Host/Anchor, NBC LX
NBC Universal
March 2020 – Present
DALLAS, TX

Helped launch NBC Universal’s newest network and news program, NBC LX, amidst the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. I produce, write and then host LX News Now live 3-hour show weekdays 12-3 p.m. ET. Since launching on June 1st, we reach more than 32 million homes across the U.S. and more than 60% of the Top Ten markets. NBC LX engages audiences with an innovative storytelling approach to news that is personal, inspiring and empowering.
More: www.lx.com

Lifestyle Host/Producer – HI Now (“Hawaii Now”)
KGMB/KHNL Gray Television
March 2018 – March 2020
HONOLULU, HI

Successfully launched new lifestyle content show April 2018, which airs on Hawaii’s local CBS & NBC stations.
Host, produce, write and edit 15 to 20, 3-minute segments weekly for TV, digital and social.
Host and produce 1-hour lifestyle show, which airs Saturdays at 7 a.m. with an encore show at 6 p.m.
Work closely with clients to ensure focus and messaging of each segment is clear and accurate.
Conduct interviews and implement creative storytelling/editing to produce high-quality segments.
Engage viewers on various digital platforms and produce web scripts for www.hinowdaily.com.

News Reporter – Hawaii News Now
KGMB/KHNL Raycom Media
Jan. 2016 – March 2018
HONOLULU, HI

Generated daily story pitches, researched and conducted interviews as general assignment reporter.
Wrote and voiced stories, then presented them live on designated newscasts.
Actively engaged viewers on various digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Produced web scripts for station website, www.hawaiinewsnow.com.

News Reporter/Anchor
KETV Hearst Television
Oct. 2013 – Dec. 2015
OMAHA, NE

Produced and presented live traffic reports during weekday morning newscasts.
Generated daily story pitches, researched and conducted interviews as general assignment reporter.
Wrote and voiced stories, then presented them live on designated newscasts.
Updated traffic and news information on various digital platforms including station website, www.ketv.com.

MMJ/Anchor/Producer
KHGI/KFXL Pappas Telecasting
Aug. 2012 – Oct. 2013
KEARNEY, NE

Served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor, filming, writing and editing packages/VOSOTS.
Produced 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. weekday newscasts and all four weekend newscasts.
Produced Good Morning Nebraska, a two-hour program of news, live interviews and cooking segments, along with cut-ins during ABC’s Good Morning America.
Updated viewers on various digital platforms, including station website, www.nebraska.tv.

EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2011
SAN DIEGO, CA

B.A., Communication with a minor in Public Relations

San Diego City College
Jan. 2012 – May 2012
SAN DIEGO, CA

Studied Radio, TV and Film.
Anchored Emmy-award winning student news broadcast “Newscene” on ITV, the County Education Channel.
Served as multimedia journalist and presented news stories live in studio.
Produced and presented weather, entertainment and sports segments live in studio.

AWARDS
Emmy-award winning TV Host/Producer June 2020
1^st Place General Reporting – 2015 Great Plains Associated Press

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Strong social media presence
Host and emcee charitable and promotional events
Judged Miss Windward Oahu 2018 pageant
Tagalog, Kapampangan, Sign Language
Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Edius, Microsoft Office
ENPS, NewsKing, Newsource, Pathfire
Canon C100

AFFILIATIONS
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Tahitian dancer for award-winning Polynesian group, Ma’ohi Nui

REFERENCES
Available upon request.