LISA JOHNSON SMITH, CDP

Brand Owner/Podcast Producer & Host/Writer/Content Creator/Executive Assistant/ Estate Manager

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I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the field of television and digital production and on-air performance. Within those fields, I have honed the skills necessary to thrive in a multitude of professional environments. Those skills include but are not limited to, managing a large staff, excellent communication, superb organization, writing, proofreading, arduous multitasking, the ability to work with diverse individuals, meeting deadlines calmly under extreme pressure, superb decision-making abilities, fundraising, event planning, creating and completing high-quality projects from start to completion in a timely manner. My years of interviewing individuals have allowed me to perfect the art of communication and develop a keen understanding of diverse personalities from all walks of life. In addition, I have 18 years of experience in sales and negotiations as a top NJ Real Estate agent. I am a firm believer that I am not finished any task at hand until it has been completed to the best of my ability. I wish to utilize these skill sets within a company that seeks a sound and dependable leader to create, produce and execute top-notch projects.

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Experience

  • Brand Owner/Creator

    Urban Denomination

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    United States

  • Podcast Host/Producer/Creator

    Trust Me, You Can Relate (Video and Audio) Podcast

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    United States

    Be inspired. Be encouraged. Be uplifted. Listen to the real stories of ordinary people who overcame extraordinary circumstances that we all may experience at some point in our lives (including my own).

  • HomeLight

    HomeLight

    1 year 1 month

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      Host & Producer

      HomeLight

      - 4 months

      Remote

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      Producer

      HomeLight

      - 1 year 1 month

      Remote

      HomeLight is building the future of real estate — today. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all.

      Top real estate agents across the United States rely on HomeLight to deliver better outcomes to homebuyers and sellers during every step of the real estate journey, whether that's securing a competitive mortgage, upgrading their offer to all-cash, or ensuring certainty in a modern closing process. HomeLight facilitates billions of…

      HomeLight is building the future of real estate — today. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all.

      Top real estate agents across the United States rely on HomeLight to deliver better outcomes to homebuyers and sellers during every step of the real estate journey, whether that's securing a competitive mortgage, upgrading their offer to all-cash, or ensuring certainty in a modern closing process. HomeLight facilitates billions of dollars of residential real estate business on its platform for thousands of agents every year.

  • Podcast Producer

    Converge Podcast Network

    - 3 months

    This three part series on Racism in America called #SimplyPut, featured three different episodes in which the host, Social Media Influencer, Chaz Smith tackled issues of police brutality, institutionalized racism and racism in athletics.

  • Executive Producer /Creator/ Writer

    CS3 Creative LLC

    - 1 year 3 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    Creator & producer of this fast-paced talk show with live studio audience recorded at YouTube Space NYC; responsible for project management from start to finish; hiring & managing a full studio production crew, booking guests & audience, creation of graphics, writing scripts, rundown, & voiceovers; managed budget, payroll, scouting location, transportation & pre/post editing of the 5-camera show; co-directed post production; wrote press releases & all correspondence related to show; wrote &…

    Creator & producer of this fast-paced talk show with live studio audience recorded at YouTube Space NYC; responsible for project management from start to finish; hiring & managing a full studio production crew, booking guests & audience, creation of graphics, writing scripts, rundown, & voiceovers; managed budget, payroll, scouting location, transportation & pre/post editing of the 5-camera show; co-directed post production; wrote press releases & all correspondence related to show; wrote & edited promo copy & worked on market strategy & promotion.

  • Social Media Manager and Consultant

    Self-employed

    - 1 year 10 months

    Remote

    Created, developed & negotiated brand collaborations with major companies (Walmart, Old Spice, Red Robin, Doritos, etc.); oversaw content creation & development across social media platforms, video productions, social media marketing campaigns & PR & marketing ; SEO analytics; drafted, edited & proofread all content & marketing material; proactively managed influencer’s calendar, travel accommodations & book appearances; point of contact for all media requests; managed all production crew on…

    Created, developed & negotiated brand collaborations with major companies (Walmart, Old Spice, Red Robin, Doritos, etc.); oversaw content creation & development across social media platforms, video productions, social media marketing campaigns & PR & marketing ; SEO analytics; drafted, edited & proofread all content & marketing material; proactively managed influencer’s calendar, travel accommodations & book appearances; point of contact for all media requests; managed all production crew on site and budgets; development of media kit & website.

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    Host/Co-Host Best Night In

    TV Land

    - 3 years 2 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Co-host and fill-in Host for "Best Night In"-- a weekly show that featured segments on cooking, fashion, movies, and celebrities. Interviewed celebs, demonstrated cooking recipes, and introduced ideas for the holiday season.

  • TV Land Graphic

    Host - Interstitials for Breyers Ice Cream and Tysons Foods

    TV Land

    - 2 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Talent for Breyers Ice Cream interstitial spot on TV Land
    Talent for Tysons Anytizers interstitial spot on TV Land

  • Show Host/ Producer (intermittent) of NBA Players in the Community

    NBA Entertainment Inc

    - 4 years 5 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Interviewed NBA and WNBA Players surrounding their community service involvement.

  • BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.) Graphic

    Host/ Correspondent "Heart and Soul"​

    BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.)

    - 2 years 11 months

    Greater New York City Area

  • Game Day Reporter

    NBA Entertainment Inc

    - 2 years 10 months

    New York City

    Covered the NY Knicks games on the court and in the locker room

  • Host/ Co Host of "At the Garden"​

    MSG Networks Inc.

    - 2 years 10 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Monthly magazine format show about all entertainment events held at Madison Square Garden

  • 6pm News – Field Reporter & Host/Producer of "The Buzz"​

    ABC KSAT-TV

    - 1 year 8 months

    San Antonio, Texas

    Covered all entertainment related and some breaking news stories in San Antonio for the 6pm news.

  • HBO Graphic

    Host/ Co Host/ Reporter

    HBO

    - 2 years 6 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Host of HBO Entertainment News with Matt Lauer; Red Carpet reporter for NYC movie premieres doing live interviews with celebs; Co-host with Matt Lauer for Delta-Inflight, an entertainment show featured on Delta Airlines flights.

  • Entertainment Reporter & Producer

    CNN - Showbiz Today

    - 2 years 2 months

    New York, New York

    Interviewed celebrities at movie press junkets and produced stories around them

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    News -News Reporter

    CNN

    - 2 years 5 months

    New York, New York

    Covered breaking news in NYC

  • BET Networks (a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.) Graphic

    Talk Show Host/ Producer "Teen Summit"​

    BET Networks (a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.)

    - 3 years 10 months

    Washington D.C.

    Host (first), and Producer of a live one-hour, ground breaking, international, award-winning talk show for teens. This show was a fast-paced, 6-segment show which featured celebrities, politicians, in-depth topics, musical performances, and a live studio audience.

Education

  • Temple University Graphic

    Temple University

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Broadcast Journalism

    Anchor at Temple Update (Student Produced Newscast)
    Anchor, Writer, Producer at Jazz 90.1 WRTI
    Promo Producer at Jazz 90.1 WRTI
    Student Director in Department of Economics Int'l Summer Program

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Teen Youth Leader

    Fountain of LIfe Church, Burlington, NJ

    - Present 8 years 2 months

    Teen Mentor, advisor, and support at weekly meetings.

  • Chairperson - 2007 Annual Wives Conference

    Behind the Bench - NBA Wives Association

    - 1 year 1 month

    Children

    This Annual conference held in New York City was the most successful and well-attended conference ever, with over 100 attendees. This was also the only profitable conference to date in 2007 for Behind the Bench. As Chair, I was responsible for creating the itinerary, theme, marketing, sponsorship deck, print and marketing materials, invitations, and booking renowned speakers. I also solicited, secured funding for, and managed the budget, handled all negotiations with hotel and restaurant…

    This Annual conference held in New York City was the most successful and well-attended conference ever, with over 100 attendees. This was also the only profitable conference to date in 2007 for Behind the Bench. As Chair, I was responsible for creating the itinerary, theme, marketing, sponsorship deck, print and marketing materials, invitations, and booking renowned speakers. I also solicited, secured funding for, and managed the budget, handled all negotiations with hotel and restaurant venues, travel, and sponsors, including Louis Vuitton, The Marriott Marquis, Juniors Restaurant, Carol's Daughter Products, Jean George Bistro, solicited and managed volunteers and staff, and acquired complimentary vendors for all guests for an evening of sponsored pampering. My co-chairs and I, together, also raised $25,000 to donate to the Harlem Hospital's Infant Ward.

Publications

Courses

  • Culinary Arts

    Institue of Culinary Arts

  • Interior Design

    NYU

Honors & Awards

  • National Education Association Award - Teen Summit Show

    National Education Association

  • Rookie of the Year Award - Coldwell Banker

    Manager

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • New Jersey Association of Realtors

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    - Present

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