Gary Byron Email & Phone Number

Bloomfield, CT

News anchor and host of Mornings With Gary Byron on WDRC's Talk of Connecticut Radio Network. Airing weekday mornings from 6 to 10 AM and heard on WDRC 103.3 FM and 1360 AM, 1470 AM WBOM, and 610 AM WSNG.This morning drive, listener call-in talk show is known for taking a fair and objective look at issues that affect the people, businesses and places in.

Hartford, Connecticut

• In this recent position, I represented the best interests of the 27th House district in the Connecticut legislature in terms of supporting laws and amendments. I consistently communicate with constituents to address.
• Instrumental as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Aging Committee. Led campaigns to restore the Medicare Savings Program and save the state’s Meals on Wheels program for senior citizens.
• Persuasively presented legislation to eliminate the state tax on pensions and social security. Wrote and passed legislation making malicious acts toward pets a federal offense, situating mandatory imprisonment.
• Founded the Small Business Advisory Board. Creating a two-way dialogue between small business owners and managers and state government with me as its liaison.
• Co-sponsored legislation strengthening human trafficking laws and championed pro-business legislation, delivering stability and predictability to stimulate job growth in the state.
• Recognized and awarded as the 2016 Legislator of the Year from the North Central Mental Health Board. Show less

Newington, CT

• My main responsibility for this position was to provide executive-level leadership for operations and create an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision, and values. I.
• Successfully grew the company from the ground up, achieving steady growth annually by diversifying our service line, growing brand, and cross-selling through cross-media marketing.
• Developed and executed sales plan, achieving growth objectives for new accounts, overall revenue, and margin improvement.
• Contracted as a marketing and business development consultant for a small events company; turned around its $70,000 debt into a profit of $100,000 within 18 months. Show less

Hartford, CT

• Throughout my term in the position, I wrote scripts and commercial content in addition to engaging on-air delivery. I also performed lottery’s biannual Super Draw drawings and appeared in several lottery television.
• Recognized as lottery performer with viewers and players; turned into the face of the lottery.
• Emceed several off-premises events from live drawing… Show more Throughout my term in the position, I wrote scripts and commercial content in addition to engaging on-air delivery. I also performed lottery’s biannual.
• Emceed several off-premises events from live drawing performances to promotional appearances. Show less

Hartford, CT

• A large part of my position is developing a positive and engaging on-air delivery focusing on music history, artist facts, entertainment, and demographic interests. I conceptualized a Monday through Friday program that.
• Earned status as the second… Show more A large part of my position is developing a positive and engaging on-air delivery focusing on music history, artist facts, entertainment, and demographic interests. I.
• Earned status as the second rated time slot in ratings from sixth for the Hartford market.
• Chosen voice for advertisers, resulting in increased revenue for the station.
• Participated and contributed in co-developing a public relations and promotions campaign that included listener participation, the radio station’s new website, and live remote broadcasts.
• Earned rapid advancement from part-time to full-time position within two months after demonstrating the ability and desire to work smarter and faster to become top producer. Produced radio commercials that consistently.

Hartford, CT

• Part-time air talent for two small, independent radio stations that specialized in multi-cultural and multi-generational music formats. Presented a lively and upbeat on-air presence where I strived to always project a.
• Having experience through my business in prospecting new clients, I was able to successfully solicit and sell to new advertisers.
• Wrote nearly all of the commercial copy as well as perform the voice-over and production work for the clients I sold.
• Assisted the Music Director and occasionally participated in meetings with A&R representatives. Show less

Broadcast Journalism

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