PRODUCER/WRITER | CBC DIGITAL & CBC RADIO | 2025 | TORONTO, CANADA
Researched, conducted interviews, and wrote a digital feature for CBC News: The Pitt and other medical shows finally acknowledge 'backbone' of health care: Filipino nurses
Filed a piece for Your World Tonight on CBC Radio: Filipino nurses on screen
CBC Radio syndication interviews: spoke to 12 local stations across Canada about Filipino nurse on-screen representation, including Winnipeg's Up To Speed with Host Faith Fundal
COORDINATING VIDEO PRODUCER | CBC NETWORK NEWS & CBC LOCAL NEWS | 2020-PRESENT | TORONTO, CANADA
Leading coordination with CBC regional and network teams (Canada, U.S., U.K.) to amplify video gathered in the field across all platforms
Leading video transformation efforts to improve video flow and information sharing
Optimizing video usage for breaking news events, including coordination with rapid response teams
Led training for CBC News Network's 2021 visual brand and graphics redesign, with cross-functional teams
SENIOR PRODUCER | PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS | TORONTO, CANADA
Led and scheduled a team of producers and editors using Avid systems to process Paris 2024 Olympic footage for television, radio, and digital platforms
Managed a centralized video and information tracking system to support all CBC platforms
Acted as a liaison between Toronto teams and crews in Paris to streamline Olympic content distribution
SENIOR PRODUCER | CBC NEWS STUDIOS CONTENT DEVELOPMENT | 2024 | TORONTO, CANADA
Contributed to strategic planning for video transformation and streaming pilots with the CBC News Studios Content Development team
Built cross-departmental relationships for content strategy and process improvements
Led data tracking to support content innovation
Produced proof-of-concept playlists from existing syndicated content
PRODUCER | EQUITY & INCLUSION | 2024 | TORONTO, CANADA
Co-developed a comprehensive newsroom inclusivity action plan through internal consultations and data analysis with the Equity & Inclusion team
SENIOR PRODUCER | ENTERTAINMENT & EDUCATION UNIT | 2023-2024 | TORONTO, CANADA
Led a team of multiplatform education and entertainment journalists, prioritizing stories that reflect Canada's geographic, racial, cultural, and socio-economic diversity
Pitched education and entertainment stories across platforms daily, planned coverage for newsworthy cultural events, and fostered collaboration among arts and news teams
FACILITATOR | CBC | 2010-2021 | TORONTO, LONDON, WINNIPEG, EDMONTON, CANADA
Developed a training plan, manual, and style guide to train 100+ editorial and technical staff on new graphics for the CBC News Network 2021 brand refresh
Developed and delivered control room automation training to 150+ staff in Toronto and Edmonton in 2017
Trained 200+ CBC News staff on Avid MediaCentral desktop editing and VizRT graphics software in Toronto and Winnipeg starting in 2016
Implemented CBC News Grid touch screen into Breaking News Desk workflow for 25+ producers and reporters in 2015
Trained 200+ staff on Avid Assist and Instinct desktop editing, and Intercity Browse software in 2010
PRODUCER | CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL | 2017-2019 | TORONTO, CANADA
Led the redesign of The National’s graphics and visual style, ensuring successful cross-functional implementation
Developed and delivered training on the new graphics package for editorial and technical teams in automated control rooms
Standardized field photo collection to enhance content quality, metadata, and volume
Collaborated with producers, writers, photo editors, graphic designers, and the control room team on graphic treatments for news stories and set design
Coordinated social media strategy with the creative team
REPORTER | CBC TORONTO | 2016 | TORONTO, CANADA
Credit: Martin Trainor/CBC News
Delivered court and community stories across radio and digital platforms for CBC Toronto
Covered major stories including the Danzig Street shooting trial, and the court appearance of Maple Leaf Gardens sex offender Gordon Stuckless
Fulfilled editorial duties including research, scripting, interviews, and field production
REPORTER | CBC MANITOBA | 2015 | WINNIPEG, CANADA
Contributed to investigative reports on online pharmacies, and covered the early federal election call's local impact
Researched, wrote, and presented news stories for CBC Manitoba's TV, radio, and digital platforms
Collaborated with shooter-editors and senior producers to shape and deliver compelling content
Managed newsgathering, conducted interviews, wrote scripts, created on-screen banners, and pitched story ideas
REPORTER | CBC NOVA SCOTIA | 2014 | HALIFAX, CANADA
Reported on local news stories in the field for television, radio, and digital platforms
Researched, wrote, and presented stories for CBC Nova Scotia's TV and radio broadcasts, as well as the website, in collaboration with shooter-editors and senior producers
Managed editorial tasks including newsgathering, interviews, writing scripts, creating broadcast graphics, and pitching story ideas
CINEPLEX PRE-SHOW HOST FINALIST | 2014 | TORONTO, CANADA
Finalist in Cineplex's inaugural Canada-wide Pre-Show Host contest
Created and presented original audition videos featured on Cineplex’s website and in-theatre segments
Promoted my video submission through social media campaigns to drive public voting
PRODUCER | SOCHI 2014 OLYMPICS | TORONTO, CANADA
Credit: Brian Zajac/CBC News
Used Avid Assist and Access to clip and transcode Sochi 2014 Olympic sports content for news broadcasts
Utilized iNews to input and update information in the News Stream planner for Canada-wide distribution
REPORTER | CBC NEW BRUNSWICK | 2013 | MONCTON, CANADA
Reported on local news stories in the field for television and radio
Researched, wrote, and presented stories for CBC New Brunswick’s TV and radio broadcasts, collaborating with shooter-editors and senior producers to develop high-quality news content
Managed editorial tasks including interviews, newsgathering, writing scripts, creating on-screen banners, and pitching story ideas
WRITER/PRODUCER | CBC NEWS NETWORK | 2012-2017 | TORONTO & VANCOUVER, CANADA
Produced television specials on major national events like the 2014 Ottawa Parliament Hill shootings
Produced and wrote TV stories on international events like the Syrian Civil War and the Sandy Hook shooting
Researched, wrote, and developed live reporter segments; edited scripts, graphics, and lineups; and coordinated story assignments for writers
Managed editorial tasks including newsgathering, writing, creating on-screen graphics, editing video, and pitching story ideas
Integrated the CBC News Grid touchscreen system into Breaking News Desk workflow
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER & TRAINER | CBC NEWS NETWORK | 2009-2012 | TORONTO, CANADA
Produced coverage of major global events on the Breaking News Desk, including the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and the killing of Osama bin Laden
Managed pre-production planning such as research, and guest pre-interviews
Performed editorial duties such as newsgathering, writing, creating on-screen graphics, editing video for on-air playback, and pitching story ideas
BROADCAST TECHNICIAN | CBC NEWSWORLD | 2009-2010 | TORONTO, CANADA
Edited video for television news coverage of major events, including the 2010 Haiti and Chile earthquakes, and the BP oil spill
Operated Control Air and Countdown systems for CBC News: Today and The National
Transferred tapes, satellite feeds, and digital files to the News server for broadcast and archival use
ASSISTANT EDITOR | CBC DRAGONS' DEN | 2009-2010 | TORONTO, CANADA
Used Avid Media Composer to digitize studio footage and interviews, isolate clips, edit sequences, and up-convert final show versions for DVD output
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | INSIGHT PRODUCTIONS | 2007-2008 | TORONTO, CANADA
Managed audience coordination, and assisted talent wranglers and production crew during Canada's Walk of Fame Galas (9th and 10th)
Oversaw talent and crew sign-in/out at the Winter Garden Theatre during the 2008 NHL Awards
INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING | TORONTO, CANADA
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) | 2006-2025
Entourage Volunteer at TIFF Gala Red Carpet Events
Front of House Assistant (Balcony, Main Floor) at Roy Thomson Hall
Volunteer and Volunteer Captain at Roy Thomson Hall and AMC Theatres (now Cineplex Cinemas)
CBC Television | 2009 | Technical & Production Intern
Wildheart Group Canada | 2009 | Research & Production Assistant
CityNews | 2007-2008 | Research & Production Assistant for Silverman Helps
In Sync Video | 2007 | Research Assistant
CBC Kids | 2007 | CBC Kids Ambassador
Rogers Television | 2004-2005 | Mississauga, Canada
Production Assistant
Script Assistant/Associate Director
Camera Operator
Teleprompter Operator