Writing
I’ve been a writer for as long as I can remember. It is, without a doubt, my gift to the world and to myself. I love smashing, flipping and turning prose inside out to create the right vibe for the story I’m telling.
See examples of my writing below.
Interviews and Features
Andra Day 'Super Grateful' for Love and Support After Best Actress Oscar Nomination (Exclusive)
Why 'Little Richard: I Am Everything' Director Lisa Cortés Loves Her Unreliable Narrator (Exclusive)
How 'The Little Mermaid' Hairstylist Camille Friend Perfected Ariel's Underwater Locs (Exclusive)
Black Couples in TV and Movies Who Have Influenced Pop Culture
Ecommerce
We Tried Cupshe Swimwear: Our Honest Review of the Affordable Swimsuit Brand
Usher Curates 'My Road to Halftime' Playlist Ahead of the Super Bowl — Here's How to Listen for Free
The Ultimate Zodiac Gift Guide — Best Gift Ideas for Every Friend Under the Stars
The 20 Best Holiday Gifts for In-Laws: Gift Ideas That Will Make Them Glad You're Part of the Family
Poetry
Enjoy my first book of poetry, Basic Needs, available now.
Screenwriting
Nothing I can share yet, but SOON.
Blog (Substack in development)
Management and Leadership Training
The greatest joy of my career has been helping people reach their goals. I have a wealth of training and experience as a manager and coach, and can help your teams navigate new and tough leadership roles.
Experience
Creative Director, Copy
Saylor Agency
March 2025 to June 2025
Executive Editor, Commerce
Paramount
Nov 2022 to Oct 2024
Executive Editor
Entertainment Tonight/ETOnline
Sept 2019 to Aug 2021
Managing Editor
CBSinteractive
Feb 2015 to Sept 2019
Training
LEAD1x:Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles
HarvardX
Management Training A & B
CBSinteractive
Tackling Difficult In-Office Conversations
ViacomCBS
References
Glenn Gaslin
VP of Content, Paramount
”She brings powerful editorial and people skills, and a strong POV and vision she can command on the page. She takes care of those who count on her, which is so important in a leader.”
Julia Lechner
Head of Executive Content, Medbury
”In my three years reporting directly to Doriean at CBS Interactive, I felt wholly supported in my position. Doriean is an excellent listener and an empathetic manager who has helped me grow professionally—not only as a writer, but as a project manager and a leader.”
Mixing
I’m one of the talented DJs in Hi-Ends Collective. My cultural awareness and ability to understand audiences allow me to create art and experiences that move people. I’m a connoisseur of all types of music and live for setting an immaculate vibe.
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