Debbie Ronan
Summary
Hands-on TV and event producer effective at bringing projects from concept to reality. Expert in personnel and project management with a passion for turning great ideas into programs and projects that entertain and inspire. Detail-oriented Producer/Director accomplished in television. Excels at relationship-building, organization and making sound judgments under pressure and within tight deadlines. Skilled offline editor. Television and digital media professional talented at creating, producing and supervising a diverse range of public television and independent productions. Brings strong work ethic and leadership skills to creative environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioner of the West Long Branch Recreation
Borough Of West Long Branch
West Long Branch, NJ
01.2019 - Current
Awarded a proclamation from Assemblyman Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Downey for the outstanding community service my organization brings to the community.
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the annual Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Movie Night, Fireworks, Lantern Walk, the Summer Recreation Program and the Summer Concert Series. Responsible for preparing budgets, presenting ideas and budgets to the Mayor and Council and recruiting new members.
Co-Owner/Producer/Director
Ronan & Ronan Productions
West Long Branch, NJ
07.1991 - Current
Produce and direct corporate, commercial and non-profit videos.
Account Manager
Producer/Director/Editor
NJEA - Classroom Close-up, NJ
Trenton, NJ
06.2013 - 03.2018
Produced over seventy, five-minute, television segments, highlighting the extraordinary work that NJ educators perform in their classrooms on a daily basis. Secured one Emmy win and eight Emmy nominations for Classroom Close-up, NJ.
Coordinated pre-production and production for all segments.
Edited all segments. Wrote and read all voiceovers.
Drafted and distributed production schedules to upper management and production staff.
Office Administrator
3R Media
West Long Branch, NJ
09.2010 - 03.2018
Accounts receivables/payables
Producer
Bellcore Corporate TV
Livingston, NJ
07.1993 - 10.1995
Produced various videos for internal use. Produced live broadcasts which were transmitted to various Bellcore locations around the country.
Freelance Producer/Director
Bell Atlantic Corporate TV
Newark, NJ
06.1989 - 06.1993
Produced and directed various corporate television programs for internal use.
Duplication Center Manager
Bell Atlantic Corporate TV
Newark, NJ
07.1988 - 07.1989
Operated audio equipment and teleprompter equipment. Responsible for mass duplication. Operating ten banks of VHS machines simultaneously. Routing machines to different locations. Organizing the video library/catalog.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio/Television
Western Carolina University
1988
Skills
- TV and radio background
- Avid editing software
- Strong creative vision
- Management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Scheduling
- Creative
- Focused
- Concept development
- Thrives under pressure
- Adaptable
- Natural leader
Affiliations
2023 - Received the very first West Long Branch Volunteer of the Year Award for years of outstanding dedication and service to the community.
2019 - Chair of the West Long Branch Recreation Commission. Awarded a proclamation from Assemblyman Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Downey for the outstanding community service my organization brings to the community.
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the annual Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Movie Night, Fireworks and summer concert series. Responsible for preparing budgets, presenting ideas and budgets to the Mayor and Council and recruiting new members.
2018 - Member of the West Long Branch Community Center Board.
2008 - 2020 - Member of the Saint Jerome Ministries: Eucharistic Minister and Lector.
2008 - 2017 - Member of the Saint Jerome's PTA. Chaired numerous events including their fashion show, the largest fundraising event of the year. Raising over $90,000.00 each year.-2018 - Senior member of the West Long Branch Recreation Commission. Responsible for coordinating the annual Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Movie Night, Fireworks,and summer concert series.
2001-2016 - Member of the West Long Branch Sports Association soccer coaching staff.
2001 - 2015 - Monmouth County Girl Scout Leader for troops: 2003, 219 and 130.
2001 - 2013 - Member of the West Long Branch PTA. Chaired numerous events, including the largest event and fundraiser of the school, the fashion show. Other chaired events: the book fair and student activities.
2001 - 2006 - Member of the West Long Branch Foundation for Public Education.
Timeline
Commissioner of the West Long Branch Recreation
Borough Of West Long Branch
01.2019 - Current
Producer/Director/Editor
NJEA - Classroom Close-up, NJ
06.2013 - 03.2018
Office Administrator
3R Media
09.2010 - 03.2018
Producer
Bellcore Corporate TV
07.1993 - 10.1995
Co-Owner/Producer/Director
Ronan & Ronan Productions
07.1991 - Current
Freelance Producer/Director
Bell Atlantic Corporate TV
06.1989 - 06.1993
Duplication Center Manager
Bell Atlantic Corporate TV
07.1988 - 07.1989
Bachelor of Science - Radio/Television
Western Carolina University
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