Experience

Sivoo Holdings, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member, Acquisition Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Launching proprietary global backend coding and streaming App. Diversified viewing platforms. Pay per channel. First phase funding. Launching August 2021 on mobile (android and apple)in Nigeria, India and USA. Seeking: local content providers (Lagos and surrounding areas, languages: African dialects, Swahili, Urdu, English, French). Influencers and personalities for partnerships. Launching proprietary global backend coding and streaming App. Diversified viewing platforms. Pay per channel. First phase funding. Launching August 2021 on mobile (android and apple)in Nigeria, India and USA. Seeking: local content providers (Lagos and surrounding areas, languages: African dialects, Swahili, Urdu, English, French). Influencers and personalities for partnerships.



Bluewater

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer/Director/Acct Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Client management of large multi-lingual account and the Directing of DRTV commercials for top brands across health and wellness. Delivery of live and taped short form commercial and digital spots. Oversight of creative pitches, SOW, budgets, writing and casting. Project management of writers, producers, editors and small team of freelancers. Directing and Producing spots airing across US in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Target: Retail Products, Medicare for seniors 65+, Insurance and more Client management of large multi-lingual account and the Directing of DRTV commercials for top brands across health and wellness. Delivery of live and taped short form commercial and digital spots. Oversight of creative pitches, SOW, budgets, writing and casting. Project management of writers, producers, editors and small team of freelancers. Directing and Producing spots airing across US in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Target: Retail Products, Medicare for seniors 65+, Insurance and more



Culture Shift Labs

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Event Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

  Culture Shifting Weekends is an annual invite-only bi-coastal event that takes place in Silicon Valley, and Silicon Alley and Miami. These are the only events of their kind in the United States that unite over 400 accomplished Black & Latinx tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and social impact leaders in order to enable deals, collaborations and wealth creation. Culture Shifting Weekends is an annual invite-only bi-coastal event that takes place in Silicon Valley, and Silicon Alley and Miami. These are the only events of their kind in the United States that unite over 400 accomplished Black & Latinx tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and social impact leaders in order to enable deals, collaborations and wealth creation.



leemediamarketing.com

• USA

• Media Content Director / Business Marketing Strategist

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2020

  Media Contracts as Exec Producer, Writer and Digital Strategist for Businesses and Brands. Reshaping client's online branding and web integration for growth. Handle all facets of branding, marketing, and project development. Skilled in strategic visioning and guiding a team that delivers on time and budget. Expertise in Training executives, CEO's, authors and industry experts. Work with small business retail and PR companies across US in retail, publishing, entertainment, travel, finance and… Show more Media Contracts as Exec Producer, Writer and Digital Strategist for Businesses and Brands. Reshaping client's online branding and web integration for growth. Handle all facets of branding, marketing, and project development. Skilled in strategic visioning and guiding a team that delivers on time and budget. Expertise in Training executives, CEO's, authors and industry experts. Work with small business retail and PR companies across US in retail, publishing, entertainment, travel, finance and healthcare. Show less Media Contracts as Exec Producer, Writer and Digital Strategist for Businesses and Brands. Reshaping client's online branding and web integration for growth. Handle all facets of branding, marketing, and project development. Skilled in strategic visioning and guiding a team that delivers on time and budget. Expertise in Training executives, CEO's, authors and industry experts. Work with small business retail and PR companies across US in retail, publishing, entertainment, travel, finance and… Show more Media Contracts as Exec Producer, Writer and Digital Strategist for Businesses and Brands. Reshaping client's online branding and web integration for growth. Handle all facets of branding, marketing, and project development. Skilled in strategic visioning and guiding a team that delivers on time and budget. Expertise in Training executives, CEO's, authors and industry experts. Work with small business retail and PR companies across US in retail, publishing, entertainment, travel, finance and healthcare. Show less



Luxury House Sitting

• Worldwide

• Media Coach, Teacher, Global Traveler

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

  While working remotely these short jaunts enabled meaningful travel and work, gaining greater insight into myself while making new friends. Was invited to lecture at Universities while growing media contacts. Travel within the USA, French Polynesia Islands and Europe. While working remotely these short jaunts enabled meaningful travel and work, gaining greater insight into myself while making new friends. Was invited to lecture at Universities while growing media contacts. Travel within the USA, French Polynesia Islands and Europe.



Dick Clark Productions

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Year's Rockin' Eve w/ Ryan Seacrest

  • 2007 - 2018

  Show Producer for Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy & Team - Live from Time Square for year end broadcast special. Also ran point for live show advertising spots Planet Fitness and American Express. Show Producer for Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy & Team - Live from Time Square for year end broadcast special. Also ran point for live show advertising spots Planet Fitness and American Express.



Flaviebpr

• New York/Paris

• Corporate Account Director

  • 2015 - 2017

  • Guide international clients with strategic planning and create messaging for brand awareness • Develop promotional programs and content across television, digital and mobile platforms • Craft compelling brand stories providing a vehicle for clients to connect with target audiences • Consistently produce programs that drive publicity, generate awareness and create a buzz • Media train clients for national speaking engagements and media appearances • Develop, produce and… Show more • Guide international clients with strategic planning and create messaging for brand awareness • Develop promotional programs and content across television, digital and mobile platforms • Craft compelling brand stories providing a vehicle for clients to connect with target audiences • Consistently produce programs that drive publicity, generate awareness and create a buzz • Media train clients for national speaking engagements and media appearances • Develop, produce and edit promotional and news video Practice Areas Include: health and wellness, pets, fashion, media, mobile tech, executive coaching. Show less • Guide international clients with strategic planning and create messaging for brand awareness • Develop promotional programs and content across television, digital and mobile platforms • Craft compelling brand stories providing a vehicle for clients to connect with target audiences • Consistently produce programs that drive publicity, generate awareness and create a buzz • Media train clients for national speaking engagements and media appearances • Develop, produce and… Show more • Guide international clients with strategic planning and create messaging for brand awareness • Develop promotional programs and content across television, digital and mobile platforms • Craft compelling brand stories providing a vehicle for clients to connect with target audiences • Consistently produce programs that drive publicity, generate awareness and create a buzz • Media train clients for national speaking engagements and media appearances • Develop, produce and edit promotional and news video Practice Areas Include: health and wellness, pets, fashion, media, mobile tech, executive coaching. Show less



Global Visionary Media

• Global

• Operations Directior, Media Coach, Writer

  • 2012 - 2016

  Operations & Marketing Director 2013: Barton Orchards Entertainment, LLC 3 year contract. Media Development & Production / Coaching / Copywriting / Crisis Management for Clients: Stanton & Co., Kaplow Communications, Krupa Consulting, Univision, FlaviebPR, ABC News, Integrous Investing, La Voce Las Vegas, Dick Clark Productions, Amplify Snacks - Social Media/Communications support for small business clients - Producer/Talent Support Ryan Seacrest - New Year's Rock'n Eve… Show more Operations & Marketing Director 2013: Barton Orchards Entertainment, LLC 3 year contract. Media Development & Production / Coaching / Copywriting / Crisis Management for Clients: Stanton & Co., Kaplow Communications, Krupa Consulting, Univision, FlaviebPR, ABC News, Integrous Investing, La Voce Las Vegas, Dick Clark Productions, Amplify Snacks - Social Media/Communications support for small business clients - Producer/Talent Support Ryan Seacrest - New Year's Rock'n Eve 2007+ - Marketing & Operations Management for Barton Orchards, LLC (NY tourism brand) - B'cast Development contract Kaplow Communications re: Target, L'oreal, Skype accounts - Media Coach/Producer for Stanton & Co.Web series launch CEO Veronica Bosgraaf, Pure Bar - Media Coach for Krupa Consulting client - Brownie Brittle re: Rachael Ray & Oscar appearances Guest Lecturer for students of Lycée Paul-Gauguin and InHolland University Agent/Editor, YA Book BAD CAT - Random House Publication & GMA Summer Read 2010 2nd 2nd AD on $1.5 million independent feature "Infested" 2001 Panel Moderator for RAI TV Network (Italy) - Broadcasting Conference 2000 Show less Operations & Marketing Director 2013: Barton Orchards Entertainment, LLC 3 year contract. Media Development & Production / Coaching / Copywriting / Crisis Management for Clients: Stanton & Co., Kaplow Communications, Krupa Consulting, Univision, FlaviebPR, ABC News, Integrous Investing, La Voce Las Vegas, Dick Clark Productions, Amplify Snacks - Social Media/Communications support for small business clients - Producer/Talent Support Ryan Seacrest - New Year's Rock'n Eve… Show more Operations & Marketing Director 2013: Barton Orchards Entertainment, LLC 3 year contract. Media Development & Production / Coaching / Copywriting / Crisis Management for Clients: Stanton & Co., Kaplow Communications, Krupa Consulting, Univision, FlaviebPR, ABC News, Integrous Investing, La Voce Las Vegas, Dick Clark Productions, Amplify Snacks - Social Media/Communications support for small business clients - Producer/Talent Support Ryan Seacrest - New Year's Rock'n Eve 2007+ - Marketing & Operations Management for Barton Orchards, LLC (NY tourism brand) - B'cast Development contract Kaplow Communications re: Target, L'oreal, Skype accounts - Media Coach/Producer for Stanton & Co.Web series launch CEO Veronica Bosgraaf, Pure Bar - Media Coach for Krupa Consulting client - Brownie Brittle re: Rachael Ray & Oscar appearances Guest Lecturer for students of Lycée Paul-Gauguin and InHolland University Agent/Editor, YA Book BAD CAT - Random House Publication & GMA Summer Read 2010 2nd 2nd AD on $1.5 million independent feature "Infested" 2001 Panel Moderator for RAI TV Network (Italy) - Broadcasting Conference 2000 Show less



Amplify Snack Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Marketing Consultant

  • 2015 - 2015



Disney General Entertainment Content

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• ABC News Now Cable & Digital

  • 2008 - 2012

  Created/Produced Half Hour Original Programming for Cable and Digital Channels at ABC News. Showrunner/Creator on various - Good Morning America Now -3rd hour GMA. GMA Health, Travel Now, Chef's Table, Cause Celeb. Managed ABC Live specials and original digital content. External communications with PR, talent, production and technical services, global businesses and travel coordination. Wrote, Shot, Edited various shows and editorial pieces on location for ABC News, Disney and… Show more Created/Produced Half Hour Original Programming for Cable and Digital Channels at ABC News. Showrunner/Creator on various - Good Morning America Now -3rd hour GMA. GMA Health, Travel Now, Chef's Table, Cause Celeb. Managed ABC Live specials and original digital content. External communications with PR, talent, production and technical services, global businesses and travel coordination. Wrote, Shot, Edited various shows and editorial pieces on location for ABC News, Disney and Sponsor Stakeholders.

• Operations Producer, Good Morning America

  • 2001 - 2008

  Shows: GOOD MORNING AMERICA & ABC News Special Coverage * Supervised full and partial show originations within US and abroad * Supported live shows from control room and on remote locations * Produced, wrote, shot, edited various content * Planned, Executed Budgets $800K. Union staffing and negotiation



The International Academy of Television Arts and Science (IATAS)

• Greater New York City Area

• General Manager, Executive Producer, The International Emmy Awards

  • 1995 - 2000

  Program Manager to GM. Executive Producer of the International Emmy Awards * Developed business strategies, and liaised with promotional and corporate partners. * Oversight of talent bookings, contracts, pre and post-production, and international distribution of raw and edited packages. * $600,000 operating budget which I brought under by streamlining infrastructure, renegotiating production partnerships and pre-selling hour specials prior to post-editing. *… Show more Program Manager to GM. Executive Producer of the International Emmy Awards * Developed business strategies, and liaised with promotional and corporate partners. * Oversight of talent bookings, contracts, pre and post-production, and international distribution of raw and edited packages. * $600,000 operating budget which I brought under by streamlining infrastructure, renegotiating production partnerships and pre-selling hour specials prior to post-editing. * Represented organization at MIP, MIFA, NATPE, BANFF, and CTAM. * Co-developed website. Directed channel content, streaming video, and e-commerce. Show less Program Manager to GM. Executive Producer of the International Emmy Awards * Developed business strategies, and liaised with promotional and corporate partners. * Oversight of talent bookings, contracts, pre and post-production, and international distribution of raw and edited packages. * $600,000 operating budget which I brought under by streamlining infrastructure, renegotiating production partnerships and pre-selling hour specials prior to post-editing. *… Show more Program Manager to GM. Executive Producer of the International Emmy Awards * Developed business strategies, and liaised with promotional and corporate partners. * Oversight of talent bookings, contracts, pre and post-production, and international distribution of raw and edited packages. * $600,000 operating budget which I brought under by streamlining infrastructure, renegotiating production partnerships and pre-selling hour specials prior to post-editing. * Represented organization at MIP, MIFA, NATPE, BANFF, and CTAM. * Co-developed website. Directed channel content, streaming video, and e-commerce. Show less