419 Longwood Drive, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411-1611

Telephone: (708) 756-6465

Email: chi-guy8859@myway.com

SUMMARY

Technical Producer & On-Air Radio Personality with hands-on experience in multi-track production, studio and remote broadcasts, show production and public event performances.

I run a tight board and am an effective and organized multitasker.

Effectively entertains broad listener segments with tireless enthusiasm; conversational and informative; communicates easily with a wide range of personalities.

Manages music selection in line with management direction and the corporate vision.

Maintain and execute an extensive ‘Drop’ library for program enhancement.

Vast knowledge of past/current artists and their music as well as talk radio dynamics.

Technical skills include: Adobe Audition 2.0 (Cool Edit), MediaTouch Quick Pix/I Media Pix, Vox Pro, Prophet NexGen, Op Log, Windows XP, Voice Tracker, ISDN, Telos and Gentner Phone Systems.

EXPERIENCE

Worked on-air and production positions with many of Chicagoland’s underground, community-based and major media radio stations. Experienced with a wide array of commercial music genres, with a proficiency toward Classic Rock and Oldies. Also experienced with AC, NAC and Nostalgia, broadcasting to inner-city, rural and suburban audiences. Stations have included:

WCPT-AM WCGO-AM WNDZ-AM Satellite Music Network

WSBC-AM WNUA-FM WCFJ-AM Business Talk Radio

WZVN-FM WAIT-AM WRXQ/WBUS-FM

NewsWeb Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, 2002 to 2008

Business Talk Radio, Chicago, Illinois, 2002 to 2003

Technical Producer

* Maintained and coordinated various stations simultaneously.

* Provided live-assist operations pertaining to brokered radio broadcasting.

* Executed live and pre-recorded network and local programming, including call screening.

* Maintained program logs, transmitter readings and EAS tests.

* Technically orchestrated live remote broadcasts, PR appearances and other promotions.

* Hosted, researched and produced various segments and public service programs. WCGO-AM 1600 (AC Format), Chicago Heights, Illinois, 1994 to Present

Nextmedia Inc., Joliet, Illinois, 2001 to 2005

On-Air Talent

* Served as on-air personality for classic rock and oldies weekday and weekend shows.

* Incorporated personal style and excellent listener rapport.

* Ensured smooth transitions between commercials and music; good phones.

WNUA-FM 95.5 (NAC Format), Chicago Heights, Illinois, 1990 to 1994

Satellite Music Network, Mokena, Illinois, 1987 to 1990

Producer/Board Operator

* Handled production: mixing console, commercial logging and routing switcher operations.

* Developed promotional spots and assisted other staff with spot development.

* Screened phone calls, prepared guests for airing and set up intro/outro music.

* Trained new station staff members on all hardware and software aspects.

EDUCATION

INSTITUTE OF BROADCAST ARTS, Chicago, Illinois

Radio Broadcasting Diploma

MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP, Chicago, Illinois

Digital Audio Applications

Other Experience:

Projectionist/Concessions Manager – Nova Cinetech, Aramark-Tweeter Center, 1992 to 2003

Disc Jockey/Master of Ceremonies – Holiday Amusement, 1995 to 2000

Owner/Operator – Mobile Disc Jockey Service, 1977 to 1992