Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU), 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, and Digital Media; Specialization in Video Production
Double Major in Languages, Cultures, and International Studies; Specialization in Spanish
Experience
STARadio Corp., Quincy, IL
Operations Manager, September 2024 – Present
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Oversee live programming and presentation of on-air sound for 5 radio stations
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Liaison for station departments including management, programming, sales, and engineering
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Strategize planning around current staffing workflow and develop necessary adjustments
Program Director - KGRC-FM, Real 92.9, April 2020 – Present
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Host midday on-air shift for Top 40/CHR format
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Write and produce station imaging both general and sponsored
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Orchestrate execution of on-air sponsorships, contest giveaways, and promotions
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Generate appealing social media content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Snapchat
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Assistant Traffic Director, December 2019 – Present
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Coordinate the scheduling and placement of commercials across 8 stations
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Monitor and manage advertising campaigns for accuracy
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Production Director, March 2016 – Present
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Craft effective, engaging commercials while ensuring timely delivery to meet campaign deadlines
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Collaborate with sales staff and clients in writing commercial copy for radio format
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Maintain detailed records to keep new commercial copy fresh
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Train staff on operation of station equipment
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On-Air Talent – WCOY-FM, Coyote Country, October 2015 – Present
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Host midday on-air shift for New Country format
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Coordinate with sales staff to implement campaigns for live mentions and sponsored dayparts
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Engineer and host live broadcasts
Kinard Photography, Quincy, IL
Wedding Videographer June 2017 – January 2018
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Shot and simultaneously edited 8-10 minute wedding day montages during peak wedding season
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WIDB.net Student Run Radio Station, Carbondale, IL
Operations Manager, May 2014 – May 2015
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Supervised live programming of 25+ staff members
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Trained all on-air staff in accordance with WIDB's training system
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Organized and directed weekly meetings of WIDB on-air staff
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News Director, May 2013 – May 2014
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Authored album reviews and updated website with music related content monthly
RFD-TV, Nashville, TN
Production Intern, June 2014 – August 2014
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Performed and developed skills in various production operations: soundboard, prompter, directing
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Assisted production staff with taping of live broadcasts
Awards
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Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS), Golden Microphone Winner for “Best Promo Series” 2015
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University Honors Program, Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Relevant Software
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Final Cut Pro
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Adobe Audition
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Adobe Premier
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Avid Media Composer
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Marketron Traffic Suite
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AudioVault