Award-winning and versatile content specialist/event manager with over 15 yrs. of experience.

Writer/Producer/Director

O2 Media Inc.

Mid-Management

May 2001 - June 2002 ( 2 Years 5 Months ) | Pompano Beach, FL

• Produced, wrote, directed, generated budgets, and hired crew for road tour shows, docuseries, and segments for over 150 brands which include fortune 500 companies, celebrities, non-profits, and experts for The Balancing Act show on Lifetime TV.


• Contributed partnerships that filled the program’s expanded time slot with new ongoing content.

Producer/Fill-in Co-Host/Lifestyle & Fashion Reporter

WFTX FOX 4

Mid-Management

May 2001 - June 2002 ( 2 Years 8 Months ) | Cape Coral, FL

• Launched the branded live TV talk show where I established show format/themes, wrote, booked guests, and line produced over 700 shows while managing hosting and reporting duties.

Content Specialist/Event Manager

Smile Back Girl Productions

Founder/Owner

May 2001 - Present ( 17 Years 6 Months ) | Miami, FL

• Consulting brands on developing user-friendly digital platforms and engaging content.


• Producing, directing, copywriting, scriptwriting, and hosting social media and video content, infomercials, TV shows, and marketing communications for brands such as OmegaXL and TomboyX.


• Managing, planning, conceptualizing, coordinating logistics, booking, and negotiating live event projects for non-profits such as FilmGate Miami and New FL Majority. I developed NFM’s Latinas en Marcha event in 3 weeks. The results? A 50% savings on the venue and the creation of an augmented reality experience to promote Amendment 4 legislation, which was approved by voters.

Producer/Story Editor

Pink Sneakers Productions

Mid-Management

May 2001 - June 2002 ( 1 year 7 Months ) | Orlando, FL

• Edited storylines for the highest rated VH1 show in ‘05, Hogan Knows Best.


• Produced, supervised, coordinated, videotaped and interviewed subjects for 3 shows simultaneously for MTV News & Docs I Want A Famous Face with one being the debut episode.

Freelance Producer/Reporter/Co-Host/Voiceover Talent

Orange County Government Orange TV & Vision TV

Mid-Management

May 2001 - June 2002 ( 4 Years 6 Months ) | Orlando, FL

• Developed show concept, produced, wrote, directed, edited, and hosted the Telly and Communicator award-winning show On With The Show.


• Co-Hosted and interviewed guests for the award-winning public affairs talk show Community Cafe.


• Reported for Orange County Update, Backstage pass, and lifestyle segments.

Associate Producer

WFTV Eyewitness News 9

Associate Developer

May 2001 - June 2002 ( 11 Months ) | Orlando, FL

Produced CNN Headline News Local Edition, wrote, edited stories, and coordinated remote live shots for shows at the #1 rated news station in the market.

Producer/Director/Videographer

Florida Department of Transportation

Manager

May 2001 - June 2002 ( 1 year 1 Month ) | Orlando, FL

• Produced from concept, 2 PSA’s for the Buckle Up FL Campaign that won 2 Silver Addys, SE Journalism Conference Best Commercial, and FAMU PSA Campaign Winner.

Florida A&M University

Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism

1996 - 2001

Activities and Societies:

Images Modeling Troupe

Additional Notes:

I have a concentration in Apparel Studies from Florida State University.

FL Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate

At Gold Coast Real Estate

Additional Notes:

I am a licensed real estate associate through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. I am currently voluntarily inactive. I take continuing education classes every 2 years to maintain the license.

Continuing Education in Grant Writing

At University of Central Florida

English (Master)