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Charlotte, Nc

Run and post daily pacing for supported stations. Process orders, working Inventory for day/week of. Place Prime and notify station of any oversell situations. Preempt oversell not clearing. Place billboards/sponsorships, utilize one time only changes within a break format to place spots, shift promos and work any conflicts. Enter weekly episode house numbers for syndicated programs. Work closely with Continuity for copy changes. Daily verify and finalize logs. Place splitfeed spots. *Continue to cross train with other departments for growth.

Charlotte, Nc

Assisted sales and traffic daily, including availability of commercial inventory. Massaged scheduled inventory for airing of spots. Processed national and local orders in a prompt timely manner for various markets. Communicated with Inventory Supervisors, National Sales Planners and Assistants regarding inventory situations. Proactively backed up other Inventory Coordinators, providing, reliable service for those markets. Ran daily inventory reports for sales and posted reports online. Emailed weekly notices to sales of spots removed by traffic. Experienced with scheduling orders including Video on Demand and Road Runner. The liaison for sales with concerns which included the following departments: Finance, Master Control, Production and Traffic.

Columbus, Oh

Assisted WNCI sales and traffic daily, including filing of production orders and contracts. Responsible for creating proposals, recaps and one sheets for clients. Oversaw office equipment, helped Traffic enter copy, served as backup for Traffic and entered Premieres weekly into Media Star. Responsible for competitives including quarterly competitive for Voice Trak, carded accounts for sales, and filed monthly invoices. Implemented production and contract file cabinets, developed a system for one sheets, sponsorships and computer files. Served as backup for other Sales Coordinators.

Columbus, Oh

Logged commercials into JDS system for all Clear Channel stations. Served as liaison between the Sales Department and Production. Responsible for affidavits and Premiere programs. Experienced with digital Prophet system for production. Experienced in Traffic Department and back up for Traffic Directors. *(Company downsized position.)

Columbus, Oh

Seasonal venue work at Polaris Amphitheater included the assistance of guests to their seats, answered questions regarding the venue and worked closely with security. Developed friendships and contacts. *(Venue closed.)

Columbus, Oh

Scheduled appointments for Time Warner Cable’s new converter, which included remote installation and education. Knowledgeable and accurate in data entry. Resolved subscribers’ concerns and answered questions. Trained representatives on CSG terminal. Routed work orders daily to technicians. *(Contractor for a 2 1/2 year project.)

Columbus, Oh

At WNCI, worked as air talent, produced commercials and involved with Promotions for station clients. Broadcasted live and attended live broadcasts with Promotions. Trained part time air staff on board operations.

B.A., Communications

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi DeltaWorked at campus radio station and the BGSU's radio station for the city of Bowling Green.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta