About Me
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Resourceful, driven, commercial radio producer/marketer seeking to become a vital asset to a reputable
company in a reliable advertising role . Bachelor’s degree conferred in radio communications with secondary
concentration in marketing and additional study in multimedia and project management. Enthusiastic, versatile
team player with proven record to multitask, conceptualize, develop and execute ideas.
BROADCASTING AND TECHNICAL STRENGTHS:
• Adept in coordinating details for remote and promotion events
• Experienced in project management involving sponsors and sponsored events with broadcasting outlets
• Entertaining on-air talent with nine years of experience, capable of creating, producing and delivering with
proper mix, imaging and meeting of broadcast standards
• Proficient in Board Operations, ISDN and remote live broadcasts
• Competent in audio/video programs such as Pro-Tools, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Cool Edit, Dalet,
Sound Forge and Music Master
EDUCATION:
• Columbia College Chicago B. A. in Radio Broadcasting with secondary concentration in
Marketing, May, 2008
• Second City Training Center (Improvisation Studies), Chicago, Illinois (2001- 2003)
EMPLOYMENT/ EXPERIENCE:
Clear Channel Total Traffic Network Chicago, IL (July 2010-October 2011)
Traffic Producer/Reporter
• Coordinated traffic information from multiple sources on multimedia outlets during a time-sensitive format
to provide traffic info with deadlines every hour
• Produced and recorded voice reports during morning, afternoon, and weekends on Local Traffic channel on
IHeartRadioIphone/Moblie App
• Wrote and posted on-the-minute traffic displays online on totaltrafficchannel.com
• Produced traffic report information for all CC Chicago stations, NextMedia stations, WFLD Fox TV, and
GPS outlets.
• Worked with local Fire and Police Departments to gather information for air
WIIL 95.1 FM Kenosha, WI (Fall 2009)
Asst. Promotions Director/Morning Show Assistant
• Coordinated sponsored promotional events with vehicles, equipment, contests, and more for on-air talent
and advertisers
• Produced live remote broadcasts with in-studio board operators with advertisers and sales agents
• Produced, edited, and posted exclusive online audio and video content on 95wiilrock.com
• Initiated new social media missions including the station's first official Facebook page and related online
event management
• Performed and produced live comedy segments during the Tom & Lisa Morning show
Rock 108 KFMW 107.9 FM, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa (July 2008- August 2009)
On-Air Talent/ Producer
• Hosted regular weekend, overnight and fill-in shifts
• While hosting overnight shift, also monitored programming of three other stations so that all content and
advertising were featured as planned
• Operated sound board for live remotes and weekend specialty programs
• Produced weather reports for KXEL, KWOL AND KOKZ-FM including critical live emergency reports
• Assisted with web writing and audio content
• Facilitated various promotional projects with sponsors and station management
Sports Traveler, Chicago, Illinois (2007-2008)
Podcast Developer/Marketing Assistant
• Produced and hosted the professional podcast SPORTS TRAVELER RADIO for sportstraveler.net
• Booked, hosted and edited interviews with sports celebrities and travel experts
• Maintained all online delivery of podcast audio
• Assisted in web development and marketing
INTERNSHIPS:
Q 101, WKQX FM, Chicago, Illinois (2005-2006)
Production Intern for Afternoon Drive Time, THE FOOK SHOW
• Produced and Contributed content research for on-air talent
• Co-wrote, produced and performed comedy skits live on-air with host during prime time PM drive shift
• Performed various Pre/Post-Production duties including voice imaging scripts with director organizing live
advertising spots for sales staff
• Screened callers for on-air content and processed promotions information to use in ad-supported segments
on air
WXAV 88.3 FM Saint Xavier University, Chicago Illinois (2001-2008)
Promotions Director (2007-2008) paid position
On-Air Host/Producer (2001-2008) unpaid position
• Worked with WXAV management on creating effective and creative promotional missions
• Networked with various businesses, university departments, neighborhood and city officials in on-air
programs and station events
• Initiated, created and executed various promotional campaigns with various organizations like The Chicago
Blackhawks, The Chicago Fire Soccer Club,& House of Blues
• Maintained budgets for promotional campaigns for WXAV making sure campaigns were efficient
• Produced, budgeted and hosted successful events with local bands for charitable causes
WCRX 88.1 FM, Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois (2003- 2006)
Teacher Assistant/Technical Coordinator (salaried)
• Assisted in class/studio instruction with teachers
• Supervised students in producing class assignments in audio studios
• Maintained studio operations and scheduling with Radio Dept. staff
Student course work (non-salaried)
• Extensively studied and performed creative, functional and technical components of radio
• Completed intensive marketing course work including: positioning, event planning and branding
• On-air host and producer for both music and talk formats with imaging and news content
• Accomplished in use of advanced digital and analog equipment
• Wrote, produced and voiced Public Service Announcement projects with community outreach program
• Booked and interviewed many popular rock groups and entertainers
INTERESTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Director/performer of weekly Improv show at Ashbarys, Willow Springs, Illinois ( 2006-Current)
• Stand Up Comedy: Has worked on stages like Riddle's Comedy Club, Comedy Under the Tap and
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
• Writing, Produced, and acting in short films for Youtube and online platforms
• National Columnist for Examiner.com covering Pro Wrestling, with thousands of readers every month
• Successfully competed in video improv shorts for “Who Wants To Be a TV Producer?" TV pilot, creating
and filming films for the contest in hours
• Radio and Improv work featured in the SouthtownStar Newspapers of south suburban Chicago.
References available upon request
