SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Deep passion for Live and Local radio with some voice tracking experience, able to connect with listeners through multiple platforms… on-air, on-line, and in person, including being capable of handling listeners requests for special songs
Strong Knowledge of on-air program formats including live programs regarding music, and guest interviews, and also able to use broadcasting equipment and perform minor maintenance
Expertise in preparing program scripts by performing detailed research about the selected songs and forming questions for celebrity/guest interviews. Also, delivered compelling and interesting content in an efficient manner
Good organizational and communication skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia December 2012
Concentration: Radio Broadcasting
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Applications: Adobe Audition, Audio Vault, Smart Caster, Scott System, Arrakis-Digi Link
RADIO BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
Evening Radio Announcer, Thumb Broadcasting – Bad Axe, MI October 2020-July 2021
Voice Track Announced weekday evening and Saturday afternoon air shift on Country AM and Classic Hits FM stations
Prepared each day’s music for the FM using Music Master music scheduler software
Occasionally announced local weather forecast, and news stories
Wrote and recorded commercials for local advertisers
Downloaded, recorded, and edit commodities, and weather for local region.
Uploaded, and edited locally produced weekend program from cd or mini disc
Downloaded, edited, and re-uploaded, two weekend network programs to run in the appropriate days and times
Radio Control Board Operator, Three Daughters Media, Forest Virginia May 2018 – May 2019
Operated radio control board for local and regional sports play-by-play game broadcasts including quality control
Administered radio checks to make sure broadcast is displayed and heard correctly
Used quick cues to adjust the broadcast in real time
Music Director/VoiceTrack Announcer, WAMV Radio, Amherst Virginia May 2012 – February 2018
Charted and updated the music library according to Singing News Magazine radio charts
Added new music into rotation as posted on the charts
Operated control board for local weekly high school athletic games
Voice track announced occasional air shifts
Served as an ambassador for the radio station, and maintained a positive approachable attitude while interacting with the audience
Assistant Student Manager, Liberty University/WQLU Radio, Lynchburg, Virginia September 2010 – December 2012
Responsible for operations of student radio station, including managing 15-20 student workers, in various capacities
Hosted and produced live weekend Classic CCM music program including, program prep, song selection, handling listener phone and social media requests, scheduling and conducting occasional guest interviews by phone or in studio
Established a strong relationship with listeners by providing entertaining and interesting information
Board operated some college basketball play by play game broadcasts including quality control and audio elements, administered radio checks to make sure broadcast is displayed and heard correctly
Used quick cues to adjust the broadcast in real time
Assisted the sales team in selling airtime, by producing and editing corporate sponsor promos, program promo teasers
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Utilities Worker, Cintas Corporation, Bedford, VA September 2021 – Feb. 2023
Worked in various positions and departments in the plant as requested by 2nd shift production supervisor