Brother Van Email & Phone Number

Mesquite, Texas

Responsible for Corporate, Suite, Sponsorship, Group, and Event Sales. I work with C-level, and small business owners, managers and marketing executives. Mesquite Arena, although known for the legendary Mesquite Rodeo, is a multi-purpose facility hosting concerts, sporting events, trade shows, circuses, monster trucks, etc. I manage all group sales ranging from scouts, churches, first responders, military, youth sports, conventions, alumni associations, charities, and boys & girls clubs. I oversee large corporate outings for companies such as Texas Instruments, Samsung, American Airlines, Oncor, CoServ, Dallas County Employees, US Postal Service, and State Farm.I negotiate, renew, and seek new business for Suite Leases and Club Memberships. Job entails writing contracts, invoicing, collecting payment, ticketing, and supporting business development. Event sales include birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, class reunions, award dinners, and themed events. I work closely with our food and beverage department and outside vendors to exceed the client’s expectations. Other responsibilities include organizing fundraisers, setting prices, preparing promotional materials, organizing and emceeing activities and contests.In my first year at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, I surpassed previous group salesrecords and sold the largest single group night in the General Manager’s history at the Mesquite Arena. Sold the first ever naming right’s sponsorship to the 8-Second Club. Created fan appreciation night connecting sponsors to fans. Instituted a network of corporate concierges that sold discounted tickets to their employees.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Host of “Brother Van and The Least Known Radio Show” heard weekends on 96.3 KSCS. Responsibilities include announcing musical selections, identifying station, operating control console, playing commercials, reading weather, traffic, and public service announcements, coordinating games and contests, answering phones, keeping daily program logs, recording endorsements and commercials, and making personal appearances to promote myself, sponsors, and KSCS.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Studio Co-Host; On-The-Street Bit ManMy responsibilities with The Dorsey Gang, as well as co-hosting, was to be the on-the-street liaison between the morning show and listeners. I covered all topics and events of current interest coming to DFW such as sporting events, parades, conventions, circuses, ice chows, races, etc. I would seek out events and guests for interviews and comedy bits. I gathered information, wrote, ad-libbed, added commentary, and delivered comedy bits, news, weather, and sports. From February 2008 to October 2011 I was also the Production Director for KSCS. My role included meeting with sponsors, writing and editing copy, voicing and producing spots, jingles, and promotions, and scheduling studio time.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

First starting out as a part-time radio host, I quickly rose to host my own Morning Drive Radio Show. Responsibilities included announcing musical selections, identifying station, operating control console, playing commercials, reading weather, traffic, and public service announcements, coordinating games and contests, answering phones, keeping daily program logs, recording endorsements and commercials, and making personal appearances to promote myself, sponsors, and 97 WLAV-FM.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Area of education focused on a wide range of knowledge and skills for careers in traditional media broadcasting in radio, tv and film.

Diploma Of Distinction, College Prep; Music

Activities and Societies: *Member of National Honor Society. *Participated in marching band, orchestra, and jazz band. *President of Band..