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Summary
Proven success as a producer for entertainment industry leaders such as Tom Joyner, Clear Channel Communications, and Radio Disney. Excels at managing a high-volume workload and accomplishing superior results in the face of tight deadlines through persuasive communication and effective prioritization. Extensive experience in the support of high-profile television productions. Results-oriented professional with proven success in meeting and exceeding goals, developing business plans, and devising winning marketing strategies in the entertainment sector. Driven, accomplished, and results-focused executive with expert insight into digital media and its growth potential for the media and entertainment industry.
Experience
T180 Studios, an affiliate of The Walt Disney Company
Beverly Hills, CA, 5/2007 - present
Producer
The Tom Joyner TV Show / Reach Media, Inc, a division of Radio One
Dallas, TX, 8/2005 - 7/2006
Consulting Producer
Reach Media, Inc., founded by radio and television personality, philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Joyner, is a multi-media company formed to target African-Americans through radio, television, event production and the internet. The Morning Show is aired in more than 115 markets, reaching more than 8 million listeners every week.
Clear Channel Radio Networks
Dallas, TX, 10/2003 - 11/2004
Producer, Editor, and Writer
Clear Channel Communications, Inc., is a global media and entertainment company specializing in entertainment and information services for local communities and premiere opportunities for advertisers. Based in San Antonio, TX, the company's businesses include radio, television and outdoor displays.
The Pixel Canvas
Newport Beach, CA, 9/2001 - Present
Creative Consultant / Owner
Obongo, Inc., a division of AOL Time Warner
Mountain View, CA, 2/2001 - 9/2001
User-Interface Designer
Obongo, Inc., is headquartered in Redwood City, CA (Silicon Valley) with offices in New York, London and Bombay. Since launching its first product, the Obongo bar for the PC in March 2000, Obongo, Inc., has already created a global presence with a fast-growing customer base in 161 countries and acquired by AOL Time Warner in June 2001.
Feed the Monster Media, Inc., a division of Viacom/CBS
Burbank, CA 9/1999 - 10/2000
Senior Director of Content
FTM Media develops and manages cutting-edge Web sites; creates integrated advertising and e-commerce opportunities; and extends stations' branding from the airwaves onto the Internet.
Radio Disney / ABC Radio Networks, a division of The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CA, 6/1997 - 8/1999
Multimedia Producer
Radio Disney has become the number one destination for kids, tweens and families on the radio. Radio Disney has full national coverage in the U.S. through 50 plus terrestrial stations, XM and Sirius satellite radio, digital cable, MobiRadio and mSpot mobile services and via RadioDisney.com. Radio Disney is a 24/7 family-friendly radio network that offers hit music, inspired programming and superstar promotions.
Credits
"The Tom Joyner Show" (2005) TV Series (consulting producer)
Yumi in Love (2007) (executive producer)
Eve (2005) (segment producer, 1 episode)
Professional Development
Producing, Writing & Directing courses, Screenwriting workshops and Producer seminars
Education
Sam Houston State University
Dan Rather School of Communications
Huntsville, TX
BFA, Radio, Television, Film; 1997
• President of National Broadcasting Society, SHSU. Led regional chapter of 500 students.
• General Manager of KSHU-TV. Executive Producer of all shows airing on the cable channel and to ensure they met the standards for the 42,000 person audience.
• Communications Chairman for the Student Government Association (one of 1000 students chosen from the entire student body).
• Host of weekly Live TV magazine program. Director of six-o'clock evening news. On-air talent for KSHU 90.5FM. Production Manager for KSHU
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX
AA, Arts and Science; 1995
Awards and Honors
2008 Telly Award Producer | Editor
Wake: Dream Writers Promo
2008 Telly Award Producer
Star Trek: KvP
2007 Telly Award Producer | Editor
Tom Joyner Million Dollar Cash Call TV commercial
2006 Promax Award North America Award
Tom Joyner TV Show Promo
2006 Telly AwardConsulting Producer
Tom Joyner TV Show
Additional
Affiliations
NATPE, ASA, UN-USA, United States Achievement Academy USAA, IFP
