Maria Prekeges
On Camera Host/Television Producer/Social Media Coordinator

                 

About Me

 

On Camera Host & Reporter for Television, Social Media, Webcasts & Podcasts

Hosted and reported for a wide variety of TV programs, both live and taped. Known for ease in front of the camera, upbeat personality, and excellent interviewing skills.

Television producer & Coordinator with experience in production and programming
Managed numerous television shows, series, and short form videos from initial concept through development to final production, including live, studio, and on location programming.

Live Event Coordinator
Managed large teams, production crews, and celebrities. Known for ability to juggle numerous projects and react quickly to new situations and tight deadlines.

 

Selected Highlights

 

• Host and Co-Producer for 'Corvette Nation' on Discovery's Velocity Network: On Camera Host/Sideline Reporter- Hosted a variety of live sports live & live to tape programs: Sideline Reporter-USA & Collegiate Rugby for ESPN Networks, Host-Firefighter Combat Challenge for CBS Sports Network, Host-On The Block for ESPN, Host-Community Cooking, 


• Developed/Produced/Hosted shows for:  ESPN networks, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, MavTV, HGTV, The Travel Channel, DIY, Fit TV, Versus, Discovery Health, Amazon Prime Video, PBS, Resort Sports Network, Velocity Network, and various webcasts and podcasts, as well as Travel Magazine websites.

• Coordinated and managed live events & productions: ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, National Finals Rodeo Awards Banquet, National Finals Rodeo Satellite Television broadcasts, Connie Prekeges Memorial Walk Annual Fundraisers, Emcee and Host of Benfit Auctions, Market Research & Focus Groups for Walt Disney Imagineering.


• General Manager/Director of Operations for KSVT- TV 13 –Resorts Sports Network-Managed all television operations & programs, as well as Sales & Marketing & full production staff.



Additional Professional Experience

 

• Reporter/Producer                  College National Finals Rodeo                     ESPNU & ESPN3

• Host/Producer                         Corvette Nation TV Series                           Velocity NetworHost/Proudcer/Editor

• Host/Producer                         National Finals Rodeo                                  Live Satellite Broadcast

• Host/Producer/Editor               Idaho Mountain Anglers                               YouTube Channel

• Host/Producer                         Ford GT - An American Icon                        Amazon Prime

• Host/Producer                         Travel Webcasts                                          Concierge Q - UR HereTravel

• Host/Producere/Editor            A Minute With Maria                                     YouTube Channel

• Sideline Reporter                    USA Rugby Matches – Live TV                    ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU

• Host/Co-Producer                   On The Block TV Seriues                             ESPN 

• Host/Commentator                  Ring Warriors Pro Wrestling                         Amazon Prime

• Host/Field Producer                Silver Car Auctions – Live TV                       ESPN Classic

• Host/Producer                         Community Cooking                                     Torrance Citi Cable

• Host/Co- Producer                  Firefighter Combat Challenge                       CBS Sports Network & ESPN3

• Host/Co-Producer                   Legends of Design                                       MavTV & Amazon Prime

• Field Producer/Coordinator     I Want That                                                   HGTV Series

• Field Producer/Coordinator     Small Space, Big Style                                 HGTV Series

• Field Producer/Coordinator     National Body Challenge                              Discovery Health

• Segment Producer                  The Art of The Party                                     Fine Living Series

• Field Producer/Coordinator     Probable Cause                                           Travel Channel Series 

• Host/Producer                         B & T Specialty Auto Auctions                     Fox Sports Net

• Host/Producer                         Travels With Trouble                                    Travel Channel Pilot

• Host/Producer                         Pro Rodeo Platinum Pass                            Webcasts

• Host/Field Producer                Best In The Desert Racing                            Fox Sports

• Host/Producer                         Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix                   Versus Network

• Producer                                  Rodeo Houston- Live TV                              DIRECTV/Fox Sports

• Producer/Coordinator              National Finals Rodeo- Live TV                    ESPN Networks

• Morning Weather                     Daily Weather Forecasts                              Resort Sports Network

• Host/Producer                          Sun Valley Today – Live morning show       Resort Sports Network

• Field Producer                         The Dr. Phil Show                                        Syndicated

• Producer/Stage Manager        Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction               Live Induction Ceremony

• Field Producer                         Travel Detective w Peter Greenberg            Travel Channel Series

• Host                                         Festival Junkies                                            Travel Channel Pilot

• Host/Producer                         The Wining & Dining Guide                           Resort Sports Network

• Producer                                  Real Estate Today                                         Resort Sports Network

• Host/ Associate Producer        Energy Wise                                                  PBS Pilot

• Producer                                  Cowboys of Faith                                           Time Life Video

• Production Coordinator            Interactive Attraction  Epcot Center, FL        Walt Disney Imagineering

• Production Coordinator            Market Research                                           Walt Disney Imagineering

• Production Coordinator            Lost Inca Civilization                                      Discovery Channel

• Coordinating Producer             National Finals Rodeo                                   Home Video 

• Production Coordinator            Home Depot/Chevrolet                                  National Ad Campaigns

• Production Coordinator            The World Series                                           ESPN Networks

• Production Coordinator            Radio Shack                                                   National Ad Campaigns



Education & Affiliations

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Theater - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

President – Connie Prekeges Foundation – A 501c3 dedicated to kids with cancer programs.


Interests & Activities

Traveling, Snow and Water skiing, Cooking, Fishing, Surfing, Golf, Hiking, Biking, rollerblading, and enjoying the great outdoors.