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VIDEO PORTFOLIO

Idol Chat with TV Guide

"Idol Chat" is part of a weekly series I produced for our show featuring TV Guide's Senior writer Damian Holbrook.

 

Sex and the City Fashion

This is a sample of one of the live fashion segments I produce.

Down the Aisle Wedding Series

"Down the Aisle" is just one of many special series I produced for "Your Morning on CN8". This is part 1 of the 5 part series. This segment features celebrity party planner David Tutera. 

Down the Aisle Series-Bridal Body

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Bridal Body was the final day of the "Down the Aisle" series featuring the total transformation of a bride.

 

Stardust Diner

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This feature piece on Ellen's Stardust diner is part of my "Diner Days" series I produced.

Tastee Diner

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Another piece from my "Diner Days" series. This package was a feature piece I did on the Tastee Diner...a landmark in Silver Spring, MD.

Your Morning in the Bahamas

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Your Morning in Boston

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Here's a sampling of some of the packages I produced when our show went to Boston. The first one is about the Boston Pub Crawl and the second piece features Boston shopping.

Born to be Bad

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"Born to Be Bad" was a one of the parenting series that I produced. This piece features the story of one mom and her challenges.

COOKING SEGMENTS

Connie in the Kitchen #1-Naked Chocolate

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"Connie in the Kitchen" is a weekly series I currently produce for "Your Morning on CN8". The series features our host in the kitchen with some of the top chefs in the area. These are packages that I shoot, write and produce.

Connie in the Kitchen #2- Irish Food

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Connie in the Kitchen #3 National Peach Month

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Connie in the Kitchen #4- Sushi 101

Connie in the Kitchen #5 Tequilas

Chef Duran's Halloween Treats

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This is a sample of the In-studio cooking segments I produce. 

Food Network Star

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In-studio cooking segment with the finalist from the "Next Food Network Star".

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CN8, The Comcast Network

New Castle , DE, United States
Dec 2006 - Present
Segment Producer/ Back-up Show Producer, "Your Morning on CN8"  

  • Responsibilities include writing stories, producing field packages and live segments.
  • Researching segment ideas, booking guests & writing questions for hosts.
  • Setting up live shots and coordinating all remote and satellite interviews in control room.
  • Fill in as show producer; stacking show, responding to breaking news, and timing show from Control Room. 
  • Produce special series for the show. 
  • Expertise includes producing cooking, lifestyle and parenting segments.
  • Responsible for booking and managing liveshots for field reporter.

CN8, The Comcast Network

New Castle , DE, United States
May 2005 - Dec 2006
Associate Producer/ Back-up Remotes Producer, "Your Morning on CN8"  
  • Responsibilities included producing, writing and researching segments.
  • Writing questions for hosts, booking guests, and setting up live shots.
  •  Filled in for remotes producer coordinating all remote and satellite interviews in the control for show.
  •  Expertise in producing cooking, lifestyle and parenting segments and packages.
New Castle, DE, United States
May 2004 - May 2005
Production Assistant 
  • Duties included writing stories, and serving as point person for reporters out in the field. 
  • Ran prompter for both the 7:00 and 10:00 evening news. 
  • Assisted assignment desk manager with story ideas for reporters, responded to breaking news, set up interviews and assigned field crews.

NBC 10/WCAU

Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States
Aug 2003 - Dec 2003
Production Assistant/Field Producer (Freelance) 
  • Duties included producing in the field, organizing interviews for talent in the field during live shows.
  • Responsibilities also included logging tape and assisted in writing scripts.

Commerce Bank

Cherry Hill , NJ, United States
Sep 2001 - May 2004
Marketing Specialist- Events Managment  
  • Responsibilities included working with outside vendors to coordinate community events and expos sponsored by Commerce Bank.
  • Assisted in planning and set up of branch openings.
  • Managing event onsite.
  • Worked with other departments within marketing to help promote events.

SKILLS

  • BILINGUAL-SPANISH
  • ENPS
  • SOME EDITING SKILLS- STRAIGHT CUT & FINAL CUT
  • FLOOR & STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • ARTISTIC, RELIABLE, RESULT-ORIENTED TEAM PLAYER
  • WORD, EXCEL & LOTUS NOTES

EDUCATION

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA, United States
Aug 2002 - Jul 2003
BA , Broadcasting Telecommunications & Mass Media

MEMBERSHIPS

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Best Morning Newcast 2005- "Your Morning on CN8" recieved an EMMY from National Academy of Television Art & Sciences"- Associate Producer
  • Annenberg School of Communications & Theater Dean's List- Spring 2003 & Summer 2003
  • Nominated for Commerce Bank 2002 WOW Award for "Best Marketing Specialist"
  • Recipient of Commerce Bank's 2000 WOW Award for "Best Benefits Customer Service"