​1997-1998 -     Early Production & Training

• Began working professionally in production at 16 years old in Orlando

• Assistant work at a local production house (studio and location support)

• Formal training in television production (Lyman TV Prod Program 4 years) 

• Continued studies at Valencia Film School

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1999-2007 -  Clear Channel Communications - Real Radio 104.1

 Production → Assistant Producer

• Advanced from internship roles into daily show production

• Specialized in live audio, show timing, technical execution, and content flow

• Built a broadcast production foundation that continues to inform current work

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2003-2005  -  Film & Television Projects 

Writer / Director / Producer

• Talking About Movies

  • Wrote, directed, and produced

  • Aired on Bright House Networks

• Smoking Ninja (Short Film)

  • Wrote, directed, and produced

  • Premiered at Universal Studios

  • Screened at multiple film festivals

 

2007- 2010  - EA SPORTS

Producer & Host | Digital Video + Live Events

• Producer and host for EA’s first-ever online game show

• Member of EA Sports’ first official social media team

• Produced, wrote, directed, and hosted content for major franchises including:

  • Madden NFL

  • FIFA

  • NBA Live

  • NCAA FOOTBALL

• Hosted and produced live EA Sports events worldwide

• Early architect of large-scale branded video during the rise of online media

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2009-2014 - PHOTOGRAPHY BY NAVARRO

Owner | Live Events, Weddings, Portraits

• Founded and operated a full-service photography company

• Specialized in live events, weddings, and family portraits

• Worked with thousands of individuals and hundreds of families

• Strengthened visual storytelling, client experience, and fast-paced event coverage

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2014-2024 - IHEART MEDIA

Digital Production & Growth | Monsters of the Morning

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• Brought in during a period of declining ratings to strengthen production and digital presence

• Helped return the show to #1 through attention to audio quality, video execution, and content structure

• Pushed the show into YouTube and streaming early, despite internal resistance

• Built one of the strongest video and social presences in the company

• Helped transition the brand from radio-first to video-forward, a model later adopted company-wide 

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2024– Present - TO THE TOP! STUDIOS

Founder & Creative Director

• Leads cinematic commercial production, branded storytelling, and original film projects

• Combines decades of experience in audio, voice, directing, and live production

• Scales production quality from small businesses to national-level campaigns

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Ongoing Production &  Creative Collaboration

 

Mullen Casting_LA-ATL-NY

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• Casting support, auditions, and production collaboration for film, television, and commercial projects

 

The Passion Project Experience 

Live Events | Schools | Creative Education

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• Produces live events and school programs centered on storytelling and production

• Guides students through creating and presenting full shows

• Presented across Florida, including University of Central Florida, Stetson University, Rollins College, and additional college campuses

• Focused on helping people turn passion into real creative output

 

Mike Sawyer Promotions

Creative Director | Live Events

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• Serves as Creative Director for Mike Sawyer Promotions

• Oversees creative direction and production for world-class live boxing events