Areas Of Expertise
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Producer, Director Editor, Host
Tracey Show; Berkeley, CA. March 2008-Present
Direct, write, edit host and produce a bi-weekly television show
Supervise projects throughout pre-production, production and post production.
Coordinate each studio shoot and assign crew members
Research all topics and schedule each interview
Tracey Show promotes social justice by sharing stories of diverse, under-represented communities in the bay area. Topics include; GI Suicides, high rate of soldiers committing suicide, homelessness, homeless single mothers and the stereotypes surrounding homelessness, non-profit organizations enriching the lives of at risk youth, and profile local film makers.
Writer, Reporter
Positive Spin; San Francisco, CA. October 2007-Present
Report news on topics globally, promoting social justice
Research, develop and write stories, schedule interviews
On-camera talent for segment lead-ins and conduct interviews
Topics include child soldiers in war torn areas of the world, what children in Mexico are doing to educate the community on HIV and non-profit organizations in Costa Rica improving lives in their community
Reporter
Berkeley Community Media; Berkeley, CA. January 2008-Present
Report and write stories for quarterly news magazine show
Research stories, schedule interviews
On-camera talent for segment lead-ins and conduct interviews
Topics include coverage of the Berkeley World Music Festival, the 30th anniversary of the Berkeley Historical Society, the International House Festival, the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war and protests against the military recruiting office in Berkeley, California.
Production Assistant
Access SF Public Access Television; San Francisco CA. February 2008-May 2008
Trained five non-profit organization how to produce a bi-weekly television show.
Training included, writing for television, interviewing techniques, lighting, and operating a camera.
Consulted with each non-profit organization and scheduled each studio television show.
Scheduled live interviews and researched interviewee or non-profit organization.
Producer, Writer, Reporter
Fresno State University; Fresno CA March 2004- May 2005
Produced, wrote, and structured stories for bi-weekly news magazine show
Scheduled interviews, researched stories
Assigned crew members, and conducted interviews
EVENT PLANNING
Executive Assistant
New America Media; San Francisco, CA. December 2006- June 2007
Maintained Executive Director’s daily schedule, answered phones and screened calls, administered email correspondence, and responded to requests, set up phone conferences, developed calendar
Coordinated weekly editorial meetings, presentations, workshops and events
Arranged business trips and business conferences for the director and reporters
Wrote press releases
Researched and planned media campaigns educating non-English speaking communities on earthquake preparedness, college funding, immigration rights and voter education
Marketing Representative
KUFW, Radio Campesina, Visalia, CA. June 2005- December 2005
Enticed prospects to purchase air time, developed new partnerships
Consulted with clients, listened to their needs and concerns
Wrote and distributed press releases, sales literature
Developed promotional events, and advertising campaigns
Structured commercial scripts, developed promotional spots for clients
Organized and planned campaigns educating the Spanish speaking community on immigration rights, education and health
OTHER RELEVANT VIDEO/TELEVISION EXPERIENCE
Panelist
SFSU, 40th Anniversary of the 1968 Student Led Strike; San Francisco CA October 2008
Media presentation with interview footage (provided by the Tracey show) of a ‘68 striker and former U.C. Berkeley Professor
Presented and discussed the past, present and future of independent media activism
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Educator
Porterville Unified School District; Porterville CA. February 2005- December 2006
Successfully taught K-12 and special education
Communicated messages of self-control, practicing compassion and tolerance
Provided a safe and positive learning environment
Met the special needs and learning styles of each student
Instructional Aide
Porterville Unified School District; Porterville CA. February 2001-August 2004
Assisted classroom teacher with daily activities
Identified need for change and implemented classroom activities for improvement
Supervised student’s on the playground and in the cafeteria
Mentor
N.A.B./ Neighborhood Accountability Board; Porterville CA. August 2003-January 2004
Mentored at risk youth
Provided guidance and reassurance to gang affiliated youth and youth involved in criminal activities
Advised parent’s and youth to set goals at home and school by providing practical solutions
Provided information on educational activities and resources that could be of assistance
Recreational Leader
City of Porterville; Porterville CA. October 2000- December 2001
Successfully taught second grade students
Assisted students with homework and school related projects
Supervised students during outdoor activities; arts, crafts and sports
EDUCATION
B.A. Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism- Fresno State University
SKILLS
Field and Studio Production
Microsoft Outlook Suite
Final Cut Pro/non-linear editing system, DVD Studio Pro
PC/Mac proficient
References Available Upon Request