1. Sharon Delaney McCloud
2905 Woodslope Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-662-2950 (Home)
919-810-5085 (Cell)
sharondmccloud@gmail.com
Qualifications
An Emmy Award winning communications professional with 20 years of experience in the media.
- Team leader, team player and team motivator
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Extensive media planning and spokesperson experience
- 20 years writing, reporting and anchoring newscasts
- Skilled at handling multiple tasks on tight deadline
- Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt
Experience
MANAGING PARTNER/FOUNDER – Greenroom Communications; Raleigh, NC
October 2008 – present
Founded full service content marketing agency focusing on video production and digital marketing
across multiple platforms. Also lead Internet marketing, search engine optimization strategy,
media and presentation training and business development activities for Greenroom.
OWNER/OPERATOR – McCloud Communications; Raleigh, NC
July 2006 - present
Own and operate consulting firm where media training, presentation skills training and public
relations are the focus. Work with local, regional and national accounts on website development
and management, video and audio production and public relations efforts. Serve on
Communications Committee for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors - Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation (www.payitforwardfertility.org)
ANCHOR/REPORTER - WNCN-TV; Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1999 - May 2006
Anchored 6PM and 11PM weeknight newscasts. Produced weekly "Triangle Wishes" reports.
Hosted special event coverage for three U.S. Opens, the Wright Bothers’ Centennial Celebration,
Dale Earnhardt’s funeral, Tree of Lights Holiday Special and more. Moderated political debates
and anchored election coverage for NBC 17. Emceed numerous community events.
Spokesperson for NBC 17 Health and Fitness Festivals; worked with major sponsors on event
and interviewed key players for broadcast during specials and newscasts.
Board of Directors - Sisko Foundation (www.siskofoundation.org)
Board of Directors - Nickelby Project (www.nickelbyproject.org)
Advisory Board - Assistance League of the Triangle Area (www.altriangle.org)
March of Dimes - Honorary Chairperson - Emceed and promoted WalkAmerica Events
Green Belt Certified through General Electric’s Six Sigma Program
ANCHOR/REPORTER - WKMG-TV; Orlando, Florida
1998 - 1999
Anchored weekend evening newscasts and reported three days a week. Covered Senator John
2. Glenn's historic return to space and anchored special coverage of the death of Governor Lawton
Chiles.
ANCHOR/REPORTER - WXLV-TV; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, NC
1995 - 1998
Anchored 6PM and 11PM weeknight newscasts. As reporter, featured travel destinations
throughout North Carolina and covered family issues. Moderated gubernatorial debates.
Spokesperson for United Cerebral Palsy telethon.
ANCHOR/REPORTER - KTBS-TV; Shreveport, Louisiana
1994 - 1995
Anchored "Ark La Tex Morning News," a daily one hour newscast. Covered crime beat
throughout viewing area.
ANCHOR/REPORTER - KNOE-TV; Monroe, Louisiana
1993 - 1994
Produced and anchored "Good Morning Ark La Miss," a daily two hour newscast. Covered
education, crime and human interest.
PROMOTIONS/MARKETING DIRECTOR - WBGM-FM; Tallahassee, Florida
1991 - 1992
Created and executed station/sales promotions. Wrote commercial copy and managed
production of on-air spots. Published monthly newsletters and directed public relations.
Communications Chair - March of Dimes; Advisory Board - American Heart Association
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER - WCTV-TV; Tallahassee, Florida
1989 - 1991
Covered stories throughout North Florida and South Georgia and focused on state government
during legislative sessions. Special correspondent during Persian Gulf War where I served with
the U.S.O.
Education
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY; Tallahassee, Florida
Full Academic Scholarship - America’s Jr. Miss Program
Bachelor of Science Degree - 1989
Major: Communication
Minor: Theater/Music
Professional Development and Achievements
Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt
Successfully demonstrated proficiency in Six Sigma methodology and applied the appropriate
tools and techniques to a business project that improved audio quality at television station.
Emmy Award winner
Associated Press Award winner
Torch Bearer - Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games
U.S.O. Performer - Department of Defense, domestic and overseas
References Available Upon Request