Experience

EKH Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Director and Development

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Seasoned communications specialist who is an effective communicator, critical thinker, problem solver and continuous learner. I am also passionate about developing people. My responsibilities at EKH Media include sales generation, client project oversight, story development and execution, communication coaching, social media development, and website design. Seasoned communications specialist who is an effective communicator, critical thinker, problem solver and continuous learner. I am also passionate about developing people. My responsibilities at EKH Media include sales generation, client project oversight, story development and execution, communication coaching, social media development, and website design.



Evans Kurth Holdings, LLC

• Frisco, TX

• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2008 - Present

  Chief Operating Officer for Evans Kurth Holdings, LLC - parent company of EKH Media/Midcourt Tennis Academy. Responsibilities include staff development/management, sales/revenue growth, program development/implementation, and marketing. Also provide coaching sessions to staff to improve communication skills on and off the court. MTA took over operations in 2009 of Samuell Grand Tennis Center, a floundering city of Dallas facility. Within 3 years, SGTC rose to #1 revenue-generating facility among 5 Dallas tennis facilities. Increased year-over-year revenue 62 out of first 63 months. In 4th year, United States Tennis Association awarded us the prestigious 'Outstanding Facility Award.' One of largest undertakings @ SGTC: series of events we created/organized/held during summer 2015 commemorating 50th anniversary of Davis Cup Tie between US/Mexico played at SGTC in 1965. Players were: Arthur Ashe, Dennis Ralston, Ham Richardson, Rafael Osuna & Antonio Palafox. Events included: 4 hours free tennis for children across 5 facilities (SGTC was main site providing instruction to 500+ kids), adult tennis tournament, dedication ceremony of interpretive sign about historical Davis Cup Tie, ceremony honoring Jack Turpin-the man responsible for SGTC creation & bringing Davis Cup Tie to SGTC, production of 45 minute historical documentary on 1965 Davis Cup Tie, and a fundraising gala for our 501(c)3*. In 2015, we also took over 2nd facility, Fretz Tennis Center, which had been on a downward spiral for several years. Within 6 months, Fretz experienced growth in patronage/revenue and by our 1st anniv, the 2 tennis centers were battling it out for top revenue performer. *In 2008, we created Unfurrowed Ground Foundation, a 501(c)3 charged with helping kids pursue extracurricular activities to highest level despite family's ability to pay. To date: no child has been turned away & UGF has covered $250K+ in instructional fees. We launched EKH Media in January 2018. Show less



KTVT | CBS DFW

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer

  • Nov 2006 - May 2008

  Managed newsroom staff members for three-hour block of morning newscasts providing editorial supervision over all content and story selection. Also responsible for hiring, Managed newsroom staff members for three-hour block of morning newscasts providing editorial supervision over all content and story selection. Also responsible for hiring,



Self-employed writer/author

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Caregiver (took professional hiatus)

  • Mar 2002 - Nov 2006

  I opted to step out of my professional career to become the primary caregiver for my mother after she suffered a massive stroke just hours after undergoing a mastectomy. Top neurologists gave my mother less than 1% chance of survival and said if she did make it, she would be in a vegetative state. My mother is still alive as of May 2018 and far from being in a vegetative state. If you are interested in her incredible journey and mine, here is the link to my blog https://bouncingbackintome.blogspot.com During my hiatus, I also worked as a freelance writer for various magazines and other projects. Show less



TalentDynamics

• United States
• Broadcast Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Communications Coach

  • Apr 1997 - Mar 2002

  Performance Coach to on-air media professionals at network and local-affiliate levels across the United States as well as internationally. Traveled extensively providing one-on-one and team coaching to on-air talent and workshops for producers and other newsroom staff members. All coaching sessions and workshops were customized to the needs/challenges of the individual and team in order to generate personal performance growth and enhance the overall news product. I also provided one-on-one coaching to business executives, politicians and athletes. Show less



Idaho News 6

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Director

  • Sep 1996 - Apr 1997

  Editorial and financial accountability with 25+ employees. As News Director, was responsible for the direction and content of newscast, hiring, training, etc. In a small-market television station, developing stronger storytellers was one of the areas I particularly focused on with anchors and reporters as well as photographers. Editorial and financial accountability with 25+ employees. As News Director, was responsible for the direction and content of newscast, hiring, training, etc. In a small-market television station, developing stronger storytellers was one of the areas I particularly focused on with anchors and reporters as well as photographers.



KDFW-TV FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer/Convention Coordinator

  • Nov 1995 - Sep 1996

  I was specifically brought in to help KDFW successfully transition from a CBS affiliate to a FOX affiliate and as part of the transition management team, my responsibilities centered around editorial decision-making for 4 hours worth of nightly newscasts and managing 35+ staff working the afternoon/night-shift. Corporate also asked me to assume sole responsibility for every aspect of coverage for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the Republican National Convention in San Diego for 12 of the top FOX stations across the country, including KDFW. Show less



WCPO 9 News

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

• Executive Producer/Assistant News Director

  • Jun 1993 - Nov 1995

  Under my direction as Nighttime Executive Producer, the 11 pm newscast rose to the #1 newscast in Cincinnati. Responsibilities included direction and content of the newscast as well as accountability of 20+ staff members. Promoted to Assistant News Director which brought an increase in responsibilities and working in tandem with News Director,Jim Zarchin, and Director of Special Projects, Stuart Zanger. Under my direction as Nighttime Executive Producer, the 11 pm newscast rose to the #1 newscast in Cincinnati. Responsibilities included direction and content of the newscast as well as accountability of 20+ staff members. Promoted to Assistant News Director which brought an increase in responsibilities and working in tandem with News Director,Jim Zarchin, and Director of Special Projects, Stuart Zanger.



KHOU 11

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

• Television News Producer

  • May 1988 - Jun 1993

  Hired to produce the 6 pm newscast and within a relatively short amount of time took that newscast from 4th in the market to the #1 newscast. Was then promoted to produce the 10 pm newscast and successfully raised its ratings to first place as well. Hired to produce the 6 pm newscast and within a relatively short amount of time took that newscast from 4th in the market to the #1 newscast. Was then promoted to produce the 10 pm newscast and successfully raised its ratings to first place as well.



KHBS, KSLA and KCRA

• Early Years After College

  • Jun 1985 - May 1988

  My first paid job in television news was at KHBS in Ft. Smith, AR under ND Craig Cannon. 11 months later, I moved to KSLA-TV in Shreveport, LA and worked under Bill Bauman. Then Bauman went to work at KCRA in Sacramento, CA and it wasn't long before I was hired there to work again with Bauman and another great news director, Bob Jordan. My first paid job in television news was at KHBS in Ft. Smith, AR under ND Craig Cannon. 11 months later, I moved to KSLA-TV in Shreveport, LA and worked under Bill Bauman. Then Bauman went to work at KCRA in Sacramento, CA and it wasn't long before I was hired there to work again with Bauman and another great news director, Bob Jordan.