A. J. Leonard
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Skilled Communications professional committed to completing tasks accurately and on time, either independently or in collaboration with team members. Quick learner with the desire to take on new tasks and projects and apply them to the workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Splicer
Hotwire Communications
11.2022 - Current
- Prepped and spliced fiber optic cables
- Located problem areas and performed other repairs as needed
- Installed and maintained network systems for private lines
- Supported field maintenance teams, IT teams, engineering teams, and other departments related to the fiber network.
- Provided demand and preventive maintenance for fiber networks & FTTH.
- Troubleshooted MDF/headend issues with third party providers.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service skills.
- Collaborated with team members in order to complete projects within specified time frames.
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematics related to communications networks installations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Director Radio Traffic Continuity
Fort Myers Broadcasting Company
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Received all traffic instructions (original and revisions) from station clients for twelve radio stations
- Interpreted commercial copy and agency instructions.
- Built instruction/rotation sets for assignments in Wide Orbit and assigned instruction sets to applicable orders.
- Worked with Content Distribution Specialists on coordination of all received materials.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by setting realistic deadlines and monitoring progress.
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively coordinate activities between departments.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all business continuity documents, including incident reports and recovery plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Board Operator/Director
IHeartMedia, KOGO AM
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated control board for studios and remote programming.
- Monitored technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming.
- Supported off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers.
- Utilized digital editing software to create radio commercials and promos for airplay.
- Adjusted microphone settings for optimal sound quality during remote broadcasts.
- Successfully operated sound boards for live events, ensuring audio levels and quality met expectations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast studio equipment, including microphones, consoles, and other associated equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Radio Traffic Manager
Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU Public
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Generated daily traffic & automation logs for WGCU-FM and two HD multicast stations.
- Imported and built FM program schedule (underwriting/promo/programs) in the FM automation system daily.
- Assisted the Audio Engineer/Producer with technical/production for the daily talk show, voice recordings, music mixing, and off-site productions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FLDiploma - Electrical Technology
Southern Technical College
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication skills
- Verbal & Written communication skills
- Customer service & Client relations skills
- Organizational & Time Management skills
- Computer skills; Mac & PC
- MS Office products
- Adobe Creative Suits
Timeline
Fiber Splicer
Hotwire Communications
11.2022 - Current
Director Radio Traffic Continuity
Fort Myers Broadcasting Company
03.2019 - 05.2022
Board Operator/Director
IHeartMedia, KOGO AM
08.2018 - 02.2019
Radio Traffic Manager
Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU Public
02.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
Florida Gulf Coast University
Diploma - Electrical Technology
Southern Technical College
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