Harpo Company
Industry: Media company
DescriptionHarpo Productions is a U.S.-based multimedia production company founded by Oprah Winfrey and is the sole subsidiary of her media and entertainment company, Harpo, Inc. Harpo Productions' subsidiaries consist solely of Harpo Print, LLC. One of its subsidiaries, Harpo Films, was shut down in early 2013. CEO: Oprah Winfrey (1986–) Founder: Oprah Winfrey Founded: 1986 Headquarters: Chicago, IL Parent organization: HARPO Entertainment Group
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Harpo Employees
National Marine Manufacturers Association and Discover Boating October 2006 - Present
National Marine Manufacturers Association July 2004 - June 2006
Harpo 2006 - 2006
Burson-Marsteller 2002 - 2004
Artists Management Group 2000 - 2002
Cohn & Wolfe 1999 - 2000
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Management, Publications, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, New Business Development, Crisis Communications, Blogging, Internal Communications, Digital Media, Newsletters, Event Management, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing, Spokesperson, Leadership, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Publishing, Social Networking
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Journalism
iManage LLC July 2015 - Present
Johnson Publishing Company November 2011 - June 2015
Harpo November 2005 - November 2011
Amerigroup of Illinois 2002 - 2005
CNA Insurance 1998 - 2002
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association 1995 - 1997
Skills
Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational..., Team Management, Recruiting, HRIS, Human Resources, Performance Management, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Training, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Succession Planning, Leadership, Coaching, Public Speaking, HR Policies, Employee Training, Social Networking, Budgets, Management, Onboarding, Executive Coaching, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Executive Search, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Interviews, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, Employer Branding, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, Hiring, Executive Management, Organizational Design, Sourcing, Resume Writing, Employment Law, Career Development, Career Counseling
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA
ThyssenKrupp North America October 2012 - Present
Energy BBDO October 2010 - October 2012
Harpo October 2006 - August 2009
The Oprah Winfrey Foundations August 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Event Planning, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Social Networking, Outlook, Public Relations, Recruiting, Advertising
Education
DePaul University
Human Resources Management and Services
Steve Harvey - Endemol January 2014 - Present
Kitchen Crashers - DIY Network February 2014 - Present
Steve Harvey - Endemol February 2013 - Present
The Judge Mathis Show May 2015 - July 2015
The Judge Mathis Show May 2013 - June 2013
Steve Harvey - Endemol August 2012 - February 2013
Giorgio Armani September 2011 - February 2013
Harpo December 2007 - June 2011
Judge Pirro April 2008 - November 2010
The Judge Mathis Show July 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Television, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Video Editing, Avid, Customer Service, Film Production, Loss Prevention, Screenwriting, Film Editing, Microsoft Office, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, CCTV, Velocity, Checkpoint, Multi-tasked, LexisNexis, Shrink Control, Shrink Reduction, Pelco, Stage Management, Broadcast Television, Television Studio..., Pilotware, Media Production, Broadcast, Entertainment, Field Producing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, 4.0 GPA
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film, 3.85 GPA
Prairie State College 2000 — 2001
Associates In Arts, Mass Communications
Thornwood High School 1994 — 1998
Ravenswood Studio, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Harpo January 2010 - April 2012
Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. February 2011 - July 2011
Chicago Scenic Studios November 2004 - November 2009
Lookingglass Theatre Company April 2004 - October 2004
Noble Fool Theatricals February 2003 - April 2004
Northlight Theatre January 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Project Management, Budgets, Theatre, Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Production Managment, Stage, Theatrical Production, English, Windows, Event Management, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Production Management, Television, Performing Arts, Management, Entertainment
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts: Design & Technology
Harpo November 2011 - Present
VH1 January 2007 - November 2011
Education
University of Michigan 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
FerenComm September 2015 - Present
FerenComm March 2015 - September 2015
FRANK PR NYC July 2013 - February 2015
Harpo October 2011 - July 2013
Chicago International Film Festival September 2010 - October 2010
Focus Features October 2007 - August 2010
NBCUniversal, Inc. January 2007 - October 2007
Terry Hines & Associates September 2006 - January 2007
Doner 2005 - 2006
Skills
Press Releases, Publicity, Television, Entertainment, Broadcast, Film, Facebook, Brand Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Building Relationships, Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding, Digital Media, New Media, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2013
MBA, Brand Management
University of Detroit Mercy
BS, Business Administration
University of Detroit Mercy
BA, Communications
Clean Cuts & Cerebral Lounge March 2005 - Present
Hothouse June 2001 - March 2005
studio chicago November 1999 - March 2005
Harpo 2003 - 2005
Skills
Sound, Sound Design, Pro Tools, Post Production, Dialogue Editing, Audio Post Production, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Voice Over, Sound Editing, Music Production, Film, Live Sound, Recording, Television, Video Production
Education
DePaul University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science in Music, Sound Recording Technology
Harpo 2012 - Present
Final Cut LA, Inc. 2011 - 2012
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2011
Minor, Film, Television & Digital Media
Santa Barbara High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Chicago Public Media July 2013 - Present
Columbia College Chicago August 2009 - January 2013
Harpo October 2007 - July 2009
Lakonic Partners, Inc. May 2007 - October 2007
Columbia College Chicago June 2006 - May 2007
Solidprint 2005 - 2007
Freelance Web Services January 1922 - March 1975
Skills
Wordplay, √2, , CSS, PHP, Apache, Programming, Bash, Web Services, HTML, CMS, Web Development, Web Applications, Interaction Design
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2007
BA, Interactive Art and Media
Bradley University 2002 — 2003
Computer Science
Chicago Sun-Times June 2013 - January 2015
Wrapports Interactive November 2012 - June 2013
Park Belly Productions February 2009 - November 2012
Kurtis Productions January 2011 - August 2012
Siskel Jacobs Productions May 2009 - May 2012
Harpo October 2011 - January 2012
Go Go Luckey Entertainment April 2011 - April 2011
Found Films TV August 2010 - December 2010
Crain's Chicago Business March 2008 - August 2010
Turn Here July 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, 3D Editing, Editing, Post Production, Adobe Premiere Pro, WordPress
Education
University of Notre Dame 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts, Film, Television and Theatre; English
La Salle High School 1994 — 1998
Diploma
PositiveImage Video September 2014 - Present
Harpo October 2011 - August 2014
The Colonie September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Reality, Post Production, Avid, Video Editing, Television, HD Video, Editing, Media Production, Digital Media, Broadcast Television
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
University of Iowa 2006 — 2007
Harpo February 1989 - Present
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Revenue Recognition, GAAP, SEC filings, US GAAP, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, Hyperion Enterprise
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), 3.98 GPA
Chicago State University 1988 — 1991
BS, Accounting
Nielsen October 2013 - Present
Harpo November 2012 - August 2013
Homewood-Flossmoor High School September 2008 - December 2012
WonderBoy Media Group January 2012 - April 2012
O'Connor Casting Company March 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Interpersonal..., Analytical Problem..., Superior Communication..., Goal Setting and..., Research, Editing, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Communication, Theatre, Acting, Post Production, Film, Television
Education
Governors State University 2010 — 2014
Masters in Communications in Training, Media
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Art, Theater/Minor in English
WCPT AM & FM - Chicago's Progressive Talk May 2012 - Present
Harpo September 2007 - December 2011
XM Satellite Radio April 2007 - April 2010
Sporting News Radio August 2006 - March 2007
Sporting News Radio August 1997 - March 2007
One On One Sports Radio Network October 1994 - August 1997
WFLD / Fox-32 June 1992 - September 1994
Skills
Radio Production, Audio Engineering, Video Production, Radio Broadcasting, Radio, Broadcast, Production, Editing, Television, Video, Social Media, Television Production, Radio Producing, Broadcast Television, Voice Over, Media Relations, Copywriting, Pro Tools, Press Releases, Avid, Adobe Audition, Audio Editing, New Media, Sound, Digital Media, Media Production, Broadcast Journalism, Video Editing, Radio Promotions, Broadcast Engineering, Radio Programming, Sports, Videography, Facebook, Commercials, Live Events, Copy Editing, Voice Acting, Field Producing, Creative Writing, Non-linear Editing, Web Content, Producing, Final Cut Pro, Entertainment
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1987 — 1992
BA, Broadcast communications
T3 Trading Group, LLC August 2011 - June 2012
Harpo October 2005 - July 2011
Great Lakes Publishing October 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Research, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Video Editing, Digital Media, Sales, Marketing, Management, Television, Video Production
Education
University of Delaware 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Business Management
The Steve Harvey Show June 2012 - Present
Harpo Productions February 2004 - June 2011
Harpo Productions February 1993 - January 2004
Harpo Productions January 1990 - January 1993
Harpo November 1987 - December 1989
Harpo June 1987 - September 1987
WLS-TV February 1987 - May 1987
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Digital Media, Entertainment, Post Production, Advertising, Broadcast Television, Event Management, Video, Production Managment, New Media, Video Production, HD Video, Content Strategy, Film Production, Producing, Media Relations, Editing, Sound, Creative Direction, Publicity, Video Editing, Film, Radio, Media Production
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Television Production
Loyola University Chicago
The Loyola Leadership Program
AvanseOrg December 2014 - Present
AvanseOrg December 2014 - Present
Digital Jen, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Startup Parachute 2015 - 2015
Startup Parachute 2015 - 2015
Startup Parachute 2015 - 2015
Storeplacer August 2012 - March 2013
BabbaCo, Inc. August 2011 - August 2012
Harpo October 2007 - June 2011
SafetyBook.org October 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Content Management, Social Media, E-commerce, SEM, Web Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, SEO, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Integrated Marketing, User Experience, Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, New Business Development, CMS, Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SaaS, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Lead Generation, Graphic Design, Business Development, Market Planning, Google Analytics, Digital Strategy
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2007 — 2007
Mini-MBA Certification, Mini-MBA
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
BA in Art and Architecture, Graphic Design
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK May 2013 - Present
Bernadelphia, LLC 2011 - Present
Harpo February 2007 - August 2011
Second City 2008 - 2009
Skills
Television, Entertainment, Music Production, Film Production, Producing, Broadcast, Music, Video Production, Comedy, Video, Screenwriting, Radio, Final Cut Pro, Theatre, Media Production, Commercials, Reality, Film, Documentaries, Voice Over, Production Managment, Digital Media, Video Editing, Avid, HD Video, Acting, Publicity, Storytelling, Camera, Creative Writing, New Media, Broadcast Television
Education
Roosevelt University
Sky Pond Productions 1982 - Present
Showtime February 2012 - Present
Film Finances October 2012 - September 2013
Picturehouse Entertainment May 2012 - December 2012
HBO May 2012 - November 2012
Evergreen Films/Fox/BBC January 2011 - December 2011
Fox Searchlight Pictures January 2010 - July 2010
Dimension Films 2008 - 2009
20th Century Fox 2006 - 2007
Harpo 2006 - 2007
Skills
3D, Post Production, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Line Producing, Film Production, Budgets, Video Production, Television, Reality, Avid Media Composer, Documentaries, Film, Avid, Editing, Music, Screenwriting, Final Draft, 35mm, Short Films, New Media, HD Video, Directing, Producing, Music Videos, Camera, Production Managment, Final Cut Studio, Pre-production, Final Cut Pro, Commercials, Video, Dvd, Voice Over, Video Editing, Film Scoring, Media Production, Digital Video, Entertainment, Pro Tools, Non-linear Editing, Sound, Audio Post Production, Independent Film, Film Editing, Broadcast Television, Broadcast, Casting, DVD Studio Pro
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1980 — 1982
Grantee, Producing - Film Producer - A.W.O.L.
University of Colorado Boulder 1973 — 1977
2 BA's, 2 Minors, BA - Environmental Conservation, Geography; Minors - Communications, Political Science
The Queen Latifah Show December 2013 - Present
The Queen Latifah Show June 2013 - December 2013
Lisa Erspamer Entertainment March 2013 - June 2013
Telepictures June 2012 - July 2012
ITV April 2012 - May 2012
The Ellen DeGeneres Show August 2010 - February 2012
Ellen's Somewhat Special Special June 2010 - June 2010
Cedric The Entertainer's Urban Circus June 2010 - June 2010
Harpo August 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Video Production, Film, Final Draft, Avid, Television, Meeting Scheduling, Organization
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Television Production and Directing
Waterford Kettering High School 2001 — 2005
Fieldglass March 2010 - Present
Brewer Investment Group October 2008 - March 2010
HIMSS July 2008 - October 2008
Aon May 2008 - July 2008
United Airlines April 2008 - May 2008
JWT February 2008 - April 2008
Harpo November 2007 - February 2008
University of Michigan November 2004 - October 2007
Hsuan-Shian Educational Foundation August 2004 - November 2004
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) July 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Email Marketing, Web Development, SEO, Online Marketing, Digital Media, WordPress, Interaction Design, Web 2.0, Online Advertising, Web Applications, Content Management, Databases, User Interface, Drupal, Advanced CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Web Application Design, SEM, User Interface Design, User Experience, CMS, CSS, Salesforce.com, Social Media, E-commerce
Education
University of Michigan 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Design
Kyoto Seika University 2000 — 2001
Japanese Language, University of Michigan Exchange Program
Lola Cuello February 2010 - July 2011
Harpo January 2008 - May 2011
Kate Boggiano 2010 - 2011
Pistol Bazaar June 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Apparel, Illustrator, Fashion Design, Retail, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Fashion, Adobe Creative Suite, Merchandising, Styling, Pattern, Fashion Illustration
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2011
BA, Fashion Design, Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
Freelance Producer October 2014 - Present
Harpo Productions August 2013 - September 2014
Highlights for Children April 2012 - September 2014
Harpo October 2012 - February 2014
Harpo August 2011 - September 2012
FREELANCE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/MGR 2006 - 2008
Star Farm Productions 2006 - 2008
House Of D - Feature Film 2003 - 2004
Skills
Production, Video Production, Television Production, Post Production, Animation, Film, Entertainment, Production Management, Film Production, Screenwriting, Promotions, Producing, Broadcast, Feature Films, Directing Talent, Storytelling, Music Videos
Education
University of Michigan 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Film & Video Studies, Communications Studies
University of Michigan
Bachelor's in Film and Video Studies & Communications Studies.
Shameless September 2015 - Present
Stony Road Productions/Mad Fotos Photography June 2006 - Present
Silo Pictures LLC/American Fable Film August 2015 - September 2015
40 Acres and A Mule April 2015 - August 2015
Harpo March 2008 - April 2015
Who Gets The Dog January 2015 - March 2015
Chicago 7th Ward January 2014 - March 2015
Unpronounceable Productions LLC June 2014 - October 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc. October 2013 - December 2013
Steve Harvey July 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Film, Television, Video Production, Film Production, Producing, Reality, Post Production, Entertainment, Avid, Screenwriting, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films, Documentaries, Video Editing, Photography, Broadcast, Video, Publicity, Editing, Social Media, Videography, Directing, Digital Photography, Creative Writing, Broadcast Television, Production Managment, Camera Operating, Stage Management, Film Editing, Commercials, Short Films, New Media, Camera, Media Production, Accounting, Reality TV, Final Draft
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies, 3.4
Tennessee State University 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies, 3.6
Music Reports Inc August 2013 - November 2014
Harpo April 2010 - May 2010
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Park August 2009 - March 2010
Clear Channel Radio September 2009 - December 2009
Clear Channel Radio May 2009 - September 2009
Minty Fresh Records February 2009 - May 2009
Pitchfork Music Festival July 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Mac, PC, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Typing, Email, Phone Screening, Conscientious, Interpersonal..., Empathy, Friendly Demeanor, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Big-picture Thinking, Fast Learner, Close Attention to..., Eye for Details, Music, Music Industry, Music Theory, Vocal Coaching, Studio Recording, Adobe Audition, Radio Broadcasting, Talent Booking, Advertising
Education
Musicians Institute 2010 — 2010
Certificate in Performance, Vocals
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Music Business, Marketing and Promotions
Harpo 2011 - Present
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK 2011 - Present
The Oprah Winfrey Show July 1993 - October 2012
Harpo Productions 2000 - 2008
KRON-TV 1992 - 1993
Skills
Television, Video Production, Broadcast, Reality, Post Production, Field Producing, Storytelling, Film Production, Video, Entertainment, Screenwriting, Film, Final Cut Pro, Documentaries, Producing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1988 — 1991
BA, English Literature
westmoor high
Penguin Random House July 2015 - Present
Catapult October 2012 - July 2015
Harpo January 2012 - November 2012
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK June 2011 - November 2012
Harpo April 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Flash, Pro Tools, CSS, XHTML, Soundbooth, Video Editing, Video Production, Video, Post Production, Digital Media, CMS, User Experience, Multimedia, Web Design, Motion Graphics, Front-end
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's, Digital Video and Film Production
ITT Technical Institute 2005 — 2007
Associates, Multimedia
Telluride Film Festival June 2012 - Present
Strike Anywhere March 2008 - Present
Telluride Film Festival August 2003 - September 2011
Harpo January 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Commercials, Branding & Identity, Post Production, Creative Direction, Film, Final Cut Pro, Creative Work, Film Production, Creative Management, Creative Strategy, Campaign Concepting, Pitch Work, Video Production, Final Cut Studio, Producing, Photography, Documentaries, Screenwriting, Directing, Music Videos, Digital Media, Short Films
Education
Florida State University 1998 — 2003
BFA, BA, Film, English
Hubbard Street Dance Company September 2012 - Present
Sound Investment A/V 2011 - Present
Vs. The Universe 2010 - Present
FELA -- First National Tour August 2011 - May 2012
88 Productions November 2011 - 2012
Harpo August 2011 - 2012
VEE Corporation August 2008 - January 2011
Glimmerglass Opera 2007 - 2010
Benedicta Arts Center 2006 - 2008
Skills
Lighting Programming, Lighting Design, Vectorworks, Lightwright, EOS, Ion, Hog, Digital Photography, MIG welding, Video Editing, Stage Rigging, Crew Scheduling, Network Design, Moving Lights, Moving Light Repair, Grand MA2, Hog 3, Sound, Video, Theatre, Entertainment, Stage Lighting, Projection, Television, Theatrical Production, Technical Direction, Live Events, Corporate Events, TV, Modern Dance, Production Managment, Stage Management, Stage, Dance, Production Management
Education
Saint John's University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
NBCUniversal, Inc. December 2013 - Present
All3Media International September 2013 - November 2013
NBCUniversal, Inc. August 2013 - August 2013
High Noon Entertainment April 2013 - August 2013
Shine America July 2012 - March 2013
Harpo June 2011 - January 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2010 - January 2011
NBCUniversal, Inc. January 2010 - August 2010
NBCUniversal, Inc. 2009 - 2010
NBCUniversal, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Minor Productions January 2012 - Present
Good Faith September 2014 - November 2014
Monet Lane Productions May 2014 - September 2014
HLN - Daytime Emmys Red Carpet June 2013 - June 2013
The Oprah Winfrey Show 1986 - 2011
Harpo 1986 - 2011
Harpo Productions May 1994 - August 1994
Harpo Productions July 1989 - August 1989
ABC and Harpo Productions May 1989 - June 1989
Harpo Productions May 1988 - July 1988
Skills
Television, Documentaries, Reality, Field Producing, Broadcast Television, Editing, Media Relations, Media Production, Broadcast, Producing, Video, Videography, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Avid, Social Media Marketing, Publicity, Social Media, Blogging, Press Releases, Video Production, Entertainment, Film, Field Production, Reality TV
Education
Bowling Green State University 1980 — 1982
Master of Arts, Radio, TV and Film
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech Communication, Media & French
Town of Burgaw Public Works April 2014 - Present
Zimmerman Weintraub Associates July 2011 - March 2013
KemperLesnik April 2010 - July 2011
Zimmerman Weintraub Associates October 2007 - March 2009
Harpo May 2007 - August 2007
Price Davis November 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Budgets, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Contract Negotiation, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Editing, Negotiation, Training, Leadership, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Program Management, Project Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2000 — 2004
BA, Journalism & Mass Communication
Intelligent Lighting Creations, Inc. September 2007 - Present
Criswell Design 2004 - Present
Harpo September 2007 - August 2011
Millikin University September 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Lighting Design, Lighting, Corporate Events, Stage Lighting, Theatre, Vectorworks, Stage Management, Entertainment, Lightwright, Studio Lighting, Talent Booking, Parties
Education
University of Oklahoma 2001 — 2004
M.F.A., Lighting Design
Harpo Productions 2002 - Present
DDB January 2009 - August 2011
NBC News June 2003 - August 2011
The Oprah Winfrey Show 2002 - July 2011
Harpo 2002 - July 2011
Bellevue Entertainment 2007 - 2010
Towers Productions 2003 - 2010
HD Ready LLC 2002 - 2003
Post Effects September 1992 - January 2002
Post Effects 1992 - 2002
Skills
Editing, Television, Post Production, Music Videos, Final Cut Pro, Dvd, Corporate Communications, Video, Video Production, Music, Non-linear Editing, Avid, Commercials, Producing, HD Video, Documentaries, Editorial, Digital Media, After Effects, Entertainment, Camera, Web Video, Video Editing, Broadcast Television, Motion Graphics, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Camera Operating, Journalism, DVD Studio Pro, Social Media Marketing, Film Production, Animation, Sales, Premiere, New Media, Avid Media Composer, Short Films, Sound, Color Correction, Film Editing, Videography, Storytelling, Leadership, Recording, Media Production, Creative Writing, New Business Development, Final Cut Studio, Reality
Education
Saint Xavier University 1975 — 1980
BA, Mass Communication/Bus. Admin.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver March 2014 - August 2015
Dillywood Inc. May 2013 - February 2014
Freelance Television Production April 2013 - May 2013
Freelance Television Production August 2012 - May 2013
Spike TV March 2011 - July 2012
Freelance Television Production July 2010 - March 2011
Comedy Central June 2009 - August 2009
Magical Elves, Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
Harpo June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Television, Producing, Entertainment, New Media, Event Management, Film, Short Films, Final Draft, Video Production, Documentaries, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Casting, Post Production, Fluent in Mandarin
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Radio, Television, and Film
Freelance Producer March 2014 - Present
Hack Studios July 2014 - December 2014
The Big Spoon March 2014 - April 2014
Megalomedia (Pty) Ltd December 2013 - February 2014
Megalomedia (Pty) Ltd February 2013 - February 2014
Towers Productions December 2012 - February 2013
Towers Productions June 2012 - December 2012
Harpo Creative Works August 2010 - July 2012
Harpo August 2009 - June 2012
Harpo Productions August 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Television, Documentaries, Editing, Broadcast Television, Video Production, Media Production, Broadcast, Producing, Video Editing, Post Production, Videography, Film, Reality, Camera, Journalism, DVD Studio Pro, Video, Short Films, ENPS, HD Video, Sound, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Film Production, Final Cut Studio, Commercials, Entertainment, Field Producing, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Pre-production
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2007
Bachelors, Broadcast Journalism
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Illinois State University 2001 — 2002
ISU and Columbia chicago, broadcast television
Columbia College Chicago
Broadcast Journalism, 3.97/4.00 GPA
Harpo Productions January 2014 - April 2015
Harpo Studios May 2007 - May 2014
Harpo April 2007 - November 2010
CBS News 2004 - 2007
The Early Show, CBS News 2004 - 2006
Skills
Television
Education
Hofstra University 2000 — 2004
BA, Television Production
Harpo June 2013 - Present
NBCUniversal, NBC Chicago October 2012 - September 2013
Chicago Public Schools September 2012 - October 2012
WNDU-TV, NBC-affiliate June 2012 - October 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group June 2012 - September 2012
The New York Times May 2012 - June 2012
Chicago Tonight, WTTW-TV April 2012 - June 2012
CBS Corporation September 2011 - December 2011
CNN June 2011 - September 2011
Clear Channel Radio January 2011 - May 2011
Education
Roosevelt University 2010 — 2011
Masters of Science
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2002 — 2007
Bachelors
Over The Pond Productions September 2015 - Present
Unleashed Media Inc July 2015 - Present
New Chapter Entertainment May 2015 - May 2015
Campus Insiders September 2014 - January 2015
Harpo May 2013 - September 2014
Independent Feature: Dead Draw January 2014 - January 2014
Towers Productions August 2012 - February 2013
Kurtis Productions July 2011 - August 2012
Big Ten Network September 2010 - July 2011
Happy Owl Media July 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Television, Producing, Broadcast, Post Production, Video, Journalism, Video Editing, Avid, Field Producing, Film Production, Non-linear Editing, New Media, Film, Reality, Avid Media Composer, Entertainment, Screenwriting, Media Production, Documentaries, Final Cut Studio, Field Production
Education
University of Michigan 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Harpo March 2014 - Present
Freelance December 2009 - Present
Harpo Studios January 2012 - March 2014
The Freeman Company July 2011 - January 2012
Action Figures Convention Staffing July 2010 - July 2011
Quarantine L.L.C. January 2009 - February 2010
Chicago State University August 2009 - January 2010
Flair TV Productions, Inc March 2009 - August 2009
Grand Valley State University January 2006 - April 2008
Walt Disney World August 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Film, Editing, Television, Sound, Camera, Film Production, Post Production, Music, Video Production, After Effects, Entertainment, Avid, Videography, Producing
Education
Chicago State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's of Arts, Television/Film Production
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2008
Broadcasting
closerlook, inc. October 2014 - Present
closerlook, inc. June 2013 - October 2014
GA Communication June 2011 - May 2013
GA Communication March 2010 - June 2011
Harpo March 2009 - March 2010
Vibes Media October 2008 - February 2009
The Milwaukee Wave May 2007 - August 2007
Design Wise May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Web Design, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
Marquette University 2004 — 2008
BA, Communication/Advertising/Marketing
Wayzata High School 2000 — 2004
The Huffington Post, HuffPost Live April 2014 - March 2015
The Huffington Post, HuffPost Live May 2012 - April 2014
Sirius XM Radio Inc. March 2012 - May 2012
Harpo 2010 - December 2011
Oprah Radio 2006 - 2010
O, The Oprah Magazine/Hearst October 2001 - 2010
Skills
Reality, Television, Broadcast, Video Production, Field Producing, Storytelling, Video, Editing, New Media, Film Production, Producing, Journalism, Blogging, Avid, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Editorial, Documentaries, Media Production, Broadcast Journalism
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1990 — 1994
BA, Journalism
John DeFaria.com January 2003 - Present
Strong Sound + Vision 2012 - Present
Megatrax 2000 - Present
Telepictures 1999 - Present
Harpo 2003 - February 2012
Kenny Loggins 1997 - 2003
Gloria Estefan 1987 - 1995
Skills
Film Scoring, Original Music, Composition, Composing, Guitarist, Scoring, Music, Commercials, Credit Scoring, Rock, Recording, Music Industry, Music Production, Songwriting, Orchestration, Music Licensing, Music Supervision, Sound, Sound Design, Studio Recording, Bass, Audio Post Production, Television, Vocalist, Audio Editing, Orchestral Music, Music Publishing, Film, Singing, Audio Engineering, MIDI, Pro Tools, Electronic Music, Mastering, A&R, Musical Theatre, Guitar, Logic Pro, POP, Concerts, Composers, Soundtrack, Entertainment, Songs, Record Labels, Keyboards, Lyrics, Music Theory, Band, Sound Editing
Education
University of Miami 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music
Interlochen Arts Academy 1977 — 1978
High School Diploma, Music
Slalom Consulting August 2015 - Present
Harpo June 2008 - August 2015
Dynamic Solutions Group September 2007 - June 2008
HRH Insurance bought by Willis Insurance August 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Amazon Web Services..., Cloud Computing, Project Management, VMware ESX, Citrix, SCCM, Networking, Business Analysis, Office 365, Google Apps, SQL, Linux Server, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, Social Media, TCP/IP, OS X, Python, Microsoft Office..., NetApp, Mac OS X Server, SCOM, Mac OS X, Group Policy, FTP, WSUS, DNS, Scripting, XML
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1997 — 2002
BBA, Management Information Systems and Marketing
Beauty Star Management, llc. 2014 - Present
MAC Cosmetics 2009 - Present
Harpo 2014 - 2014
Christmas Tree Shops June 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Advertising, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Apparel, Makeup Artistry, Visual Merchandising
Education
Brookdale Community College 1995 — 1995
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Columbia Southern University
Marketing
Matawan Regional High School
Harpo Studios, Inc September 2011 - Present
Harpo January 2008 - September 2011
TWG - The Warranty Group Services December 2006 - January 2008
MullinTBG 2004 - 2006
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Access, MS Project, Team Leadership
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Accounting
Deloitte August 2014 - Present
Levy Restaurants June 2013 - July 2014
Groupon November 2011 - May 2013
Deloitte Consulting August 2010 - October 2011
Accenture October 2007 - July 2010
Harpo October 2006 - May 2007
Weber Shandwick June 2006 - August 2006
CNN January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Qualitative Research, Research, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Change Management, Client Presentation
Education
Emory University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
New Trier
AudioFemme November 2014 - Present
VH1 November 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer December 2010 - Present
Vice Magazine 2011 - Present
The Untitled Magazine January 2015 - August 2015
VICE Media, Inc. April 2013 - October 2013
Embassy Row October 2012 - October 2013
MTV Networks October 2011 - November 2012
Harpo March 2012 - April 2012
MTV Networks September 2010 - October 2011
Skills
Journalism, Music, Final Cut Pro, Television, Video Production, Video, New Media, Creative Writing, Producing, Casting
Education
Elon University 2006 — 2010
B.A., Journalism
Vokal July 2015 - Present
Daily Planet ltd. February 2015 - Present
Kurtis Productions May 2014 - Present
Optimus February 2014 - Present
Harpo October 2012 - Present
Hero With A Computer December 2011 - Present
Sarofsky July 2013 - July 2013
Wolfpack Presents July 2010 - July 2013
Ki Editorial+Design April 2012 - May 2012
Bridges Media September 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Cinema 4D, After Effects, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, PFTrack, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, 3D Studio Max
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2007 — 2010
BA, Media Arts and Animation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas July 2012 - Present
Walgreens December 2010 - July 2012
DePaul University September 2008 - September 2010
Harpo January 2010 - June 2010
John G. Shedd Aquarium June 2009 - November 2009
DePaul University January 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Employee Training, Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Training, Interviews, Career Development, Performance Management, Leadership, Talent Management, Blended Learning, Human Resources, Recruiting, ADDIE, Mentoring, Captivate, Camtasia, Career Counseling, E-Learning, Resume Writing, Coaching, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Project Management, Training & Development, Program Evaluation, Organizational Behavior, Career Advising, SPSS, Microsoft Office, SumTotal, Learning Management..., Lectora
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2014
MA, Training & Development and Organizational Communication
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
BA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Management, Organizational Communication
Barrington High School
Creative Commons 2011 - Present
Stanford Law School December 2008 - December 2010
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP September 2006 - December 2008
Belin McCormick, P.C. May 2004 - August 2004
Vance Publishing August 2002 - June 2003
Harpo June 2002 - August 2002
New York Magazine March 2001 - June 2001
Meredith Corporation June 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Copyright Law, Licensing, Litigation, Legal Issues, Patent Litigation, Privacy Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Cyberlaw, Entertainment Law, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Research
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D.
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
M.S.
Hoover High School
Twentieth Television February 2010 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2009 - Present
NBC Universal Access Hollywood October 2001 - Present
Twentieth Television June 2010 - June 2011
TV One September 2003 - May 2011
Harpo September 2007 - May 2009
Pie Town Productions January 2007 - January 2009
M.A.C March 1994 - September 2002
M.A.C. Cosmetics September 1992 - March 1994
Nordstrom March 1991 - August 1992
Skills
Celebrity, Television, Airbrush, Film, Entertainment, Makeup Artistry, Beauty Industry, Bridal Showers, Skin Care, Video, Commercials, Artistry, Runway, Photography, Producing, Photo Shoots, Music Videos, Styling, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Cosmetics, Feature Films, HD Video, Wardrobe, Casting, Theatre, Weddings, Glamour, Short Films, Personal Shopping, Film Production, Special Effects Makeup, Reality, Acting, Makeovers, Comedy, Editorial, Stage, Post Production, Retail, Stage Make-up, Final Draft, Blogging, Creative Writing, Color Correction, Music, Singing, Digital Video, Fashion Design, Social Networking
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1988 — 1989
Psychology
Loma Linda University 1984 — 1989
BA, Psychology
Brew City Paintball January 2013 - Present
20 West Productions September 2010 - June 2012
TLC Network/ 20 West Productions September 2010 - 2012
Harpo July 2010 - September 2010
CelebTV.com August 2008 - September 2010
State Penn Productions February 2010 - June 2010
North South Productions January 2009 - 2010
Fox Chicago News WFLD-TV March 2007 - January 2008
Chicago, NBC WMAQ-TV March 2007 - 2008
Skills
Television Production, Reality, Documentary, Television, Broadcast, Writing, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Stories, Production, Video Production, Documentaries
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2008
BA, Journalsim, Concetration in Television
College of Lake County
Associates in Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Writing Center Tutor at the College of Lake County
Lincoln Park Zoo July 2013 - Present
Metal Edge July 2011 - July 2013
Ivy Room February 2012 - June 2012
Harpo January 2011 - July 2011
Jasculca/Terman & Associates July 2010 - January 2011
Millikin University Alumni and Development October 2007 - May 2010
Paramount Public Relations June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Events Coordination, Public Relations, Communication, Administrative..., Interpersonal Skill, Organization
Education
Millikin University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Communication (PR), Psychology
2010
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Communication; Public Relations
Entertainment Weekly October 2014 - Present
PEOPLE Magazine PEOPLE.com February 2014 - September 2014
PEOPLE.com, Time Inc. October 2012 - February 2014
Oprah Winfrey Network October 2011 - October 2012
Oprah Winfrey Network September 2011 - October 2011
Harpo July 2010 - June 2011
Harpo, Inc. September 2008 - July 2010
Saatchi & Saatchi, Denver, CO January 2008 - May 2008
Cannonball Advertising and Promotion, May 2007 - August 2007
KTRS Radio May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
SEO copywriting, Web Content, Content Writing, Digital Media, Digital Production, Interactive Production, Advertising, Online Advertising, SEO, Integrated Media, International Exposure, Integrated Marketing, Microsites, Media Production, Intercultural..., Communication Skills, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Content Management, Social Media, Editing
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Ladue
Freelance June 2010 - Present
Digitas May 2008 - June 2010
Harpo November 2006 - August 2007
Exelon October 2003 - July 2006
ComEd May 2000 - September 2003
Skills
Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Content Strategy, User Experience, Wire Framing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Usability Testing, User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Wireframes, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Web Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts
Harpo October 2007 - Present
Skills
Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Web Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, Editing, Creative Direction, SEO, Interaction Design, User Experience, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, InDesign, Mac, Typography, Branding & Identity, Information Architecture, Illustration, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, User-centered Design
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA, Visual Communication
Jump Trading, LLC June 2011 - Present
Nanda Enterprises, Inc August 1995 - Present
Harpo March 2010 - June 2011
NYSE Euronext 2007 - March 2010
NYSE 2007 - 2010
Data Domain 2008 - 2009
Chicago Board of Trade 2006 - 2007
Chicago Board of Trade 1996 - 2007
JPMorgan Chase 2005 - 2006
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) 1996 - 2006
Skills
Solaris, SAN, Netbackup, Storage, Disaster Recovery, NetApp, Sun, Linux, Data Center, VMware, Unix, Red Hat Linux, AIX, HP, Cluster, EMC Storage, NAS, System Administration, High Availability, Security, Storage Area Networks, Perl, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, DNS, Shell Scripting, Cisco Technologies, Servers, RedHat, VMware ESX, Replication
Education
University of Iowa
Orbitz Worldwide September 2015 - Present
CCC Information Services April 2015 - August 2015
CCC Information Services August 2011 - April 2015
NAVTEQ January 2008 - July 2011
Harpo 2007 - 2007
Skills
Java, Agile Methodologies, Spring, Architecture, Scrum, Java Enterprise Edition, Software Design, Hibernate, Maven, Eclipse, Unix, Software Engineering, Architectures, XML, JUnit, Spring Framework, Software Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Computer Science
Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Rotary International October 2009 - Present
a variety of companies August 1997 - Present
Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) January 2009 - March 2009
Motorola March 2008 - December 2008
Harpo November 2007 - January 2008
Briefing.com August 1999 - May 2007
Skills
CSS, User Interface Design, Graphic Design
Education
Syracuse University 1979 — 1983
VS Networks June 2010 - Present
CBS Outdoor November 2008 - May 2010
Harpo February 2004 - July 2008
Education
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication and Media Studies
Oprah Winfrey Network July 2010 - Present
Harpo January 2009 - July 2010
Harpo December 2007 - January 2009
Harpo June 2006 - December 2007
Harpo June 2005 - June 2006
Feldman & Associates May 2001 - June 2005
Harpo October 2000 - May 2001
Marc Hauser Photography February 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Photoshop, User Experience, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Email Marketing, Blogging, Illustrator, Digital Media, Mac, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Creative Direction, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Art Direction, Graphic Design
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1996 — 2000
BA, Fine Art Photography
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK July 2010 - Present
Harpo 2001 - May 2012
Organic, Inc June 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Product Management, Digital Media, Mobile Devices, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Photoshop, Management, Video, Content Strategy, E-commerce, Content Management, Product Development, User Experience, Entertainment
Education
DePaul University 1993 — 1999
Harpo 2008 - Present
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club 2005 - 2008
Chicago White Sox 2004 - 2005
The Jerry Springer Show 2003 - 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Sports Marketing, Facebook, Sales, Customer Service, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising
Education
Roosevelt University
M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications
Michigan State University
B.A., Communications
Okemos High School 1994 — 1997
The Dr. Phil Show January 2012 - Present
Harpo July 2011 - April 2012
Michael Levitt February 2011 - June 2011
Hoff Productions January 2011 - June 2011
Burrud Productions February 2011 - April 2011
Mark Burnett Productions October 2010 - January 2011
Telepictures August 2009 - May 2010
CBS/Paramount Television March 2003 - August 2009
ABC/KTRK March 1998 - September 2001
Skills
Reality, Field Producing, Video Production, Film, Television, Avid Media Composer, Entertainment, Broadcast, Video, Commercials, Final Cut Pro, Producing, Post Production
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Telecommunications
Harpo September 2011 - Present
Harpo December 2004 - September 2011
NCCI April 2003 - October 2004
Storage Access June 2001 - July 2002
Montgomery Ward October 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Storage Area Networks, Security, Troubleshooting, Management, Servers, Project Management, Cloud Computing, SharePoint, Storage, Photoshop, Broadcast, Infrastructure, Networking, Microsoft SQL Server, Video Production, Leadership, Lotus Notes, Cluster, Business Analysis, Testing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, CRM
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
harpo Bartender/ WaitressFairfax County GovernmentSACCJuly 2011 - Present
SACC 2011 - Present
Education
NOVA 2012 — 2014
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Anne Arundel Community College 2000 — 2002
The Ellen DeGeneres Show October 2014 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies August 2007 - October 2014
TMZ August 2007 - February 2012
Endemol USA 2007 - 2007
Museum of Science and Industry -Body Worlds 2005 - 2007
Harpo 2003 - 2004
Jenny Jones Show 1996 - 2002
NBC 1994 - 1994
Skills
New Media, Entertainment, Television, Video Production, Broadcast, Affiliate Relations, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Video, Online Advertising, Video Editing, Press Releases, Radio, Reality, Content Strategy, Producing, Content Development, Content Management, Avid, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcast Journalism
Lee and Birch, LLC September 2012 - June 2014
Mars Hill Bible Church August 2011 - October 2012
Harpo January 2008 - August 2011
By The Hand Club For Kids 2010 - 2011
By The Hand Club For Kids 2010 - 2011
Plante & Moran, PLLC January 2004 - January 2008
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2005
MBA
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2003
The Freeman Company May 2014 - Present
The Santa Fe Opera May 2008 - Present
Creative Technology 2012 - Present
Harpo August 2010 - Present
Intelligent Lighting Creations, Inc. 2010 - Present
EDGE ShowTek 2014 - 2014
Harpo Productions January 2008 - September 2010
Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre September 2008 - May 2009
Centerstage 2006 - January 2008
The Santa Fe Opera 2007 - 2007
Skills
Lighting Design, Stage Management, Theatre, Stage Lighting, Electricians, Programming, Arc Welding, Soldering, Video Production, Set Design, Lighting, Entertainment, Theatrical Production, Live Events, Technical Direction, Vectorworks, Stage, Production Managment, Corporate Events, AV
Education
University of Northern Colorado 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Bloom Magazine September 2013 - Present
Author Solutions, Inc September 2011 - July 2013
OWN June 2010 - September 2011
oprah.com 2000 - 2004
Harpo 2000 - 2004
Skills
Television, Video Production, Social Media, Entertainment, Public Relations, Content Development, Online Moderation, Writing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications
Google Search (Knowledge Engine / Google.com) October 2014 - Present
Google May 2014 - Present
Google Payments (Google Wallet / Billing & Payments Infrastructure) July 2011 - October 2014
Affinity Labs (Monster Worldwide) September 2010 - July 2011
Affinity Labs (Monster Worldwide) April 2010 - August 2010
Affinity Labs (Monster Worldwide) May 2009 - April 2010
Affinity Labs (Monster Worldwide) February 2009 - May 2009
Harpo June 2008 - September 2008
San Francisco Magazine January 2008 - March 2008
St Petersburg Times June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Google Analytics, SEO, Wordpress, Social Media, Content Management
Education
Northwestern University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Journalism & Political Science (Minor in Psychology)
Various Still Photo and Motion Projects 2011 - Present
Various Still Photo and Motion Projects 2011 - Present
Zaffarano Productions 2011 - 2015
Zaffarano Productions 2011 - 2015
Food Network & Rock Shrimp Productions 2012 - 2013
Monica Zaffarano Productions February 2012 - April 2012
Warner Bros. Studios May 2011 - November 2011
Harpo February 2007 - June 2011
Annika Howe Productions 2009 - 2011
The Goodman Theatre 2007 - 2009
Skills
Theatre, Film, Feature Films, Props, Costumes, Commercial Photography, Production Managment, Stage Management, Coordination, Television
Education
Alliance Francaise, Paris, France 2005 — 2005
Intensive French 1
Northwestern University 1993 — 1997
BS Interdepartmental Studies, Theatre, Performance Studies, Film/Video
OWN Network/Harpo Studios 2012 - Present
Harpo April 1996 - Present
Education
University of New Hampshire 1986 — 1990
BA, communications
Wyoming High School 1982 — 1986
Angkar Productions July 1998 - Present
Harpo February 1994 - August 2015
The New Brain, inc March 2012 - July 2015
Roosevelt University August 1998 - June 2002
Northern Illinois University August 1995 - June 1997
Upstaging, Inc. June 1992 - August 1993
Skills
Entertainment, Stage Lighting, Video Production, Lighting Design, Television, Live Events, Production Management, Theatre, Video, Lighting, Corporate Events, Broadcast, Stage, Stage Management, Set Design, Event Management, Media Production, Documentaries, Theatrical Production, Client Services, Reality TV, Television Studio..., Outlook, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, AV, Vectorworks, Photoshop, LED Lighting Systems, Moving Lights, Studio Lighting, Production Managment, Film, Film Production, Sound, Post Production
Education
DePaul University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts with Emphasis in Lighting Design
Maine East High School 1987 — 1991
High School
DPS Events November 2011 - Present
Intelligent Lighting Creations, Inc. August 2010 - May 2011
Harpo 2004 - 2011
Intelligent Lighting Creations, Inc. June 2002 - October 2005
Skills
PHP, Wordpress Design, GrandMA 1 and 2, WholeHog 3, HTML + CSS, jQuery, Vectorworks, Lightwright, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Lighting, Creative Direction, Live Events, Lighting Design, Projection, Production Managment, Stage Lighting
Education
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2009
BFA, Theater Design and Production
Bloomberg February 2012 - Present
Bloomberg February 2010 - February 2012
Harpo February 2008 - August 2008
The Charlie Rose Show September 2007 - December 2007
BBC Worldwide June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, News Writing, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, New Media, Breaking News, Ap Style, Content Strategy, AP Style, Editorial, Video Editing, Video, Broadcast Journalism
Education
University of Florida 2003 — 2007
BS, Telecommunication (College of Journalism and Communications)
Hands On Network August 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2014 - August 2014
Harpo Productions January 2012 - April 2014
Harpo December 2011 - December 2012
Open Road Integrated Media September 2010 - December 2011
Celebrity apprentice October 2011 - November 2011
Project accesories August 2011 - October 2011
Project Runway June 2011 - September 2011
The Nate Berkus Show June 2010 - January 2011
Entertainment Tonight March 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Reality, Television, Documentaries, Video Production, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Sound, Entertainment, Producing, Field Producing, Broadcast, Avid, Media Production, Film Production, Reality TV
Education
Emerson College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's of Arts, TV Production
American Medical Association February 2014 - Present
City Staffing March 2012 - February 2014
Harpo 2007 - February 2012
ZeroGravity Web Solutions October 2011 - 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company December 2010 - December 2010
Jenny Wiley Theater May 2007 - July 2007
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Scenic Painting, Fine Art Painting, Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Logo Design, Fine Art, Corporate Identity, Acrylic, Wordpress, Art Direction, Painting, Art, Editorial, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Graphic Design, Contemporary Art, Paint, Acrylic Painting, Stage, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Digital Photography, Art History, Film Production, Illustration, Photoshop, Social Media, Mac, Animation, Layout, Watercolor, Drawing, Graphics, Video Production, Creative Direction, Portrait Painting, Creative Writing, Editing, Dreamweaver, Video Editing, Web Design, Theatre, Photography, Prop Making, Blogging, Facebook, Murals, Film
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2010
BA, Studio Art, minor in History of Art & Architecture
Savannah College of Art and Design
Fine Art
Harpo October 2013 - Present
Harpo February 1993 - October 2013
Price Waterhouse Coopers January 1982 - February 1993
Price Waterhouse Coopers January 1982 - February 1993
Skills
Strategic Planning, Television, Entertainment, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Digital Media, Social Media, Managerial Finance, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Broadcast, Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Tax, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1977 — 1982
BA, Accounting
Joan Paulo Casting January 2010 - Present
Harpo May 2008 - May 2011
Ingalls Memorial Hospital June 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Video Production, Customer Satisfaction, Entertainment
Education
South Suburban College
Communication and Media Studies
NBC Universal 2012 - Present
Harpo 2009 - June 2012
Worldwide Pants Incorporated 2003 - 2009
Studios USA 1999 - 2004
Cap Cities ABC/Disney 1995 - 1999
Whittle Communications 1993 - 1994
Viacom New Media 1993 - 1994
Lifetime Television 1989 - 1993
Education
Boston University 1977 — 1981
BS, Education
Sony Pictures Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Harpo Productions May 2013 - December 2013
Harpo January 2012 - April 2013
Harpo August 2007 - January 2012
Original Productions July 2006 - February 2007
Paramount Pictures March 2003 - March 2006
Telepictures 2006 - 2006
World Race Productions February 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Reality, Production Managment, Television, Post Production, Guild Relationships, Syndicated Television, Broadcast, Video Production, Producing, Avid Media Composer, New Media, Avid, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Music, Entertainment, Documentaries, Media Production, HD Video, Video, Film Production, Production Management, Reality TV
Education
Purdue University 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
California State University-Northridge 1982 — 1988
BA, English - Narative Writing
Harpo Productions March 2013 - Present
Harpo June 2011 - March 2013
Harpo Productions February 2010 - May 2011
Associated Press July 2009 - September 2009
CBS News June 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Digital Media, Final Cut Pro, Video, New Media, Event Planning, Storytelling, Journalism, Entertainment
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2009
MSJ, Masters in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
BA, English
Sears Holdings Corporation August 2013 - Present
OpticsPlanet, Inc. October 2009 - August 2013
Creative Circle 2009 - 2009
Harpo April 2007 - May 2008
Skills
SEO, Wordpress, Content Management, Web Content Management, CMS, Email Marketing, Facebook, HTML, Web Development, Photoshop, Web Design, Social Media, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Office, PHP, Excel, JavaScript, jQuery, Customer Service, Dreamweaver, Web Content, CSS, SEO copywriting, WordPress, Blogging, User Experience, Front-end, E-commerce, HTML 5, User Interface Design, XHTML, User Interface, Google Analytics, Information Architecture, Microsoft Excel
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2007 — 2009
Interactive Media and Web Design
ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park 2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Harpo Productions July 2011 - Present
Harpo Studios January 2009 - 2011
Oprah's Big Give 2007 - 2008
Harpo 1996 - 2008
Harpo Development February 1996 - October 2007
WTAE-TV October 1994 - February 1996
WDTN-TV November 1992 - October 1994
WMGM-TV November 1990 - October 1992
Skills
Reality, Television, Field Producing, Video Production, Broadcast, Post Production, Producing, Entertainment, Documentaries, Video, Broadcast Television, Creative Services, Media Production
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1986 — 2000
BA, Communications Media
UC Berkeley January 2014 - Present
UC Berkeley January 2013 - Present
College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley May 2011 - January 2013
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2009 - August 2009
Harpo November 2007 - May 2009
Stanford University October 2005 - July 2006
Stanford University November 2000 - October 2005
Elizabeth Leach Gallery April 2000 - November 2000
Rex Hill Vineyards March 1998 - April 2000
Merck Forest and Farmland September 1997 - January 1998
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2006 — 2010
JD, Law
San Francisco State University 2002 — 2004
MA, Museum Studies
University of Oregon 1993 — 1997
BA, Art History
Spin Artist October 2011 - Present
Harpo June 2004 - August 2004
Burbank California July 1995 - June 1997
Skills
2nd Asst Director, Video Production, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Entertainment, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Broadcast
Education
Lincoln College
Element Collective September 2015 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat September 2014 - Present
Harpo November 2013 - September 2014
The Collective January 2013 - October 2013
Kids At Play October 2012 - December 2012
ROAR September 2012 - October 2012
Live Nation October 2011 - December 2011
William Morris Endeavor June 2011 - August 2011
Spencer Stuart July 2010 - June 2011
College Fashionista August 2010 - December 2010
Education
Boston University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations
Anglo-American University, Prague 2011 — 2011
higi March 2015 - Present
Self January 2010 - Present
Harpo February 2014 - February 2015
The Material Group June 2010 - August 2013
Freelance 2013 - 2013
Skills
Art Direction, Illustrator, Computer Animation, After Effects, Premiere, Soundbooth, Photoshop, Illustration, Watercolor Illustration, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Matte Painting, Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Federal Reserve Bank of May 2013 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago July 2011 - May 2013
Harpo January 2008 - June 2011
Warner Music Group 1998 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Event Management, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, Video Production, Microsoft Office, Management, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Editing, Online Marketing
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
South Suburban College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
The Steve Harvey Show - WMAQ NBCUniversal July 2012 - Present
Harpo February 2003 - November 2011
Studio Chicago 1999 - 2003
Skills
Video Production, Post Production, Television, Broadcast, Final Cut Pro, Recording, Sound Design, Sound, Film, Video
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 2001
Freelance Director / Producer 2008 - Present
Harpo 2003 - Present
Go Go Luckey Entertainment 2005 - 2012
Education
Emerson College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), TV and Film
Jonathan Barnes Architecture + Design May 2014 - Present
Lighting and Set Design 2000 - Present
Knowlton School of Architecture January 2013 - December 2013
Knowlton School of Architecture August 2012 - December 2013
Harpo August 2003 - June 2010
Skills
Lighting Design, Architectural Lighting, Set Design, Architectural Drawings, Production Managers, Consulting, 3D Modeling, Hand Drafting, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Theatre, Film, Stage, Stage Lighting, Architectural Design
Education
The Ohio State University 2011 — 2014
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture, 3.8
The University of Texas at Austin 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology