Description
Multi-skilled broadcast professional with high degree of on-air empathy with listerenrs and off air empathy with employees. Problem solver, honest, loyal, inventive, personable
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| KBAY-FM | (Confidential) | 5/1977 - 10/2006 |
| KSJO-FM | (Confidential) | 7/1974 - 5/1977 |
| KMBY-AM | (Confidential) | 2/1973 - 7/1974 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan | Radio and TV Broadcasting | 1972 | Master Degree |
| Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan | Secondary Education | 1969 | Bachelor Degree |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
*Led KBAY-FM to its highest Arbitron ratings in its history: a 9.7 share for Persons 12 + *Selected as Program Director of choice by five different ownerships: United Broadcasting (1977-1996); American Radio Systems (1996-1998); CBS Radio (1998-1999); Infinity Radio 1999-2001); and Viacom Corporation (2001-2003). *Distinguished two-time recipient of United Broadcasting’s “Employee of the Year” award, Billboard Magazine’s “Program Director of the Month,” American Radio System’s “Peak Achievement Award” and Infinity Radio’s “General Manager’s Award.” *Increased revenues 25% by guiding sales team to better understand target audience’s lifestyle. *Strengthened ratings by implementing direct marketing & internet data bases from companies such as Direct Marketing Radio; Broadcast Direct Systems; Mediabase and R&R Online. *Managed and motivated a 16 member, 24-hour air-staff, achieving co-ordination with other departments, clients and community organizations.Companies I like:
General Electric, Genentech, Google, CBS, Live Nation, Netflix
Job Skills
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Responsibilities
Program Director leading airstaff to high ratings while building new relationships with both listeners and advertisers
