Experience

American Red Cross of Georgia

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Communications Manager

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States



CNN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Coverage National Newsgathering

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2023

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Promoted to the senior leadership team responsible for managing all aspects of national news coverage and providing content for CNN.com as well as prime time programming such as The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper 360°. Directed a team of 25+ assignment editors and supervisors and worked closely with regional bureau leaders and 150 journalists to deploy on breaking news across the country. Partnered with programming and digital leaders to align story coverage and… Show more Promoted to the senior leadership team responsible for managing all aspects of national news coverage and providing content for CNN.com as well as prime time programming such as The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper 360°. Directed a team of 25+ assignment editors and supervisors and worked closely with regional bureau leaders and 150 journalists to deploy on breaking news across the country. Partnered with programming and digital leaders to align story coverage and content. • Positioned CNN to break news on the Uvalde school shooting ahead of the competition by directing coverage across linear and digital platforms. • At the start of the COVID pandemic, maintained editorial excellence and ensured staff safety by collaborating with other leaders to successfully pivot the team and workflow to a remote work environment. • Selected to participate in the CNN DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) program. Subsequently identified staff training, promotion and career advancement opportunities.

• Supervising Producer CNN International

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2013

  Managed CNN International’s coverage of the 2012 U.S. Presidential election, along with other global elections, including Russia, Venezuela and Egypt. Framed and crafted U.S. stories for a global audience. • Distinguished CNN as the go-to source on U.S. and global election coverage by gaining expertise on the candidates and context surrounding other nations’ voting issues as well as local election laws to ensure CNN’s adherence. • Facilitated live coverage with urgency and immediacy by… Show more Managed CNN International’s coverage of the 2012 U.S. Presidential election, along with other global elections, including Russia, Venezuela and Egypt. Framed and crafted U.S. stories for a global audience. • Distinguished CNN as the go-to source on U.S. and global election coverage by gaining expertise on the candidates and context surrounding other nations’ voting issues as well as local election laws to ensure CNN’s adherence. • Facilitated live coverage with urgency and immediacy by working closely with production and graphics to define branding and clearly illustrate results. • Partnered with CNN Politics, Special Events and CNN International Programming to cover the U.S. election cycle, which provided CNN’s international audience (200+ countries and territories) with compelling and distinct content to enhance online and on-air products. • Crafted unique stories for CNN International to expand coverage of U.S. stories to global audiences.

• Supervising Producer CNN International and Español Special Projects

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2011

  As part of a professional development opportunity, moved into this unit to gain programming and production experience. Oversaw production of sponsored content with a team of producers, editors, production associates and field teams. Controlled production budgets in excess of $20M. • Played a key role in the relaunch of CNN en Español, the consolidation of CNN International with CNNEE’s Special Projects Unit and the development of Europa Hoy, a daily program for CNNEE. • Appointed to serve… Show more As part of a professional development opportunity, moved into this unit to gain programming and production experience. Oversaw production of sponsored content with a team of producers, editors, production associates and field teams. Controlled production budgets in excess of $20M. • Played a key role in the relaunch of CNN en Español, the consolidation of CNN International with CNNEE’s Special Projects Unit and the development of Europa Hoy, a daily program for CNNEE. • Appointed to serve as International Director of Coverage during the 2011 Arab Spring, resulting in a Peabody Award. In this role, also covered Japan’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. • Managed on-the-ground award-winning coverage of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. • As the Executive Producer for the program, “Autumn of Change,” expanded CNN’s global sponsorships by combining live coverage, modern content and historical documentaries for a year-long look at the 20th anniversary of the fall of communism in six Eastern European countries. • Recognized with the Amnesty International Media Award for “World’s Untold Stories: The Forgotten People” in 2009 and a Lisagor Award for “World’s Untold Stories: Terror in Tuscany – World War II Atrocities” in 2011.

• Supervising Editor International Newsgathering

  • Jun 2004 - Sep 2008

• Field Producer, Miami Bureau

  • Mar 2001 - Jun 2004

  Miami, Florida, United States

• Bureau Manager and Field Producer, Havana Bureau

  • 2000 - 2001

  Havana, Cuba