Calvin Parker Jr
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Talented Operations Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 15 years of industry experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Radio Operations Director
Open Media Foundation
10.2020 - Current
- Underwriting
- Create and produce on-air content.
- Create and manage live shows, events, remote broadcasts and livestreams.
- Website and social media management
- Train and supervise on-air talent, interns and volunteers.
- Schedule and monitor on air programming.
- Manage and report organizational finances.
- Coach and mentor employees and offer constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Direct staff and manage annual capital budget.
- Train and manage staff for Open Media Career Engine DEI project.
- Improvedcompany revenue by collaborating with marketing, sales and service departments.
- Review financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
- Maintain excellent client relationships through consistent delivery on commitments.
Program Director (Part Time)
CALLYWOOD Music
03.2012 - Current
- Create and manage on air programming.
- Create imaging, commercials, and promos
- Provide ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Advertising sales and marketing
- Schedule and supervise staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborat with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintain and update project related documents.
- Develop and organize routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Interact with partners and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Improve revenues by implementing successful marketing campaigns that penetrated new markets.
- Interview and hire talented show hosts with on-air expertise to increase strengths within already gifted organization.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Pitch and build new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.
- Set and oversee yearly budget to cover hours of new station programming.
- Interact with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Develop on-air programming from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
Inventory Control Specialist
Windigo Logistics
12.2014 - 01.2021
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time and budget constraints.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
- Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from warehouse to grocery stores.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
Technical Producer
IHeart Radio
03.2007 - 03.2012
- Maintain control board operations during live shows, sports events and remote broadcast.
- Create imaging, promos and commercials
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.
Producer
Real Talk Inc.
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and content, talent releases and distribution contracts.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for shows for multiple radio stations.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to show hosts to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Visited various locations for shoots and oversaw live field operations, typically supervising five person production teams.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Education
Accredited Diploma - Audio/ Production And Recording Engineer Training
Audio Institute of America
San Francisco, CA05.2007
Certification - Radio/Television Broadcasting, On Air And Prod.
Colorado Media School
Denver, CO02.2007
Skills
- ProTools
- Podcasts
- Voiceovers
- Copywriting
- Adobe Audition
- Presentation Skills
- Web/Social Media
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- TV Studio Operations
- Audio/Video Production
- Digital Content Platforms
- Marketing and Promotions
- Event Planning and Overseeing
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Timeline
Radio Operations Director
Open Media Foundation
10.2020 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist
Windigo Logistics
12.2014 - 01.2021
Program Director (Part Time)
CALLYWOOD Music
03.2012 - Current
Technical Producer
IHeart Radio
03.2007 - 03.2012
Producer
Real Talk Inc.
01.2007 - 02.2010
Accredited Diploma - Audio/ Production And Recording Engineer Training
Audio Institute of America
Certification - Radio/Television Broadcasting, On Air And Prod.
Colorado Media School
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