Growing up on Long Island, New York, I loved watching television. I’d schedule my days around my favorite shows. But I didn’t think just anyone could, like, WORK in television. Turns out, you can!
My career is not a conventional one -- and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I started out working on a couple of talk shows (not quite Jerry Springer-level, but close) and then I landed at my dream job at the iconic, Emmy-winning “Rosie O’Donnell Show.” You guys, it was as great as you want it to be and I had the time of my life. Fun fact: I wanted to work on that show so badly that I sent my resume and cover letter (always different versions) to Warner Bros. so frequently that they actually flagged me and put me in a “security file.” No joke. Once they hired me and realized I was normal (or normal-ish), that file went in the trash. (Moral of the story: Persevere, kids.)
After that, I made a point to seek out professional roles that were outside of my studio comfort zone – post-producing an unscripted series, casting a dating reality show, heading up the video department for a dog company, showrunning a first-of-its kind daily digital series – because the more you know, the better (and more marketable) you are.
Since then, I’ve produced game shows and late-night talk shows. I’ve captained live broadcasts and showrun reunions. I’ve supervised field shoots and led a plethora of lifestyle shows (I’m talking everything from cooking, fitness, and fashion to health, makeovers, and home). I was the Co-Creator and Executive Producer of a podcast that regularly made (cough, cough) Apple’s Top 10 in its category. I also help people and companies get into video. I’ve been interviewed by Vogue Magazine! I even kinda sorta juggle! I mean, what CAN’T this man do? (I’m trying to be funny. Is it working?)