186 Woodman Dr.
Belgrade MT. 59714
Phone: 406-599-7761
E-mail: antenna4@bresnan.net

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a full-time position that offers growth and high earning potential commensurate with my qualifications and education.



SUMMARY

I offer excellent communication, presentation, and marketing skills from a 35 yr. background in broadcasting. As Production Director for several corporations I've worked closely with Sales, on marketing strategies, the development of effective ad campaigns, and promotions for their clients. I am well versed on the use of qualitative, and Arbitron information to develop effective advertising proposals that target the clients objectives. I am very computer literate with proficiency in many multimedia software applications including Microsoft Word, Publisher, Adobe graphic programs, Cool Edit Pro, SAW, Mp3 Encoding, and Digital Workstations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Selector Skills:
As P.D. for 99X Ft. Myers, FL. from 94-96, I was responsible for editing a daily music log along with a PM Drive air shift, and regular programming duties, working with consultants, music calls etc.

Creative Services:
Production in two top 50 Markets, Nashville TN. and Salt Lake City, UT. Voicework for several companies i.e. Max Media Properties television voiceovers, and promo voice for Radio Lightning, Nashville as just two examples. I have also held Production Director positions at KVFX, Modesto/ Stockton CA. as well as KJQN, Salt Lake City, UT.

Voiceover Company:
Imaging, and commercial voiceovers from digital studios with a growing client roster.

WORK HISTORY

Antenna4 Media Bozeman, MT. From 03/2009 to present, Owner of Antenna4 Media, Broadcasting @ antenna4.com and Shortwave @ 7.415 live to the world, National air personality,Program Director, including marketing the antenna format to a National level of broadcasting companies worldwide.

Gap West Broadcasting Bozeman, MT. KMMS-FM From 08/2004 to 02/2009, Afternoon air personality and production imaging & promo voice for the station(KMMS-FM), and producer of radio commercials for the 6 station group.

Bristol Broadcasting Charleston, W.V. 06/98-02/2000 Director of Programming, News/Talk, Responsible for overseeing production for a 5 station group. Implementation of policy and procedure for the dept., new employee orientation, liner voice & webmaster for the News/ Talk outlet.

WYBB-98 Rock Charleston, S.C. (Classic Rock) 96-98 Production Manager/ Afternoon Personality. Duties included writing and producing station promos, liner voice for the station, and PM drive airshift. High profile appearance schedule.

WJBX-99X Ft. Myers, FL. (Classic Rock, Alternative as P.D.) 94-96 P.D./ Afternoon drive air personality, Selector music scheduling, Promo Voice, implementation of formatics, talent development, evaluations, music calls, etc., high profile appearance schedule.

KJQN Salt Lake City, UT. (Alternative) 92-94 Production Director/ Afternoon drive air personality, station promo voice, imaging, commercial production, staff assignments, and developing policy for the department, high profile appearance schedule.

Career Highlights:

8 years in Nashville TN. 84-92

WKDF-103KDF Nashville, TN. (AOR Air Talent) / Research Director/Swing, Monitored research call-out on a nightly basis, staffing, scheduling and reporting to PD, assisted in discerning qualitative, and data management.

WTMG-WRMX Mix 96 Nashville, TN (Oldies based AC(WTMG), Hot AC(WRMX) Production Director/ Midday, (#1 midday show in the city during my stint there). Responsible for the midday show each day, prep, and developing effective marketing strategies, writing effective ad copy that produced results for our clients, delegating assignments, and setting policy for the dept.

WRLT Radio Lightning Nashville, TN (Alternative AAA) Production Director/ Midday, Station Promo Voice, liner, and all imaging production. Responsible for the midday show each day, prep, and developing effective marketing strategies, writing effective ad copy that produced results for our clients, delegating assignments, and setting policy for the dept.

WGFX 104.5 The Fox Nashville, TN (Classic Rock) Air Talent/ Swing, and promotional appearances.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

St. Mary H.S. Paducah, KY. in “75”, graduated GED.
West Kentucky Community Technical College 2002-2004
Information Technology Major
English, Minor

35 years of hands on training in broadcast studio applications.

Extensive Training in:
Multi Track Production
Digital Workstations, and software
Creative Writing
Marketing Strategies/Ad Development

Training for Broadcast Positions include:
Program Director
Production Manager
Air Personality
Live Remote Broadcasts, and Event Promotions.

FCC licensed Technician Completed course study requirements in Engineering, in "96" graduated to Engineer Technician, Holding a Federal Communications Technician Class license. KF4GAQ

Web Publishing Continued online course study with computers in areas of web development, hyper text transfer protocol, ftp applications, and internet related marketing strategies.

Veteran United States Armed Forces Graduated, United States Army Signal School, Augusta, GA. in “76” United States Armed Forces, Radio Operator, Stationed in Augsburg, Germany.

References

Sylvia Drain, Market Manager Gap West Broadcasting
125 W Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT. 59715
406-580-7338

Dave Cowan, Market Manager Gap West Missoula, MT.
3250 South Reserve Suite 200
Missoula, MT. 59802
406-207-4875

Paul D. Routhier, Producer of 11th & Grant Montana PBS
Visual Communications Bldg. 183 Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana 59717
406-570-8184