MICHELLE ELISE HARDING [email protected] (732) 570-1692

EXPERTISE

Live Camerawork • Live Television Production • Cinematography • Videography • Video Editing • Audio Operation Directing • Film and Television Producing • Pre-Production • Marketing • Social Media Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBS NEWS (CBSN) New York, NY Associate Producer 09/2019 – Present • Write copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for feature and news packages. • Research and write questions for anchors for guest segments. • Write banners and quotes during breaking news. • Pitch and execute special, feature and recurring segments as well as exercise editorial judgment in selection of content. • Support the development and production of digital media exclusive programming, writing and producing assigned features and cover stories. • Edit shows in accordance with rights clearances and work with editors to turn around pre-taped segments.

WBTW NEWS13 (NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP) Myrtle Beach, SC News Photographer 11/2018 – 08/2019 • Composed and executed video shots for news reports. • Transported, set up, and operated various production equipment including cameras, audio recorders, and lighting for field production. • Edited video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content. • Operated live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations. • Conducted live and pre-recorded interviews.

WMBF NEWS (RAYCOM MEDIA) Myrtle Beach, SC Marketing Producer 02/2018 – 09/2018 • Devised and executed creative on-air topical promotions and marketing/branding strategies for the station. • Conducted field-based video production including interacting with clients and the transport/operation of video and audio equipment. • Planned and performed video post-production, including: reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, video transcoding, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing. • Collaborated with clients to produce commercial materials such as logos, scripts, and newsletters.

WMBF NEWS (RAYCOM MEDIA) Myrtle Beach, SC News Content Specialist 11/2016 – 02/2018 • Efficiently ran multiple studio cameras for live broadcasts. • Operated an audio board, Chyron ISQ, and teleprompter equipment for recorded segments and live news production. • Edited and prepared video for live broadcasts using Edius Pro, Oasis, and BitCentral programs. • Wrote scripts for broadcasting and proficiently operated the assignment desk. • Trained new employees on the aforementioned skill sets.

TRENTON THUNDER (New York Yankees AA Affiliates) Trenton, NJ Videographer/Replay Operator 3/2015 – 9/2016 • Live, onsite camera operation and video editing during professional baseball games. • Controlled appearing on the baseball stadium’s Jumbotron (screen), using Click Effects Crossfire and Blaze LED technology. • Operated baseball stadium’s instant replay video system. • Created still and animated graphics for in-game use.

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FASHION MINGLE New York, NY Videographer/Video Editor 6/2014 – 9/2016 • Filmed interviews, runway and backstage events, for social media content. • Made technical decisions regarding appropriate lighting, angle and placement, and type of microphone. • Tested camera, audio and lighting equipment, prior to shoot, to ensure technical quality of recording. • Oversaw the security, operation and maintenance of equipment. • Creatively edited raw footage, inserting music, narration, dialogue, visual and sound effects using Adobe Premiere Pro. • Designed custom graphic elements, experimenting with various styles and techniques, to create a unique, professionally finished product.

GEDENK MOVEMENT/MIRI BEN-ARI (MIRIMODE PRODUCTIONS) Englewood Cliffs, NJ Director of Social Media and Operations 9/2015 – 1/2016 • Directed social media campaigns (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), authored blogs, and maintained Gedenk’s social media presence. • Developed and maintained relationships with corporate business partners such as Scholastic Corporation. • Reviewed and managed contracts and partnership agreements specific to scholarship programs. • Researched and applied for Federal non-profit grants, specific to non-profit organizations in the arts.

THE SEJOUR GROUP New York, NY Project and Talent Coordinator/Videographer/Video Editor 7/2014 – 11/2015 • Worked closely with clients, directors, talent and production teams on various professional musical performance projects. • Chief Videographer of live musical performances and events at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and YouTube Studios. • Managed the approval process of content on social media and musical performance contracts involving multiple clients. • Consulted with directors, producers and clients, throughout the entire editing and post-production process. • Digitally edited video files to produce final product.

SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Spark) • Edius Pro • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) • Plural Eyes • Google Drive/Dropbox • ENPS/LUCI • Chyron ISQ Equipment • BitCentral/Precis • Oasis • Frankly

A FULL LIST OF OWNED EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

EDUCATION

MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, West Windsor, NJ 2011-2014 – Final GPA: 3.6 Associate of Arts (Communications: General), 2014. Associate of Arts (Communications: Television), 2014. - Phi Theta Kappa Member – October 2012 to May 2014. - Dean’s List Honors for Exceptional Academic Achievement: Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS, AWARDS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS

 Original short film, The Farmhand (2019): - 2019 WINNER – “TOP 10 of the Week (7th Rank) of 17th & 18th Week of 2019”, “TOP 10 of the Week (3rd Rank) of 19th Week of 2019”, “TOP 10 of the Week (1st Rank) of 20th Week of 2019” and “TOP 10 of the Week (3rd Rank) of 21st Week of 2019” – Direct Monthly Online Film Festival; “Best (Russell Shealy)” – Top Indie Film Awards; "Spotlight Silver Award" – Spotlight Short Film Awards; “Best Romantic-Drama Short Film”, “Best Cinematography”, and

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“Best Supporting Actor (Spenser Gerard)” – The Indie Gathering International Film Festival; "Best Drama Film (First Place)" – Down East Flick Fest; "Best Local Feature Film" – Westfield International Film Festival. - 2019 FINALIST – Top Indie Film Awards - 2019 NOMINATIONS – "Best Feature Film" - The Monthly Film Festival; “Best Writing”, “Best Cinematography”, “Best Music” – Top Indie Film Awards; "Best Drama Feature" and "Best Actress (Carrie Anne Hunt)" – (ALTFF) Alternative Film Festival; "Best Drama", "Best Cinematography", "Best Concept", "Best Ensemble", "Best Actress (Carrie Anne Hunt)" – Brightside Tavern Film Festival; "Best Supporting Actress (Carrie Anne Hunt)" – The Indie Gathering International Film Festival; "Best Narrative Feature", "Best Actress (Carrie Anne Hunt)", “Best Cinematography”, "Best Screenplay", "Best Female Filmmaker (Michelle Elise Harding)", "Best Editing", "Best Original Score" – Westfield International Film Festival.  Original short film, Among the Stars (2017): - 2018 WINNER – Gold Spotlight Award – Spotlight Film Awards. - 2018 FINALIST – (ALTFF) Alternative Film Festival, Near Nazareth Festival. - 2018 NOMINATIONS – "Best Narrative Short Film", "Best Trailer", and "Best Woman Filmmaker (Michelle Elise Harding)"- Barcelona Planet Film Festival; "Best Sci-Fi/Supernatural Short Film" - (ALTFF) Alternative Film Festival; “Best Medium Short” – Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival; “No Budget Spirit Award” and “Best Original Idea” - Top Indie Film Awards; “Best Trailer” – Carolina Film Festival. - 2018 AWARDS OF MERIT – "Cinematography," "Editing,” and "Music" - Southern Shorts Awards.  Original short film, Spark (2017): - 2017 WINNER – Audience Choice Award - Night of Film with Carolina Film Network, Direct Monthly Online Film Festival, Carolina Film Network Quarterly Meeting; Silver Spotlight Award – Spotlight Film Awards. - 2017 AWARDS OF MERIT – “Lead Actress,” “Lead Actor,” “Directing,” “,” “,” “Original Score,” and “Sound Design” – Southern Shorts Awards. - 2017 FINALIST - Los Angeles CineFest, Carolina Film Network Film Festival. - 2017 HONORABLE MENTIONS - Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, Rahway International Film Festival, South Carolina Underground Film Festival. - 2017 NOMINATIONS – “Best NJ Drama” - Hang on to Your Shorts Film Festival; “Best Cinematography” and “Best NJ Short Film” - Brightside Tavern Film Festival; “Best Cinematography” - Largo Film Awards; “Best Actor” and “Best Message” – Top Indie Film Awards; “Best Film: Strength,” “Best Cinematography,” “Best Actor,” and “Best Actress” - New Jersey Recovery Film Festival; “Best Narrative Short Film” – Barcelona Planet Film Festival.  Filmed/edited Focus Feature’s red carpet premiere of Suffragette at Paris Theatre, in NYC.  Filmed Elijah Wood for King Cake: A Big Easy Story documentary.  Filmed/edited runway, backstage, and personal interviews with fashion designers at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Spring/Summer 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring/Summer 2017 Collections.