D an E l l io t t 4822 Roselin Way | Elk Grove, CA 95758 | Cell: 916-747-9110 |[email protected]
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have over 25 years of public speaking experience both in front of live audiences and television viewers. I have been writing and producing informative and factually accurate news stories for live broadcasts during that time. I have conducted countless interviews with well-known public figures developing great listening skills allowing me to follow up with appropriate questions. I have served as a representative for my employer at a variety of fundraisers, fairs, festivals, graduations, and other community functions. My role as an anchor has required me to meet daily deadlines, think quickly, and remain calm during tense situations. A perfect example of this would be my coverage of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which I experienced sitting in the stands of Candlestick Park! My role as the morning managing editor has given me an opportunity to serve as a leader in the newsroom and a mentor to the newest members of the team.
EXPERIENCE
KXTV/News 10, Sacramento, CA 1989 – Current News Co-Anchor (Mornings) 1998 – Current
§ Produce and anchor a 2 ½ hour morning broadcast of local and national news, from 4:30am – 7:00am. § Anchor hour long 9am broadcast and conduct interviews with prominent newsmakers and experts. § Co-Produce and anchor ‘News 10 Midday’, 30 minute news broadcast from 11:00am – 11:30am, where social media
is used to engage as well as interact with viewers on a personal level. § Lead news team correspondent in major U.S. cities, such as New York, for major news stories requiring experience
and expertise in field reporting i.e.; the Sacramento Kings possible move to Seattle in 2013. News Co-Anchor (Evenings) 1995 – 1998
§ Produced and anchored 6 p.m. evening news as well as midday show at noon Sports Anchor 1989 - 1995
§ Helped create, produce and anchor “The Ultimate Sports Show”, KXTV’s first weekly half hour sports talk show with local sportswriters.
§ Produced and anchored a five minute sportscast on weekend and filled in for weekday sports anchor.
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA § Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication.
University of California of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA § Majored in Speech Communication, transferred after sophomore year.
Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, CA
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
Father of the Year Award, Sacramento, CA
Awarded by the American Diabetes Association June 2007 § Awarded for outstanding role model as a father of three sons.
Emmy Award Winning Newscast, Sacramento, CA May 2001 § Anchored two daily newscasts leading to an Emmy Award for the news department.
Sports Caster of the Year, Santa Barbara, CA June 1988 § Outstanding coverage of high school sports. § Created one of the first “Friday Night Football” high school shows.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Interests: Reading, golfing, and spending time with family Skills: Public speaking, all forms of social media, standard Microsoft Office, public relations, multi-tasking
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