Resume

Production experience

1. Jan 2015 – Present
   Nakia P. Williams Inc.

   Owner, Content Creator, Executive Producer · New York, NY

   • Create and develop sizzle reels, television pilots, and independent content
   • Hired as independent contractor to write, direct, and produce short-form content
   • Pitch to networks and distribution platforms
   • Negotiate contracts and hire talent
2. May 2023 – Nov 2023
   Hulu / A&E Networks

   Supervising Producer

   • Work closely with the field team on story and character development. Direct story, write scripts, and manage graphic asset development.
   • Led and managed producers and editors on the lifestyle series 50/50 Flip
   • Manage all aspects of post-production through delivery
   • Manage post-production workflow
3. Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
   ESPN 2

   Supervising Producer

   • Worked closely with the field team on story and character development. Directed story flow and character development in the post department.
   • Pitched episode formats
   • Led producer/editors on the documentary series Why Not Us? – Grambling Dance
   • Managed all aspects of post-production through delivery
   • Managed post-production workflow
4. Jan 2022 – Aug 2022
   Netflix

   Supervising Story Producer

   • Directed field producers, editors, and story producers on the limited documentary series Ladies First – A Story of Women in Hip-Hop
   • Managed all aspects of post-production workflow
   • Managed story development and guidance
   • Secured GFX, music, and archival assets
5. Oct 2020 – Present
   Viacom / CBS

   Supervising Story Producer · New York, NY

   • Led 5 story teams of producers and editors on the documentary series Families of the Mafia for MTV
   • Source and hire editorial team
   • Manage all aspects of post-production through episode delivery
   • Manage post process workflow and secure GFX, music, and archival assets
6. July 2020 – Oct 2020
   HBO Max

   Supervising Story Producer · New York, NY

   • Supervised story producer and editor for the fLAWLESS pilot
   • Managed and guided edit team through story process and delivery
   • Guided story lines through noting
7. March 2020 – July 2020
   PBS

   Supervising Producer · New York, NY

   • Supervised social impact special for PBS American Portrait: What It Means to Be an American
   • Managed participant outreach for the special. Wrote scripts, managed AE string-outs.
   • Managed and guided editor and story producer through story process and delivery
   • Guided episode through noting
8. Jan 2019 – March 2020
   Bravo

   Story Producer · New York, NY

   • Supervised episode string-outs on Avid and wrote interview bites for the docu-series Real Housewives of Atlanta and Real Housewives of Potomac
   • Managed editors through story process and delivery
   • Guided episodic story lines through noting
9. May 2018 – Nov 2018
   VH1

   Supervising Story Producer · New York, NY

   • Created episode string-outs and selected interview bites for the docu-series Black Ink Crew
   • Wrote scene scripts and episode outlines
   • Managed editors and post-production producers through story noting process
   • Created, wrote, and guided episodic story lines through noting
10. Mar 2018 – May 2018
    Lifetime

    Story Producer · New York, NY

    • Created episode string-outs and selected interview bites for the docu-series Women on Patrol
    • Took part in creative process and cast storylines. Oversaw editors through delivery.
11. Aug 2017 – Oct 2017
    Lifetime

    Story Producer · New York, NY

    • Created episode string-outs and crafted interview bites for the docu-series Date Night Live
    • Worked directly with executives to create short-format segments
12. July 2015 – July 2017, Jan 2018 – Mar 2018
    VH1

    Story Producer · New York, NY

    • Crafted episode string-outs for VH1’s docu-series Teyana & Iman and Black Ink Crew New York and Chicago
    • Wrote, produced, and managed editing team to deliver long-form episodes
13. Nov 2013 – Mar 2014
    The Cooking Channel

    Supervising Producer · New York, NY

    • Oversaw development, story and character direction for The Freshman Class
    • Supervised editors and post team to deliver eight short-form episodes to network
14. May 2013 – Sept 2013
    Viacom

    Showrunner · New York, NY

    • Responsible for all creative development, producing, writing and directing of the lifestyle series Culture List
    • Worked directly with network to execute creative vision of the series
    • Created celebrity guest segments and branded content for multi-platform series
15. November 2012
    Style Network

    Supervising Story Producer · New York, NY

    • Crafted character and story arc development for the lifestyle series Resale Royalty
    • Managed post-production team to ensure show delivery. Wrote creative pre-shoot outlines for series.