Professional/Personal Overview
A veteran, award-winning broadcast journalist, executive producer, columnist and multimedia strategist with a portfolio that includes national presidential campaigns, Fortune 500 CEO's, non-profits, government agencies, media outlets and entertainment personalities. "Storytelling is my passion, digital media is my platform, clients are my inspiration." www.princesstaraproductions.com
Work Info
Expertise
Producer (new media)
4 Years
Writer
20 Years
Correspondent
20 Years
Specialty
Entrepreneurship
2 Years
Government
5 Years
Politics
13 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
21 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
CNN (11+), Daily Caller (3-5), PBS (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
American Rambler Productions (11+), Amerigroup Corporation (11+), Romney for President (11+), Evander Holyfield (3-5), Celebration Church (Tim Tebow) (3-5), Generation Opportunity (1-2), All Star Rewards (1-2)
Other Work History
Above "Correspondent" and "Writer" expertise is a compilation of work history as a reporter, anchor and host for local and national broadcast television news organizations.
Computer Skills
Basic HTML, Word, PowerPoint, MAC OS/X, Microsoft Windows XP
Technical Skills
Director, Producer, Videographer (shooting on Panasonic 200 HD), Editing (Final Cut Pro), Web design & content management (WordPress and Tumblr).
Equipment
Desktop (MAC), Laptop (MAC), HD Pro video camera, tripod, Lighting equipment, pro wireless microphones, TelePrompter, green screen, Final Cut Pro editing program, P2 memory cards
References
Available Upon Request
Awards
PR News - Digital PR Awards: Best Corporate Video (Honorable Mention), 2010 PR News - CSR Awards: 1st Place Corporate Social Responsibility, 2010 National Association of Black Journalists: 1st Place, Best Documentary, 1998 & 1997
Associations
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
Other
Built, designed and manage three websites which include two self-hosted video blogs.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Washington, DC. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.