SUMMARY
Emmy award-winning storyteller, creative marketer, industry specialist, and certified instructor. 20+ years inside global television networks, premium streaming services, professional sports leagues, leading advertising agencies, innovative technology companies, and top academic institutions. A dependable colleague and respectful people manager building team culture through collaboration, positivity, levity, and integrity.
HONORS
• Emmy Awards, Winner (2012, 2013) and Nominee (2007, 2012, 2014)
• Promax Awards, Winner (2020)
• Mark Awards, Winner (2006)
• Beacon Awards, Winner (2006)
EXPERIENCE
University System of Georgia
Interim Head of Post Production Education, Georgia Film Academy
June 2026 – Present
Oversee operations of college department. Staff and manage instructors while teaching classes. Review curriculum, syllabi, and certification pathways, aligning courses with industry standards. Grow enrollment and expand program by hosting recruitment events and seminars. Collaborate with internal divisions, external vendors, partner institutions, executive leadership, and state officials. Facilitate student networking opportunities and match graduates with employers.
University System of Georgia
Post Production Instructor, Georgia Film Academy
January 2026 – June 2026
Taught digital arts to college-aged and professional education students in-person and virtually. Controlled online learning management systems (LMS) and classroom equipment to deliver instruction. Provided career coaching and proctored specialized certifications. Served as university spokesperson at outreach events and advisor on technology initiatives.
Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Writer/Producer, HGTV/Food Network/Cooking Channel/Max
July 2023 – June 2025
Created multi-platform marketing campaigns, sparking engagement and viewership for renowned television shows. Liaised with talent, executives, crews, and agencies, ensuring deliverables arrived on time, on budget, and on-brand. Credits: House Hunters, Property Brothers, My Lottery Dream Home, The Flipping El Moussas, Ugliest House in America, Zillow Gone Wild, Fixer to Fabulous, Home Town Takeover, Renovation Aloha, Castle Impossible, Christina in the Country, Izzy Does It, 100 Day Dream Home, Unsellable Houses, Building Roots, Down Home Fab, Married to Real Estate, Renovation Resort Showdown, Good Bones, Tough Love with Hilary Farr, and Battle on the Beach.
Warner Bros. Discovery/WarnerMedia/Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Senior Writer/Producer, TNT/tbs/truTV/HBO Max
June 2014 – July 2023
Produced attention-grabbing content for iconic television networks and streaming services, promoting blockbuster movies, acclaimed series, and live events. Directed celebrity talent, supervised creative teams, coordinated with agencies, and organized deadlines. Credits: Snowpiercer, Animal Kingdom, The Last Ship, The Librarians, Shaq Life, Chasing the Cure, Rich & Shameless, Major Crimes, Public Morals, Proof, Rizzoli & Isles, Perception, Franklin & Bash, On the Menu, Neighborhood Sessions, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Stylish with Jenna Lyons, Double Cross, Taste The Culture, Celebrity Show-Off, Grimm, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Writer/Producer, Turner Sports
March 2011 – June 2014
Provided creative services for professional sports, college sports, and wellness franchises. Traveled between studios and stadiums for coverage of tentpole events. Envisioned and executed game teases, music videos, documentaries, highlights, sales integrations, and topical promotions. Partnered with hosts, athletes, announcers, reporters, actors, and musicians. Credits: Inside the NBA, NCAA March Madness, MLB on tbs, NASCAR on TNT, and Upwave.
Avid
Applications Specialist, Post Production
January 2010 – January 2011
Trained as a product expert demonstrating media solutions to film studios, television networks, music labels, houses of worship, and schools. Traveled frequently with internal sales teams and external resellers to service customers and grow business. Served as corporate spokesperson at trade shows, festivals, and seminars. Maintained inventory of sample hardware and software and coordinated transportation logistics.
Comcast
Writer/Producer, E! Entertainment Television
April 2008 – May 2009
Supplied breakout creative marketing for pop culture reality shows. Guided content end-to-end, managing budgets, production calendars, talent schedules, and studio resources. Credits: Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Dr. 90210, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, Candy Girls, The Girls Next Door, Chelsea Lately, The Soup, The Dark Side of Hollywood, True Hollywood Story, Denise Richards: It’s Complicated, Live from the Red Carpet, and E! News.
Fox Sports
Producer/Editor, FSN South and SportSouth
May 2006 – June 2007
Recruited to market the debut of television’s largest regional sports networks. Generated consumer brand equity and ratings through comprehensive promotion of live games and around-the-clock news for professional leagues and college conferences. Credits: MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, SEC, and ACC.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Associate Writer/Producer, Turner South
July 2004 – April 2006
One of six candidates selected for renowned corporate media training program. Quickly hired as key member of creative services team for Southern variety and sports television network. Built fandom with smart on-air advertising and organic in-person activations. Trafficked content through network operations for cable and satellite distribution. Credits: My South, Junkin’ with Val and Dave, Blue Ribbon, Off the Menu, 3 Day Weekend, Southern Living Presents, Liars & Legends, Home Plate, Home Makers, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and Atlanta Thrashers.
Deutsch
Video Editor
February 2003 – June 2004
Member of elite advertising agency’s in-house production team helping create buzz-worthy television and radio commercials for Fortune 500 clients. Managed state-of-the-art studio, high-volume duplication center, and archives. Credits: DIRECTV, Coors Brewing Company, Expedia, TGI Fridays, Real California Milk, and Mitsubishi Motors.
SKILLS
• Fluent in production grammar, etiquette, and best practices on-set, in-studio, in the classroom, and remote
• Expert knowledge of industry-standard media tools (Avid, Adobe, Apple, Blackmagic, ARRI, RED, Sony, Dolby)
• Advanced understanding of desktop, mobile, and networking systems (macOS, iOS, ChromeOS, Windows, Android)
• Experienced with collaborative applications and learning management systems (Teams, Zoom, Slack, Splashtop, D2L)
• Proficient with AI models and social media platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
• Formally trained in people management, fiscal responsibility, business ethics, and social awareness
• Strong presentation and clear communication (verbal and written)
CERTIFICATIONS
Avid Media Composer Instructor (2026)
Avid Media Composer Specialist (2026, 2010)
EDUCATION
California State University, Monterey Bay
B.A., Cinematic Arts and Technology, Summa Cum Laude (GPA 4.0)