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A highly experienced director, producer, show runner and writer, with strong analytical skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds.



NHIZWill Productions (pronounced ‘In His Will’)

Los Angeles, CA

CONTENT CREATOR / PRODUCER Responsible for managing the budgeting, scheduling, execution of investment bibles for potential and returning investors. Hiring freelance crew, creating call sheets and making sure all crew & cast were paid on time and issued proper IMDB credit. Oversaw all graphic and poster design for posters, post cards and media/app platforms. Produced over 30 projects on the indie platforms; ranging from shorts, music videos, features, web-series and sizzle reels and pilots which have received recognition, film festival awards and screened to 500 plus theatre crowds.



Broken Skull Reality Show

North Hollywood, CA

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / RUNNER Responsible for airport pick-ups and drop off for show contestants who lost their episode. Provided food, clothing and misc needs for remaining contestants who weren’t voted off the show.



Criminal Minds TV Show

Los Angeles, CA

APPRENTICE Shadowed Lead Writer / Producer and guest Director on the “HOSTAGE” episode 11.14



Hollywood Divas Reality Show / TV1
Los Angeles, CA
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Personal escort for talent from their trailers to set. Assisted with stage design, clean up and anything else needed to ensure a smooth production day.


Reed For Hope Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
DIRECTOR OF VIDEO & MEDIA Collaborates with advertising and marketing departments define objectives and execution strategy for assigned promotions Ensures the RFHF brand, mission and image are portrayed exposed appropriately by conducting and shooting interviews Responsible for capturing still images at RFH events.



Edmonds Entertainment & Our Stories Films
Hollywood, CA
INTERNSHIP Managed incoming inquiries, from talent agencies, studios and television stations, and directed concerns to the appropriate resources Maintained files, read scripts and documented coverage of events.


Black Entertainment Television
Santa Monica, CA
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Talent Escort for awards showcase and AP for all upcoming and current television programs.


The Robey Theatre Company
Los Angeles, CA
INTERNSHIP Assisted cast and crew with opening night productions Maintained files/ Conducted data entry.


Hervey Grimes Talent Agency
Los Angeles, CA
INTERNSHIP Partnered with Breakdown Express and submitting talent for commercial, television, theatrical released film and theatre auditions.


Cindy Cowen Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
INTERNSHIP Responsible for reading feature film scripts and writing coverage, daily.


Exodus Productions Inc./MZ Media
Nashville, TN
LEAD PRODUCER / DIRECTOR Video Department Manager and Technical Director. Deemed as an authorized producer, director and editor on cooking shows, fitness videos, Electronic Press Kits, music videos, short films, broadcast opens, documentaries & commercials. Revised and wrote scripts for television & film. Managed the operation of Sony DV500 cameras including hand-held & jib operation Executed and managed training and coordination of freelancers for live productions, concerts and corporate shoots.


WZTV-Mornings with on Fox17
Nashville, TN
FLOOR DIRECTOR Responsible for mic’ing, cueing and counting down the talent, the band and live commercial spots. Backup receptionist, greeted guest and answered phones.


Skills

Systems/ Equipment used: Sony DV500 cameras- including hand-held & jib operation; Fluent in Final Draft 6, Final Cut Pro & Microsoft Office Suite.


Strengths include leadership, project management, strong attention to detail, supervising and mentoring others. Dedicated, results-oriented, team player, highly motivated, and self-starter



Education

Fall 1999 – 2002

Tennessee State University Nashville, TN

Bachelors Degree: Mass Communications w/minor in Theatre

Graduation Date: May 2002

GPA: 3.3​





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