Sandra Connell, President Sandra Connell, President of Talent Dynamics, has been a respected and trusted advisor to broadcasters for over two decades. She leads a team of media recruiters and coaches that serve over 160 clients, networks, syndicators, business and broadcast professionals worldwide. Her design and development of the largest one-of-a-kind National Talent Library and Database has been the key to the success of Talent Dynamics' Recruiting Division. Unparalleled contacts, with media representatives and executives, gives her the ability to locate the best broadcast professionals in the television industry. Her integrity, tenure as a recruiter, and uncanny memory give her insight few others possess in the television industry. connell@talentdynamics.com

Lynn Gartley, Executive Vice President, Coaching Services Lynn coordinates the activities and curriculum of the Development Services and personally serves clients by "coaching" on-air talent. Lynn has worked in communications, teaching and coaching for over 25 years and has coached anchors, reporters, corporate executives, hosts of magazine and entertainment programs and producers of programming. She has developed and conducted a number of workshops for clients at television stations and state and national organizations. Lynn has produced and directed entertainment programs, documentaries and series for sweeps. She holds a Ph. D. and has had a successful career in university teaching at Northwestern University and Southern Methodist University, and serves as a consultant to university programs in television and journalism.gartley@talentdynamics.com

JJ Davis, Vice President, Placement Services JJ is a 20-year broadcasting veteran who has served Talent Dynamics’ clients since 1997. She works primarily with News and Promotion managers, executive producers and producers.  She started her career in various on-air and off-air positions, and has over a dozen ADDY awards for her achievements as a Promotion Manager and Creative Services Director. For fourteen years, broadcasters looking for new challenges have relied on JJ’s knowledge and keen sense of people to match them with the right career opportunities. She started as a Placement Specialist with Talent Dynamics, and was promoted to the position of Vice President in 2000. davis@talentdynamics.com

Bill Cakmis, Coaching Specialist Bill has trained, advised and developed entertainment industry artists and news broadcasters for more than 16 years. His work includes on-camera technique, vocal direction, and dialogue coaching. Bill has conducted successful seminars on interpersonal and group communication and specialized areas of communication. He works with news clients and on-screen personalities, directors, producers, writers and production companies. Bill is an active theatre director and producer. cakmis@talentdynamics.com

Greta Muller, Coaching Specialist Greta has over 17 years of experience in the television industry, working as an actress, writer, teacher, and performance coach. Her professional career began after earning a BA in Drama and Communications from the University of New Orleans. She has credits in film, live theater, television, radio, commercial and live industrials. While serving on the faculty of the Dallas Theater Center she directed several productions and developed an educational program bringing live theater to thousands of DISD school children. Greta has coached actors and vocalists in various aspects of effective delivery, privately and in venues including universities, KD Studios, and S.T.A.G.E. Her broad range of experience in the entertainment industry has helped Greta create an effective coaching style with news broadcasters, developing natural, dynamic storytellers. muller@talentdynamics.com

Jed Gifford, Placement Specialist Jed works with male anchors, reporters, and weathercasters. He's worn many hats during his broadcast career in both on-air and off-air positions. Most recently he was a sports producer for KDFW-TV , Dallas. Jed's enthusiasm, positive attitude, and knowledge of the industry brings a broad perspective to job seekers and managers looking to hire. Jed holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin. gifford@talentdynamics.com

Mary McGrew-Cunningham, Personal Image Specialist Mary is our hair, makeup and wardrobe specialist providing coaching for male/female clients. Mary is an award-winning makeup designer who has worked in television, film, and theatre. Mary has completed professional study with Joe Blasco, Los Angeles and has a Masters degree from Texas Woman's University. mcgrew@talentdynamics.com

Lou Michaels, Coaching Specialist Lou is a coach for corporate executives, news talent and professional speakers. She has conducted Presentation Skills and Stress Management Workshops in business and academia nationwide. Lou specializes in body language and voice. As an accomplished professional actress over the past 23 years, her credits appear in national film, television, and stage productions. Lou is also on-screen in over 100 corporate training videos. Lou holds a BA degree from Western Illinois University. michaels@talentdynamics.com

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