staff in the following areas: Traffic, Research, National Productions, Distribution and Marketing, Program Scheduling and Program Acquisition. Analyze performance of content both linear and digital utilizing a broad spectrum of research tools and sources to identify key metrics, trends and insights. Implement programming strategies.Initiate and maintain relationships with external producers, distributors and program providers especially within the documentary and public broadcasting arena. Brainstorm and execute key initiatives, engagement opportunities, scheduling tactics for show launches and sustaining support. Assist documentary filmmakers in the stages of preparation of their films for public television broadcast. Represent MPT at national conferences, workshops, panels. Board member of PTPA. Member of PBS's Programming Advisory Group. Inaugural participant in Public Media's "Emerging Leaders" program. Participant in ITVS Open Call and POV's Edcomm evaluation committee for national strands Independent Lens and POV. Mentoring through Women in Film and Video.

Arlington, Va

Content curation for linear, digital, and all other forms of distribution. Clients included PBS Newshour; Stone Soup Films; International Documentary Challenge/ TheAudienceAwards.com in curation, partnership strategy and distribution of content.

Founding team member of The Documentary Channel. Responsible for every aspect of the evaluation and acquisition of content for niche, one-of -a-kind channel at its formation. Creation of specialty programming stunts, themes and franchises to attract sponsorships and ad sales. Handled business affairs, including creation and execution of licensing agreements. Daily collaboration with heads of marketing and ad sales to create promotional opportunities, on the ground events, sweepstakes, and branded entertainment opportunities. Attended all major documentary film festivals, participated in forums, markets, seminars and panels. Served as Executive Producer for several feature documentary films as well as co-producer, writer and interviewer for many episodes of original series "Doc Talk."

Coral Gables, Florida

Acquired top level feature films, documentaries, animation, miniseries, short films, sports specials, concerts and all other events for premiere Pan-Latin pay television service. Evaluated programming for acquisition for HBO Latin America and all of its multiplex services (HBO, HBO Brasil, HBO Family, HBO Plus, Cinemax, Max Prime.) Initiated and maintained fruitful relationships with independent producers and distributors. Negotiated, closed and supervised follow-up to finished deals. Dedicated to the HBO brand of quality content.

South Beach, Florida

Joined this channel at startup. Sourced, acquired and programmed content for all-age animation channel developed by Hearst Entertainment and the Cisneros Group. Selected, negotiated and closed all acquired programming: series, short films and features. Created and managed acquisition budget. Created program schedules for the 3 international feeds. Developed new franchise for original prime time shows. Devised all stunts / special events for marketing and promotional purposes.

Atlanta, Georgis

Originated this position for Pan Latin premium cable movie channel. Managed daily, weekly, monthly programming (Cinecanal and its multiplex channels.) Invented and scheduled all “special event” lineups and stunts. Corrected program discrepancies and distributed program changes. Maintained correct film database (in English and Spanish.)

Greater Atlanta Area

Invented and developed stunts and special events for Programming. Programmed daily lineups. Viewed and helped in new product acquisition (theatrical, television-made and specials.) Produced several live and live-to tape sports specials and award shows.

Atlanta, Georgia

Floor manager, teleprompter, camera, tape PA, edit trainee, translator, VO.

Bachelor'S, Spanish, Theater

Master'S Degree, Spanish Language And Literature

Acting, Directing