Brittnie Ellis Communication Specialist

“...talk about challenging subjects people might not like and trying to find relief as we discuss it.”-Mara Brock Akil

I was once told ‘life is not about how others see us, it’s about how we see ourselves.’ I am currently a graduate student at Loyola University where I am embarking on a journey to receive my masters in communication. The concept of communications is very important to me because it is the tunnel to which we reach people. Presently, my focus is digital media and storytelling where I am learning to produce ground-breaking stories while also diving into the marketing business.

Storytelling for me, is an art of capturing the essence of a character and allowing them to share their story through the countless media options we have available in this technology driven world. With the emerging times of technology it is important for me to engage in the marketing world as it relates to the concept of producing. Endlessly, I look for pioneering stories in the world to share that have yet to be told.

To be innovative, is to be completely different, futuristic. These days I am always looking for ways to blaze the trail. Hardwork never goes unnoticed and if it does, it just means that you have to work harder until it becomes apparent. Concepts to follow, be revolutionary, be cutting-edge, be you!

-Brittnie Ellis

About Me

Produce

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A Mother’s Cry

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A Mother’s Cry

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Project: A Mother’s CryBeing a single mother is a hard task for any woman, rich or poor. However, the task of being a single mother and raising teenage boys can prove to be a huge challenge. The challenge they face is raising a boy to be a man. Meet LaDonna Williams: she fought hard to raise her five boys by herself but lost one to gun violence. This documentary shows the side that the public rarely gets to see. It indulges into the emotions of mothers who lose their kids to gun violencee. You will get to see how she gets on with her life knowing that she could not save the one that God sent here for her to protect.

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Project: The Educated Black ManDr. Tinsley is a well noted plastic surgeon from the southside of chicago who has achieved much education and many awards for his great work in the world of medicine. Dr. Tinsley believes in elevating our youth by telling them that they can become anyone in the world they would like to be. Education is the key to those dreams. This short documentary follows Dr. Tinsley on his journey as he fights to be a great doctor while also being an even better mentor for our youth. Not only does Dr. Tinsley thrive on education, he is convincedthat we have to lead by example to show and prove results in our youth.

Market

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Jane Addams 2.0The concept of this of this project was to create marketing tools for an organization of our choice. The Jane Addams Hull House was closed back in January of 2012 due to lack of funding. I have created materials that could have potentially alotted the Jane Addams Hull House a second chance at following their mission of giving back. Tools also include a written media strategy and press release.

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Internal Interactive Websitewww.jahh2.com

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Research

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Research and Communication:Research as it relates to communication has always been very important. It is the idea that everything that is published or produced has a background of legitimate sources prior to therelease. Research topics include: case law, journalism studies, archives, social media concepts, and advertising research . All reserch articles can be found at www.BrittnieEllis.com/Portfolio.

Advertise

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In 1978, Paul Harvey gave a speech ‘So God Made a Farmer’ which Ford used in their pick-up truck campaign for a commercial. My task was to create this same idea but using Chicago instead. I recreated the speech and produced a commercial that the city of Chicago could use in an advertising campaign.

Commercial: So God Made Chicago

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The idea behind this task was to produce a commercial that my client Nike could use in their upcoming campaign on a new track shoe.

Commercial: Nike

Contact:Brittnie EllisEmail: Brittnie.Ellis@gmail.comPhone: (630) 561- 5227