Liz Ayers Email & Phone Number

I work with students on Broadcast Performance: live shots, anchoring, and voice overs.

Manlius, New York

I am currently available for voice-over work in both television and radio. I was trained by Voice Coach Eric Huguelet in Atlanta.My past experience includes:Promotional work for WTVH and WCNY in Syracuse, New YorkVideos for the United Way, Niagara Mohawk, and several other non profit agencies and commercial businesses in Syracuse, New York.Linens & Things (Voice-Over Work for Parr Communications New York)Voice-Over News Opens in Tucson, Arizona (Parr Communications New York)Manhattan Furniture Commercials: Tulsa Oklahoma

Wcny Tv

2011 - 2014 Director of Development and GrantsBroadcast Development merged into the Advancement Department expanding my role as the Development Director. Responsibilities included: seeking grants for operational support, capacity building and program support. Additionally, l served as talent for the station in numerous roles.

Syracuse, New York

• 2005-2008 Vice President of Television for PBS WCNY TV: Responsible for long range strategic planning, visionary leadership, the production department budget, and coordinating projects with the Director of Education K-12. WCNY is a 7 million dollar company. Additional responsibilities included: serving as executive producer on documentaries and specials, overseeing all broadcast productions, and locating funds for special productions through grants and fundraising. I was responsible for upgrading the WCNY’s television product, moved into national competition with its documentary production and embraced creative new educational outreach projects that were both informative and entertaining. I assisted in improving our relationship with over 1500 volunteers and 20,000 members. We have engaged them by including them in WCNY events, rewarding them for their hard work with tangible rewards and inviting them to our annual volunteer dinner. As an officer of the company, I attended board meetings and served as a member of the Senior leadership Team. As a television personality, my responsibilities included serving as talent for broadcast purposes and at fundraising events. I made personal appearances, hosting events and giving speeches when requested.

Syracuse, New York

• 2008-2011 Vice President of Broadcast Development for PBS WCNY TV: Responsible for long range planning, fundraising and grant opportunities. It is a challenging position where one must match funding sources and community partners with broadcast production and educational outreach programs. I serve as a liaison with PBS, working closely on project grants which provide both broadcast and community engagement opportunities. As a former executive producer, I develop broadcast productions and budgets that are timely, relevant and fund worthy. As an officer of the company, I attend board meetings and I serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. I also work in the capacity of mentorship and supervisor for WCNY’s internship program. As a television personality, my responsibilities include serving as talent for broadcast purposes and at fundraising events. I make personal appearances, hosting events and giving speeches when requested.

Multiple

• 1986-2005 Anchor, Producer, Leadership Model at WTVH Television: I worked as a professional television journalist, a professional writer, a leadership role model and a mentor to young people in internship positions, including an internship program with Syracuse University in consumer affairs. • 1984-1985 WSIN Talk Show Host in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: From Hollywood movie stars to ordinary folks, this job required planning, creativity and people skills. It was my job to ask the tough questions and bring out the best in others when engaged in an interview situation.• Additional Experience:o News Anchor WTSP Tampa, Florida.o News Anchor, Talk Show Host KWTV, Oklahoma Cityo Talk Show Radio Host KTOK, Oklahoma Cityo Teacher, Elementary School, Meridian Mississippi, Interior Design Adjunct Professor at Craven Community College, Cherry Point, North Carolina, and English Teacher at Eisenhower Middle School, Oklahoma City.