JACQUELINE TAFFE-MYERS 516-521-3111 jt11f9376@westpost.

net Amityville, NY 11701 ON-AIR TELEVISION PROMOTION Director of Operations * Promotion Manager * Marketing Director Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and create high-quality on-air promos to i ncrease viewership working under extreme deadlines on sometimes, emotionally cha rged events. Deep and rich knowledge of audio and video production, promo-editin g techniques, brand building, target marketing, and team motivation. Consistentl y praised for creative input, technical expertise, and professionalism. Solid re putation as strong decisive leader with excellent communication skills who achie ves goals and objectives through demonstrated expertise in: Operations Management Product Marketing Final Cut Pro 6 Pro Tools Audio Creation System Process Improvement Social Media iNEWS Newsroom Computer System Avid Editing System Branding EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE ABC News, New York, NY 1993Present Newsgathering and broadcasting division of ABC Television Network, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Associate Director (1995Present) Provide creative leadership and manage post-production team of Editors, Producer s, and Production Associates ensuring delivery of accurate, high quality on-air news promos in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 60,000+ news promos produced and directed during 17-year career. Proactively lo g spots throughout the network program schedule to increase viewership of news p rogramming. Improved efficiency by streamlining daily production workflow and implementing strategies and tactics to enhance product in rapidly changing and challenging en vironment. Contribute to sales goals by conceptualizing promotional announcements with bro ad audience appeal. Honored with numerous awards for on-air promos covering major news events: George Foster Peabody Award: 9/11 coverage. Recognized for a body of work by Ele ctronic Media that represents exceptional achievement and meritorious public ser vice. Emmy Award and Directors Guild of America Award: ABC Millennium coverage. Production Associate (19931995) Multi-tasked under rigid deadlines collaborating across diverse news organizatio n gathering and organizing all promotion elements, coordinating mission-critical day-of-air functions, and providing creative input. Enhanced workplace morale by leading and motivating team and other production a ssociates to do their very best work. Streamlined workflow through quick thinking, and trained and supervised product ion associates who received promotions to associate directors. Promoted to Associate Director within 2 years with added role providing creativ e input. EDUCATION / TECHNOLOGY / AFFILIATION B.S. (With Honors), Communications Major, Business Minor, ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY, Q ueens, NY 1991 Microsoft Word, Excel Directors Guild of America, Member