Resume
Nampa, Idaho 83687 | 615-775-1506 | [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Director & Midday Radio Host, CHR - May 2018 to August 2020
Wild 101 KWYD Impact Radio Group; Nampa, ID
Program Director & Afternoon Radio Host, Hot AC - October 2013 to September 2017
Star 98 KLLP Rich Broadcasting; Idaho Falls, ID
Midday & Afternoon Radio Host, CHR & Country - June 2012 to October 2013
Z103 KFTZ and 1055 The Hawk KTHK Riverbend Communications; Idaho Falls, ID
Radio Productions Assistant, Jazz & Classical - February 2011 to September 2012
BYU—Idaho Radio KBYI; Rexburg, ID
Radio Intern, News - September 2011 to November 2011
KSL Newsradio; Salt Lake City, UT
Radio Intern, News & Country - January 2011 to April 2011
Riverbend Communications; Idaho Falls, ID
Account Manager - January 2011 to April 2011
I~Comm Student Media; Rexburg, ID
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Communications/Broadcasting - December 2012
Brigham Young University—Idaho; Rexburg, ID
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Full-time Missionary - October 2007 to October 2009
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pocatello, ID
Eagle Scout
Troop 270; Nashville, TN
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Director & Midday Radio Host, CHR - May 2018 to August 2020
Wild 101 KWYD Impact Radio Group; Nampa, ID
- Managed the graphic design, web design and social media marketing process for seven radio stations in the Treasure Valley leading a team of eight account executives and 10 radio hosts.
- Mastered the ability to utilize Facebook for creating ads, contests and viral content to build nine Facebook pages to over 115,000 “Likes.”
- Learned graphic design in Adobe Illustrator and had my work displayed on billboards, websites and social media accounts throughout the Treasure Valley.
Program Director & Afternoon Radio Host, Hot AC - October 2013 to September 2017
Star 98 KLLP Rich Broadcasting; Idaho Falls, ID
- Promoted to Program Director position one year after working as afternoon host because of ability to lead and execute station promotions from start to finish.
- Presented Idaho Ad Fed Rockies Award, three Idaho Falls Ad Fed Star Garnets and two Opal awards for writing, recording and producing excellent, entertaining 30- and 60-second commercials.
- Created daily, five-hour, interactive afternoon show displaying ability to emcee live and voice-tracked shows.
- Developed excellent writing skills by writing over 300 blog posts for station website.
- Proved VoxPro proficiency by recording, editing and playing hundreds of phone calls.
- Displayed knowledge of Adobe Audition and VCreative by creating hundreds of 15, 30 and 60 second commercials.
- Amassed thousands of social media followers by actively posting on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
Midday & Afternoon Radio Host, CHR & Country - June 2012 to October 2013
Z103 KFTZ and 1055 The Hawk KTHK Riverbend Communications; Idaho Falls, ID
- Earned #1 highest rated midday radio show (Adults 18-49, Spring 2013 Eastlan Ratings).
- Promoted to a live radio show three months after graduating college.
- Advanced from part-time to full-time position three months after graduating college and chosen as the only DJ in our company to be broadcast on two radio stations simultaneously.
- Proved VoxPro proficiency by recording, editing and playing hundreds of phone calls during live show.
- Displayed knowledge of Adobe Audition and VCreative by creating hundreds of 15, 30 and 60 second commercials.
Radio Productions Assistant, Jazz & Classical - February 2011 to September 2012
BYU—Idaho Radio KBYI; Rexburg, ID
- Showed proficiency of different reporting styles by recording 25 voice tracks of news, weather and sports in three hours each day.
- Interviewed over 20 people on the phone and in-person quickly building relationships of trust.
- Developed excellent writing skills by writing and producing over 20 radio news packages.
Radio Intern, News - September 2011 to November 2011
KSL Newsradio; Salt Lake City, UT
- Reported news stories on KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
- Conducted 5-10 minute phone interviews with city and state officials using DAD and ENPS.
- Edited hundreds of national intros from abcnewscall.com into ENPS.
- Answered phone calls during Enid Greene Show.
- Recorded, mixed and mastered a one-minute parody rap song played on The Nightside Project.
Radio Intern, News & Country - January 2011 to April 2011
Riverbend Communications; Idaho Falls, ID
- Produced seven-minute local and national news broadcasts each day in Adobe Audition.
- Wrote eight news stories with actualities and voiced two each week for Newstalk 690 & 1260.
- Created, edited and mastered weekly comedic rap songs in Adobe Audition played on 105.5 The Hawk.
- Developed brand image for a radio character using Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Reverbnation. Facebook profile gained 50 “Likes” in first month.
Account Manager - January 2011 to April 2011
I~Comm Student Media; Rexburg, ID
- Received the “Most Proactive Student” award for increasing student-run ad agency clientele by 33 percent.
- Closed $500 search engine optimization contract with a multi-million dollar company.
- Acted as public relations representative by effectively relaying clients’ expectations to designers and vice versa in order to meet clients’ needs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Communications/Broadcasting - December 2012
Brigham Young University—Idaho; Rexburg, ID
- Relevant courses: AP Style Writing, Microsoft Excel, Final Cut Pro, HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator.
- Honored with Newel K. Whitney Scholar Award as one of the most employable quality graduates of 2012.
- Extracurricular: Emcee for talent activities, rapper, swim team, softball.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Full-time Missionary - October 2007 to October 2009
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pocatello, ID
- Authored one page article “Water Polo and Prayer” published in worldwide magazine.
- Led and taught 2 1/2 hour weekly group meetings to teams of 8-12 people.
- Dedicated 70 hours per week for two years to service work.
- Implemented training videos for over 150 volunteers.
- Wrote weekly letters to organization president communicating status of the work in assigned areas and presenting ideas of how to improve effectiveness.
Eagle Scout
Troop 270; Nashville, TN
- Earned Boy Scout’s highest rank proving determination to set goals and meet deadlines. This is an honor only 4% of all scouts receive.
- Organized and led a highway cleanup service project of over 100 volunteer hours.
- Earned Communications merit badge.