Live Music (Concerts/Festivals)
Christian Ortega
Communication Specialist
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative & energetic Communications & Media Specialist with a passion for all music. Skilled in professional communication, sales & broadcasting. Strongly self-motivated team player and collaborator with verbal and written communication proficiency to complete challenging projects. With professionalism, a result-driven work ethic and radio sales experience, seeking to be a valued asset and produce success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Associate
Blueprint Broadcasting Inc
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Sell and compose public service announcements along with customer service via telecommunications
- Record messages in Adobe Premiere Pro to be broadcasted on public radio stations in all 50 states
- Work directly with small business owners & radio stations by phone and email
- Schedule messages to broadcast and file all recordings in company's database
- Engage with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
Public Relations Intern/Stagehand
Driftless Music Gardens
Hillsboro, WI
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed Twitter and Snapchat by developing original posts and interacting with followers/contacts
- Conducted media research in order to find more talent to hire for their concerts and festivals
- Set up and tear down of all production equipment
Audio Engineer Intern
Horse Drawn Productions
Berwyn, IL
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Aided with providing sound for live events, mixing & mastering of tracks, & design/build of recording spaces
- Hands on training in digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro and Logic Pro
- Developed knowledge of mixers, compressors, microphones, cables, amplifiers, speakers, etc.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Media
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 01.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Professional communication skills
- Writing and editing proficiency
- Social media know-how
- Radio personality talent
- Pro Tools and Adobe
- Sound design
- Leadership experience
- Team player
- Problem-solving abilities
- People skills
- Client Service
Accomplishments
Blueprint Broadcasting Inc Rookie Salesman of the Year 2020
- For outstanding sales, totals & dedication
- Custom Blueprint Broadcasting Bulova watch & plaque award
Volunteer Work
Fundraising Volunteer
St. Baldrick's Foundation
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 Chicago, Illinois
- Volunteer every year to help fundraise money by shaving my hair for kids with cancer
- Grow out hair to donate to Locks of Love
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Walt Disney
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-ortega-7703941a1
Interests
Tennis
Chess
Travel
Piano
Timeline
Sales Associate
Blueprint Broadcasting Inc
08.2020 - Current
Public Relations Intern/Stagehand
Driftless Music Gardens
06.2020 - 12.2020
Audio Engineer Intern
Horse Drawn Productions
01.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Media
DePaul University
01.2019 - 05.2021
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