Experience

• Orange Coast College

  Adjunct Professor, Television & Film Department

  The Business of Film and Television A102
  An introduction to the business of film and television. This class provides students with a comprehensive, authoritative, and practical look into the entertainment industry, including the related businesses of development, current programming, broadcast standards and practices, on-air promos, content acquisitions, agents, managers, executive producers, show runners, writers, program distribution, marketing, studios, networks, above and below-the-line talent, as well as physical production. This class will also address career strategies for advancement within the entertainment industry.

• CBS Corporation

  Executive Editor, CBS Program Practices

  Executive Editor, CBS Program Practices
  Examines and approves material for broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
  Implements policies regarding acceptability of program content, with emphasis on comedy & drama series, development,children’s programs, game shows, reality series, and on-air promos.
  Works closely with external creators, show runners, and producers.
  Provides both internal and external notes on table drafts, revisions, and Network rough-cuts.
  Views and evaluates dailies and pilots; attends on-set productions activities.
  Developed strong solid contacts and respect within the entertainment industry.
  Communicates with and works in conjunction with CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios personnel, including Programming, Current, Development, Sales, Affiliate Relations, Business Affairs, and Legal.
  Communicates with and works in conjunction with external studios WB, SONY, ABC, Fox, NBC and other production companies.
  Works with writers, producers, and directors on-site at studios; via email and phone communications to negotiate compliance with network standards and BS&P policy.
  Negotiates with Production Company personal regarding requested content adjustments.
  Evaluates scripted material in light of the CBS Program Standards, Corporate Practices, and Policies.
  Supervises live broadcasts and performs network obscenity delay function.
  Production, research and program/script development and literacy proficient.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  Skilled at persuasion and negotiation, tact and diplomacy.
  Strong knowledge of film and television production practices and techniques.

• CBS Corporation

  Senior Master Control Operator/CBS Mobile/Interactive

  Responsible for the simultaneous on-air operations of multiple channels including the
  airing and monitoring of taped programming and satellite feeds for east and west coasts.
  Managing inflow and outflow of taped programming.
  Responsible for broadcast standards on all air waves.
  Toning, cueing, and rewinding tapes in preparation for air.
  Execution and maintenance of program logs with exact air times of all local programs,
  paid programs, satellite feeds, remote feeds, etc.
  Monitored and maintained proper air signals during on-air operations.
  Operation of all video playback equipment including videotape machines and routing
  switchers.
  Managed recording of satellite transmissions for future airing.
  Logging of daily events, discrepancies, equipment failures, technical errors and/or
  deviations from prescribed program logs.
  Monitored and maintained all live feed inputs.
  Proficient in iTX scheduling and Harris software applications.
  Maintained quality control on east and west coast air waves.

• CBS Corporation

  Senior Editorial Executive, CBS Program Practices

  Senior Editorial Executive, CBS Program Practices
  Examines and approves material for broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
  Implements policies regarding acceptability of program content, with emphasis on comedy & drama series, development,children’s programs, game shows, reality series, and on-air promos.
  Works closely with external creators, show runners, and producers.
  Provides both internal and external notes on table drafts, revisions, and Network rough-cuts.
  Views and evaluates dailies and pilots; attends on-set productions activities.
  Developed strong solid contacts and respect within the entertainment industry.
  Communicates with and works in conjunction with CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios personnel, including Programming, Current, Development, Sales, Affiliate Relations, Business Affairs, and Legal.
  Communicates with and works in conjunction with external studios WB, SONY, ABC, Fox, NBC and other production companies.
  Works with writers, producers, and directors on-site at studios; via email and phone communications to negotiate compliance with network standards and BS&P policy.
  Negotiates with Production Company personal regarding requested content adjustments.
  Evaluates scripted material in light of the CBS Program Standards, Corporate Practices, and Policies.
  Supervises live broadcasts and performs network obscenity delay function.
  Production, research and program/script development and literacy proficient.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  Skilled at persuasion and negotiation, tact and diplomacy.
  Strong knowledge of film and television production practices and techniques.

• ABC Entertainment

  Drama Development Assistant

  Intermittently assisted Exec. Dir., V.P., S.V.P., & E.V.P. in all aspects of development.
  Provided input on pitch sessions.
  Provided solid coverage for considered television pilots.
  Provided feedback on pilot episodes and competitive pilots.
  Maintained pilot and series production binders.
  Assisted development executives with daily material distribution.
  Gained knowledge and built relationships with major industry players and agencies.
  Responsible for maintaining all records of scripts and pilot episodes.
  Answered phones and rolled calls.
  Maintained calendar updates and task sheets.
  Compiled all reports from BS&P.
  Scheduled and coordinated meetings for executives.