Allen Pettit
Bridgeville
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Management Operator
Pennsylvania Dept Of Transportation
03.2023 - Current
News Reporter
Full Power Radio
10.2012 - Current
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
- Enhanced live news coverage by providing real-time updates and analysis during significant events.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
On Air Talent/Production
Steel City Media
07.2010 - 03.2023
- Boosted station ratings by consistently delivering compelling content tailored to audience preferences.
- Continuously refined on-air delivery and presentation skills by attending workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted insightful interviews with high-profile guests, providing listeners with exclusive insights and memorable moments.
Police Officer/Public Relations
Fallowfield Township
10.1993 - 08.2008
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer/Assistant Town Manager
North Franklin Township
06.1995 - 08.1998
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Marketing
New Charter University
Salt Lake City, UT10.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA10.1992
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.1986
Diploma - Academic
McGuffey High School
Claysville, PA06.1981
Skills
- Media Relations
- Press Release Writing
- Community Relations
- Spokesperson experience
- Public Speaking
- Event Publicity
Accomplishments
Received Governor's Highway Safety Award in 1999 for producing video entitled "What to do when pulled over by the police"
Started the Washington County DUI Task Force in 2002
Raised over ten thousand dollars for local food bank while participating in WOMP-FM Radio promotion, "Put the Freeze on Hunger" in 1995
Timeline
Traffic Management Operator
Pennsylvania Dept Of Transportation
03.2023 - Current
News Reporter
Full Power Radio
10.2012 - Current
On Air Talent/Production
Steel City Media
07.2010 - 03.2023
Police Officer/Assistant Town Manager
North Franklin Township
06.1995 - 08.1998
Police Officer/Public Relations
Fallowfield Township
10.1993 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Marketing
New Charter University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
West Liberty University
Diploma - Academic
McGuffey High School