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New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Oversee production and all technology related to content creation for Black Entertainment TV (BET) and guide senior producers and editors to execute successful productions. Direct and lead all editing for postproduction, including color correction, mixing audio, and creating processes and workflows for entire productions. Manage cameras, lighting, and postproduction equipment, and ensure technical expertise is provided during productions. Facilitate equipment upgrade, purchasing, and placement and consult with camera operators regarding file formats and types of cameras and lenses. Research technological advances, monitor costs, and streamline operations. Nurture relationships with producers and crew members. Supervise contractors, create timeline, and manage annual $500K project budget. Leverage multiple skills as editor, producer, and director.

Greater New York City Area

Created and managed custom content for commercial advertisement sales from script to screen, including writing, directing, producing, and editing. Conceived ideas, authored scripts, secured crew members, filmed content, contacted clients for script approval, and revised content as requested. Served as lead editor and consulted with teams regarding utilization of new technology. Practiced thought leadership and collaborated with team members and senior leaders to ensure efficient project workflow and production execution. Established project budgets, deadlines, and goals for in-house creative teams. Supervised talent recruitment and management and trained and mentored teams for professional growth.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Launched international channel for BET in London, Western Europe, and Africa. Managed program formatting, creative operations, production, and postproduction, including freelance production crews for original programming. Reformatted domestic content for international networks to meet standards of specific countries. Oversaw all network promotions, content, and led channel’s news entity, including broadcasting breaking news. Negotiated with leadership, optimized resources, and practiced cost-effectiveness. Recruited talented editors, freelancers, and postproduction crews, trained and mentored teams, and supervised 5 direct reports.

Englewood, New Jersey, United States

Collaborated with program operations management team and ensured projects were completed and broadcasted on various NBC Universal networks within established timeframes. Facilitated company’s digital television distribution and cable entertainment channels, and reformatted original and syndicated content for networks. (Served as freelancer for BET’s advertisement sales department).