Stephen Ellzey

Experience

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  Standup Comedian

  Feb 1987 - Jan 1992

  Steve Paul

  While working for KDON Radio, I needed a DJ to open a weekly Comedy Night at a Cannery Row Club. Everyone wanted a talent fee, so I did it myself and worked up to appearing at Clubs throughout California including Doc Rickett's, The Punchline and The Comedy Store..

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  PBS Television

  Jan 1991 - Oct 1996

  Director of Development High Tech

  Responsible for Developing Program Funding and General Funding from High Tech Companies in Silicon Valley. Single Largest Underwriting Annual Total. Single Largest Underwriting Single Program. Responsible for Marketing "Real Science" Program to carriage on 283 PBS Stations

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  KION CBS Television

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2010

  Regional Account Manager

  Created Television and Internet Marketing Campaigns for small to medium businesses. Worked with agencies for Fortune 500 companies on television strategies in the Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz DMA

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  CBS Television Distribution

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2011

  Regional Account Manager/Local Sales Manager

  Created and implemented marketing plans for small, medium, large businesses. Presented proposals for Fortune 500 companies' television campaigns. Won President's Award 3 years and Pinnacle (top 1% of Clear Channel) 2 years. Top Revenue Generator 13 of 15 years. Managed local sales force up to 12 reps, created and implemented budgets, strategic plants, marketing station and client marketing strategies, departmental and individual projections, worked with National Agencies on Enterprise Accounts. Also worked with Clear Channel Outdoor for marketing campaigns including difital. Show less

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  Community of Caring

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Board of Directors Member

  Helped found, promote, and publicize community based organization engaged in the teaching and implementation of values in K-12 schools.

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  Access Monterey Peninsula

  Jan 1998 - May 2014

  Launched First-of-its-Kind Curated Community Television Channel. Launched "Your Sanctuary", a program devoted to Ocean Protection and Preservation which has been designated as a flagship electronic media vessel for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. First year distribution hit 283 stations nationally. Created launched and manage ampmediatv YouTube channel with 130,000 views and 493,000+ minutes watched (almost a year's worth of viewing". Created and launched "Your Sanctuary TV", a website with 100+ marine conservation video programs available for free download. Created and produced "The Arts Are the Answer" in conjunction with the Arts Council for Monterey County.(Program profiles artists and arts organizations throughout Monterey county). Created and produced "An Artist Profile" , a series of 30-minute interviews with nationally acclaimed artists residing in Monterey County. Launched "Central Coast Currents" a weekly Public Affairs program. Launched "Musicians Showcase", a weekly program devoted to musicians living or performing on the Central Coast. Created and produced "Making a Tasty Difference" Social Media campaign with Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn. Campaign generated over 100,000 impressions and gathered 6 local business partners to assist in prizes for contestants. Launched "Your Sanctuary TV" an internet library of free downloadable video content for Community Television Stations across the country and for individuals interested in marine and earth conservation. After one week, National Geographic Education Division began using a downloaded program for their "Marine Ecology" unit. Show less

  • Director of Development/Executive Producer

    Jan 2010 - May 2014

  • Chair

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2011
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  Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  Board of Directors Member

  Provided advice, guidance, direction for CEO as member of advisory Board. Recruited other Board members. Participated in Chamber activities. Provided Marketing for Chamber events.

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  Central Coast Broadband Consortium

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2011

  Consortium Member

  Provided input on various projects concerning expansion of Broadband Services to rural and urban areas.

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  Your Sanctuary Productions

  Jan 2007 - now

  Chief Executive Officer
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  Monterey County Hospitality Association

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Government Affairs Committee Member

  Monthly meetings on issues pertinent to the Hospitality Business in Monterey County. Produced weekly television program with Bob McKenzie on Political Issues of the Region, Nation and World.

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  Access Monterey Peninsula Community Television

  Jun 2010 - May 2014

  Executive Producer/Director of Marketing/Development

  Oversaw and implemented all MarCom for YSTV and AMP. Won Best Documentary for Public Awareness from ACM National Competition for "Your Sanctuary" Pilot. Producing Quality, Compelling Local Documentaries that showcase the treasures, pleasures, wonders and resources of the Monterey Bay Region. Creating collaborative revenue streams through broadcast and internet partnerships. Implementing Strategic Social Media Infrastructure.

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  Your Sanctuary Television

  Mar 2012 - now

  CEO & Founder

  Create, produce and implement all marketing for Your Sanctuary Television from individual viewers to broadcast partner television stations. Create and implement new business model for television/internet production of the "Your Sanctuary" television series, Your Sanctuary TV specials, short format video, and social media content. Create, implement and manage new business model and five year strategy for fund-raising including underwriting, sponsorship, product placement, membership, major gifts and planned giving. Create, implement and manage marketing, communications, and PR for distribution of content service with 450 station network of Public, Government and Educational Access Television Stations.Collaborate with all 14 National Marine Sanctuaries to invigorate the newly established nomination process and to increase the level of awareness of the many benefits of ocean and Great Lakes conservation and protection. Collaborate with other Ocean Conservation organizations to further the message of preservation, protection and stewardship. Create a self sustaining nonprofit organization to build capacity for video content in ocean conservation Show less

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  OUR WORLD - PEACE PARK

  Dec 2020 - now

  Our World - Peace Park Strives to Overcome Prejudice through education and outreach. Our World Peace Park is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation. Our mission is to strive to eliminate prejudice through education and outreach.

  • Executive Director

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Executive Director

    Dec 2020 - now