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A Cultural blend of Contemporary Christian, Contemporary Gospel, faith-base Jazz and inspirational music/ Television interviews

Consulting services

Managed sales team resulting in generating over 1 million in annual sales from donations Trained, monitored and led 20+ employees in resolving staff conflicts and customer disputesManaged inventory and daily product flow and arrangementBalanced daily cash flow register

Provided excellent customer service to students / parents regarding school-related inquiries and stipends. Analyzed R2T4 calculations for Title IV student funding. Reviewed reports to determine stipend amounts for daily process.Spent more than 50% of time on leadership thinking and report strategies for AR reduction.

Promotions, Event Management, Account Management and On-air Radio PersonalityInspired, encouraged and announced who and what the station has, will and can do for Jacksonvilleas it pertains to gospel music, community service and as a pillar of the city while presenting station’s overall mission as a positive force in the community.Implemented news and weather as daily and weekly content for drive-time shows.Created content for mid-day shift and my colleagues that generated additional income for the individuals as well as the station.Spearheaded and established national attention for 2 years for the radio station leading to Stellar Award nominations and awards.Increased awareness 20% for Learning for Life Scouting program in Northeast, FL area as Marketing Chair through radio post and events.Established business and corporate accounts generating a 15% – 20% increase in revenue.Heightened both business and social awareness for the station's community through community based events and promotions.Reorganized, established, and generated major profitability and morale changes that created a 30% increase in profits.

Creatively and technically initiated and developed news stories for both on-air and Internet broadcast with special attention to NPR and local news coverage. Coordinated satellite feeds with other national and sister stations for world and breaking news. Coordinated and assigned news stories to crews, anchors, photographers and producers to broadcast local news first before competitors