Strategic Creative Leadership & Brand Storytelling
• Produced end-to-end production for high-profile talent and major national brands, including Oprah Winfrey (OWN) and Simon Cowell (Syco).
• Orchestrated documentary-style storytelling and talent-driven narratives to build deep audience connection for tentpole network specials.
• Translated complex creative intent into clear, high-performing deliverables for stakeholders across CBS, FOX, ABC, and MTV.
• Guided large-scale cross-functional teams of producers, editors, and talent through high-pressure production cycles.
Format Innovation & Global IP Development
• Acted as Showrunner for the U.S. adaptation of international formats, successfully scaling proven UK IP for the domestic youth market (MTV).
• Built and launched original fixed-camera and competition formats from initial concept through final network delivery.
• Applied a "story-first" production philosophy to digital-native platforms, scaling audience reach to 250M+ total views.
• Spearheaded the development of multiple pilots and new series for major streaming and broadcast platforms.
Operation & Editorial Experience
• Directed high-volume editorial pipelines by tightening narrative arcs and managing rigorous stakeholder review cycles.
• Managed multi-million-dollar production budgets, utilizing cost forecasting and vendor negotiation to protect creative quality.
• Led technical operations and stage logistics for massive multi-camera studio productions, ensuring seamless execution for top-rated series.
Selected Franchise and Narrative Leadership Portfolio or Work
• Oprah Behind the Scenes (OWN/Harpo) | Executive Producer – Led documentary-style storytelling for a major national brand and high-profile talent.
• Big Brother (CBS) | Supervising Producer – Directed story and post-production for a high-volume, live global franchise.
• Red Table Talk (Facebook) | Producer/Director – Contributed to the development and execution of award-winning, talent- driven digital content.
• Hell’s Kitchen (FOX) | Supervising Producer – Managed multi-camera stage production and editorial for a top-rated competition series.
Selected Format Development & Showrunning Portfolio of Work
• The Job Interview (CNBC) | Executive Producer & Showrunner – Built a fixed-camera workplace format from initial concept through network delivery.
• How Far Is Tattoo Far (MTV) | Executive Producer & Showrunner – Adapted and launched a successful international format for the U.S. market.
• American Inventor (ABC/Syco) | Supervising Producer – Oversaw production for a high-stakes competition series in partnership with Simon Cowell.
• True Beauty (ABC/Warner Horizon) | Co-Executive Producer – Launched a new unscripted competition format from development through final delivery
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