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Bala Cynwyd, Pa

Newfield, Nj

Bala Cynwyd, Pa

Edited and produced Real Time Traffic updates used by Radio, TV and GPS Clients in the Greater Philadelphia Area, Harrisburg and Allentown PA.

Malvern Pa

Edited and produced traffic updates used by GPS clients, websites and broadcast affiliates in three US Cities, including Cincinnati, Richmond and Dayton. Interviewed police and dispatchers, regarding traffic and news incidents. Monitored police, fire and emergency scanners for traffic information.Trained new editors on proper procedures for entering traffic incidents into computer system.Provided guidance and leadership for three to seven part time editors by giving direction on correcting entries on coverage screens.Selected by management as the Editor to represent the National Traffic Operations Center for expansion into new markets by having potential clients monitoring Cincinnati’s coverage, which resulted in acquiring the city of Dayton.Commended by Management on exceeding company expectations as reflected in quarterly evaluations

Bala Cynwyd Pa

Oversaw the operation and activities of a biweekly Financial Program. Contacted guests between two and five times a month, operated the studio console during the live broadcast and for previously recorded programs. Consulted with the host concerning the structure and direction of the program. Served in production efforts such as, updating program introductions and closings. Commended by Host and Management on multi-tasking, managing the show and manner of professionalism with hosts, which resulted in producing a second program that aired biweekly.Consistently requested for any fill in opportunities as a Producer or Board Operator for additional shows.

Bala Cynwyd Pa

Served as liaison for the Programming Department between Promotions, Sales and Production Departments to facilitate the flow of information as it relates to the on air message of the station. Sought by WMGK's Program Director and became the new Morning Show Producer.Scheduled music logs for specialty programs, such as, “Breakfast with The Beatles” and Noon Time Nuggets, as well as, for the entire day; used the Selector Program.Scheduled live and recorded promotional announcements and printed affidavits for sales department and verified client obligations.Wrote copy for live promotional announcements promoting station events, specialty shows, giveaways and themed weekends, such as, A to Z and All Request Weekends.Supervised, trained and scheduled between three to five part time board operators and interns.Set-up and operated equipment for live broadcasts such as, concerts and WMGK's Classic Rock Art Show.Updated website as it pertained to station programming, using HTML codes

Linwood, Nj

Managed Programming and Production elements of Live Talk Shows. Operated studio console during live shows and sporting events, such as, Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and Flyers games. Consulted with hosts on the structure and direction of each segment of show. Trained new show producers on operating the studio console and phone system.Updated station promo's on a weekly or biweekly basis by utilizing highlights from the show and pre-produced materials.Trusted to rotate new Public Service Announcements into commercial breaks on a biweekly or monthly basis. Aired all local and network commercial breaks during sports broadcasts.

Vineland Nj

Operated studio board during live sporting events, such as Philadelphia Phillies games and performed a Sunday Morning air shift.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Operated studio console during live sports talk shows.

Wildwood, Nj

Operated studio board during live sporting events, such as Philadelphia Phillies games.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications (Radio, Tv, Film)

DJ at student radio station, Awarded Best College Production from New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters Association

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies