Broadcast and Audio Engineering & Editing
Podcast Editor - Vax Talk
- Post production editing of the Vax Talk podcast.
- Audio cleanup and enhancement.
- Streamline the conversation by removing pauses and mistakes.
Program Director & Morning Host at New Northwest Broadcasters, Klamath Falls, OR: 2008—2010
- Programmed the #1 radio station and hosted the #1 morning show in the market.
- Developed and executed family friendly programming, and directly interfaced with listeners.
- Brought the station into the online social media sector, including Facebook, Twitter, Streaming audio, and studio video.
- Established
strong client relationships by creating highly successful
ad campaigns, and developed strong ties to the community via
involvement in area events and fundraisers.
Owner & Chief Creative Officer at Klamath Audio - Klamath Falls, OR: 2008—2014
- Wrote and executed the business plan for a successful, full-service advertising and marketing agency.
- Designed, built, and maintained the studio facility, computer systems, and local area network.
- High level audio restoration and transfer, video production and editing for television commercials.
- Commercial
copywriting, voice overs and full spot production, radio voice overs
and imaging, narration for video and printed materials for podcast.
Owner, Senior Partner & Chief Engineer at Bro2 Studios - Albany, OR: 2004—2008
- Cowrote
and executed the business plan for a small, full service recording
studio specializing in audio recording and restoration, and video
transfer.
- Researched, acquired, installed, tracked and maintained all company assets.
- Set up and engineered recording sessions. Assisted in mixing and mastering sessions.
- Designed
and built the interior of the company facility, oversaw day-to-day
operations, developed and maintained all branding and marketing.
Imaging Director & Air Talent at Clear Channel - Albany, OR: 2004—2007
- Afternoon
Drive talent for number one radio station, KRKT, in Albany, #1 midday
talent for KFLY in Eugene, and weekend air talent for The River in
Portland.
- Oversaw all on-air imaging for KEJO and KTHH, produced radio spots.
- Liaised with the sales team to create successful marketing campaigns.
- Maintained programming and sales computer systems and networking.
Production Director & On Air at Cumulus Broadcasting - Eugene, OR: 1997—2004
- Oversaw commercial production for all six Cumulus Eugene stations.
- Liaised
between traffic/sales and programming concerning production issues,
attended meetings with clients as creative consultant, assisted the
sales department in creating ad campaigns for clients.
- Created and implemented production logging and distribution procedures.
- Wrote, voiced and produced local spots.
- Hosted the #1 evening show.
Production Director & On Air Talent at Citadel Broadcasting - Spokane, WA: 1996—1997
- Oversaw commercial production for all four Citadel Spokane stations.
- Liaised between traffic/sales and programming concerning production issues.
- Created and implemented production logging and distribution procedures.
- Wrote, voiced and produced local spots.
- On air talent for KDRK, and board operator for KGA.
Management Experience
General Manager & Marketing Director at Seasons Change, LLC - Klamath Falls, OR
- Conceptualized, wrote, and produced all radio and television advertising.
- Developed and maintained company’s online presence, including SEO, and social media.
- Handled
lease negotiations for retail location, researched and hired trade
professionals, and oversaw retail location renovation project.
- Researched and acquired product lines, and secured and managed inventory.
- Coordinated and attended industry trade shows.
Operations Manager at Strands Labs - Corvallis, OR
- Developed,
maintained, and executed test plans for various software products and
websites, and coordinated testing efforts with individuals involved in
software testing.
- Oversaw all corporate facility function, security, and constantly evolving layout.
- Researched,
acquired, installed, tracked, and maintained all corporate hardware,
software, A/V equipment, and video conferencing tools, and provided
desktop support to 100+ national and international employees.
- Liaised
with the building owner on a regular basis concerning corporate needs,
maintained vendor relations, coordinated and attended industry trade
shows.
Community Outreach
Patrol Deputy & Public Relations at Klamath County Sheriff's Office - Klamath Falls, OR
- Sworn patrol deputy.
- Successfully oversaw the start-up and development of the volunteer units’ online presence.
- Responsible for volunteer units’ PR launch - the largest in agency history, leading to a marked increase in volunteer numbers.
Chair and Manager at Write In To Re-Elect Tim Evinger - Klamath County, OR
- Created and managed all aspects of a Political Action Committee.
- Researched, vetted, and appointed committee members including Treasurer and Street Team.
- Instrumental in successfully raising nearly $11,000 in campaign contributions.
- Oversaw all aspects of marketing and brand management of the PAC.
Set, Sound, Lights, Stage at Albany Civic Theater - Albany, OR
- Assisted with set design and construction.
- Assembled collections of sound effects for various productions, and installed a computer system for playing sound effects.
- Ran lights and/or sound for various productions.
Fire Fighter & First Responder at Klamath County Fire District #4 - Klamath Falls, OR
- Handled fire and medical calls.
- Participated in weekly training exercises.
- Oversaw department public relations.
Education
The New England Institute of Art
Diploma, Radio, Communications & Marketing, 1994 - 1995
GPA 4.0, Dean’s List