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Norfolk, VA, US

Chesapeake, VA

• Achieved more than $2.8M in YTD Revenue vs a stretch goal of $2.1M, exceeding the goal by over $0.7M. Stretch goal accounted for 25% of all seven markets’ stretch goals combined. Local performance exceeded the largest.
• Consistently developed innovative new concepts, formats and show ideas while driving editorial content and direction, in order to increase revenue for local Cox Media team by well over 300% YOY, transitioning the.
• Hand selected and led a diverse team of freelance creatives to plan/execute innovative full-length linear television, digital and short form programming and production and increased team productivity by over 150% YOY.
• Built strong partnerships with internal departments including Cox Media Sales, Cox marketing, Cox Business and Cox Government/Public Affairs that helped to build programming strategy and drive revenue while supporting.
• Transformed 3 public affairs channels with little programming and minimal viewership into 3 viable local television channels with a robust programming strategy that substantially increased audience engagement, prior to.
• Achieved a 94% positive rating within 2 years after inheriting a legacy team whose morale was classified as lowest (under 6%) in region based on Employee Opinion Survey

Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area

Create, develop and launch branded content programs that allow Cox Media clients to share their story in longform format, rather than 30-second commercials.

Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area

- Creator, producer and host of popular Skeptic Metaphysicians podcast.- Creator/Executive Producer of mental health podcast, Calm, Cool and Connected- Creator/Executive Producer of health podcast, We Are Living Healthy- Creator/Executive Producer of career podcast, Career Hunters

Orlando, FL

* Act as Executive Producer for 20+ original-content programs* Develop, implement, and manage creative strategy to ensure best direction for network and programming* Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources. * Oversee all production aspects for entire network* Represents.

Tampa, FL

* Own and operate a full service video production company.* Oversee the hiring, firing and training of all personnel.* Create production schedules and budgets.* Assures projects are completed at the highest broadcast quality possible, and within budget and deadline.* Represents company in all aspects and serves as lead shooter, writer, editor, designer.

Hialeah, FL

• Determined story content for daily live show and guided actions of all studio, field and control room crew
• Achieved 100% accuracy when monitoring running times of the show, ensuring commercial breaks hit at appropriate times
• Coordinated live shots with NBC affiliates
• Designed and supervised the creation of all animated graphics utilized
• Worked in every position in the broadcast TV industry, including teleprompter operator, camera operator, floor manager, tape operator, assistant director, director, producer and ultimately line producer.

Education record

Education record