Ramsay Wharton, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

Phoenix, Arizona

Manage daily statewide operations of the Arizona Film Commission. Assist Director Matthew Earl Jones in promoting Arizona as a top film and digital media destination. Our mission is to grow our industry and increase the economic impact of film and digital media productions in the State of Arizona. If you need assistance with information on our new Arizona.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Voice-Over Artist, Media & Public Relations Consultant, Writer, Emcee (DM your project requests)
• Provide professional female voice talent in American English for commercial or private production needs across multiple platforms including audiobooks, tv, radio, film, and video games.
• Freelance writer for traditional and new media publications.
• Emcee or host talent for public and private events.

Honolulu, HI / Phoenix, AZ

• Founding partner for Hawaii based media and communications production company that launched www.HawaiiOntheMove.com - "Hawaii's premier online video travel magazine."
• Produce multi-purpose videos and voice-overs for internal/external communication, marketing and public relation needs.
• Executive producer, writer, voice and on-camera talent responsible for research and coordination of featured video productions.

Honolulu, Hawaii

• LIVE field reporter, "Early-Edition" anchor and fill-in anchor for Hawaii’s #1 rated, Emmy award winning Morning news program “Sunrise" on Hawaii News Now.
• Provided daily ad-lib live-remote reports on multiple daily breaking news and enterprise stories in both hard and feature news, including government, defense, science, technology and healthcare. Covered presidential.
• Researched and wrote daily news stories and utilized social media platforms to promote stories and drive web traffic to the news station.
• Maintained and cultivated trusted media relationships with government and community leaders, public affairs specialists and professional sources across variety of industries.
• Represented station at diverse public and professional events including schools and charitable organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Red Cross, Hawaii Foodbank.

Honolulu, HI

Campaigned to serve the people of Hawaii as their U.S. House Representative for the Second Congressional District in Hawaii during the 2010 Republican Primary election.

Honolulu, HI

• "Sunrise Early Edition" Anchor and Live Reporter for Hawaii’s news leader and #1 Morning show, Sunrise on KGMB9.
• Gathered news, generated story ideas, produced, wrote, edited and delivered daily live-remote news stories for both breaking and feature segments.
• Contributed to station success as original launch team member helping lead show from #4 in Hawaii market to #1 in less than 2 years.
• Arranged interviews and worked closely with media and government contacts to prepare, inform and field produce daily live shots and logistics needed to achieve best on-air story including props, set-up, location and.
• Proposed, researched, and implemented new show segment ideas, marketing strategies and promotional opportunities to increase viewership, ensure quality customer service and achieve overall customer satisfaction.
• Utilized social networking platforms and station website to improve station marketing

Honolulu, HI

• Wrote communications and press releases on behalf of the Honorable Governor Linda Lingle, Hawaii's first female Governor.
• Arranged and coordinated media relations and events with the governor's senior staff, advisors, lawmakers and constituents for story development and logistical planning of scheduled events.
• Duties included compiling media contacts and guest lists and providing related press materials.
• Managed media planning and relations during Governor Lingle's premier trip to China.

Honolulu, HI

• Anchored #1 rated Weekend news program in Hawaii.
• Reported live nightly from the field and/or newsroom for the #1 Most Watched Fox affiliate in the country.
• Developed and wrote news stories, investigated and assisted producers in show development and story lineup.
• Specialized in defense industry stories
• CNN picked up my story for national coverage on the new Iwo Jima Memorial at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
• Organized and selected video and graphic elements for ︎︎︎︎︎︎︎news reports.

Honolulu, HI

• Anchored multiple live daily radio newscasts from morning to evening drive times.
• Researched, produced, interviewed newsmakers, wrote copy and electronically edited sound for broadcasts.

Honolulu, HI

• Broadcast ︎︎︎︎︎︎︎daily live and taped morning and mid-day newscasts for #2 FM radio news station in Hawaii and sister-stations, Oldies 107.9 FM with “Uncle Tom" Moffett.
• Investigated, interviewed, wrote and edited copy and sound for news radio broadcast.
• Represented station at multiple public and industry events.

Haenam, Chollanamdo, South Korea

• Developed cultural awareness and global interpersonal skills while part of a select group of English language instructors chosen to assist Korean English language teachers with educational techniques for student.
• Gained international knowledge of Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim by traveling to China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Washington D.C.

• Gained national political insight, media relations and reporting experience at GOP-TV for its production of "Rising Tide."
• The show hosted by RNC Chairman Haley Barbour, is a live, nationally viewed program available in over 50 million homes.
• Interviewed members of Congress, governors and political experts.
• Produced and edited the daily news feed which is fed to 700 news organizations.
• Other internship duties included assisting the assignment desk, produced packages, reporting and voice-overs.
• Worked as a floor director, studio camera operator and video tape technician for the show.

Master’S Degree, Broadcast Journalism And Public Affairs (International Emphasis)

Graduated with Honors About American University - www.american.edu - American University creates meaningful change in the world. With.

Master'S Degree - Unfinished, Diplomacy & Military Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors; Alpha Chi Omega Sorority (Gamma Chapter), Stetson University College RepublicansEntered.

High School, Honors Program

Activities and Societies: Captain, Varsity Cheerleading; National Honor Society; Science & Math Club; Homecoming QueenGraduated with.

Honors

Activities and Societies: Sophomore and Junior Class President; Varsity Cheerleading; Captain, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training.