Sunmee Choi
Email: ******@**********.***
Phone: 312-***-****
Summary of
Qualifications
Offering more than 17 years of successful project management experience in
the broadcast television industry. Proven success in creating, developing,
producing and delivering television programs for a television network.
Established strong media relationships in Chicago, proven track record in
leading a team of producers, event management in producing live televised
specials, in addition to daily and weekly, televised programs. Honored
with the Emmy Award, the most prestigious Award in Television Excellence.
Areas of Expertise
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* Budget Management * Field Video Productions *
Compelling Writing Ability
* Communication Strategy and Planning * Live Studio
Productions * Creative Problem Solving Skills
* Managing 3-4 Subordinates * Manage Project Development
* Brand Management
* Identifying Target Audience Needs * Experienced Presenter
* Excellent Speaker
* Highly Skilled TV Writing Abilities * Proven Team
Leader * Exceptional Leadership Skills
Career Achievements
. Emmy Award Winner for On-Air Host - the most Prestigious Award for
Television Excellence
. Awarded 13 Emmy Nominations - the most Prestigious Television Award
Nominations for Excellence
. Created, Developed, Produced and Launched over 10 Television Programs
and Live Televised Specials
. Honored with the Invitation to Join the Board of Governors for the
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Chicago/Midwest -
the Prestigious Emmy Organization that Presents the Emmy Awards Show
in Chicago
Professional Experience
FREELANCE PRODUCER
(2011 - Present)
TOTAL LIVING NETWORK (Television Network with Three Owned/Operated
Stations Plus 50 Affiliates) Aurora, IL
(1998 - 2011)
RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE PRODUCER / WRITER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
. Created, Developed, Produced and Delivered Television Programs
. Planned and Budgeted for Team Projects
. Managed Entire Projects from Concept to Delivery
. Managed and Encouraged Team Members Progress for Each Project
. Set Agendas for Team Meetings and Goals for Projects
. Delegated Assignments to Team Members Based on Their Strengths
. Arranged Meetings to Improve on Team Members' Needs
. Provided Media Training and Education for Team Members and
Interns
. Managed Internal and External Communications Regarding the
Projects
. Developed and Maintained Media Relations Communication with Media
Outlets
. Facilitated Inter-Departmental Communication and Cooperation for
the Success of the Projects
. Developed Creative Problem Solving Ideas to Assist Various Team
Members' Needs
. Represented the Company at Functions
. Maintained and Managed Cordial Communication with Audience
Members' Requests
. Provided Training for Team Members to Represent the Company in
the Best Light
. Presented Project Initiatives Before Executive Members of
Management
. Wrote Television Prompter Copies
. Wrote Feature Story Scripts
. Wrote Onesheets for Various Programs
. Facilitated Editors, Studio Directors, Studio Crew, Audio
Director
. Researched and Schedule Appropriate Guests for Projects
. Researched, Identify and Understand the Target Audience for
Various Programs
. Wrote Interview Questions for TV Host
. Traveled and Represented the Company as a Correspondent and
Conduct On-Air TV Interviews
SHOWS CREATED and PRODUCED:
- TLN Film Feature, Movie Reviews - (2001 - 2011): Total Living
Network (TLN)
- Total Living, Daily Talk Show - LIVE and Taped: In-Studio and On
Location (2000 - 2009): TLN
- On Screen, Weekly Celebrity Interview Show: In-Studio and On
Location (2004 - 2009): TLN
- TLN Forums, LIVE 90 Minute Specials - (2009): TLN
- Faith Chicago, Features Chicago Area Churches & Ministries (2007 -
2010): TLN
- TLN Town Hall Meeting, LIVE 90 Minute Specials - (2007 - 2009):
TLN
- Quality Time with Nana, Reality Show (2007 - 2010): TLN
- National Debate, LIVE 90 Minute Specials (2003 - 2004): TLN
- Journey, Bible Teaching Program (2005 - 2010): TLN
- Newsmakers, News Program (2000 - 2004): TLN
ON-AIR WORK as HOST / CO-HOST
- TLN Film Feature - Host (2001 - 2011) TLN, KTLN (Interviewed
Hollywood Stars-L.A., New York, Rome)
- Total Living Daily Talk Show - Co-Host (2000 - 2009) TLN, KTLN
(Live and Taped)
- On Screen Celebrity Interviews- Co-Host (2004 - 2007) TLN, KTLN
(In-Studio and On-Location Interviews)
- Newsmakers - Correspondent (2000 - 2004) TLN, KTLN (Live and Taped
Hosting Duties & In-Studio Interviews)
WCFC TV38 (Largest Independent Christian Television Station in the
Midwest) Chicago, IL
(1994 - 1998)
. Wrote and Produced the Company's Flagship Daily Talk Show
. Planned and Managed the Budget
. Managed Associate Producers and Their Responsibilities
. Set Program Agendas for Team Meetings and Goals for the Show
. Assigned and Delegate Responsibilities to Team Members
. Developed and Maintain Media Relations Communication with Media
Outlets
. Facilitated Inter-Departmental Communication and Cooperation for the
Success of the Projects
. Represented the Company at Functions
. Wrote Prompter Copies / Write Feature Story Scripts / Write Onesheet
for Show
. Oversee Editors
. Scheduled Guests for Show
. Identified and Understood the Target Audience / Manage and Respond to
Audience Members' Requests
. Performed as Co-Host for Programs as Needed
SHOW PRODUCED:
- Among Friends, Daily Talk Show - LIVE and Taped (1997 - 2000):
WCFC-TV38
---Awards
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Emmy Nomination 2009 - Quality Time with Nana Emmy Nomination 2005 - Individual
EMMY AWARD WINNER 2008 - Individual Excellence Excellence On Camera
On Camera for Program Host Emmy Nomination 2005 - Newsmakers
Emmy Nomination 2008 - Faith Chicago Show Show
Emmy Nomination 2008 - Total Living Show Emmy Nomination 2004 - Total Living
Emmy Nomination 2008 - Individual excellence On Show
Camera for Program Host Emmy Nomination 2003 - Newsmakers
Emmy Nomination 2007 - Total Living Show Show
Emmy Nomination 2006 - Total Living Show Emmy Nomination 2001 - Timeline
Show
Emmy Nomination 1999 - Among
Friends Show
Honors
& Associations
. Governor - Board of Governors - National Academy of Television Arts
and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest (2006 - Present)
. Executive Team, Board of Governors - National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest ('09 - '10)
. Co-Chair, Emmy Nomination Committee - National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest ('08 -'10)
. Asian American Journalists Association - Member, 1998 - 2000
--Education
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Northwestern University (U.C.) - Bachelor of Science -
Major/Psychology, Minor/Journalism, 1991
Resume
Reel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2WE5mZbKA