New York, New York, United States
Emmy Award–winning Director and Technical Director with 30+ years of experience leading live national television broadcasts for major networks including NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, MS NOW and CNBC. Expert in control room leadership, multi-camera production, live switching, and real-time breaking news integration. Recognized for decisive execution, editorial judgment, and steady team management in high-pressure environments - from global news coverage to the #1 show in late night - with precision and authority. Demonstrated strengths in problem solving, workflow optimization, and technical operations. Also brings extensive nonprofit leadership success in local, national, and international initiatives improving people’s lives, with a record of founding and scaling programs, securing seven-figure funding, developing partnerships, engaging stakeholders, executing large-scale events, and translating complex missions into compelling public narratives.
Direct live weekend daytime and primetime news programming in fast-paced, continuously evolving environments. • Integrate breaking news in real time, adapting instantly to shifting editorial priorities. • Rotate across multiple shows with distinct on-air talent, production teams, and technical crews. • Trusted to step into any assigned broadcast and deliver clear, controlled execution under deadline pressure.
Technical directed the #1 show in late-night television, delivering a visually precise nightly broadcast to millions of viewers. • Executed all technical aspects of live-to-tape and occasional live broadcasts, including complex multi-camera coordination and live switching. • Led and supervised a 20–25 member technical crew, maintaining consistency, accuracy, and on-air readiness. • Simultaneously switched program feed and on-set projection screens for musical guests and special segments. • Collaborated with the director and producers to execute creative strategy and uphold network broadcast standards. • Carried out high-profile remote productions, trusted to deliver the same level of control and quality in on-location environments. Recognition: Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series. Highlight: Participated in The Late Show's live broadcasts from the historic Auditorium Theater in Chicago during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Same demands as above. Worked on a variety of shows during the week and on the weekend.
Directed the long-running, nationally syndicated talk show known for its pace, unpredictability, and high-energy live audience. • Led daily pre-production, rehearsals, and live tapings across multiple sets and formats. • Managed a 40-member production and technical team in volatile, emotionally charged scenarios. • Recognized for steady leadership, creative flexibility, and rapid response to unscripted developments.
Spearheaded a 10-member all-volunteer committee to enhance science and STEAM education at a NYC public elementary school serving 800+ families. • Raised more than $1 million to design and construct a greenhouse classroom, starting with no prior fundraising experience. • Re-energized a stalled committee and guided the project through years of bureaucratic and logistical challenges. • Built and maintained collaborative relationships with NYC DOE School Construction Authority, architects, engineers, local elected officials including Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and City Councilmember Helen Rosenthal, and nonprofit partners such as NY Sun Works and GrowNYC. • Secured grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations; prepared and managed detailed, seven-figure budgets; produced large-scale STEAM events. • Designed original fundraising, publicity, and community engagement materials.