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Elyse Donahue

Elyse Donahue

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Director at Chess.com

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Telecommunications

      Activities and Societies: Penn State Dance Marathon Committee Member, Penn State Network Television News Production Staff, THON Webcast Production Crew, Homecoming Webcast Production Crew

    • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

      2009 - 2010

    • HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College

      2010 - 2011

  • Experience

    • East Shore YMCA Youth and Government

      Sept 2008 - May 2009
      Production Assistant

      • Director and Technical Director for live webcast of mock government legislation• Co-Producer and Camera Operator for segment featured at Metro Bank Park• Operated camera in Pennsylvania State Capitol television studio• Experience in mock debates

    • Laborers' Local Union 158 Funds

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2017
      Technical Support

      • Implemented digital archive database• Diagnosed and resolved all in-office software and hardware issues• Organized files, faxing, data entry, labeling, mailing, other office essentials

    • Penn State Network Television (PSNtv)

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      Camera Operator/Audio

      • Live news broadcast to campus television• Operated camera on talent in studio• Adjusted audio levels for talent and videos

    • Penn State Homecoming Parade - Live Webcast

      Sept 2012 - Oct 2012
      Co-Producer/Camera Operator

      • Produced, filmed, and edited a magazine package to air live before parade• Operated camera on talent• Set up and tore down equipment

    • Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
      Technical Director

      • Live videoboard production and web production of all major collegiate sporting events• Technical Director using a Sony MVS-7000X to switch between 8 cameras, 2 graphic sources, 2 replay sources, a video source, and to switch between 3 M/Es for the use of double boxes, drop-downs, and other effects• Graphics Operator using Chyron’s LEX 3.1 with LyricPRO software• Replay Operator using Abekas Mira• Live sporting events included: football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, ice hockey, and wrestling Show less

    • Big Ten Network Student U

      Jan 2013 - May 2014
      Graphics Operator

      • Live stream online, televised nationally on BTN at a later date• Technical Director using a NewTek TriCaster to switch between 4 cameras, a graphic source, a replay source, and a video source• Graphics Operator using NewTek LiveText• Replay Operator using NewTek 3Play• Sporting events included: soccer, volleyball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, and softball

    • Penn State Dance Marathon (THON)

      Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
      Director

      • Director of live webcast to 152,951 unique viewers in 99 different countries• Directed 3 stationary cameras, a jib camera, a robot camera, and audio• Technical Director using a Ross Carbonite 2M Switcher to switch between 5 cameras, a graphic source, and a video source• Set up and tore down equipment• Webcast was live for 48 hours• Portions of webcast were featured on 6ABC Action News throughout the weekend• THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world

    • Harrisburg Senators

      Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
      Camera Operator

      • Live Videoboard production for Minor League Baseball

    • WHVL-TV

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Graphics Operator

      • Live television production for Minor League Baseball• Graphics Operator using Chyron 2.0• Built graphics including promotions, player identification, statistics, and more

    • The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Technical Director

      • Live production of NASA's New Horizons Pluto flyby and first look at high resolution images of Pluto• Broadcast on NASA TV• Technical Director using a Ross Carbonite 2M to switch between 8 cameras, 1 graphic source, 2 video sources, and to switch 2 M/Es

    • Critical Content

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
      Production Assistant

      • Assisted with pre-production of MTV’s Catfish Season 5• Administered release forms and testing materials to cast member

    • WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa.

      Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Direct and technically execute fast-paced newscasts• Work closely with producers• Utilize Sony MVS-8000X switcher• Operate Bitcentral playout systems and HATMOS sequencer • Operated television studio cameras for live news broadcasts• Operated teleprompter for talent• Built sets and adjusted lighting• Operated camera for live-to-tape Brain Busters trivia competition

      • Newscast Director

        Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Studio Camera Operator

        Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

    • QVC

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2023

      • Direct shows broadcast to 100 million homes nationwide• Technical Direct using Grass Valley Kayenne switcher• Operate robotic cameras • Lead and mentor team to meet production goals• Prepare production elements by collaborating with multiple teams and following rundowns• Direct fast-paced productions while fostering customer interest• React quickly and adapt to the needs of the live show • Operate Peak graphics throughout live broadcasts• Assistant direct fast-paced shows• Adjust all broadcast audio levels• Utilize Dalet video playback• Operate jib camera

      • Technical Director/Director

        May 2021 - Feb 2023

      • Assistant Director

        Mar 2020 - May 2021

      • Broadcast Technical Operator

        Sept 2017 - Mar 2020

    • Bullet Point Films, LLC.

      May 2018 - May 2018
      Production Assistant

      • History Channel docu-series "Stories of Horsepower"• Assisted in various production needs

    • Chess.com

      Feb 2023 - now
      Technical Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Animal Behaviour and Welfare (University of Edinburgh)

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Mar 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • From the Ground Up: Managing and Preserving Our Terrestrial Ecosystems

      EdX
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation (Duke University)

      Coursera
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      American Red Cross
      May 2018

    • Sharks! Global Biodiversity, Biology, and Conservation (Cornell University)

      EdX
      Aug 2016
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elyse Donahue
      NASA Group Achievement Award Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Jan 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marketing, Communications, & Community Engagement

      Issued by The Jane Goodall Institute on May 2015
      The Jane Goodall InstituteAssociated with Elyse Donahue

    • Rules and Regulations Committee Member

      Issued by Penn State Dance Marathon on Oct 2011
      Penn State Dance MarathonAssociated with Elyse Donahue

    • Committee Member, Dancer

      Issued by Four Diamonds Fund Mini-THON on Jan 2005
      Four Diamonds Fund Mini-THONAssociated with Elyse Donahue

    • Senior Girl Scout

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA on Jan 1996
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Elyse Donahue

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Special Olympics on May 2008
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Elyse Donahue

    • Swim Lesson Instructor

      Issued by YMCA of Greater Brandywine on Apr 2018
      YMCA of Greater BrandywineAssociated with Elyse Donahue