Ed Lemonnier Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

In January of 2015, I purchased a jiu jitsu school that I was training at and rebranded the school as Frequency Martial Arts. We had NINE teammates in January of 2015.Since opening the school, enrollment has grown - especially after COVID when I used my marketing knowledge to keep educating the public about the benefits that come from training jiu jitsu.

I have been doing freelance SEO and Copy writing in addition to voice work, web design, and audio production from my home studio.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

My responsibilities include:Helping demonstrate the various Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques that are being taught in class.Working with the newest students to ensure that they are drilling the techniques properly.Marketing the school through social media.Designing and maintaining the school's website at FrequencyMartialArts.comI am currently a Black Belt under the 8 Time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Robson Moura.Tournament Achievements:2014 IBJJF Chicago Spring Open: GOLD, Masters 2 Heavy Weight Purple Belt2013 Hoosier Open: Bronze Senior 1 Heavy Weight Purple Belt 2013 IBJJF Chicago Winter Open: GOLD, Senior 1 – Heavy Weight Purple Belt2012 IBJJF Chicago Summer Open: SILVER, Senior 1 Medium-Heavy Blue Belt2012 Hoosier Open - Bronze: Senior 1 - Medium Heavy Blue Belt2012 IBJJF Chicago Summer Open: Silver, Senior 1 Medium-Heavy Blue Belt 2010 NAGA CHICAGO: Silver Blue Belt Masters – HeavyNamed the 2011 Robson Moura Nova Uniao STUDENT OF THE YEARNamed the 2017 Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

After spending 15-months as the Brand Manager and morning show host on WZIM, Magic 99.5, I was presented with the opportunity within the company to make my own hours by focusing my creative drive to help small business owners with their marketing needs.On April 26, 2024 Great Plains Media and I parted ways.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

After deciding to leave the radio business to grow my own business, I was approached by Great Plains Media about a position within their company that would allow me to still have the flexibility and time with my family that I was looking for.I took on the roll as their Brand Manager and morning show personality for Magic 99.5.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Neuhoff Media: December 2015 - July 2016Connoisseur Media: November 2006 - December 2015The AAA Entertainment Radio Group: February 2003 - November 2006• Took over as Brand Manager in February of 2003. • Managed all on-air and web site content.• Generated revenue for the station by creating promotional campaigns.• Established benchmarks that Account Executives were able to sell.• Designed website components that are implemented by our other markets to generate revenue.• Brainstormed new ideas that make annual events larger and more successful.• Secured new clients & keep current client advertising dollars with compelling copy writing & production.• Hired and Trained a successful air staff. • Scheduled and Edited Music Logs with Selector and NexGen software.• Wrote Copy for various clients to secure and maintain advertising dollars.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

WBBE, 97.9 BOB FM www.bob979.com• Added the responsibilities while Programming WIHN & WVMG.• Managed all on-air and web site content for WBBE.• Created several features that generated excitement and revenue for the station.• Worked with Senior Management to develop promotions to increase web traffic.• Worked with the station’s consultant to keep the music on target.• Hired and trained promotional staff to work with all three radio stations.• Scheduled the talent and promotional teams for each radio station.

• Responsible for all promotional content for WBBE and WIHN.• Duties included hiring, training, and assigning responsibilities to promotional staff.• Scheduled talent for event broadcast set up.• Prevented miscommunication by keeping Account Executive Paperwork organized.• Helped keep the radio stations on their deadlines for promotions and events by informing Account Executives as to what events have and have not been approved by the Sales or General Managers.• Allowed Account Executives the ability to sell broadcast events for their clients by making sure approved events made it on to the Google Calendar to prevent double bookings and that the promotional information makes it on to the respective radio station's website.

I have been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since June of 2007 and as a part of the Robson Moura Nova Uniao Jiu Jitsu Association since January of 2009.I was the Class Instructor for the Junior Jiu Jitsu class, where I taught boys and girls ages 7 to 17 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Academy of Mixed Martial Arts in Bloomington.Due to the Instructor of the Adult Program resigning, the program was terminated.

DOT 977 Music; I wrote imaging every month for several of .977 Music stations. www.977music.com

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

www.bloomingtonmagic.com• Was asked to take over when the Brand Manager was let go.• Convinced Management on a new website domain name.• Managed all on-air and web site content.• Coached the midday talent to improve her on-air delivery.• Worked with the consultant to ensure the music was on target.• Worked with the On-Air staff and Corporate Web Team to increase web site traffic.• Successfully trained the Brand Manager for the station while holding those responsibilities for WIHN and WBBE.

Promoted to Brand Manager in February of 2003. • Managed all on-air and web site content.• Redesigned the station's website using Dreamweaver.• Generated revenue for the station by creating promotional campaigns.• Established benchmarks that Account Executives were able to sell.• Brainstormed new ideas that made annual events larger and more successful.• Hired and Trained a successful air staff. • Scheduled and Edited Music Logs with Selector and Audio Vault software.• Wrote Copy for various clients to secure and maintain advertising dollars.Connoisseur Media purchased WIHN from the AAA Entertainment Radio Group in November of 2006.

•Took on the responsibilites of the midday show in addition to being the Promotions Director.•Created bench marks that generated revenue. •Worked with clients to help brand their business.•*Promoted to WIHN Program Director in February of 2003.•Left the AAA Entertainment Radio Group when Connoisseur Media purchased WIHN, 96-7 I-ROCK, in November of 2006.

• Successfully spearheaded a three-day air show and music event after being on the job for only 2 weeks.• Hired, trained, and delegated a staff of interns and part timers. • Assembled street team for promotional campaigns and remote broadcasts.• Generated Non Traditional Revenue through successful bus trips to various concerts in St. Louis and Chicago.• *Promoted to WIHN Midday Host in September of 2002.• *Promoted to WIHN Program Director in February of 2003.• Left the AAA Entertainment Radio Group when Connoisseur Media purchased WIHN, 96-7 I-ROCK, in November of 2006.

• Interned as the producer and phone screener for “The Scott and Nancy Show”1. January 1999 – December 2001• Ran the board for St. Louis Cardinals Baseball• Hired on Full Time in June 2000 • Produced three additional talk shows including:1. The Don Munson Morning Show – August 1999 – June 20002. Afternoons with Ebus – June 2000 – January 20013. The Johnson Mess – February 2001 – June 2002• Scheduled guests, screened calls, and had an on-air role.• Wrote and produced all of the station imaging and show promos.• Ran the board for Art Bell and hosted “First Light” 4-5a show.• Filled in for vacationing air staff.• Left WJBC to accept the Promotions Coordinator position with the AAA Entertainment Radio Group.

Bachelor Of Science, Mass Communications

Worked at WZND RADIO: On-Air, Promotions Staff, Promotions Director

Bachelors Degree, Mass Communications

Mass Communications Major with a minor in Parks and Recreation

General Education, Grapic Design, Architecture, General Studies