PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

CNN   Cross Platform Producer  2021 - 2026
 

• Producer, writer, and editor for News of the Day packages airing across multiple CNN network shows
   

• Produce digital‑first video packages for CNN.com and CNN social platforms, collaborating closely with editorial, social, and programming teams
   

• Pitch and develop original story ideas, resulting in multiple produced digital and on‑air pieces
   

• Book production facilities and camera crews; coordinate logistics across teams and deadlines
   

• Conduct interviews with newsmakers, experts, and on‑scene characters
   

• Coordinated across business units on AI processes to enhance workflows and production
   

• Led team integration of AI applications
   

• Authored internal workflow and best‑practice documentation to improve CPP team efficiency
   

• Selected mentor for News Associates; invited speaker on writing and production workflows
   

• Participant, CNN Mentor Program (2022)
   

NBC News Channel   Live Desk – Producer/ Editor 2005 - 2021
 

• Produced, wrote, and edited daily News of the Day and special event packages distributed to 200+ affiliates and clients
   

• Field producer for major breaking news stories and large‑scale national events
   

• Managed real‑time communication with clients and affiliates during live shots, both remotely and in‑house
   

• Served as live shot producer and IFB operator supporting on‑air talent
   

• Selected for 7 Olympic remote teams, supporting package production, editing, and reporter stand‑ups
   

• Designed and implemented the producer media organization system for the Live Desk
   

• Trained and mentored junior editors in Avid Media Composer and newsroom best practices
   

• Partnered with IT to troubleshoot and resolve editing and technical issues
   

       Earned multiple Ovation and GEM Awards

 

​​Freelance 1993 - 2005 Various
 

• Served in multiple roles for commercial, broadcast, and film projects with budgets ranging from $500 to $300,000

• Clients included ESPN, CBS Sports, Jefferson Pilot Sports, and regional broadcast outlets
  ollaborated on teams that earned national Addy and Emmy Awards

Take Ten Productions 2000 – 2002 Commercial Production Specialist
 

• Worked directly with sales teams and clients from concept through delivery

• Projects earned three Telly Awards

• Associate Producer, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon broadcasts

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WISTV 1995 - 2000 Production Technician

• Audio engineering for pre‑production and live broadcasts, news, and special projects

• Operated camera, tape, studio, master control, and remote production equipment