Resume
Professional Experience
2021 - Present
Newscast Director
WFLA - News Channel 8
Tampa, FL
At WFLA, I direct the market's most-watched 6 pm newscast and Noticias Tampa Hoy, the Spanish-language 10:30 pm newscast, both increasing in ratings during my tenure.
I have led multiple special projects, including the switch to a new graphics system, the Spanish broadcast of Bucs pre-season games, election specials, hurricane coverage, multiple sports championship specials, and major breaking news events. I also directed the Election Special that earned an Emmy nomination in 2023 for Evening Newscast Larger Markets.
2019-2021
Weekend Morning Newscast Director
KXAN News
Austin, TX
At KXAN, I directed the morning and noon newscasts, the non-stop weather & traffic show on the CW sister station, the lifestyle show "Studio 512", and in-studio segments of "State of Texas", a weekly political feature program syndicated across the state. I also edited live segments of "Studio 512" for a condensed show that would re-air the following day.
2018-2019
Weekend Morning Newscast Director
WCBD - News 2
Charleston, SC
At News 2, I directed the News 2 Today morning newscast & midday shows, and special live editions of the "Living Local" lifestyle show. As part of a skeleton weekend crew, I collaborated with the anchor/producer to overhaul the weekend morning show, taking on some line producer responsibilities including timing out the show and giving time cues.
Education
2015-2018
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Telecommunications Production
Gainesville, FL
Outside of my telecommunications courses at the University of Florida, I heavily involved myself in the student-run news station, WUFT-TV, the improv troupe, Theater Strike Force, and the production house, ChomPics Productions. I learned as much as possible, quickly becoming a leader in all my student organizations. I made comedy sketches, short films, and podcasts, loving my place behind the camera.
Professional skillset
Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop
Grass Valley automation
Teamwork & Collaboration
Verbal & Written Communication
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (Bilingual)