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I'm Khari Telesford, a narrative development and production-operations professional who translates bold creative concepts into scalable, market-ready experiences for film, television, and streaming. Over a decade, I’ve ghostwritten award-winning scripts, designed interactive fiction for global platforms, built data-driven marketing funnels, and steered floor strategies for luxury retail. I bring that creative range to support smooth, high-performance operations at a world-class literary or entertainment company.…I'm Khari Telesford, a narrative development and production-operations professional who translates bold creative concepts into scalable, market-ready experiences for film, television, and streaming. Over a decade, I’ve ghostwritten award-winning scripts, designed interactive fiction for global platforms, built data-driven marketing funnels, and steered floor strategies for luxury retail. I bring that creative range to support smooth, high-performance operations at a world-class literary or entertainment company.

Khari Telesford

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I'm Khari Telesford, a narrative development and production-operations professional who translates bold creative concepts into scalable, market-ready experiences for film, television, and streaming. Over a decade, I’ve ghostwritten award-winning scripts, designed interactive fiction for global platforms, built data-driven marketing funnels, and steered floor strategies for luxury retail. I bring that creative range to support smooth, high-performance operations at a world-class literary or entertainment company.…I'm Khari Telesford, a narrative development and production-operations professional who translates bold creative concepts into scalable, market-ready experiences for film, television, and streaming. Over a decade, I’ve ghostwritten award-winning scripts, designed interactive fiction for global platforms, built data-driven marketing funnels, and steered floor strategies for luxury retail. I bring that creative range to support smooth, high-performance operations at a world-class literary or entertainment company.

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I’m Khari Telesford, a narrative development and production-operations professional who translates bold creative concepts into scalable, market-ready experiences for film, television, and streaming.

Over a decade, I’ve ghostwritten award-winning scripts, designed interactive fiction for global platforms, built data-driven marketing funnels, and steered floor strategies for luxury retail. I bring that creative range to support smooth, high-performance operations at a world-class literary or entertainment company.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

ESL Instructor at Zoni Language Centers

January 1, 2024 - Present

Delivered 85+ tailored lessons to 50+ international students; helped 50% advance 3+ CEFR levels within six months; built and sold personalized tutoring services using a product-minded approach.

Script Doctoring, Coverage & Manuscript Development at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Delivered original screenplays and high-level script doctoring for independent filmmakers; provided tone, pacing, and genre guidance to create market-viable manuscripts and clear client workflows.

Ghostwriter & Script Consultant at FROW Media Group

January 1, 2023 - Present

Ghostwrote a full-length, professionally produced stage production; matched the client’s voice with tonal precision; managed client communications and confidentiality, driving the project from brief to final draft on schedule.

Thriller Series Consultant & Outline Writer at Mary Stone Publishing

January 1, 2023 - Present

Architected multi-book thriller franchises from the ground up; developed research-backed outlines that modernized genre tropes and moved projects into production with strong commercial ratings and Amazon category rankings; maintained meticulous submission logs and continuity across series.

Narrative Designer & Story Architect at Maple Studio

January 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and authored 30+ chapters of romance and drama for a global interactive platform—engineering branching story paths and maintaining audience engagement while aligning with platform data and trends.

Narrative Writer & Consultant at Self-Employed

January 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and authored 30+ chapters of romance and drama for a global interactive platform; engineered branching story paths with reader decisions; tracked platform performance and engagement metrics to optimize cliffhangers and flow; delivered consistently on production schedules while staying current with genre trends and platform audience behavior.

Keyholder & Retail Supervisor at UNOde50

November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Drove boutique performance through KPI analysis, brand storytelling, and high-touch clienteling; opened/closed procedures and cash reconciliation; trained three new team members.

Sales Advisor at Cole Haan

June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Consistently exceeded store targets through strategic team selling and high-touch customer experience; trained 5+ new team members and implemented visual directives to support conversion and brand integrity.

Production & Operations Support at Bob McAndrew Acting Studio & Additional Clients

January 1, 2021 - Present

Primary point of contact for high-volume scheduling; drafted professional correspondence; ensured client interactions were precise, discreet, and timely; supported multiple freelance engagements with CRM, expense processing, and payroll assistance.

Production & Operations Support at Harshaw Studio

January 1, 2021 - Present

Operational backbone of a Brooklyn film studio: secured locations, managed extras, and ensured scripts, call sheets, and paperwork reached the right hands before production; managed end-to-end contracts lifecycles and on-set support.

Sales & Visual Merchandising Associate at Century 21 Department Stores

January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020

Exceeded goals across luxury leather, watches, and sunglasses via proactive needs assessment and conversion to loyalty programs; executed complex visual merchandising and mentored 5+ new associates.

Catering Associate & Delivery at Agata & Valentina

June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018

Acted as a dedicated personal shopper for high-end clients; managed grocery selection and home delivery with discretion and attention to detail; supported large catering events with inventory and data entry.

Outreach Coordinator & Activities Program Specialist at Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center

September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2023

Managed 90+ elementary and middle school students daily across social-emotional, recreational, and academic programming; oversaw data management, payroll, and event logistics; authored newsletters and coordinated outreach with local vendors and schools.