ON-AIR EXPERIENCE
Duties performed:
- Adding relevant and entertaining content to the airwaves in multiple dayparts.
- Produce in-studio materials, edit audio, write news, produce live remote broadcasts.
- Write commercial copy
- Promotions, event planning for charity and station events.
- Production and voice over duties.
CBS Radio - KUFO
On-Air Host / Producer 2007 - Present
Program music content for air. Produce live events, write copy and promos, select weekly local music rotations for all dayparts, voice weekly promo, record artist IDs, maintain external promotional websites, such as MySpace, etc.
KEXP Public Radio
On-Air Host / Producer 2004 – Present
Program music content for weekly local music show, interview bands on air, host monthly charity events, record podcasts for distribution, keep online play list current, continuous correspondence with listeners via email and telephone, on-air pitching and administrative assistance during annual pledge drives. Write promo copy.
Metro Networks / Westwood One
Traffic Reporter 2002 - 2005
Afternoon drive reporter for Seattle stations KGNW, KJR-AM, KJR-FM, KHHO, STAR 101.5, KOMO,KLSY, KUOW & KUBE 93. Broadcast accurate reports on each station at scheduled time within guidelines, maintain daily affidavits, both electronic and paper. Ensure any discrepancies are reported. Record, edit and email air check requests for clients. Write news for broadcast.
Clear Channel Communications 2000 - 2003
Studio Operator / Music Programmer/ Creative Contributor - T-Man in the Morning Show Schedule all music, run studio for syndicates, ensure all breaks timed out properly, coordinate traffic Reports, attend & assist with coordination of station events, assist with show prep, partake in show stunts and bits, run “Best Of” when the show is on break.
Producer & Music Video Programmer
Channel M / ScreenPlay Inc., Seattle, WA Aug. 2005 – August 2007
Maintain great relationships with clients. Communicate with editors, designers & digital services to ensure program is excellent, on schedule and within the client’s guidelines. Write all voice over copy. Review all incoming music video content, across all genres (indie alternative rock, country, pop, hip hop, latin, etc). Program video playlists according to client guidelines and company ratings standards, to run in nationwide retail stores (Macy’s, Harley Davidson, Steve Madden, Radio Shack etc.). Coordinate with clients on content deadlines and ship dates. Maintain knowledge of Billboard radio and video charts to ensure music meets client demographic.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Audio Vault, NextGen, VoxPro, Orban/Audicy Editor, Audition, DAT, CD, CD-R, Mini Disk. Run in-studio boards as well as production room boards and live remotes
EDUCATION:
2001-2002: Broadcast School / Internship (production / DJ assist) @ 102.5 FM KZOK
1991-1992: Bellevue Community College: Communications / KBCS Radio
ACHIEVEMENTS
Press/Interviews
2006 Seattle Times & Post Intelligencer People’s Pick “Favorite Radio Personality”
Interviewed by The Tacoma News Tribune, The Stranger and the Weekly Volcano.
Press contact for interviews with Storm Large, CBS Rock Star Supernova contestant.
Author of ‘Vs.’, Pearl Jam article published in The Stranger July 2006
Events/Emcee
Host monthly live KEXP remote broadcasts. Host KEXP community events.
Seasonal contract work for One Reel & Bumbershoot: Artist Relations / Airport Coordinator
2004 & 2005
Sasquatch Music Festival Emcee, Yeti Stage & Main Stage
Emcee, Pyramid Brewery’s annual ‘Snowed In’ event 2004 & 2005
Booked, produced and promoted “We Are The Champions, A Tribute to Queen”, a benefit for The Rise n’ Shine Foundation.
Booked, produced and promoted “The Clash Tribute Night”, a benefit for No Vote Left Behind.
Panels
Rock-School “Women Who Rock” panelist
Speaker at Seattle Central Community College’s Mass Media Class on a quarterly basis
Temple of Hip Hop participant, educating kids about careers in radio
Rockrgrl Magazine Conference “Women in Radio” panel moderator
Experience Music Project Pop Conference “Art School of Rock” panel moderator
Redhook Brewery Emerging Artist Awards judge
Experience Music Project SoundOff Judge
