Lesley Jones

Girl Next Door - cute, fun and approachable Expert - articulated, useful for demonstrative material, Downeast Maine - little bit hick when I pour it on, Snob - a little bit stuffy with a big attitude, if you like

Worked with local radio station and television to do Public Service Announcements, have done longer segments for documentaries, and short bumper pieces for television. Have narrated pieces related to arts, music, entertainment, fundraising and more. Worked as a host for my own talk show. Degree in Media Studies and Minor in Communication, from USM, Portland, (Concentration in Writing), over six years experience in as television producer, including host and producer of talk show, SHINE Music Program and dozens of other programs, including Community Point of View, worked on hundreds of mini-documentaries, PSAs and community programming, scripted and did voice-over for PSAs for local nonprofits, interviewed extensively on radio talk shows locally have over six years working in a television station doing: scripting, producing, editing, organizing. work as an independent contractor and professionally as a Creative Director, in charge of marketing and publicity, worked for area nonprofits creating Media Plans and Marketing campaigns, have extensively interviewed people. Worked as a documentarist using Digital video equipment: camera, editing (AVID), and audio equipment. Teach classes at Community Television Network, including Production Classes, interviewing and planningn a production. Took classes at WMPG for Radio Production. Sony VX 2100, TelePrompTer, CG computer for titles, Studio and Field cameras both digital and analog, Final Draft Screenwriting software, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere and AVID editing systems, audio equipment. I work as a Creative Director currently, and am great at Event Planning and organizing productions, including shoots. I am well-connected in the community and am a member of Portland Media Artists. I am working on screenplays and a new documentary series about Maine. In the past, I have worked as a Media Consultant for individuals, small business owners, and nonprofit agencies. I am able to assess a client's needs and script publicity material as needed. I am flexible and enjoy working with people on a variety of projects. I also pride myself in getting the material very quickly and not needing a lot of takes.