Experience

Horses for Mental Health

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer | Talent Booker "Seen Through Horses Campaign"

  • May 2022 - Present

  Creative consultant to trailblazing campaign aimed to increase awareness of the healing powers horses have on humans and vice versa. Currently booking horse loving celebrities and esteemed equestrians to share stories of horses that have positively impacted their lives. The October 2022 campaign featured legendary country music artist and lifelong horseman Randy Travis, actor Eric Roberts, world champion equestrians (actor/musician) Riley Smith and Kristy Goodall and many more! Already in the saddle are several new celebs for the May 1-31st, 2023 campaign launching in coordination with Mental Health Awareness Month. This campaign will support 65+ nonprofits incorporating horses into their mental health and personal growth programs. www.horsesformentalhealth.org/stories Show less


Academy of Country Music
• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member

  • Nov 2022 - Present


Freelance, self-employed

• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Producer | Creative Consultant

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  NASHVILLE Talent Producing And Wrangling Gigs Include: *Humphrey's County Remembers at Loretta Lynn's Ranch 2022 *HGTV Lodge CMAFest 2019 *Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a concert celebrating the film by Ken Burns *Loretta Lynn All Star Tribute Concert *Radio Disney "Let The Girls Play" Concert *CMA Country Christmas Special (2018, 2019) *Americanafest *Randy Travis Heroes And Friends Tribute concert benefiting the Randy Travis Foundation *Crook & Chase Living Legend Award Ceremony at the Grand Ole'​ Opry *Legendary Lunch 2017 hosted by Webster PR & CMA *Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard Tribute concert *Innovation In Music Awards Ceremony (2017, 2018) *All For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration *CMA Awards Red Carpet 360 Smile Cam sponsored by Colgate *Country Rising Benefit Concert for Las Vegas shooting victims and hurricane relief *3 hour LIVE Dolly Parton's Emmy winning Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon Creative Consultant: Recruited by media executives, talent, publicists, authors and foundation presidents to help brand, publicize, launch or produce their shows, books, websites, organizations and EVENTS that include the Nashville Film Festival (50th Anniversary), Zach Johnson Foundation celebrity golf tournaments and galas; Hopeland.org founded by Deborra-lee Furness and launched at Global Citizen Festival New York. Consultant to HALO Worldwide; Hadley Impact; SackclothxAshes; world famous social media mega star @itsdougthepug. Show less


Special Olympics
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee
• Ambassador Talent Relations (Celebrity) Communications Liaison (World Games Berlin 2023)

  • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023


Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Booker | Producer - Shaken and Stirred Podcast hosted by Nigel Barker

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Booked musical artists, actors and influencers for this hip podcast hosted by famed photographer Nigel Barker. Bookings include Mickey Guyton, Walker Hayes, Morgan Evans, Keala Settle, Tenille Townes, Tigirlily Gold, Blessing Offor, Arianna Afsar, Riley Smith, Ben Higgins, and Bob Dalton who enjoyed "cool conversations over cocktails & mocktails."

• Coordinating Producer -Waverly Strong -A LIVE Concert For Disaster Relief

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

  Concert for disaster relief to raise money for flood victims in coordination with the United Way of Humphreys County and Adkins Publicity. EP'd by Jeremy Vaughn of Waverly, TN the concert was headlined by Billy Ray Cyrus. Hosted by WKRN's Danielle Breezy, the all star lineup included Dennis Quaid, Meghan Linsey, Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Tigirlily Gold, Blessing Offor and many more.



Country Music Association (CMA)

• United States
• Musicians
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CMA Media Team - 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards

  • Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

  55th Annual Country Music Association Awards 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards



American Australian Association

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

• Co-Stage Manager - 70th Anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty Commemorative Dinner

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

  Co-Stage managed historic event at Cipriani's Wall Street in recognition of the historic ANZUS Treaty signed in 1951. This spectacular evening celebrated the 70 year alliance between the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and honored Ambassadors and veterans from all 3 countries. Also booked Australian country music artist Morgan Evans for a special musical performance. Co-Stage managed historic event at Cipriani's Wall Street in recognition of the historic ANZUS Treaty signed in 1951. This spectacular evening celebrated the 70 year alliance between the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and honored Ambassadors and veterans from all 3 countries. Also booked Australian country music artist Morgan Evans for a special musical performance.

• Stage Manager, American Australian Arts Awards (2019, 2020)

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020


Hopeland

• Côte d'Ivoire
• Non-profit Organizations

• Executive Producer, Hopeland Gala (2018, 2019)

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

  Booked & produced hosts, musical artists including (Mickey Guyton, Keala Settle, Arianna Afsar) and the program for two fundraising galas for OurHopeland, a New York non profit founded by (actor/producer/director/adoption advocate) Deborra-Lee Furness to fight for the millions of children in this world who are alone, invisible and unheard and deserve safe, loving, permanent homes. Learn more at ourhopeland.org Booked & produced hosts, musical artists including (Mickey Guyton, Keala Settle, Arianna Afsar) and the program for two fundraising galas for OurHopeland, a New York non profit founded by (actor/producer/director/adoption advocate) Deborra-Lee Furness to fight for the millions of children in this world who are alone, invisible and unheard and deserve safe, loving, permanent homes. Learn more at ourhopeland.org


Radio Disney Country
• Co Stage Manager CMA Fest Nashville

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018


Billboard

• Kenya
• Printing Services

• Producer

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  2.5 hour LIVE Billboard Grammy pre-show 2.5 hour LIVE Billboard Grammy pre-show



Harpo Productions

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Producer Oprah's "Super Soul Sunday"

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2016

  Selected for a small team of creative visionaries to produce this thought provoking, eye opening and inspirational series--- Ms. Winfrey's favorite show on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Pitched, produced and posted shows with world renowned cultural icons, authors, newsmakers and thought leaders such as Maya Angelou, Malala Yousafzai, Gloria Steinem, Shonda Rhimes and Arianna Huffington. Winner 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Series. Also Emmy nominated in 2015 and 2016.

• Co Producer "Oprah's Next Chapter,"​ "Oprah Prime,"​ and "Oprah's Lifeless"​

  • May 2011 - Feb 2013

  Chosen to a team of trusted producers to ensure the successful launch of 2 original primetime series on OWN; "Oprah's Next Chapter," (later titled "Oprah Prime") the anchor show for the Oprah Winfrey Network, taping outside of a studio at locations around the world; and Oprah's Lifeless, a self help program that ultimately won an Emmy Award for creative achievement in interactive media.

• Senior Associate Producer "Oprah Winfrey Show"

  • Jul 2006 - May 2011

  Initiated, researched, and produced countless guests & innovative ideas for #1 talk show seen weekly by 40 million viewers, syndicated in 215 US markets and with worldwide distribution to 150 countries. Worked on shows including investigations, tributes, surprises, complex stunts, reunions, makeovers, fashion, fitness and musical performances. Collaborated with PR, Legal, Marketing and Digital teams on press releases and integrated social media campaigns.



FremantleMedia

• Supervising Producer American Idol Rewind

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2006

  Supervised the production team creating 26 episodes using all never before seen footage of the Season 1 competition, interspersing new reflective interviews with contestants about monumental show moments that changed their lives. Supervised the production team creating 26 episodes using all never before seen footage of the Season 1 competition, interspersing new reflective interviews with contestants about monumental show moments that changed their lives.



Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies

• Supervising Producer Bachelor/Bachelorette

  • Jul 2004 - Feb 2006

  Produced the in studio special episodes for the series. (Four “Women/Men Tell All,” three 1 hr & one 3 hr LIVE “After the Final Rose” series finales.) Developed show rundowns, wrote scripts, produced host, guests and all tape packages. Supervised the control room for taped shows & from the floor during LIVE shows. Produced the in studio special episodes for the series. (Four “Women/Men Tell All,” three 1 hr & one 3 hr LIVE “After the Final Rose” series finales.) Developed show rundowns, wrote scripts, produced host, guests and all tape packages. Supervised the control room for taped shows & from the floor during LIVE shows.


Fox (Film, TV and Sports)
• Supervising Producer Court Show (untitled pilot episodes)

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2005


NBC Universal

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervising Producer Megan Mullally Pilot

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2005

  Supervised producing, writing, field producing,and talent booking teams on the talk show pilot episodes that clinched a daytime series for actress Megan Mullally. Guests included Cameron Diaz, Brad Garrett and Wanda Sykes. Supervised producing, writing, field producing,and talent booking teams on the talk show pilot episodes that clinched a daytime series for actress Megan Mullally. Guests included Cameron Diaz, Brad Garrett and Wanda Sykes.



Telepictures/ Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies

• Senior Supervising Producer Judge Mathis

  • 2000 - 2004

  Managed, trained and mentored staff including producers, associate producers & production assistants. Supervised booking & producing of litigants, briefings with Judge, and pre & post case interviews. Wrote all show announce copy. Responsible for show edit notes, pulling promo clips, helping with air schedules & keeping producers to budget. Managed, trained and mentored staff including producers, associate producers & production assistants. Supervised booking & producing of litigants, briefings with Judge, and pre & post case interviews. Wrote all show announce copy. Responsible for show edit notes, pulling promo clips, helping with air schedules & keeping producers to budget.



Paramount Pictures

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Producer Leeza Gibbons

  • Jul 1996 - Feb 2000

  Emmy nominated three times for producing and three times for writing. Produced many topical episodes including late breaking news with guests whose stories had hit the headlines.

• Producer "Montel Williams Show"​

  • Mar 1995 - Jun 1996

  Produced 2 to 3 one hour episodes per tape week during the season Montel Williams won an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host.


NBCUniversal Media, LLC
• Media Production
• Associate Producer "Sally Jesse Raphael"​ Show

  • Jun 1994 - Feb 1995
• Associate Producer "The Bertice Berry Show"​

  • May 1993 - Jun 1994


CNN

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

• Associate Producer

  • 1989 - 1993

  Hired following college internship with CNN Spanish months before the network made its mark with exclusive coverage from the Gulf War. Associate producer/production assistant to anchors including Bernard Shaw & Wolf Blitzer. Wrote news copy, assisted assignment desk by conducting field interviews with congressmen, senators, news makers and celebrities at various political events. Fill in associate producer on the bureaus political talk shows including The Capital Gang, Evans, Novak, Hunt & Shields and Both Sides with Jesse Jackson. Show less