R. Andrew Yates Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Kansas

Connecting with and engaging a variety of leaders and listeners in communities served by Bott Radio Network - a 100+ station radio network.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Prepare, write, and broadcast newscasts on "The Voice of Kansas City" 98.1 FM KMBZ.

Bachelor of Arts

Conduct and managed chancel choir, handbell choir, orchestra and all planning details of Sunday worship. Also wrote special music and music arrangements for special occasions.

Production Department On-CallThis position involves the operation of cameras, running of the teleprompter and use of a computer, which plays all graphics for the KCTV 5 news operation. The cameras are HD Green Valley with automatic shot settings. The teleprompter allows anchors to maintain their place in the script, and the use of Viz for the airing of.

Director of Affiliate Relations/Operations for the Kansas City Royals Radio Network, a 77 station network. Handled all contractual issues with on-air staff, Manager of the Royals, and network affiliates. Responsible for putting together and distributing a budget of $3.6 million dollars. Created, wrote and produced all audio elements for the broadcast.

Appointed the first conductor of The First Family Orchestra in 2003. Increased the size of the orchestra from 4 volunteers to a high of 25. Wrote numerous musical arrangements for groups of all sizes. Maintained the orchestra library. Diversified my experience by handling many public speaking opportunities and being the interim choral director as needed..

Developed office procedures and maintained business documentation for a major four state production company. Responsible for accounts payable and receivable reconciliation, posting and collecting. Established a purchase order log for use on the computer network. Assisted the Sales Manager with ordering and selling of professional sound and lighting.

Key responsibilities included - The scheduling of all special events on a Knox audio-visual routing system. System consisted of 24 televisions, 2 satellites, 6 VTR's, plus 16 channels of audio. Interviewed numerous times by newspapers, magazines, and television. I was then promoted to the position of Promotions Manager where I was responsible for the.

Assisted band and orchestra directors to select music for their ensembles. Dealt on an individual basis with customers to help meet their needs. Ultimately responsible for customer satisfaction. Assisted the publications division to prepare and edit manuscripts for delivery to the engraver, also contributed my expertise preparing parts for publication. My.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music

Activities and Societies: Music Major of the year - 2012, conducting, arranging, orchestration, percussionist..

Music/Communications

Activities and Societies: University Wind Ensemble (Assistant Conductor), University Choir, Heritage Chorale, University OrchestraWas.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Music, General StudiesMusic