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ELIZABETH A. JONES
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1717 16th Ave. #11
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Seattle WA
98122
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206.860.3881
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web@lizamelia.com
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Summary
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An experienced writer with journalism, project management and audio/video production skills.
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Major Accomplishments
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•Founded online journal about mountain ecosystems in Peru
•Wrote ecotourism documents for the Peruvian government and European Union
•Fluent Spanish
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Experience
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KUOW 94.9 FM, Assistant Producer, The Conversation
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Seattle, WA
(4/05 -
present)
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Assist with daily production of a live, one-hour news call-in program. Research show topics, pre-interview and book guests, record and edit audio pieces, write copy and pull cuts for local newscasts and direct live show when necessary. I also fill-in as lead producer and director when regular show producer is out.
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KBCS 91.3 FM, Volunteer Reporter/Producer
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Bellevue, WA
(12/03 -
present)
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Research, record, write, edit, mix and produce public affairs segments and features for a weekly public affairs program. One of my first pieces, "Return to Rwanda", was nominated for a Golden Reel award.
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AK Productions, Production Manager
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Seattle, WA
(2/04 -
present)
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Oversee the creative and technical production of customized training videos for corporate clients. Serve as the main liaison between clients and all production staff, both in-house and contract, from pre- through post-production.
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Oxygen Media, Writer/Producer
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New York, NY
(12/01 -
12/02)
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Managed the Oxygen.com Health channel, which was the most visited section of site during my tenure. Wrote and edited weekly features, created interactive content, directed editorial voice. Writing Samples
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Oxygen Media, Senior Project Manager
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New York & Seattle,
(07/99 -
12/01)
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Managed large-scale technical projects, including a one-year project to create an e-commerce site and a 6-month project to replace the company's web publishing system and train 100+ web staff.
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The Mountain Institute, Media Consultant
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Huaraz, Peru
(01/98 -
02/99)
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Consulted community-based ecotourism groups about media and publication strategies. Wrote, designed and edited bilingual travel guides, web pages and marketing materials. Helped develop curriculum and lead a 3-week outdoor education course/trek for college students in the Andean mountains.
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Alki Software/Intype,
Writer/Web Producer
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Seattle, WA
(06/96 -
02/98)
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Wrote entertainment reviews and daily news for an online city guide. Worked with small team to design, strategize and build web applications and publishing systems. Represented company at international trade shows and conferences.
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Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish, University of Washington, 1996
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GPA 3.6; Studied one year at the University of Granada, Spain.
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Volunteer Work
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Sierra Club/Inner City Outings (NY): (02/02 - 01/03)
Helped teach outdoor education class for high school students and led outdoor field trips.
Future Possibilites (NY): (11/01 - 01/03)
Wrote and edited stories for bimonthly newsletter.
St. Marks ESL (Seattle): (08/99 - 06/01)
Taught weekly ESL classes to single-parent families; tutored students.
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Skills/Computer Programs
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Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Cool Edit, Peak Express, iMovie, Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, iDVD Studio Pro, Microsoft Office, BBEdit, HTML; Can operate a range of field recording equipment (audio, video, web)
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