ReGina Coles
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Award winning Communications professional, TV Host and Content Creator. Created and hosted well over 20 acclaimed Arts and Entertainment events, podcasts and television programs resulting in sold out attendances and increased viewership. Adept at both teleprompter use and ad-libbing; engaging interviewing style. Exceptional interpersonal skills, highly motivated self starter, ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, team player, fast learner, dependable, active in social media.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On Camera Host/Moderator
Harvest Studios
Northridge, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Host/Moderator of Sistahood in America, the talk show that examines hot topics and issues of importance from the perspective of American black women.
- Duties include lead host/ moderator responsible for pitching and researching topics
- Leading panel discussions between a panel of three additional co-hosts.
Owner/president
RECO ENTERTAINMENT
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Multi-media consultant, content creator specializing in creating, developing, and producing multimedia events, and Cultural Arts programming.
Event Staff
SONGWRITERS OF NORTH AMERICA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Steering and Events planning committees - helped to develop and organize special events
- Host/Writer - Facebook Live Singer-Songwriter Series
- Host- "In The Room" Streaming series interviewing music industry notables
- Talent Coordinator Holiday Show - Coordinator and talent liaison in charge of booking and securing talent, organizing and archiving videos, bios, interviews and relevant materials for show
- Arranged talent lineup and timed segments for run down of show
- Instrumental in the creation of the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion advisory committee.
On Camera Host/Red Carpet Reporter
AFTER BUZZ TV NETWORKS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 12.2022
- On Camera Host, Writer, Co-producer of the weekly 1 hour Blind Date After show airing on Bravo TV
- Wrote show scripts and timed out special segments including: News, Gossip, Current Events
- Live streaming interaction with fans on various social media platforms
- Wrote and posted press releases and social media content
- Moderated in-studio live panel discussions and celebrity interviews
- Moderated panel discussion of highly popular after shows such as: Showtime's Billions, Bravo TV's Real Housewives franchise, NBC's Good Girls
- Red Carpet Correspondent conducted live celebrity interviews at movie premieres and press junkets.
- Skilled at camera setup and operation, lighting, editing and post production
- Wrote press releases and social media content
- Conduct research, book guests, set up interviews, communicate with Public relations reps, research and write questions for interviews
- Teleprompter experience, ad libbing and memorization.
Social Media Contributor/influencer
CBS
Studio City, CA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- CBS THE TALK - On camera Social Media contributor discussing hot topics and current events
- ABC FIT FAB - On camera Social Media contributor discussing current fashion trends
- THE DOCTORS - On camera product demonstrator and model
Board Member/Host/Producer/Writer
MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC
Plymouth, MI
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Board member duties included: strategic planning, fundraising, event planning with sales and marketing team
- Host Red Carpet events for Michigan Philharmonic concerts and fundraising events
- Conducted live interviews with celebrity guest artists and composers
- Generate story ideas, research topics, write scripts, edit.
On Camera Host- Reporter-Writer- Producer
COMCAST CANTON COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION
Canton, MI
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Creator/Writer/Producer/Host "Arts on the Road" cable television program
- Conducted live remote and in studio interviews with covering local news, arts and entertainment events
- Chair of 18 member Cultural Arts Commission
- Generated & pitched story ideas, booked guests, researched and produced segments
- Met production deadlines for 1-3 segments per show
- Project Manager
- Created and developed: "Acts of Culture" week, "Spirit of the Man" MLK Jr, holiday tribute "Wear Your Heritage"
- Ford Foundation Composer's Series, and "Building Bridges"
- Southeast Michigan Regional Cultural Arts Symposium
- Bollywood fundraiser
- Notable Interviews: NBC's "The Voice", The Original Tuskegee Airmen, Grammy award winning composer and White House honoree, classical guitarist Sharon Isbin.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communications -
Eastern Michigan University
Skills
- Video Production
- On Air Host
- Community Relations
- Arts & Culture
- Presenter
- Event Planner
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Presentation skills
Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Fitness Instructor
Timeline
On Camera Host/Moderator
Harvest Studios
08.2023 - Current
Event Staff
SONGWRITERS OF NORTH AMERICA
01.2019 - 12.2022
On Camera Host/Red Carpet Reporter
AFTER BUZZ TV NETWORKS
01.2018 - 12.2022
Social Media Contributor/influencer
CBS
01.2016 - 12.2017
Board Member/Host/Producer/Writer
MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC
01.2011 - 12.2014
Owner/president
RECO ENTERTAINMENT
01.2010 - Current
On Camera Host- Reporter-Writer- Producer
COMCAST CANTON COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION
01.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science in Communications -
Eastern Michigan University
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