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Tinoa Rodgers

Fairburn,GA

Summary

Being a retired journalist, Communications Specialist,TESOL Professional, poet and writer has been good preparation for teaching at Woodward Academy. I love interacting with children in a way that elicits a smile. Triggering student curiosity is the key.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

US Peace Corps

US Peace Corps
Linden, Guyana
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Volunteered as an Education Promoter in Guyana, SA
  • Taught various subjects at Amelia's Ward Primary School in Linden, Guyana
  • Revived computer lab and installed school-wide wi-fi internet infrastructure.

The Riverside Church - Interim Dir. of Communications

The Riverside Church
New York, NY
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Called back as Consultant on search for new Director of Communications.
  • Streamlined internal communications for enhanced collaboration and productivity within the organization.
  • Managed budgets for multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring cost-effective results delivery.

Director of Media & Communications

The Riverside Church
New York, NY
03.1998 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for Website Development, Management & Video Streaming
  • Upgraded TV Broadcast Infrastructure
  • Produced all Taped & Live Television Programming
  • Coordinated all PR & Advertising (Radio, TV, Print & Outdoor) for church-wide activities.

WLIW-TV: Special Projects Producer

WLIW-TV
Garden City, NY
12.1996 - 04.1997
  • Produced and wrote 1/2hr
  • PBS Documentary, 'Aging Gracefully' (anxiety disorders and elderly)
  • WLIW-TV Health Programming.
  • Coordinated efforts between production crew, talent, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of project objectives.
  • Conducted thorough research for each project, providing accurate and relevant information to inform content development.

Q2 Shopping Channel - Live Line Producer

Q2 Shopping Channel
Long Island City, NY
09.1994 - 11.1996
  • Live one-hour fashion, culinary arts, sports, entertainment and consumer electronics themed programs
  • Responsible for program formats, product presentation and sales volume.
  • Met daily sales targets set by management

Medical News Network - Contributing Producer

Medical News Network
New York, NY
03.1993 - 08.1994
  • Interactive television program fed by Direct Broadcast Satellite to medical subscribers
  • Responsible for story development and field and post-production packages related to medical innovation & current medical news.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.

Jamaica Information Service - Director of Television

Jamaica Information Service
Kingston, West Indies
07.1984 - 01.1990
  • Initially served as a consultant and part of a team of ex-patriates hired by Ruder Finn Agency (NYC) to revamp Jamaica Information Service in West Indies
  • Job included training staff of 20 writers and producers, and creating original news and information programming for daily program, "Night View"
  • Subsequently, as Director of TV, was challenged to manage the JIS Television Service staff and production
  • Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation for maximum impact on service delivery outcomes.
  • Led a team of service professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance performance and achieve objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

Columbia University
NYC
09.2024 - 05.1974

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Columbia University
New York, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024

Skills

Writer, Editor, Media Trainer and Researcher

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Timeline

Master of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

Columbia University
09.2024 - 05.1974

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Columbia University
01.2024 - 05.2024

US Peace Corps

US Peace Corps
05.2014 - 05.2016

The Riverside Church - Interim Dir. of Communications

The Riverside Church
03.2011 - 03.2012

Director of Media & Communications

The Riverside Church
03.1998 - 12.2010

WLIW-TV: Special Projects Producer

WLIW-TV
12.1996 - 04.1997

Q2 Shopping Channel - Live Line Producer

Q2 Shopping Channel
09.1994 - 11.1996

Medical News Network - Contributing Producer

Medical News Network
03.1993 - 08.1994

Jamaica Information Service - Director of Television

Jamaica Information Service
07.1984 - 01.1990

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