Michael Fordham Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia

Job SummaryIn my most recent role, I provided leadership and operational stewardship over the planning and transition from on-site to remote broadcasting, including all configurations, set up of VPN/RTPM, server administration, and URL streaming. I also curated corresponding MP3 files to enable users to listen to previous episodes without disruption. Furthermore, I designed and maintained an archived database of video, graphics, audio, and production storyboards. I facilitated the recruitment, on-boarding, and supervision of 25-30 camera operators, video producers, sound engineers, and photographers. I also managed graphic presentation, CD/DVD production, live stream broadcast, purchasing, budgeting, and procurement of required equipment. Moreover, I crafted weekly 30-minute radio shows and steered subsequent distribution to media outlets, including voice-over and post-production. Key achievements include:• Directed over 100 video streaming services on the web and over 220 live streaming services, along with 270 radio shows.• Demonstrated pragmatic and adaptive problem-solving abilities throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic by completing a digital transformation program on time and under budget.• Promoted the highest level of quality in all organizational products to enhance client satisfaction.

Washington Dc

At BlogTalkRadio.com, I oversaw the creation of radio show content, as well as formatting, editing, engineering, discussion topics, and guest attendance. I produced show concepts through gathering information from blogs, periodicals, social media, and various reputable media outlets. I also attended press conferences, reviewed public forums, and remained abreast of cultural events to ensure all content is evergreen yet relevant. Furthermore, I oversaw call-in lines and executed interviews with both guests and audience members. To complement this, I delivered scripts, commentary, and interview questions to cultivate an engaging platform for diverse listeners. I also spearheaded marketing and promotional initiatives to expand brand awareness to targeted audiences. Noteworthy accolades include:• Successfully produced over 300 podcasts and trained five producers and six talk show hosts.• Incorporated digital tools and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube) to bolster virtual presence and expand listener base.

Dc Metro Area

Specializing in Corporate Photography, Special Event, Web Marketing, Product Packaging and photo restoration.

Agency: Central Casting Washington DC Print Advertising, Promotional, Commercial, Day player, Voice-over, Film, Television, Radio, and Industrial.Modeling Acting /2007 The Walker - Actor - Private Club Doorman - Extra - Film Fairfax County Transportation - Model - Print Time Warner Cable - Model - Stock Broker - Print Threads of Peace - Model - Print - threadsofpeace.com - Internet Homeland Security - FEMA - Model - Coroner - Print The District - Actor - Coroner - Background - TV Kitchens By Request - Model - Print Prior to 2000A Man Called Hawk - Actor - Night Club Fight Scene - Shoot-out Background - TVMacy's - Promotion - Henckels Model - Spokes PersonHarrods - London - Clinique - Model - Promotion London College of Fashion - Model - RunwayChic Magazine - London - Model - Editorial - PrintRoot Magazine - London - Model - Editorial - Print

Washington Dc

As Research Associate, I collated, verified, and warehoused pertinent data related to various service-related industries to promote accuracy, integrity, and dissemination of up-to-date information for several publications. I also conducted fact-checking and cost analysis to ensure conformance to industry standards. Notable contributions include:• Ensured alignment to all regulatory guidelines, corporate operational policies, performance metrics, and quality assurance measures.• Engaged with stakeholders to elicit requirements, ascertain needs, and scale solutions.• Led and governed a diverse portfolio of business-critical projects contrasting in scope and capacity.

Writes script, and interview questions. Memorizes script, reads, or ad-libs to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce show promos, commercials, or public service information. Prepares and creates a topical show by gathering information from wire copy, periodicals, internet and television. Records interviews of guest, musical or other famous or public personalities, and edits interviews. Interviews guest, and moderates panel or discussion show to entertain audience. Answers phone lines and interviews members of listening audience. Attends live, in-person appearances as scheduled by the station or requested by clients. Performs additional duties, such as production, assisting program director, or writing advertising copy. In house staff photographer.

Appointed by Aflac Life Insurance Company to solicit and negotiate insurance contracts for their section 125, Employee Supplemental Benefits. Generates new business through networking, prospecting, cold calling and referrals. Conducts decision maker sales presentations, employee’s group meetings and benefits enrollments of; Hospitalization, Sickness, Short Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident, Supplemental Health, Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance plans. Licensed in DC Maryland and Virginia to negotiate Life Health and Annuity contracts.

Washington, Dc

As Contract Supervisor, I oversaw and managed contracting for the data analysis group while also playing an integral role in recruitment, training, performance evaluation, auditing, reporting, tracking milestones, and process improvement. I also directed Data and Management Analysts in the provision of user support related to key financial systems. Additionally, I executed data manipulation, data reconciliations, validations, data loads, and archives. Selected accomplishments include:• Spearheaded a diverse portfolio of projects contrasting in scope, budget, and complexity.• Provided help desk support for an actuarial financial application to maintain adherence to various service level agreements.• Coached Pension Benefits Analysts and Field Benefit Administrators (on-site as well as, via live teleconference) in performing the plan closing audit of Terminated Pension Plans; produced correlated guidance manuals.• Augmented IT and information management systems to meet and exceed business requirements and systemic upgrades.• Orchestrated data patches/fixes for reports and data transport applications utilizing Lotus, Excel, Paradox forms, ERISA/REA, SQL queries, and a variety of in-house and commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS), as well as various macro scripts.

PRODUCTS OFFERED: • Individual Life Insurance• Fixed Immediate & Deferred Annuities*• Long-Term Care Insurance• Health Insurance**• Disability Income Insurance** PERSONAL PLANNING FOR: • Life Insurance Needs• Estate Conservation• College Funding• Mortgage Protection• Charitable Giving• IRA Funding BUSINESS PLANNING FOR: • Buy-Sell Funding• Deferred Compensation• Executive Bonus• Key Person Protection• Voluntary Payroll Deduction Programs• Qualified Plan Funding: SEPs Keoghs 401(k)s Pensions * Certain annuities issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (A Delaware Corporation).** Products available through one or more carriers not affiliated with New York Life, dependent on carrier authorization and product availability in your state or locality.

Conducted decision maker sales presentations, employee’s group meetings and benefits enrollments of; short Term Disability, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident, Supplemental Health, Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance plans.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Recruited, Trained, Supervised and Evaluated staff in assigned tasks while ensuring accuracy and completeness. • Appointed to direct data analysts, management analysts, and senior data technicians in supplying user support for database applications.• Provided help desk support for an actuarial application and managed service level• Agreement.• Over two years of experience teaching a series of instructional courses at the PBGC as member of the Training Cadre.• Trained Pension Benefit Analyst and Field Benefit Administrators (as well as, via live teleconference) in performing the Plan Closing Audit of Terminated Pension Plans providing follow up support and guidance. • Wrote and illustrated the Training Manual section on Completing the Participant Data Audit used in the training program. • Wrote and illustrated a 28-page Technical Manual on “Running the Participant File Inventory Report”. • Served as Insurance Operations Division's Field Benefits Administration liaison between Executive Director's Office, Problem Resolution Office, the Department of Labor and Congressional offices.• Improved information systems to meet business requirements and system upgrades.• Conducted data manipulation, data reconciliations, validations, data loads and archives. • Facilitated system reconciliations, software testing and release support. • Directed support function to computer users.• Successfully formatted over 9,000 data links using Select Query Language (SQL).• Developed and debugged over 300 lines Lotus macro script • Designed a spreadsheet that reduced errors in payroll submission in Lotus and Excel. • Trained supervisors and data support personnel.• Orchestrated data patches/fixes for reports and data transport applications utilizing Lotus, Excel, Paradox forms, SQL queries, various in-house and commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS). • Initiated and launched upgraded work procedures to meet production schedules.