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Crystal Lake, Il, Us

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

Yes, this is a fancy way of saying I bartended there sometimes.

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Wrote copy for assets used in social media, video, radio, and outdoor marketing campaigns. Launched, edited, and wrote for the organization's weekly newsletter, "The Funnel," and also created a monthly external-facing version for collection partners and other interested parties.Developed a multi-channel, months-long statewide paid marketing campaign to promote our testing program in schools and businesses. Worked on obtaining earned media coverage from outlets across the state, and successfully obtained positive coverage for SHIELD Illinois in Chicago and other markets on multiple occasions.Maintained databases and maps for the rapidly-growing and changing roster of testing partners, and produced custom reports using that information for internal and external stakeholders upon request. Maintained our website and customer-facing community testing site map, ensuring all information was up-to-date.Sourced, collected, and edited short video projects under extremely short deadlines. Collaborated on, then guided the tone and look of our social media channels.Took the point position on coordinating our Two Millionth Test training and recognition event in October 2021, then collaborated on the creation of a day-long program for our all-staff 2nd Birthday event in July 2022.Worked on-site with the public at free-to-the-community testing sites during all-hands-on-deck testing events during periods of large public demand.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I created headlines, product descriptions, social media copy, and other written pieces for Verilife Dispensaries and the matter. brand of cannabis products.

Elgin, Il

In brief, I handled writing, social media, and audio & video content across the City's array of media channels aimed at everyone from city employees to residents to tourists.I became day-to-day point person for the city's social media channels, giving a consistent and engaging voice for the City and providing customer service when necessary. The level of followers, likes, and content quantity significantly increased with the addition of my position. I wrote, maintained, and managed content for the City's website using CivicPlus. I created, hosted, edited, and produced the City's first-ever podcast, highlighting employees in lesser-known roles about different City departments to inform residents and further humanize local government. I co-created and administered the social media "Sidewalk Heroes" program, a positive-reinforcement initiative designed to reward residents for going the extra mile when shoveling or snowblowing sidewalks. I took pictures and video at various City events for use on our social media channels. I assisted in the creation of our first-ever public-facing Budget Explainer video. I wrote and created other content for the City's internal newsletter, Elgin Insight. I also assisted the Communications Manager with other duties as assigned.

Greater Chicago Area

Rebuilt and reformatted the station, resulting in the highest ratings and revenue numbers in The Fox's history. Consistently won target demos in Kane & McHenry Counties. Created on-air features and promotions that were both entertaining and useful to our listeners and sponsorable opportunities for our sales staff. Revenue increased year-to-year in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.Hosted middays on the Fox, creating daily content including the twice-daily rapid-fire Chicago sports report "The 2-Minute Drill" and the "At-Work Time Suck", a feature that increased our engagement on the Fox's Facebook page. Consistently had the highest weekly cume in the Fox's home counties and ZIP codes. Conceived and co-created Fox Rocker beer, a station-branded American Red Ale brewed by Crystal Lake Brewing. Our Fox Rocker "tour stops" became another revenue stream for The Fox, and our logo graces the shelves of hundreds of beer aisles across Northern Illinois. Conceived and co-created Burgerfest, a day-long event featuring live music and the best burgers in the northwest suburbs and Fox Valley. Partnered with the Village of Carpentersville to create a fun experience for what we expected to be 1,200-1,500 listeners. Instead we lost the ability to count any more after 4,300 people passed through the gate.

Chicago, Il

Produced content, edited game highlights, screened phone calls, booked guests, and gave scoreboard updates for "The Mike North Sunday Drive"​, the station's Bears post-game show.

Chicago, Il

Weekly or biweekly sports columns, written in a not-too-serious tone in line with RedEye's unique voice, on the big current story in Chicago or national sports.

Chicago, Il

Wrote, voiced, and produced short stories with local, national, or world sports focus for the Rivet app and RivetNewsRadio.com. Conducted timely interviews with newsmakers and commentators for longer-form segments.

Chicago, Il

Hosted "Quigs & Finfer" weekdays from 12-3pm. (Formerly "Griff, Quigs & Finfer" weekdays 1pm-3pm.) Responsible for entertaining, informative Chicago sports-centric content. Collaborated with co-hosts and producers to generate live and pre-produced segments.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the on-air sound of the radio stations, including airchecking, coaching, scheduling, and hiring air talent and producers. 24/7 contact point for all emergencies and non-emergencies related to on-air programming. Prepared monthly ratings reports and breakdowns, and tracked weekly PPM ratings. Coordinated with marketing department to generate promotional ideas for on-air. Collaborated with sales to refine sellable concepts for on-air and play-by-play programming. Administered proprietary database and provided direct customer support for Emergency Closing Center. Administered Chicago Cubs Radio Network. Fill-in host.

Chicago, Il

Worked various weekend and weekday shifts, presenting music, information, entertainment, and interaction within the station's format. Served as Interactive Program Manager from 2006-2008, programming HD sidechannels, managed content on station-branded iTunes stores and podcast networks. Interim Assistant Program Director & Music Director from February-June 2006.

Bakersfield, California Area

Started up station with only one-third the signal coverage of heritage in-format competitor. Managed and airchecked seven-person airstaff. Responsible for all planning of promotional and marketing activities. Responsible for all music and direction of imaging on station. Hosted weekdays 3pm-7pm.

Chicago, Il

Hosted weekends, then full-time late-nights starting in May 2001. Assisted Music Director in generating music logs.

Champaign, Il

Weekday host from 1998 until 2001. Assumed Program Director role in 2000. Completely reinvented programming and promotions processes at the station. Managed and coached airstaff of 25 to 35 jocks of varying degrees of experience. Maintained ratings lead over in-format competitor. Guided careers of radio professionals currently in small, medium, and large markets.