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Reston, Va, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Report and write assigned articles for metropolitan business journal.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Write and produce online marketing videos for rapidly growing international student loan company.

New York, United States

Background research of scheduled interviewees, including athletes, coaches, and executives.

Washington, D.C.

State Department contract producer for teams of international journalists on reporting trips to the U.S. Conduct all background research and reporting, identify key interviews and shoot locations, arrange logistics, and accompany teams on the reporting trips. Subjects include sustainable urban development, space exploration, primary elections, counterterrorism, immigration, and Freedom of Navigation Operations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Research, report, produce, and write. Documentaries, television, true crime, corporate. Archival research.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Line producer and other responsibilities for a newly launched variety/reality show to be released internationally later this year.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

"When Wire Was King" is an award-winning documentary that reveals the little-known story behind the transformation of the telecommunications revolution of the 1970s and 80s with a focus on the breakup of AT&T. Extensive archival research with more than 900 historical clips included in the finished film. Identified key subjects and conducted multiple interviews during the pandemic. Script writer.

New York, New York, United States

Writer and field producer on “Mean Girl Murders”true crime series. Identified subjects, field and remote-produced interviews, background reporting, and episode writing.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

"My Dear Children" is the first documentary to explore the history and context of anti-Jewish pogroms of Eastern Europe as told through the firsthand account of a survivor. Feiga Shamis's story provides a window into this forgotten history and the daring rescue mission that saved two of her children, changing the family forever. Her story -- a story shared by Jews around the world -- gives voice to the many thousands of forgotten victims. Co-producer/director and editor is Cliff Hackel, former CNN colleague. Currently in distribution through American Public television.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Video story contributor on working mom issues to the web program MomLifeTV.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Informational blog at backinforce.com and BlogTalk Radio (www.blogtalkradio.com/backinforce) for women who took a career break to raise their children but are now interested in re-entering the work force.

--Completely revised curriculum, focusing on broadly applicable writing and broadcasting fundamentals and incorporating hands-on independent projects.--Instructed 3-credit course to approximately 30 students per semester, covering fundamentals of broadcast writing, reporting, and production.--Mentored students who achieved success in attaining entry-level broadcast journalism jobs.--Attained consistently superior student reviews.

Great Falls, Virginia

Local charitable organization designed to foster charity in children through community service. Division of Points of Light Foundation.--Grew chapter to one of largest and most active Kids Care Clubs in nation.--Garnered national media attention and represented national organization in Washington, D.C.--Identified local needs in community and developed service projects to meet those needs. Projects included sponsoring annual Fidos for Freedom fundraising event for dogs trained to assist people with disabilities and establishing a scholarship for children of a 9-11 victim.

--Developed, scripted, and filmed professional promotional video, featuring Kathleen Turner. Video raised funds through educating the public about Childhelp's programs.--Negotiated rates with top-tier photographers and editor to create video of the highest caliber.--Organized program content, identified talent, and directed events for organization's annual spring gala.

Producer, Special Assignments (Investigative and Documentary Unit) (May 1992-1997)• Conducted wide-ranging reporting requiring effective interactions with people from all walks of life, from skinheads to scientists and judges. Covered politics, science, consumer and social issues. • Developed, reported, and produced magazine-length stories for investigative and documentary unit. • Generated original story ideas, including “Hate Rock” which won four national awards.• Only producer in unit hired from within CNN.Newscast Producer/Writer (Jan 1991 - May 1992)• Supervised all Washington-based aspects of Prime News with Bernard Shaw, CNN’s leading evening newscast, including writing, package production, live shots, timing, graphics and control room. • Weekday Newswriter/Weekend Producer (Jan 1991 – Jan 1992)Producer/Off-Air Reporter (Jan 1990 - Jan 1991)• Produced daily background feature series on legislative issues.

• Reported on East Africa for ABC Radio News, Christian Science Monitor Radio, Radio Deutsche Welle, and Radio France International. • Traveled to high-risk areas to cover stories such as the Sudanese civil war, Ethiopian famine and 1989 coup, human rights, AIDS, environmental and health issues.• Field produced for visiting international news teams, including ABC, NBC, and Christian Science Monitor Television.

Project Management

Certificate, Advanced Multimedia Storytelling

A one week course covering advanced shooting techniques, story structure, and Final Cut Pro editing skills.

Certificate, Creating Web Pages

Education record

Education record

A one-week intensive introduction to digital media, including shooting, lighting, sound collection, and editing audio and video with Final.

Ms, Journalism

Bsfs, Interntional Politics

Activities and Societies: Women's Swim Team, 1981-1984 --Team Captain

Education record

Certificate In Project Management

Education record