Experience

Ryman Hospitality Properties

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Production

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Supervise and administer inclusive facets of video production, produced within organization and by external production companies. Cooperate with team producers in development of new television series. Engage with artists and associated teams in development of supportive content. Facilitate interdepartmental communications by orchestrating monthly company-wide meetings. Manage staffing procedures including hiring of editors, producers, shooters, and coordinators. Key… Show more Supervise and administer inclusive facets of video production, produced within organization and by external production companies. Cooperate with team producers in development of new television series. Engage with artists and associated teams in development of supportive content. Facilitate interdepartmental communications by orchestrating monthly company-wide meetings. Manage staffing procedures including hiring of editors, producers, shooters, and coordinators. Key Highlights: • Collaborated proactively with Vice President of Production to facilitate concept development and production of digitally distributed content as well as content for network / cable outlets. • Diligently supported all video needs of RHP brands, including Ryman, Opry, Ole Red, 650 WSM, and Austin City Limits. • Served in capacity of Producer/Director of performance and lifestyle projects for Opry Entertainment/Circle Television.

• Producer

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2022

  Cooperated directly with sales and marketing departments in development of video materials, aimed at supporting notable brands including Ole Red, Opry, Circle TV, WSM, and Ryman. Played pivotal role as primary contact point for artist management / label representatives, along with directly contributing to artist support through artist, label, management, publicity, and promotion team relationships. Spearheaded key aspects of edits and seamless delivery of shows to broadcast and social media… Show more Cooperated directly with sales and marketing departments in development of video materials, aimed at supporting notable brands including Ole Red, Opry, Circle TV, WSM, and Ryman. Played pivotal role as primary contact point for artist management / label representatives, along with directly contributing to artist support through artist, label, management, publicity, and promotion team relationships. Spearheaded key aspects of edits and seamless delivery of shows to broadcast and social media partners. Key Highlights: • Directed / Produced shoots for original series as well as Opry & Ryman marketing materials and web video content. • Acted as Director / Producer of "Bill Cody Presents", featuring Garth Brooks, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, and Brenda Lee, among others. • Directed and produced Circle TV series "Backstage @ the Opry”, "Backstage @ the Ryman”, "Opry NextStage”, "The Write Stuff”, "My Opry Debut”, "Coming Home", and "My Journey". • Served as key member of RHP Diversity Counsel. • Won multiple awards, including 8 Telly Awards for excellence.



Independent Director / Editor

• Director / Editor

  • 1998 - Feb 2019

  Acted in capacity of Director, Producer, Editor of television series, music videos, documentaries and commercials, demonstrating top-notch craftmanship and artistry. Key Highlights: • Directed / Edited performance and music videos for the below mentioned artists: o Lee Ann Womack, Molly Tuttle, Meiko, Lera Lynn, Liz Longley, Donna the Buffalo, Don Williams, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sarah Jarosz, Chris Stapleton, Jo Harman, Bryan Sutton and many others. • Developed marketing pieces such… Show more Acted in capacity of Director, Producer, Editor of television series, music videos, documentaries and commercials, demonstrating top-notch craftmanship and artistry. Key Highlights: • Directed / Edited performance and music videos for the below mentioned artists: o Lee Ann Womack, Molly Tuttle, Meiko, Lera Lynn, Liz Longley, Donna the Buffalo, Don Williams, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sarah Jarosz, Chris Stapleton, Jo Harman, Bryan Sutton and many others. • Developed marketing pieces such as stories and performance videos for 2023 Grammy Award winning bluegrass artist Molly Tuttle as she was starting out helping get her music out to new audiences. • Collaborated directly with Grammy Award winning producer Gary Paczosa in production of series of music performance videos for now Grammy Award winning artist Sarah Jarosz. • Produced and directed performance videos for legends Don Williams and Lee Ann Womack for Sugar Hill Records. Notable credits include the following: • Opry Documentary: "Les Leverett" - Writer / Director / Editor • Noteworthy @ The Opry (GAC) - Segment Producer / Editor • Love and Theft Web Series (RCA) - Director / Editor • Kelliegh Bannen Web series (Capitol) - Director / Editor • Family Band: The Cowsills Story (Doc) - Director / Editor • Meet The Wilsons (CMT ca) - Director / Editor • Passtime (SPEED) - Editor • CMT Top 100 Duets (CMT) – Editor Show less Acted in capacity of Director, Producer, Editor of television series, music videos, documentaries and commercials, demonstrating top-notch craftmanship and artistry. Key Highlights: • Directed / Edited performance and music videos for the below mentioned artists: o Lee Ann Womack, Molly Tuttle, Meiko, Lera Lynn, Liz Longley, Donna the Buffalo, Don Williams, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sarah Jarosz, Chris Stapleton, Jo Harman, Bryan Sutton and many others. • Developed marketing pieces such… Show more Acted in capacity of Director, Producer, Editor of television series, music videos, documentaries and commercials, demonstrating top-notch craftmanship and artistry. Key Highlights: • Directed / Edited performance and music videos for the below mentioned artists: o Lee Ann Womack, Molly Tuttle, Meiko, Lera Lynn, Liz Longley, Donna the Buffalo, Don Williams, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sarah Jarosz, Chris Stapleton, Jo Harman, Bryan Sutton and many others. • Developed marketing pieces such as stories and performance videos for 2023 Grammy Award winning bluegrass artist Molly Tuttle as she was starting out helping get her music out to new audiences. • Collaborated directly with Grammy Award winning producer Gary Paczosa in production of series of music performance videos for now Grammy Award winning artist Sarah Jarosz. • Produced and directed performance videos for legends Don Williams and Lee Ann Womack for Sugar Hill Records. Notable credits include the following: • Opry Documentary: "Les Leverett" - Writer / Director / Editor • Noteworthy @ The Opry (GAC) - Segment Producer / Editor • Love and Theft Web Series (RCA) - Director / Editor • Kelliegh Bannen Web series (Capitol) - Director / Editor • Family Band: The Cowsills Story (Doc) - Director / Editor • Meet The Wilsons (CMT ca) - Director / Editor • Passtime (SPEED) - Editor • CMT Top 100 Duets (CMT) – Editor Show less



cj Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer - Web Video / Creative - Interactive Strategist

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2016

  • Brought back by the agency (previously worked as Creative Director) as an executive producer to help bring leadership and direction to all aspects of the agency’s Web video department. • After two years became a Creative & Interactive Strategist working as b2b client services point person for production and interactive with a strong focus on interactive strategy including SEO, PPC, UX,Web content, social media, traffic, engagement and overall conversions. Worked as a communication… Show more • Brought back by the agency (previously worked as Creative Director) as an executive producer to help bring leadership and direction to all aspects of the agency’s Web video department. • After two years became a Creative & Interactive Strategist working as b2b client services point person for production and interactive with a strong focus on interactive strategy including SEO, PPC, UX,Web content, social media, traffic, engagement and overall conversions. Worked as a communication bridge between staff creative and law firm principles. Primary focus was on big picture needs of clients and working with staff to develop and communicate strategy to client. Show less • Brought back by the agency (previously worked as Creative Director) as an executive producer to help bring leadership and direction to all aspects of the agency’s Web video department. • After two years became a Creative & Interactive Strategist working as b2b client services point person for production and interactive with a strong focus on interactive strategy including SEO, PPC, UX,Web content, social media, traffic, engagement and overall conversions. Worked as a communication… Show more • Brought back by the agency (previously worked as Creative Director) as an executive producer to help bring leadership and direction to all aspects of the agency’s Web video department. • After two years became a Creative & Interactive Strategist working as b2b client services point person for production and interactive with a strong focus on interactive strategy including SEO, PPC, UX,Web content, social media, traffic, engagement and overall conversions. Worked as a communication bridge between staff creative and law firm principles. Primary focus was on big picture needs of clients and working with staff to develop and communicate strategy to client. Show less



Thinking Bee Productions

• CCO / Co-Owner

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2014

  Thinking Bee was created for the sole purpose of documenting great music through Web series, live performance, music video, documentaries and unscripted series. Our reality based television experience coupled with a strong appreciation for building a brand helped us work with a label's marketing and promotion staff to develop web series that tied in directly with their overall marketing strategy. Artist list included: Lee Ann Womack, Lera Lynn, Bryan Sutton, SteepCanyonRangers… Show more Thinking Bee was created for the sole purpose of documenting great music through Web series, live performance, music video, documentaries and unscripted series. Our reality based television experience coupled with a strong appreciation for building a brand helped us work with a label's marketing and promotion staff to develop web series that tied in directly with their overall marketing strategy. Artist list included: Lee Ann Womack, Lera Lynn, Bryan Sutton, SteepCanyonRangers, Sarah Jarosz, Donna The Buffalo, Brian Wright, Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Don Williams, Gary Allan, Black Prairie, Love and Theft, Chris Stapleton, David Nail, The Cowsills, Maggie Rose, Kelleigh Bannen, Lauren Alaina, Kathy Mattea, Kenny Vaughan, Marty Stuart, Don Williams & Easton Corbin. Show less Thinking Bee was created for the sole purpose of documenting great music through Web series, live performance, music video, documentaries and unscripted series. Our reality based television experience coupled with a strong appreciation for building a brand helped us work with a label's marketing and promotion staff to develop web series that tied in directly with their overall marketing strategy. Artist list included: Lee Ann Womack, Lera Lynn, Bryan Sutton, SteepCanyonRangers… Show more Thinking Bee was created for the sole purpose of documenting great music through Web series, live performance, music video, documentaries and unscripted series. Our reality based television experience coupled with a strong appreciation for building a brand helped us work with a label's marketing and promotion staff to develop web series that tied in directly with their overall marketing strategy. Artist list included: Lee Ann Womack, Lera Lynn, Bryan Sutton, SteepCanyonRangers, Sarah Jarosz, Donna The Buffalo, Brian Wright, Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Don Williams, Gary Allan, Black Prairie, Love and Theft, Chris Stapleton, David Nail, The Cowsills, Maggie Rose, Kelleigh Bannen, Lauren Alaina, Kathy Mattea, Kenny Vaughan, Marty Stuart, Don Williams & Easton Corbin. Show less



cj Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director & Brand Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2008

  • Was hired to bring synergy to agency between Web, print, broadcast, public relations and client branding. • Accountable for all things creative that left the agency including broadcast, print, yellow pages, Web & public relations for all 38 brands. Oversaw a staff of 20+ writers, designers, producers and editors. • Brand Manager / Strategist for six of the agency’s top clients ensuring brand consistency and growth through all mediums. • Was hired to bring synergy to agency between Web, print, broadcast, public relations and client branding. • Accountable for all things creative that left the agency including broadcast, print, yellow pages, Web & public relations for all 38 brands. Oversaw a staff of 20+ writers, designers, producers and editors. • Brand Manager / Strategist for six of the agency’s top clients ensuring brand consistency and growth through all mediums.



Nashville Predators

• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Producer

  • Jun 2003 - Apr 2004

  As a member of the Nashville Predators broadcast team, I acted as Associate Producer of the game broadcasts as well as Producer of the pre-game show "Predators Tonight," hosted by Pete Weber & Terry Crisp. I was responsible for writing, directing, shooting and editing all features for the pre-game show as well as various video needs of the organizations marketing and promotions departments. I left my position in 2004 due to the league's lockout. As a member of the Nashville Predators broadcast team, I acted as Associate Producer of the game broadcasts as well as Producer of the pre-game show "Predators Tonight," hosted by Pete Weber & Terry Crisp. I was responsible for writing, directing, shooting and editing all features for the pre-game show as well as various video needs of the organizations marketing and promotions departments. I left my position in 2004 due to the league's lockout.



Film House

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director / Producer

  • Feb 1998 - Apr 2003

  Started as a Producer eventually becoming a Creative Director for the American Forces Radio & Television Services account. In that role, I was responsible for the complete creative process of over 300 television & radio spots a year from concept through scripting. Through my time with Film House I was also responsible for directing voice over for hundreds of radio and television commercials and maintaining client relations throughout the contract. The volume of talent needed required… Show more Started as a Producer eventually becoming a Creative Director for the American Forces Radio & Television Services account. In that role, I was responsible for the complete creative process of over 300 television & radio spots a year from concept through scripting. Through my time with Film House I was also responsible for directing voice over for hundreds of radio and television commercials and maintaining client relations throughout the contract. The volume of talent needed required me to often fly to Los Angeles and Atlanta for tracking sessions which gave me the opportunity to work with some of the industry's best VO talent including legendary actor Dick Gautier, Tim Omundson and Steve Frankin. It eventually led to the publishing of a book entitled "Voice Over Etiquette." Show less Started as a Producer eventually becoming a Creative Director for the American Forces Radio & Television Services account. In that role, I was responsible for the complete creative process of over 300 television & radio spots a year from concept through scripting. Through my time with Film House I was also responsible for directing voice over for hundreds of radio and television commercials and maintaining client relations throughout the contract. The volume of talent needed required… Show more Started as a Producer eventually becoming a Creative Director for the American Forces Radio & Television Services account. In that role, I was responsible for the complete creative process of over 300 television & radio spots a year from concept through scripting. Through my time with Film House I was also responsible for directing voice over for hundreds of radio and television commercials and maintaining client relations throughout the contract. The volume of talent needed required me to often fly to Los Angeles and Atlanta for tracking sessions which gave me the opportunity to work with some of the industry's best VO talent including legendary actor Dick Gautier, Tim Omundson and Steve Frankin. It eventually led to the publishing of a book entitled "Voice Over Etiquette." Show less



Saban Brands

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Editor

  • Sep 1988 - Oct 2002

  Began as a second engineer with Saban in 1988 eventually becoming a music editor. In 1994 I left Los Angeles and moved to Nashville, but continued editing shows from my studio on Music Row including Digimon, VR Troopers, Diabolique, The Adventures of Jim Button, The Kids in Room 222 to name just a few. Music was edited and shipped to Los Angeles on Thursday nights for shows airing on Fox Kids Saturday mornings. Began as a second engineer with Saban in 1988 eventually becoming a music editor. In 1994 I left Los Angeles and moved to Nashville, but continued editing shows from my studio on Music Row including Digimon, VR Troopers, Diabolique, The Adventures of Jim Button, The Kids in Room 222 to name just a few. Music was edited and shipped to Los Angeles on Thursday nights for shows airing on Fox Kids Saturday mornings.



Premiere Networks

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Creative Director

  • May 1991 - Sep 1994

  Oversaw production and quality control of over 20 radio networks. Responsible for integration of new network aquisitions and working with writers and talent as well as our stable of writer / producers. During my time with Premiere I helped develop and launch The Laugh Factory Minute which led to my working as an emcee at the world famous comedy club until my move to Nashville in 1994. During my time with Premiere I had the pleasure of working with the likes of John Madden, Michael… Show more Oversaw production and quality control of over 20 radio networks. Responsible for integration of new network aquisitions and working with writers and talent as well as our stable of writer / producers. During my time with Premiere I helped develop and launch The Laugh Factory Minute which led to my working as an emcee at the world famous comedy club until my move to Nashville in 1994. During my time with Premiere I had the pleasure of working with the likes of John Madden, Michael Reagen, Bob Costas, Jeff Altman, Shelley Fabares and others. Show less Oversaw production and quality control of over 20 radio networks. Responsible for integration of new network aquisitions and working with writers and talent as well as our stable of writer / producers. During my time with Premiere I helped develop and launch The Laugh Factory Minute which led to my working as an emcee at the world famous comedy club until my move to Nashville in 1994. During my time with Premiere I had the pleasure of working with the likes of John Madden, Michael… Show more Oversaw production and quality control of over 20 radio networks. Responsible for integration of new network aquisitions and working with writers and talent as well as our stable of writer / producers. During my time with Premiere I helped develop and launch The Laugh Factory Minute which led to my working as an emcee at the world famous comedy club until my move to Nashville in 1994. During my time with Premiere I had the pleasure of working with the likes of John Madden, Michael Reagen, Bob Costas, Jeff Altman, Shelley Fabares and others. Show less



KZLA-FM & KLAC AM / Los Angeles

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Producer

  • 1988 - 1991

  Morning Show Producer: KLAC 570 Classic Country Associate Production Director: KZLA / KLAC Morning Show Producer: KLAC 570 Classic Country Associate Production Director: KZLA / KLAC