Experience:

MPT Maryland Public Television, Owings Mills, MD 2008 - 2009                                                                   

Associate Producer/ Production Manager/ Field Producer

Associate Producer/ Production Manager/ Field Producer for multiple documentaries. Handled all aspects of production.

Projects include but are not limited to as follows:

• For Primetime Nationwide PBS, a documentary titled Planet Forward, in collaboration with Frank Sesno, special guests feature Al Gore. In Pre-Production. 
• For National Distribution, Food Sense, hosted by Phil Lempert the Supermarket Guru about food sustainability.  Filmed around the country for PBS.
• Researched, wrote, and developed a documentary titled The Best Crab Cake I Ever Had, filmed across Maryland, for MPT.

NEA Broadcast Services, Washington, DC 2006 – 2008

Associate Producer/ Field Producer                       

Field producing, writing, researching, and developing multiple in-house production projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. Conducting on-camera interviews, making editorial decisions, and handling all aspects of production.

Projects include but are not limited to as follows:

• Field produced, wrote, and researched nine short video productions highlighting select teachers for the Human and Civil Rights Award.
• Worked in studio on Presidential Candidate Interviews. NEA President Reg Weaver interviewed with Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Mike Huckabee, and Bill Richardson. Handled a variety of production responsibilities.
• Field produced, wrote, and researched a documentary titled NEA’s 150^th Anniversary. Guest Speakers included Bill Clinton, Tom Brokaw, and Nancy Pelosi.
• Assistant director on a film titled Youth at Work for the EEOC. Nationwide distribution for Education and Development. Handled a variety of production activities with studio vignettes and actors.

Brianbox Productions, Silver Spring, MD 2007                                                                   

Associate Producer

Researched, wrote, and developed nine one hour episodes on a series titled Surviving History for The History Channel.

Cravequest Productions, Washington, DC 2007                                                                    

Creator

Wrote and created a series titled The Chef Next Door intended for Food Network. Research and treatment phases were completed but the project has not yet gone into production. 

Half Yard Productions, Bethesda, MD 2007                                                        

Researcher                                                                                      

Researched, wrote, and developed episodes for a series titled Tattoo Hunter, which follows an Anthropologist around the world in search of tattoos, for Discovery Channel. Developed new story ideas, conducted interviews, located fixers in the US and abroad, planned travel, coordinated show binders, and handled image research.

Creative Logic, Washington, DC 2007                                                                                                                                       

Field Producer

Field produced and directed a Pro-Bono Shoot for Literacy Volunteers & Advocates. Worked camera and interviewed several DC City Council Members for LVA’s 20^th Year Anniversary Celebration.

Leon Entertainment, Washington, DC 2006                                                        

Associate Producer                                                                          

Worked on a feature film titled The Last Chapter for Remstar and MGM Studios. Negotiated with agents. Assisted with casting, recruitment of crew and talent, and organized production meetings. Maintained budget and collaborated with director. Pitched proposals and successfully closed co-finance/co-production deal with Remstar.

ReedLogic, Washington, DC 2006                                                                                                                                                

Field Producer                                                                                      

Field produced, directed, and conducted interviews of the nation’s top lawyers used for seminars worldwide. 

Edelman Productions, Washington, DC 2006                                                                                                                                                 

Production Assistant                                                                       

Worked on a series titled Designed to Sell for HGTV. On a weekly basis, handled a variety of production responsibilities, logged tapes and worked in the field on episodes throughout DC, MD, and VA.

Five Star Films, Cabin John, MD 2005

Production Assistant                                                                        

Developed and researched projects that included a documentary on South Africa and a show about Real Estate. Worked collaboratively with producer.

Education:

San Francisco State University, CA

B.A. Visual Anthropology

Film and Anthropology studies focused on writing, producing, and directing documentaries and conducting ethnographies. Studies also included understanding a broad range of cultures and being the liaison between cultural anthropology and film.

Computer:

Certified Editor in Final Cut Pro and familiar with Avid. Proficient in both MAC and PC platforms– Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications and Adobe Photoshop.