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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Produces programs and features for radio stations across the United States. Helps stations, films and programs secure licensing of music for use in special programs. Created a blog for discovering new music and other pop culture trends. Consults stations and other media on their use of music. Helped develop KGNU Radios "Honky Tonk Heroes" and "Roots and Branches" programs. Writes copy for commercials, websites and various other publications. Engineers and records live music performances. In development with Denver Open Media on filming musicians for broadcast on television and the web. Capable of producing electronic press kits for various media outlets. Voice talents have been featured on national media campaigns. Worked with a startup firm helping develop premium content to compete in the digital download arena.Accomplishments:- Served as producer/music supervisor on the independent film: “Low Down Dog”.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Oversees the largest Music Discovery Radio Station in the United States with a weekly audience of 300, 000 listeners. Oversees the staff of KERA News and WRR, Classical 101 providing guidance for daily programs and developing the air-staff and journalists into world class hosts. Worked with NPR to develop content for their Live Sessions, Slingshot, #Nowplaying and City Scenes features. Oversaw and participated in Art and Seek developing content for KXT.org, Worked with freelance journalists and videographers to develop assignments with the biggest reach for our audience. Hosts the KXT morning show and saw the ratings triple since taking over. Currently developing video content of emerging and established musicians to create a program for KERA TV for distribution across Texas and possibly through PBS. Collaborating with KUTX in Austin to develop the Texas Music Experience, a 24 hour music platform devoted to Texas musicians that will be featured in all of the states offices, major airports and available on both stations HD 2 Channels. Developed membership programs for PBS for national distribution such as "Abraham Alexander live from the Majestic Theater" to enhance PBS member campaigns from coast to coast.Accomplishments:Had the highest listening audience of any Non-Commercial Music station in the United States. Saw ratings double in all day parts of the station and in the case of the morning show increase by 7 times. Named Dallas’s best radio station by D Magazine and the Dallas Observer. Appointed to the City of Dallas Music Council helping to develop Dallas’s music scene.

Launched a 24 hour music discovery radio station. for Community Radio for Northern Colorado. Hired and oversaw efficient staff. Responsible for the day to day operations including daily playlists, promotion, staffing. Helped develop additional platforms for the station including social media, website, app. Created promotions helping foster the station with community engagement. Was named the fastest growing radio station in the country by various trade publications. Worked with the air staff to create unique imaging and implement branding that is ground breaking for public radio.Accomplishments:Named “Best New Radio Station” by Westword Newspaper. Expanded the station’s reach through purchasing two translators in Steamboat Springs and Breckenridge CO with negotiations continuing for a third signal. Became BDS reporting station within 3 months of launching the station. Secured membership for The Colorado Sound on VuHaus, a video distribution aggregator for leading non-commercial radio stations. Named Program Director of the year for 2017 by FMQB magazine. Member of NPR Music's Slingshot Editorial Committee. Regular contributor to NPR Music's Heavy Rotation series. Executive producer for the nationally syndicated "Music 101" radio program. Nominated for Program Director and Station of the Year for 2018 and 2019 by FMQB magazine. Founding member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council, a think tank of experts and leaders helping to shape the future of culture.

Northerncolorado

Hosts one of the highest rated programs in Colorado. Increased ratings, revenue and station membership. Expanded music hours from 3 to 5 and eventually 8 hours a day. Developed a 24 hour HD side channel and music stream. Digitized the stations entire music library and built the first database for its music scheduling software. Produces stories for use on station’s news programs and website using audio, video and print. MC’s a plethora of fundraisers, concerts and public events. Accomplishments:- Began strategic partnerships with eTown radio program and the University of Colorado, Denver allowing KUNC use of its’ facilities to record performances in audio and video for re-broadcast- Tripled KUNC’s evening ratings and once received an 11 share in Boulder County according to Arbitron ratings.

Hosted high profile positions of morning and afternoon drive programs, fundraisers, station events andconcerts. Responsible for the overall sound of KCUV including all music, commercials and imaging.Interacted with clients and the music industry to develop creative ideas promoting business and artists.Accomplishments: - Created KCUV ON DEMAND for Comcast Cable filming artists who performed at the station and showcasing them to an audience of 250,000 viewers - Won Westword newspapers "Best Radio Station - Given an A+ by 5280 Magazine making it the only station in Denver to receive their highest grade - Was the first in the world to play now well know artists, such as: Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, David Gray and many others helping to launch their careers, sell out concerts and increase CD sales - Produced memorable commercials for clients such as Oskar Blues Brewery, Novo Coffee, Perfect Petal, Soiled Dove Underground and many more helping their sales grow - Transformed the station from a small AM signal to a major market FM signal. Rebranded the station for a more contemporary sound and image with new logos, marketing, television commercials, print ads, billboards and events

Developed and launched a successful radio station targeting adults between 18 ­ 40. Hired andmanaged a lean and efficient staff.Accomplishments: - Won The Coloradoans newspapers Best Radio Station - Re-branded the station after merging with Regent Communications establishing continuity with in the cluster of stations

Remotely programmed 15 radio stations from Portsmouth NH, to Maui, HI through a satellite deliverysystem. Worked with the general managers in each market to develop local content and promotions.Managed and trained a large staff accomplished in handling unique problems that result from being apart of a nation wide network of radio stations.Accomplishments: - Several stations won "Best Of" awards in their respective markets - Quickly executed a needed shift in programming to address and inform the public of the September 11, 2001 event and aftermath by establishing newscasts three times an hour with up to date information

Accomplishments: - Exceeded fundraising goals for each pledge drive - Developed creative new approaches to fundraising with sound bites and music

Oversaw all aspects of the radio station. Hosted one of the highest rated morning shows in the market. Created events, commercials and programming beneficial to both clients and the public. Accomplishments:- Named “Best Radio Station” by the Sonoma County Independent four years in a row- Established a free concert series for the public- Created non traditional revenue streams through events and the internet- Developed the stations’ first ever website and internet marketing campaign

Monitored the leading radio stations in the world on a daily basis to provide clients informationregarding playlists, promotions, production and imaging. Verified airplay for Billboard and other tradepublications to produce their charts.

Oversaw the recording and production for KBCO Studio C charity project. Developed content for themorning show. Handled all of the public affairs.Accomplishments:- First and only intern ever to be hired full time at KBCO- Created the sports department covering all professional and collegiate teams in Colorado.

B.A., English Literature

High Performance Leadership, Executive Education From Daniels College Of Business