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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Deliver strategic counsel on content development, market research and analysis, integrated marketing strategies, and media relations. Select engagements include: US Broadcast Board of Governors, Washington, DC: Helped federal government, both from Washington, DC and traveling to the Middle East, to research and develop programming for its Arabic and Persian radio stations.Slager Radio, Budapest, Hungary: Aided management in retaining the station’s #1 ratings through strategic planning, audience-driven programming and coaching that optimized the morning show’s talent and content.Consumer Products/Retailers: Conducted consumer research using focus groups and other methods to help senior management at jewelry, bed and bath products, and auto tire retailers better understand their respective markets and develop strategic plans that drove sales.US Radio Stations: Advised stations in Dallas, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Miami, Rochester, Reno and other cities on how to optimally launch and promote the Howard Stern program on their stations as well as provided overall strategic guidance.

Philadelphia, Pa

Oversaw operations and marketing for SportsRadio 94WIP, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT and all Eagles programmingDirected the audience migration of WIP AM to FM, resulting in record ratings and market-leading revenues.Identified and developed new talent which returned WIP afternoon show to #1 rating.Key liaison with all of Philadelphia’s professional sports teams, developing partnerships with the Phillies (MLB) and Eagles (NFL). Resulted in Eagles contract renewal. Directed annual "Radio-Thons" with both teams raising millions of dollars for local charitable causes.Transformed Wing Bowl event into a Broadway-like production that earned international media coverage and raised money for the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Survivors’ Fund and other charities. Drove WPHT-AM's competitor, an FM Talk station, out of the format.The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) named WIP a Marconi Award finalist (Best Sports Station) four consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015).

Washington Dc

Built Freshman Congressman Michael Turner a formal media planDesigned and implemented strategic communications plans resulting in consistent messaging across platforms and tactics to optimally position and promote legislative accomplishments. Spearheaded multifaceted marketing program consisting of press releases, weekly columns, community TV program and speeches. Worked closely with local and national press contacts. Led two successful reelection campaigns (winning with 62% in 2004; 59% in 2006).

Buenos Aires, Argentia - Budapest, Hungary

VICE PRESIDENT, RADIO PROGRAMMING, (1999 – 2002) Revived growth for a struggling Budapest-based station as well as launching FM station for Buenos Aires-based station. Had to quickly learn the customs, languages and business practices of two distinct regions.Drove rapid turnaround and growth of Budapest and Buenos Aires stations, respectively – using market research to create higher quality, more audience-driven programming and content; coaching and improving the performance of key talent; and fostering a powerful brand identity and experience that broadened listener base and strengthened brand loyalty.Restored Budapest, Hungary-based Slager Radio to a top-rated station. Researched, developed and launched new FM station, Mega 98.3, in Buenos Aires, Argentina that debuted #1 in the first month and sustained top rankings during entire tenure as well as won the Martin Ferro Award for Best Music Station (similar to an Emmy in the US).VICE PRESIDENT / GENERAL MANAGER, BASED IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (2000 – 2002) Handpicked for position during tenure of VP Programming. Provided general management and P&L oversight of highest rated and billing AM and FM stations, performing extensive crisis management as well as optimizing sales, marketing, programming, talent and administration to ensure smooth operations and profitability during highly turbulent period in Argentine history. Maintained station profits despite Argentine economic crisis and civil riots.