Experience

RTR Media Inc.

• Co Executive Producer and Director

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Director and CoEP of HOME TOWN Season 5-6. CoEP/Showrunner of HOME TOWN: BEN'S WORKSHOP. Director and CoEP of HOME TOWN Season 5-6. CoEP/Showrunner of HOME TOWN: BEN'S WORKSHOP.



The New Media Collective

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Producer

  • Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Developed various formats and pitching materials in the genres of True Crime, Motorsports, and Adventure Racing. Developed various formats and pitching materials in the genres of True Crime, Motorsports, and Adventure Racing.



Harsh Reality

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Co Executive Producer

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Developed concept for RACE TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a global adventure race on National Geographic Channel. Showrunner of one of the transcontinental race routes. Developed, scouted, and produced (and field produced) all creative, story, and logistics for extreme adventure course through rugged, remote, and awe-inspiring terrain. Developed concept for RACE TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a global adventure race on National Geographic Channel. Showrunner of one of the transcontinental race routes. Developed, scouted, and produced (and field produced) all creative, story, and logistics for extreme adventure course through rugged, remote, and awe-inspiring terrain.



Fight or Flight Studios

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Executive Producer / Showrunner

  • May 2018 - Mar 2019

  Showrunner on ANIMAL CRIBS, a 10-episode build-show on Animal Planet creating large, over-the-top habitats for pet lovers. Showrunner on ANIMAL CRIBS, a 10-episode build-show on Animal Planet creating large, over-the-top habitats for pet lovers.



Profiles Television / NBC Sports

• Co Executive Producer / Showrunner

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Produced season 2 of NBC Sports' SHOTGUN -- from preproduction through post and final delivery. Produced season 2 of NBC Sports' SHOTGUN -- from preproduction through post and final delivery.



Profiles Television / Shenzhen Productions

• Challenge Consultant

  • May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Consultant on the production for Amazing Race China. Consultant on the production for Amazing Race China.



Ugly Brother Studios / E!

• Showrunner

  • Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

  Developed and ran the E! pilot CELEBRITY MENTALIST with Lior Suchard. Produced the presentation from preproduction through post and final delivery. Developed and ran the E! pilot CELEBRITY MENTALIST with Lior Suchard. Produced the presentation from preproduction through post and final delivery.



Profiles Television / NBC Sports / NBCS.com

• Co Executive Producer and Showrunner

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Showrunner of SHOTGUN for NBC Sports -- winner of the Cynopsis TV's Best Competition Series 2016. Produced from preproduction through post and final delivery. Series consisted of online episodes and broadcast episode. Showrunner of SHOTGUN for NBC Sports -- winner of the Cynopsis TV's Best Competition Series 2016. Produced from preproduction through post and final delivery. Series consisted of online episodes and broadcast episode.



Mehow Publishing / Yahoo

• Executive Producer

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Creator and Executive Producer of Yahoo's dating show MR RIGHT. (10) 7 minute short form episodes, the series was created to promote the "Mr. Right" dating app from Mehow Publishing. Supervised post production Creator and Executive Producer of Yahoo's dating show MR RIGHT. (10) 7 minute short form episodes, the series was created to promote the "Mr. Right" dating app from Mehow Publishing. Supervised post production



Profiles TV / Sohu

• Challenge Consultant

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Supervise the production, including all creative and challenge execution on season three of THE AMAZING RACE CHINA. Ensure the consistency of the format with Amazing Race brand IP. Work with Sohu and Shenzhen TV executives to maximize production efficiencies, improving the creative execution, budget management and safety on each race leg. Work with local facilitators in the management of respective episodes. Supervise the production, including all creative and challenge execution on season three of THE AMAZING RACE CHINA. Ensure the consistency of the format with Amazing Race brand IP. Work with Sohu and Shenzhen TV executives to maximize production efficiencies, improving the creative execution, budget management and safety on each race leg. Work with local facilitators in the management of respective episodes.



Ugly Brother Studios / Amazon Prime

• Development Producer

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Developed concept and international logistics for Amazon Prime's new food format EAT THE WORLD. Series followed Emeril Lagasse to six countries with some of the best chefs in the world. "Eat The World" won the 2017 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program. Developed concept and international logistics for Amazon Prime's new food format EAT THE WORLD. Series followed Emeril Lagasse to six countries with some of the best chefs in the world. "Eat The World" won the 2017 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program.



Profiles TV / Sohu / Infiniti

• Challenge Consultant

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Supervise the production, including all creative and challenge execution on season two of THE AMAZING RACE CHINA, sponsored by Infiniti. Ensure the consistency of the format with Amazing Race brand IP. Work with Sohu and Shenzhen TV executives to maximize production efficiencies, improving the creative execution, budget management and safety on each race leg. Work with local facilitators in Australia, Europe, Africa and Asia in the management of respective episodes. Work with Infiniti executives to highlight opportunities for integrations.



Zodiak USA

• India
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

• Supervising Producer

  • Apr 2015 - May 2015

  Supervising Producer on CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP for ABC. Team leader in the creative development and execution of the episode tentpoles. Worked closely with the celebrities. Lead producer and director on set. Supervising Producer on CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP for ABC. Team leader in the creative development and execution of the episode tentpoles. Worked closely with the celebrities. Lead producer and director on set.

• Branded Development Consultant

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Developed six branded series for Meehow Publishing to air on Yahoo. Series focused on the unique products from Mehow Publishing, focusing on dating, health, survival, and comedy. Developed six branded series for Meehow Publishing to air on Yahoo. Series focused on the unique products from Mehow Publishing, focusing on dating, health, survival, and comedy.



Profiles TV / Ideas Asia Media / Infiniti

• Creative Consultant

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

  Supervise the production and challenge creation and execution of THE AMAZING RACE CHINA, season 1. Protect The Amazing Race brand IP. First season aired in China in the 4th quarter of 2014 with a TV viewership of 80 million and 350 million online. Supervise the production and challenge creation and execution of THE AMAZING RACE CHINA, season 1. Protect The Amazing Race brand IP. First season aired in China in the 4th quarter of 2014 with a TV viewership of 80 million and 350 million online.



Kirk Content

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Freelance Development

  • May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Developed projects for various companies, including Wilshire Studios and Just Entertainment. Developed projects for various companies, including Wilshire Studios and Just Entertainment.



Tianjin Television China

• Development Consultant

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Consulted on the series development of A MILLION FANS, the first-ever house reality competition in China. Worked in Tianjin with the producers to guide them through the format development, competition gameplay, story structure, casting, production design, live-streaming elements, camera and technical requirements and post production. Consulted on the series development of A MILLION FANS, the first-ever house reality competition in China. Worked in Tianjin with the producers to guide them through the format development, competition gameplay, story structure, casting, production design, live-streaming elements, camera and technical requirements and post production.



Bunim Murray Productions / Storylab / General Motors

• Co-Executive Producer

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  CoEP on General Motor's MOTOR CITY MASTERS, the 10 one-hour episode car design competition series for truTV. Working with Bunim-Murray and Storylab creative teams, and GM executives, I developed a format that celebrated Chevrolet while featuring the innovative expertise and human element of the contestant designers. I pitched the creative to the Tru network for green light -- and then oversaw all aspects of production including contestant and judge casting, staffing, set design, car build process, as well as the day-to-day showrunning of series.



Profiles TV

• Italy
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Development Producer

  • May 2012 - Nov 2013

  Created the branded format BELLATOR FIGHT MASTER for Spike TV. Collaborated with Profiles, Spike and Bellator to develop concept, tournament structure, gameplay elements, as well as episode and series arcs. Wrote the series bible. Worked with fight commissions. Developed the set design. Spearheaded coach casting. Also developed branded competition formats for Sports Illustrated, Ford Motors and other companies. Wrote and produced sizzle reels and decks. Created the branded format BELLATOR FIGHT MASTER for Spike TV. Collaborated with Profiles, Spike and Bellator to develop concept, tournament structure, gameplay elements, as well as episode and series arcs. Wrote the series bible. Worked with fight commissions. Developed the set design. Spearheaded coach casting. Also developed branded competition formats for Sports Illustrated, Ford Motors and other companies. Wrote and produced sizzle reels and decks.



Handmade

• Netherlands
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Director

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  Directed up to 6 spots for the new national campaign for E-HARMONY. Directed up to 6 spots for the new national campaign for E-HARMONY.



51 Minds Entertainment

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervising Producer

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Supervising Producer on FOX's DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GO. Responsible for the execution of episodes in the series. Developed format creative. Fostered relationships with companies to encourage participation (for a show most didn't want to do). Worked extensively with companies to build their episode story and identify key story characters. Supervised producer team in field. Principle contact with the company owners during filming. Supervising Producer on FOX's DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GO. Responsible for the execution of episodes in the series. Developed format creative. Fostered relationships with companies to encourage participation (for a show most didn't want to do). Worked extensively with companies to build their episode story and identify key story characters. Supervised producer team in field. Principle contact with the company owners during filming.



3RB Productions

• Creator and Co-Executive Producer

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Conceived, developed and produced WHAT'S ON THE MENU?, a comedic half-hour hidden-camera game show in a restaurant. Format sold to Love Productions and then bought by Scripps and piloted, airing on both Food Network and Cooking Channel. Co-Ep on the pilot, supervising both field and post. Conceived, developed and produced WHAT'S ON THE MENU?, a comedic half-hour hidden-camera game show in a restaurant. Format sold to Love Productions and then bought by Scripps and piloted, airing on both Food Network and Cooking Channel. Co-Ep on the pilot, supervising both field and post.



Profiles Television / Team Detroit / Ford Motors

• Supervising Producer / Writer

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Supervising Producer and Writer on NBC's ESCAPE ROUTES, the traveling competition format for Ford Motor Company to launch their new 2012 Ford Escape. This groundbreaking hybrid show integrated social marketing with branded entertainment. Our format allowed on-line “followers” to influence the gameplay of their favorite team through live-streaming elements. The result was an average of 1.2 million viewers on NBC, 100 million Twitter impressions, and the 2013 Ford Escape outselling all previous models. I worked extensively with Profiles and Team Detroit Executive Producers, wrote all 6 episodes and host copy, directed talent, managed the story team, produced story and competition sequences, and supervised cuts from the field.



GoodBye Pictures

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervising Producer

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Post SP on Project Runway spin-off PROJECT ACCESSORY from string-out to final network delivery. Supervised story producer team and up to 8 editors. Managed string-outs and wrote story arcs. Produced branded sequences. Post SP on Project Runway spin-off PROJECT ACCESSORY from string-out to final network delivery. Supervised story producer team and up to 8 editors. Managed string-outs and wrote story arcs. Produced branded sequences.



Base Productions

• France
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Producer

  • 2010 - Jul 2011

  Lead creative producer under CO-EP on CAR WARRIORS, a 10-episode, network-sized, studio competition series that pits All-Star car builders vs. custom car garages in 72-hour car-build offs. Director of last 5 episodes. Wrote host copy and produced competition format in each episode. Ran story in field and produced team competition set-pieces and character stories throughout the 72-hour build. Produced judging sequences. Cast and negotiated talent deals for All-Star team, Judges, and contestant teams (approx 80 people). Core member of pre-production team. Responsible for ensuring S&P rules were met on set. Wrote and produced episodes in post from assembly through delivery.



Beyond Productions

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Development and Production

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

  Launched Beyond Productions’ North American development unit in Los Angeles. Managed development process for the unit, developing Beyond’s 2008/09/10 slates of series both internally and through outside pitches. Produced pitch packages, from writing the treatments to casting, writing, directing, shooting, editing and producing the sizzle reels. Worked directly with talent. Maintained relationships with managers and agents. Pitched to broadcast and cable networks, including CBS, CMT, CW, Bravo, ESPN, G4, History, Lifetime, MTV, Oxygen, Syfy, TLC, Versus, VH1, SoapNet, Style, and E!. Sold MEGA-BITES to TLC and supervised production of pilot. Cast the series leads, developed budget & schedule (pilot & series), staffed COEP and LP, and structured episode story formula.



A. Smith & Co. Productions

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Producer

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

  Produced KITCHEN NIGHTMARES. Supervise a staff of three editors and two producers, executing cuts under tight deadlines. Produced KITCHEN NIGHTMARES. Supervise a staff of three editors and two producers, executing cuts under tight deadlines.



Reveille Studios

• Supervising Producer

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

  Responsible for the creative production and post-production of STUDENT BODY, an 8-episode, teenage version of “The Biggest Loser.” Developed and wrote the creative for each episode, crafting story arcs for the competing teams and individual characters. Created challenges. Supervised episodes in the field, leading crews while also directing single camera and multi-camera scenes. Filled in for Co-Ep on final three episodes. Wrote scripts for host, Laila Ali, and directed her on stage. Supervised producers and editors in post, while also producing own episodes.



Harpo / Profiles TV

• Producer

  • Mar 2007 - Jul 2007

  Produced OPRAH'S BIG GIVE. Worked directly with Harpo and Profiles EPs in field and in post. Supervised five editors and two Story Producers, meeting all episode deadlines. Produced OPRAH'S BIG GIVE. Worked directly with Harpo and Profiles EPs in field and in post. Supervised five editors and two Story Producers, meeting all episode deadlines.

• Story Producer

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

  Produced HELL'S KITCHEN for FOX. Worked directly with Supv Producer, Senior Producers and editors to develop episode cuts. Created string-outs and selected interview bites. Wrote copy for bumpers. Produced HELL'S KITCHEN for FOX. Worked directly with Supv Producer, Senior Producers and editors to develop episode cuts. Created string-outs and selected interview bites. Wrote copy for bumpers.



Original Productions

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Show Producer

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

  Responsible for the creative and physical production for RESOLUTIONARIES, a docu-format following people trying overcome addiction. Developed story arcs for each character. Directed and produced segments in the field, supervising two camera crews and production staff. Budgeted shoot days for each episode and worked with Line Producer to stay on budget. Primary contact for cast members, life coaches and various trade-out participants. Responsible for the creative and physical production for RESOLUTIONARIES, a docu-format following people trying overcome addiction. Developed story arcs for each character. Directed and produced segments in the field, supervising two camera crews and production staff. Budgeted shoot days for each episode and worked with Line Producer to stay on budget. Primary contact for cast members, life coaches and various trade-out participants.



Mike Mathis Productions

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinating Producer

  • Feb 2004 - Dec 2005

  Coordinating Producer on a variety of reality-doc series, including X-TESTERS (TLC), AMAZING BABIES (Discovery Health), REEL HOMES (HGTV) and ULTIMATE ZOO (Animal Planet). Coordinating Producer on a variety of reality-doc series, including X-TESTERS (TLC), AMAZING BABIES (Discovery Health), REEL HOMES (HGTV) and ULTIMATE ZOO (Animal Planet).



KAOS Entertainment

• Spain
• Consumer Electronics

• Producer

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2003

  Developed projects. Wrote and Produced one-hour TV documentaries for Travel Channel, including PRESIDENTIAL TOUR OF UGANDA, ULTIMATE CAR SHOW, WORLD'S BEST BEACHES, AMERICA'S BEST BEACHES, LUXURY PLANES and INVESTIGATIONS OF THE UNEXPLAINED. Developed projects. Wrote and Produced one-hour TV documentaries for Travel Channel, including PRESIDENTIAL TOUR OF UGANDA, ULTIMATE CAR SHOW, WORLD'S BEST BEACHES, AMERICA'S BEST BEACHES, LUXURY PLANES and INVESTIGATIONS OF THE UNEXPLAINED.



FlixMix

• India
• Consumer Services

• Creative Manager / DVD Producer / Copywriter

  • Feb 2001 - Aug 2002

  Supervised all aspects of DVD production on various “best-of” titles from Universal Home Video. Oversaw FlixMix’s branding as well as creative and budgetary issues with freelance producers and FlixMix vendors. Produced DVD feature programs, special feature games and documentaries and created packaging. Titles include: "Ultimate Fights", "Loads O' Comedy" and "Masters of Horror." Supervised all aspects of DVD production on various “best-of” titles from Universal Home Video. Oversaw FlixMix’s branding as well as creative and budgetary issues with freelance producers and FlixMix vendors. Produced DVD feature programs, special feature games and documentaries and created packaging. Titles include: "Ultimate Fights", "Loads O' Comedy" and "Masters of Horror."