ABOUT ELAINE
Journalist /Filmmaker/ Director / Producer / Writer / Photographer / Editor
In todays fast paced world there is no waiting. In 24-48 hours I’ll have the story we tell together ready for you.
My professional background, skill set, and creativity in communications and media are suited to any challenge.
After a successful 14 year career reporting and presenting television news, I continue telling authentic and personal stories. Traveling and living around the globe, I have a natural curiosity and a journalist's eye for understanding and capturing world events, cultures and people.
RESUME
Education:
University of Denver - Denver, Colorado:
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications / English
- Study Abroad Programs: Italy and England
Publications:
- CineWomen
- Thousand Islands Life Magazine
- Digital Photography
- Leaders Magazine
- Cleveland Plain Dealer Travel
Associations:
- Member: NYWIFT, New York Women in Film & Television - (2015-present)
- WIFT NSW, Women in Film & Television, Sydney Australia (2015-present)
- Film Fatales member NYC & Sydney Australia (2015-present)
- Cinefemme NYC (2017-)
- Parks Trails New York Board member - (2011 - 2014)
- Thousand Islands Land Trust Board member - (2008-2013)
Travel:
- 2014-2017 Lived in Sydney, Australia
- Extensive Global Travel and adventuring.
- I have experienced some part of every continent.
Production Skills:
Equipment
- Sony HXR-NX5U, Sony HDR-Cx760, HXR-NX30 HD Video Camera, Sony PXW-X70 Video Camera.
- Video Editor/Final Cut 10, Avid.
- DJI Mavic Pro Drone
Experience:
Independent Producer/Director (2009 - Present)
- Create videos for Businesses, Educational, and Philanthropic Organizations.
- Shoot, Direct, Produce, Write, and Edit Short Films and Documentaries.
Media/Marketing Consulting (Rochester, NY, 2010 / 2013)
Complemar Partners Inc.
- Created media/video program for in house employees.
General Assignment Reporter (Las Vegas, 2004)
KVBC, NBC
- Extensive Live Experience.
- Developed, Wrote and Produced my Stories.
Independent Producer/Director (Las Vegas, 1992 - 2004)
- Created Videos for corporate and employee presentations in the Gaming Industry.
Reporter (Chicago)
WBBM, CBS
- Extensive Live Reporting.
- Two years Developing, Writing and Reporting for all news shows.
- Fill in Anchor
Reporter / Anchor (Cleveland)
WEWS, ABC
- Emmy Nominated Reporting.
- Six years Developing, Writing, Producing, and Reporting stories for two nightly news shows.
- Fill in Anchor
Anchor/Health Reporter/Features Reporter (Las Vegas)
KVBC, NBC
- Anchoring I took the lowest rated five o'clock Newscast to number One and held it for five and half years.