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Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

Former News and Content specialist now focusing on assisting and developing opportunities for video messaging to expand brand and culture.

Houston, Texas Area

*Oversee staff for daily content.*Manage efficient newsroom workflow that is unique to other major-market newsrooms.*Created unique/innovative partnerships with local school districts that led to exclusive content.*Increased social media reach with re-purposed content specifically tailored for digital audience.

Dallas

Seven Time Emmy Award Winning News Manager who has created and produced traditional and alternative content that’s resulted in digital traction and ratings increases.Successfully launched NewsFix in Dallas. Hired and trained staff of 45+, established infrastructure, workflow and editorial direction.Despite a minimal marketing budget and challenging “brand awareness” in DFW, NewsFix continues to get noticed with the youngest median age news viewer in the market. *In August of 2017, “D” Magazine voted NewsFix the best local newscast in Dallas. The first time one of the “big 4” affiliates in DFW did not get the honor. *In May of 2017, created multi-platform content about the homeless in Dallas that quickly went viral with over 22 million views. *Since inception, have produced more than 20 unique franchises/segments for NewsFix that are cost effective, creative and also run in traditional formats throughout Tribune Media. *Continue to negotiate sponsorship/cross-promotional deals with local media partners and social media talent.* Produce “Simon Says”; weekly editorial segment that airs in Dallas, Houston and Miami. Since 2010, the segment has won seven Regional Emmy awards.

Houston, Texas Area

The “show runner" for NewsFix in Houston; managed producers and MMJ’s for story selection and direction. ● Created new segment ideas that made boring topics “watchable”. ● Coached “on-camera” talent with feedback that quickly improved performance● NewsFix format in Houston attracts youngest median news viewer at 42 years-old and consistently competes at 5p in A18-49 and A25-54.

Houston, Texas Area

 -Spearheaded numerous special series and stories which drove process improvements in various regional entities, including changes to TSA procedures at Houston Hobby Airport. -Succeeded in increasing ratings over the six months at the main anchor position; covered breaking-news stories, such as NASA, Enron and Hurricanes Katrina and Ike -Won the “First Place Specialty Reporting” award in 2003 and “Second Place Spot News Coverage” award in 2006 from the Texas Associated Press. -Served as host of the Internet talk show affiliated with Space.com in 2000.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Managed aspects of breaking/daily news coverage for many major stories on this nationally recognized FOX affiliate. Frequently selected to serve as contributing correspondent for CNN and FOX News.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Albany, Georgia Area

Master'S Degree, Journalism

Bachelor’S Degree, Advertising