Melie Debela
Matthews,NC
Summary
Helpful, admirable, and knowledgeable within different professional communities both in the US and Ethiopia. Organized Multimedia Specialist with over 20 years of positive industry performance. Communicative and resourceful with aptitude for organization. Highly skilled in delivering quality video productions and television programmings by overseeing setup and equipment coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and President
Christian Art Fellowship (C.A.F.)
04.2020 - Current
- With the goal of using different variations of art and media styles to reach the many Christian Ethiopian communities in the US, I created the organization, CAF.
- Trained and assigned groups consisting of interested and talented individuals to lead a team in different states. With these groups, meetings such as virtual weekly Arts night as well as yearly/biyearly conferences were organized.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Handled high-grade poster designs, pre-and-post producing, and directed/represented organization at conferences and events.
Chief Executive Officer
CMBN Media
11.2018 - Current
- Founded a YouTube channel that has been a source of encouraging, uplifting and motivating messages for the Christian Ethiopian community all over the world with hundreds of thousands of viewers.
- Conducted Interviews with influential role models in the Christian Ethiopian community.
- Has Arts related videos comprised of Shows, Movies, Audiobooks, Songs (Albums and Singles). Videos that teach children the Amharic language. Also has Christian good news released to be encouraging.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Multimedia Specialist
Barock Media Production
11.2003 - Current
- Produced, directed and was the scriptwriter in the making of the movie/film, 'Pelema'. Successful in theaters and Churches all over the world (Africa, Europe, North America and more TBD).
- Produced, directed and was the scriptwriter in the making of the show/drama, 'Yekerta'. Successful in online airings of the episodes through social media platforms such as YouTube.
- Took same/similar roles in numerous other movies, shows, books, audio books, radio shows, news broadcasts, and many more.
- Prepared and designed flyers, illustrations, brochures and photographic work using Adobe platforms such as Premiere Pro.
- Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
- Utilized a wide range of software tools to create compelling visual narratives for diverse projects, demonstrating versatility and technical proficiency in the field of multimedia production.
- Used different softwares to create storyboards and work plans.
TV and Radio Director & Producer
Ethiopian Radio and Ethiopian Television
04.1998 - 01.2013
- Edited movies and short films
- Directed and operated cameras
- Directed casting
- Supervised pre-and-post-production
- Played in several Ethiopian National Radio and Television shows
- Narrated Radio and Television short stories
- Produced and wrote scripts for sponsorships, advertisements
- Hosted Talkshows.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
Actress and Coordinator
International Population Media center
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Coordinated radio drama groups
- Broadcasted digital audio
- Worked effectively under pressure, consistently meeting tight production deadlines without sacrificing performance quality.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, leading to ongoing collaboration opportunities.
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
Service Stringer in the South/South East of the US
Voice Of America, Horn Of Africa
10.2022 - Current
- Produced Voxpops and Conducted Interviews to be aired on television and published onto the VOA website and social media platforms
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs according to standards developed to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Produced in-depth features that highlighted community members or organizations, fostering a sense of connection among readers.
- Researched and produced news reports in the community/region.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends.
Producer, Director, Actress, Scriptwriter
Afelegawe Theatre Group
09.1998 - 08.2000
- Edited videos and assisted in the coordination of Youth Television and Radio Programs
- Narrated News, Documentaries, Music videos, and commercials
- Gained wide knowledge of video archiving and storage solutions
- Prepared project budgets
- Produced, wrote, and edited for radio programs
- Established and maintained effective working relationships
- Operated media production equipment
- Spread understanding of public broadcasting missions and ethics.
Acting Teacher
Ethiopian Communities
01.2002 - Current
- Taught aspiring actors/actresses the basics of acting, and the origins of theatrical arts ever since graduating from University
- Have led many of the students taught to careers where they take different roles in the production of different movies and shows
- Mentored aspiring actors through sharing industry knowledge and advice, contributing to the growth and development of future performers
- Evaluated student performances effectively, offering valuable insights for improvement while maintaining a supportive atmosphere.
- Promoted diversity within the program by selecting inclusive material for coursework and productions, reflecting varied backgrounds and experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts, Journalism, Communication
Addis Ababa University
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia06.2008
Certificate - Creating and Maintining a database
Targeted
Charlotte, NC01.2020
Advanced Course - Media, Film and Communication
EECMY School of Music And Media
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia09.2012
Systematic Training - Filmmaking, Composition, And Equipment/Gear
Tomorrow's Film Makers
Matthews, NC01.2020
Skills
- Directing and Producing TV, Radio & Film
- Managing Pre-Production and Post-Production
- Script writing
- Acting
- Audio and Video Recording
- Audio and Video Live Streaming
- Audio and Video editing
- Creating and maintaining Database
- Interviewing
- Poetry writing
- Social Media managing
- News producing
- Poster creating/designing
- Creating rundowns and time segments
- Operating cameras (Canon Digital cameras on EOS, Sony Digital Film Cameras)
- Managing sound (Setting up audio/Mic placement, recording, mixing, mastering)
- Managing light (Film/Studio lighting, Studio lighting, mood/color/temperature)
- Communicating - languages: Amharic (1st language), English (2nd language)
- Team Engagement
- Project Oversight
- Planning and coordination
- Organizational Development
References
- Solomon Abate, 571 480 0600, Journalist/International Broadcaster/IT Expert/Managing Editor at VOA (Voice of America)
- Lucy Geberegziabher, lgebre@nvcc.edu, 704 845 6297, Assistant Professor at Northern Virginia community Collage
Timeline
Service Stringer in the South/South East of the US
Voice Of America, Horn Of Africa
10.2022 - Current
Founder and President
Christian Art Fellowship (C.A.F.)
04.2020 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
CMBN Media
11.2018 - Current
Actress and Coordinator
International Population Media center
09.2008 - 09.2010
Multimedia Specialist
Barock Media Production
11.2003 - Current
Acting Teacher
Ethiopian Communities
01.2002 - Current
Producer, Director, Actress, Scriptwriter
Afelegawe Theatre Group
09.1998 - 08.2000
TV and Radio Director & Producer
Ethiopian Radio and Ethiopian Television
04.1998 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts, Journalism, Communication
Addis Ababa University
Certificate - Creating and Maintining a database
Targeted
Advanced Course - Media, Film and Communication
EECMY School of Music And Media
Systematic Training - Filmmaking, Composition, And Equipment/Gear
Tomorrow's Film Makers
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