Strategic professional with over 10 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. Expertise in executing strategic communications across various platforms while aligning content with brand voice. Proven track record in engaging stakeholders to meet business objectives and delivering projects on time and under budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Houston Independent School District, HISD
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - 06.2025
Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in ELA curriculum.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking.
Implemented various assessment tools to gauge student understanding and progress.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects connecting ELA with other subjects.
Utilized technology to create interactive learning experiences for students in the classroom.
Developed classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Encouraged independent thinking by providing opportunities for open-ended discussions on topics related to literature or writing assignments.
Supervising Field Producer / Comm. & Project Man.
Various Companies/Lifetime, TLC, WEtv, OWN Network
01.2021 - 12.2023
Collaborated with directors to ensure the creative vision is achieved during filming.
Interviewed subjects to gather compelling narratives for productions.
Organized daily schedules to optimize workflow and meet tight deadlines.
Managed pre-production logistics, including securing crew, location scouting, and booking talent.
Maintained a database of potential locations for future projects.
Directed field and production teams of 10–40+ across unscripted series, overseeing operations, scheduling, and logistics to ensure creative projects were completed on time and within budget.
Developed and executed communication strategies for national television projects, ensuring consistency with executive and brand messaging.
Conducted hundreds of on-camera interviews, creating trust and eliciting meaningful stories—a skill directly transferable to media relations and executive communications.
Authored scripts, interview guides, episode summaries, and promotional materials, supporting marketing and PR initiatives.
Collaborated with senior executives to transform high-level concepts into executive-ready messaging, talking points, and presentations.
Oversaw internal team communications, including production updates, workflow documentation, and daily briefs, ensuring alignment across departments.
Led crisis management communication on productions, resolving sensitive cast/crew issues with professionalism and empathy.
Negotiated with vendors, secured permits, and managed logistics for multi-location projects, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
Associate/Story/Field Producer
Various Companies: Lifetime, TLC, WE.tv, OWN Net
09.2015 - 08.2020
Partnered with executives to craft and deliver communication strategies that aligned creative storytelling with organizational objectives.
● Managed logistics, including permitting, travel, scheduling, and budget tracking.
Wrote press-style bios, talent profiles, and promotional content for distribution across multiple channels.
Shaped narratives in post-production by collaborating with editors, ensuring messaging consistency and emotional resonance.
Designed templates and communication workflows that improved team efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
Developed clear reports and deliverables that informed executive decisions.
Supported the Senior Producer in all aspects.
Live transcribing.
Resolved personnel problems by liaising between dissenting parties.
Supervised and coordinated work of camera, lighting and sound crew members.
Education
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
American University
Washington, DC
06-2014
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
Study Abroad - FAMU
Prague, Czech Republic
12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Communications & Strategy: Strategic Messaging Storytelling Interviewing Press Releases Internal Communications Executive Presentation Support Content Development Crisis Communications Media Relations Newsletter/Blog Writing Social Media Management
Creative & Technical: Creative Development Script Writing Talent Direction Location Scouting Segment Producing Post-Production Workflow
Tools: Microsoft Office Google Workspace Slack Zoom Dropbox Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro
Affiliations
Baseball Mom, Fishing, Hiking, Reading, Film Festivals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Houston Independent School District, HISD
07.2024 - 06.2025
Supervising Field Producer / Comm. & Project Man.
Various Companies/Lifetime, TLC, WEtv, OWN Network
01.2021 - 12.2023
Associate/Story/Field Producer
Various Companies: Lifetime, TLC, WE.tv, OWN Net
09.2015 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
American University
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
Study Abroad - FAMU
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
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