Producer for 'America's Most Wanted,' 'Inside Edition' and 'Ellen DeGeneres' Joins TransMedia Group as Director Video Production

Producer for 'America's Most Wanted,' 'Inside Edition' and 'Ellen DeGeneres' Joins TransMedia Group as Director Video Production

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group announced it has hired veteran television producer, director and coordinator Alexandra Flugel as Director Video Production. She will run TransMedia Group Productions, a new division of the international PR firm.

"We're pleased to bring onboard an outstanding television and video producer with over 15 years of experience working on successful productions, from America's Most Wanted to Ellen DeGeneres," said TransMedia Group CEO Tom Madden.

"Alex has been involved in major TV and video productions reaching national and international markets," said Madden, an independent television producer himself and former Vice President of Programming at NBC in New York.

Originally from Venezuela, Alexandra obtained her Bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Communications at Florida Atlantic University. She speaks at schools in Florida and New York City, inspiring students to embrace a professional career in production and participates in events and Palm Beach County Board meetings in support of the video industry in Florida.

Some of Alexandra's credits as a Producer-Director include, Season's Greetings with Corbin Benson, Today's Man with Alan Thicke, and commercial segments for such brands as Whirlpool, Hong Kong and Puerto Rico Tourism, Latin MTV, Cabela's Outdoor, US Navy, The Air Force, Department of State, The US Treasury, Ping Golf, and International Walt Disney World. In addition, Alexandra has directed trailers for shows to be presented to Networks and at NATPE.

Alexandra has worked as a producer for Extra WB and coordinated production of political campaign commercials, as well as National Direct Response-Infomercial projects, such as Derma-Wand, George Foreman's Green and The Monster Steamer.

"Along the way she has developed great skills in Public Relations and understands the value of incorporating video in branding campaigns," said Madden.

According to MilesPerman, Line Producer, STP Productions "America's Most Wanted," "I have worked over the years with many dedicated professionals, and Alexandra Flugel is one that stands out. She is organized, detail oriented and a problem solver."

"Alexandra is an energetic, highly organized and resourceful video producer with an extremely creative vision," said Bill Makley, Principal, BMC Communications.

"Alexandra is a true professional, conscientious, organized and hard working with a 'can do it, will get it done' attitude that is infectious to the entire production crew," said Director Writer Steven DiManni.

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