Twin Cities, MN
Music Radio Demos
KS95 - Hot AC - Minneapolis, MN (05/2023)
KS95 - Hot AC - Minneapolis, MN (05/2023)92 KQRS - Classic Rock - Minneapolis, MN (01/2016)
Chicago's 100.3 - Adult Contemporary - Chicago, IL (01/2014)
Rewind 100.3 - Adult Hits - Chicago, IL (03/2013)
Rewind 100.3 - Adult Hits - Chicago, IL (01/2012)
Q101 - Alternative - Chicago, IL
101.9 KELO-FM - Adult Contemporary - Sioux Falls, SD
WXLC - Hot AC - Waukegan, IL
KELO-FM - Soft AC - Sioux Falls, SD
Chicago Green Jobs
Green Project - Final Project for Roosevelt University MSJ Program
Project Health Radio
EDUCATION
Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois
Master of Science in Journalism
Dec 2009
Dec 2009
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science, College of Arts and Science
Major: Communication Studies Minor: Geography
May 2004
92 KQRS-FM
Minneapolis, MN
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey
2015 – 2016
•Presented live personality-driven music show.
•Connected with listeners through phone calls and social media.
•Monitored automated sister stations
101.9 KELO-FM
EXPERIENCE
KS95 (KSTP-FM)
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey
Minneapolis, MN
2023 – Present
•Present live personality-driven show.
•Create compelling content.
•Connect with listeners through various social media channels.
•Run contests and air phone calls.
Minneapolis, MN
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey
2015 – 2016
•Presented live personality-driven music show.
•Connected with listeners through phone calls and social media.
•Monitored automated sister stations
101.9 KELO-FM
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey2014
•Substitute radio announcer on morning show as needed, while still keeping up with other job duties.
•Designed, wrote, and updated station’s blog to maintain a quality and dynamic web presence.
•Answered calls and emails from listeners regarding contests, station news, and community events.
Chicago's 100.3(WILV-FM) Chicago, Illinois
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey
2011 – 2014
•Hosted music personality show; introduced songs, interviewed guests, and took requests from listeners.
•Updated station listeners about station promotions, local events and concerts, weather, and traffic.
•Acted as a fill-in broadcaster for full-time personalities on a variety of shows on an as-needed basis.
•Hosted music personality show; introduced songs, interviewed guests, and took requests from listeners.
•Updated station listeners about station promotions, local events and concerts, weather, and traffic.
•Acted as a fill-in broadcaster for full-time personalities on a variety of shows on an as-needed basis.
NAVTEQ (heard onWCPT/CLTV)
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Reporter/Producer/Writer
2008 – 2010
•Researched information and data for broadcast; wrote and anchored news, traffic, and weather.
•Interpreted traffic data and reported information to on-air broadcasters and GPS technology systems.
•Collected and organized reports quickly in order to file information before program deadline.
•Researched information and data for broadcast; wrote and anchored news, traffic, and weather.
•Interpreted traffic data and reported information to on-air broadcasters and GPS technology systems.
•Collected and organized reports quickly in order to file information before program deadline.
Project Health Radio (national radio show)
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Reporter/Producer(internship)
2009
•Conducted research for health-related program topics to prepare for interviews and partner pitches.
•Interviewed guests; prepared for each interview, while remaining open to new directions for interview.
•Created presentations and pitched radio show to radio stations to gain affiliates.
•Conducted research for health-related program topics to prepare for interviews and partner pitches.
•Interviewed guests; prepared for each interview, while remaining open to new directions for interview.
•Created presentations and pitched radio show to radio stations to gain affiliates.
102.3WXLC(WXLC)
Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, Illinois
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey
2008 – 2009
•Hosted a music personality show; entertained listeners with trivia and music-related news stories.
•Updated listeners of timely promotions, local events and concerts, and pop culture headlines.
•Pre-recorded show episodes using voice tracking software; practiced run-throughs ahead of recording.
•Hosted a music personality show; entertained listeners with trivia and music-related news stories.
•Updated listeners of timely promotions, local events and concerts, and pop culture headlines.
•Pre-recorded show episodes using voice tracking software; practiced run-throughs ahead of recording.
WIBA-FM/Clear Channel
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
On Air Personality/Reporter/Producer/Writer
2007
•Gathered traffic information to formulate reports.
•Covered local news stories and conducted interviews.
•Produced and hosted music radio show.
Q101(WKQX)
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
On Air Personality/Producer
2005 – 2007
•Thoroughly researched, drafted, and practiced media content for on-air shifts.
•Sorted through phone calls from listeners and edited their content to prepare for broadcast.
•Advertised promotions and contests by utilizing texting and a variety of social media platforms.
•Thoroughly researched, drafted, and practiced media content for on-air shifts.
•Sorted through phone calls from listeners and edited their content to prepare for broadcast.
•Advertised promotions and contests by utilizing texting and a variety of social media platforms.
Lite 92.5 KELO-FM/KRRO/KTWB
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
On Air Personality/Producer
2004 – 2005
•Assisted in the operation of five stations.
•Weekend swing shift supervision.
•Performed live and voice tracked shifts.
South Dakota Public Radio
Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, South Dakota
Reporter(paid internship)
2004
•Conducted interviews.
•Wrote and edited news stories.
•Area correspondent.
New Rock 90.7 KSDJ
Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, South Dakota
Program Director/Music Director
2002 – 2003
•Selected/programmed music for airplay and organized library with Excel.
•Trained and managed staff.
•Maintained contact with record labels and record distribution companies.
X107.1(KDBX)/B93.7(KDBX)
Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, South Dakota
On Air Personality/Night Host
2001 & 2005
•Hosted and produced The X Underground, a new music show.
•Participated in remote broadcasts.
•Covered weekend weather updates for three stations.
Hot 104.7(KKLS)/Mix 97.3(KMXC)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
On Air Personality/Disc Jockey
2000 – 2003
•Operated soundboard.
•Trained new and existing employees.
•Performed live shifts.
KCFS
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
On Air Personality
2000
FM 89 KAUR
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
On Air Personality
1994 - 1998
SKILLS
·Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
·Knowledge of the following programs: Zetta, Op Log, D.C.S., Smart Caster, Vox Pro, Scott Studios, Final Cut Pro, Shortcut, NextGen, S.A.W, Adobe Audition, Tims2. and Pro Tools.
·Experienced with remote broadcasts and stage announcements.
·Strong written and verbal communication skills.
