RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Executive Producer (Temporary)
Dates:  01/2010 - 03/2010       Premiere Radio                                Rockville, MD (Washington D.C.)

Initially interviewed with the intent by management to hire for the position of Assistant Producer for The Randi Rhodes Show; was hired two months later on a temporary basis, as a Producer for the show. Assumed Executive Producer duties, including responsibility for all elements of show communication and organization, with both inside and outside personnel. Position duties included significant reorganization and codification of procedures; reactivation of online elements of the show (including Facebook activity); acquiring technical software to fulfill the needs of the show talent; eliminating unnecessary elements of show prep; streamlining show workflow; acquiring guests; researching topics; screening callers; working with show webmaster and website production manager; and relearning Clear Channel/Premiere Online CMS. Duties also included audio editing and preparation; creation, editing, and mixing of comedy bits; assisting with show budget management; working with outside consultant; engineering assistant; multiple location production of live shows; managing staffing concerns, and other related matters.

Freelance Consultant/Graphic Designer
Dates:  10/1998 - Present       Self-employed                                Lincoln, NE

Experience includes work for pay or trade, assisting both companies and individuals with graphic design needs, promotional needs, and current technology concerns within their workspace. This includes, but is not limited to: creation and management of websites; graphic design for web and print publication and advertising, including non-traditional print uses; assisting with media buying decisions; completing voiceover work for radio commercials; organizing promotional campaigns; writing, filming, editing, and producing video packages; consulting with customers on computer acquisitions, operation, and maintenance; implementation and upkeep of point-of -sale systems, education and training on p.o.s. systems, website management, computer applications, and other related matters.

Field Office Assistant; Barack Obama Campaign for Change
Dates: 10/2008 - 11/2008          OFA (Obama For America)      Des Moines, IA

Acted as Chief Assistant to Primary Field Office Operators in Altoona, IA office during the last few weeks of the 2008 Presidential campaign. Duties included logistics and daily office organization; management and direction of volunteers; transportation and delivery of critical campaign materials. Also assisted with President-elect’s rally in downtown Des Moines, IA, including set-up and take down of site; working with advance team and Secret Service to secure site; on-site promotion and distribution of political signage. Activities also included canvassing, GOTV (Get Out The Vote) calling, and volunteer relations.

Online Content Director
Dates: 3/2007 - 5/2008          Three Eagles Communications      Lincoln, NE

A position equivalent to a Program Director, overseeing all aspects of a radio group/cluster's websites, including the content management system (CMS), as well as social media sub-sites and user generated content. Manages limited budget, and sets timelines and guidelines for development and implementation of website tools. Supervises individual station webmasters, and acts as assitant and trainer to station webmasters, guiding the webmasters to technical solutions for their station's issues. An OCD also acts as a liaison between a station’s PD & it's Promotions Director, and helps the PD and Promo Dir. understand the limitations of the stations’ CMS (Content Management System). The OCD also acts as an intermediary between the Programming and Sales departments, helping each side understand how programming distributed online can be monitzed effectively.

On-Air Personality, KTGL-FM: 5/2000– 10/2007
On-Air Personality/Webmaster-KZKX: 5/2003 – 5/2008
Dates: (see above)                  Clear Channel Radio/Three Eagles Comm.                     Lincoln, NE

In short, a modern radio D.J. Most recently worked in country format and classic rock formats. Other formats experienced include Adult Contemporary/Hot AC, and News/Sports. As webmaster, duties included creation/maintenance of graphics, look and feel of KZKX.com. Occasional assistance with creation/maintenance of graphics, look and feel of KTGL.com for other webmaster prior to 03/2007. Write and produce commercial copy and spots (ads) for on-air use. Be prepared to handle breaking news situations, and fill-in as morning news person, as needed. Be available for shifts at odd times, and in unusual places, while keeping a positive attitude.

Executive Producer
Dates: 1/2006 – 2/2007           Husker Sports Network                 Lincoln, NE

Responsible for all on-air programming on the 51-member Husker Sports (radio) Network, including broadcasts of all major sporting events, including Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Also produced, organized, and arranged all elements for a three-hour weeknight sports-talk show, including all guest arrangements, and management of broadcast and production staff. Responsible for all elements of production and broadcast. Also created and produced the Husker Sports Network (at that time, Pinnacle Sports Network) Spring (Print) Media Guide.

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