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I am an award-winning, Emmy-nominated producer and writer with three decades of experience crafting engaging, editorially sound content and leading teams to deliver critically acclaimed programming.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, maintain composure under pressure, and excel at adapting to diverse working conditions. My genre credits include Talk, News, Documentary, Magazine, and Live/Special Event projects.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Independent Writer, Producer, and Consultant at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2003 - PresentConsult clients through the development of programming concepts and strategizing content distribution. Write treatments. Write non-fiction scripts for broadcast and features for print. Direct field shoots. Interview subjects. Book and coordinate shoots and crews. Past clients include: E! Networks, VH1, The Steve Harvey Foundation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, City of College Park, GA; TV Guide Channel, Entertainment Studios and Gospel Music Channel (now UP TV).
Producer, Apocalypse Earth – Documentary Series at A+E Global Media
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015Orchestrated end-to-end creation of two two-hour History Channel episodes during COVID-19 lockdown, integrating archival footage and updated segments to elevate the narrative, yielding Top 50 Nielsen ratings in primetime. Adapted and wrote copy as needed – including series graphic open. Series was executed remotely.
Producer, Apocalypse Earth – Documentary Series at A+E Global Media
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024Premiere episode, Apocalypse Earth: Fire & Fury, debuted in the Top 50 of the Nielsen ratings, achieving the highest rating for History in months. Series was executed remotely. Produced post-production and network-delivered content using Adobe Premiere Pro; assessed and executed Standards & Practices needs; created and edited series graphics as needed.
Line Producer at Arise TV
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015LINE PRODUCER, ARISE NEWS NOW WEEKEND AND ARISE NEWS WEEKEND – HALF-HOUR STUDIO-BASED LIVE NEWSCasts. ARISE & SHINE – STUDIO-BASED WEEKEND MORNING SHOW. Formatted and oversaw execution of multiple weekend newscasts or weekend morning show.
Supervising Producer, Meet the Faith at Black Entertainment Television (BET)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Launched and oversaw initial development of series: wrote treatments, tested host candidates, developed budgets, solicited set design, developed staffing plan, solicited staff, and established studio operations. In Production: Developed show topics; formatted episodes; coordinated and oversaw studio production and taping. Line-produced in the control room. Supervised show elements, scripts, and continuity.
Supervising Producer, Meet the Faith at Black Entertainment Television (BET)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Launched and oversaw initial development of series: wrote treatments, tested host candidates, developed budgets, solicited set design, developed staffing plan, solicited staff, and established studio operations. In Production: Developed show topics; formatted episodes; coordinated and oversaw studio production and taping. Line-produced in the control room. Supervised show elements, scripts, and continuity.
Producer, BET Tonight with Ed Gordon – Studio-Based Interview Series at Black Entertainment Television (BET)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Formatted and executed nightly episodes. Focused show topics; wrote scripts; determined elements; line-produced in control room.
Producer at E! Networks
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2002Producer on Celebrity Homes – Magazine series; Mysteries & Scandals – Half-Hour Biographical Documentaries; Pure Soap – Daily Live Studio-Based Magazine-Style Talk Show; Live Events Department (1994–1999): line-produced coverage of entertainment industry awards shows, events and premieres; wrote show scripts, including two six-hour live countdown shows covering the Golden Globes and Academy Awards; exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage for SAG Awards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Dramatics and Speech at Fisk University
August 13, 1979 - May 16, 1983Qualifications
Blue Ribbon Judge – Television Academy – Daytime Emmy Awards
March 1, 1998 - August 31, 2025Advisory Board member – Producers Guild of America East
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Chair – Seminars Committee – Producers Guild of America East
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Founding Vice Chair – Arts & Entertainment Task Force – National Association of Black Journalists
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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