Elizabeth (Ellie) Cardelle

Driven journalist with experience and talent in multiple areas of expertise, including customer service, videography, sports writing, reporting, photography, leadership, social media, marketing, content creation, data, and analytics, and more. Expert in providing an array of skills in whatever field I am in, adapting to my surroundings, and working in a team environment to ensure a successful outcome. Skilled particularly in journalism, with a strong foundation in storytelling, ethical reporting, interviewing, and multimedia production. Passionate about using digital platforms to inform, engage, and inspire audiences across diverse topics and communities.

• Placed at national and state-level film competitions, including recognition at the Student Television Network (STN) Convention for excellence in video production and storytelling.
• Founded The Scoreboard Society, a school-wide sports media organization that produced original content, managed sports coverage for all Doral Academy teams, and ran successful social media accounts.
• Produced and edited over 50 multimedia projects including documentaries, music videos, hype reels, and short films featured on social media and school platforms.
• Served as Head of Fundraising and Finance for major student media outlets (FirebirdTV and The Flame), organizing budget plans and revenue-generating initiatives to support student productions.
• Interned with Sports Girls Club, writing and editing content focused on women in sports, including athlete profiles and event recaps also ran the organization's social media channels, increasing engagement and visibility.
• Covered NCAA Division I athletics as a Sports Writer for PantherNOW, producing timely, analytical coverage and driving audience engagement through integrated social and digital strategies.
• Skilled in Final Cut Pro, Canva, CapCut, Word,and digital analytics tools, with a strong foundation in social content strategy and performance tracking.
• Led multiple social media accounts with a combined following of over 10,000+, growing reach and engagement through compelling video storytelling and strategic posting.
• Successfully managed media days and content creation pipelines for high school and college athletics, demonstrating leadership, planning, and branding ability.
• Adapted to fast-paced newsroom and retail environments, balancing school, work, and extracurricular media production while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Documentary Film Festival Piece - Betty 

STN 2nd Place Documentary - Jack of All Trades 

FSPA Edit to the Beat 

Demo Reel

Halftime Entertainment Segment - Behind the Bleachers

Sophomore Documentary Showcase - Finding Happiness

STN Personal Vlog 

STN Commercial - 3rd Place Nationwide

FSPA Quickturn Commerical

FSPA Quickturn Public Service Announcement 

STN Personal Vlog Practice

FSPA Cooking Challenge

Doral Academy Football Hype Videos

Doral Academy Swim Hype Video

STN Challenge - Personal Vlog

Commerical - La Jugera Tropical 

• Summer 2025 - Presidential Scholarship at the University of Miami
• Spring 2025 - Florida International University Deans List
• Fall 2024 - Florida International University Deans List
• STN Spring 2024 - Crazy 8 Documentary Second Place - Ellie Cardelle with Doral Academy
• STN Spring 2024 Commercial Third Place - Ellie Cardelle with Doral Academy
• FSPA Spring 2024 - Crazy 8 Edit to the Beat - Second Place - Ellie Cardelle
• Spring 2023 - Doral Academy Preparatory Best Documentary Award
• STN 2023- Best of the Best (Quick-Turn PSA): Firebird TV with Elizabeth Cardelle
• FSPA Spring 2023-Best of the Best (Broadcast Show Opening): Elizabeth Cardelle, Hans Kunzke, Stephania Acosta
• FSPA Fall 2023-Best of the Best (Broadcast Commentary): Ellie Cardelle, Stephania Acosta, Hans Kunzke
• FSPA Fall 2023-Best of the Best (Broadcast Show Opening): Ellie Cardelle, Stephania Acosta, Hans Kunzke
• STN Spring 2023 - Crazy 8 News Story - Honorable Mention - Ellie Cardelle with Doral Academy
• FSPA Fall 2022- Best of the Best (Behind-the-Scenes Mini-Documentary): Kenza Zemmama & Ellie Cardelle

• Sports & Physical Activity - Frequently running & walking; participant in pickup or intramural soccer, flag football, and other games
• Reader - Avid reader of fiction, journalism, and media studies
• Cinephile - Passionate about film history, directing, and storytelling; always open to watching new movies!
• Babysitter - Provided responsible child care for multiple families; managed routines and activities
• Content Creator – Produced and edited videos for social media and student organizations
• Film Competitor – Placed in state and national film competitions (e.g., STN, FSPA)
• Volunteer – Assisted in community events, youth programs, and college organizations
• Social Media Manager – Ran promotional accounts for clubs, teams, and events.

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