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SCOPE: In the midst of a corporate restructuring following Discovery’s purchase of Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI), selected by acquiring company to focus exclusively on the development and launch of programming that would keep HGTV at the forefront within targeted markets. Manages production company relationships and multimillion-dollar series budgets. Reports to HGTV President.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Currently moving several pilots into the series phase for 2020 launch.

SCOPE: Selected by Chief Programming, Content & Brand officer to “float” among company’s 4 core brands (HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, and Great American Country). Pivoted to provide leadership in alignment with the changing needs of each network.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Defined and led teams in the execution of short-/long-term content strategy.➛ Influenced decisions on pitched pilots, in-development/existing series, and specials.➛ Heard hundreds of pitches monthly; built the… Show more SCOPE: Selected by Chief Programming, Content & Brand officer to “float” among company’s 4 core brands (HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, and Great American Country). Pivoted to provide leadership in alignment with the changing needs of each network.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Defined and led teams in the execution of short-/long-term content strategy.➛ Influenced decisions on pitched pilots, in-development/existing series, and specials.➛ Heard hundreds of pitches monthly; built the creative, brand, and business case for each project.➛ Key series launches include "Home Town" and "Flip or Flop Atlanta."➛ In 2016, HGTV overtook CNN as the third-most-watched U.S. cable channel.➛ In 2017, HGTV/Food Network were ranked the #2/#8 networks for W24-54. Show less

SCOPE: Promoted into an executive leadership position to reimagine the original programming strategy and revitalize ratings. Selected for SVP in 2013. Managed teams (Knoxville, NY), production companies, and series budgets. Reported to Chief Lifestyle Brands Officer, HGTV & DIY Network.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Built strategy around authentic talent and trusted subject matter experts.➛ Established HGTV as a pop culture touchstone across linear/digital platforms. ➛ "Fixer Upper" became… Show more SCOPE: Promoted into an executive leadership position to reimagine the original programming strategy and revitalize ratings. Selected for SVP in 2013. Managed teams (Knoxville, NY), production companies, and series budgets. Reported to Chief Lifestyle Brands Officer, HGTV & DIY Network.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Built strategy around authentic talent and trusted subject matter experts.➛ Established HGTV as a pop culture touchstone across linear/digital platforms. ➛ "Fixer Upper" became HGTV’s most-watched series in network history.➛ "Property Brothers" became a consistent top-5 network series.➛ The premiere of "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish" increased primetime viewership 460%. This became one of the most successful shows in DIY Network history. Series won Realscreen Best Home Programming Award (2014).➛ "Love It or List It" became a consistent top-10 network series.➛ "Rehab Addict" won a Cablefax Best Series Award (2014).➛ Achieved 21% increase in HGTV primetime ratings with consistent YoY growth.➛ Programming elevated HGTV from #14 to #7 ranking in the P25-54 market.➛ Delivered HGTV’s highest-rated and most-watched year in network history. Show less

SCOPE: Selected to leverage production background in the creative development of new original programming concepts.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Developed and launched several series that became sustainable hits: "Salvage Dawgs" (10 seasons and running), "Rehab Addict" (8 seasons), "Million Dollar Contractor" (6 seasons), and "Disaster House" (4 seasons).➛ "The Vanilla Ice Project" won a Realscreen Best Home Programming Award (2011).➛ "Disaster House" won a Realscreen Best Home Programming… Show more SCOPE: Selected to leverage production background in the creative development of new original programming concepts.HIGHLIGHTS:➛ Developed and launched several series that became sustainable hits: "Salvage Dawgs" (10 seasons and running), "Rehab Addict" (8 seasons), "Million Dollar Contractor" (6 seasons), and "Disaster House" (4 seasons).➛ "The Vanilla Ice Project" won a Realscreen Best Home Programming Award (2011).➛ "Disaster House" won a Realscreen Best Home Programming Award (2010). Show less

SCOPE: Led creative development and day-to-day production for one of CMT’s most successful original unscripted series (ran for 4 seasons).

SCOPE: Co-founded and co-led boutique production company specializing in original primetime series. Clients included Nickelodeon, VH1, Lifetime, MTV, USA, and CBS. Winner of a Peabody Award ("Know HIV/AIDS" education initiative) as well as Shine, Beacon, and Parents’ Choice Awards.