Christopher Gowarty
Scranton,PA
Summary
Experienced and energetic disc jockey efficient at captivating live audiences at special events. Skilled in customizing music and organizing events to create unforgettable experiences for clubs, parties, and receptions. Successful business person with a proven track record of attracting and retaining new clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-ran DJ Business
Chris G DJ Services
10.2022 - Current
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for weddings or other events.
- Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
Hip Hop Music Director
Wilkes University's WCLH Radio
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw all hip-hop music implemented into the station, communicated with artists about their music submissions, broadcasted music talk-shows.
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented station.
- Prepared daily stories to discuss during broadcasts.
- Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
Promotions Assistant
Audacy Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Handled on-site promotions at stores and other locations to advertise client's products directly to consumers.
- Assisted on-air talent in recording live radio breaks on-site at client locations.
- Set up and broke down promotional booths and tents. Solicited prizes for contests and maintained inventory for future promotions.
- Compiled photos and videos of events to share on social media and use in future presentations.
Stagehand
IATSE Local 329
07.2023 - Current
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Assisted in technical and practical effect setup for performances and broke down equipment at close of each show.
Sports Journalist
Wilkes University's The Beacon
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts and statistics.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for print and online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to fact-check and edit each other's work.
- Interviewed athletes and coaches to gather information for news stories.
Sports Anchor
Wilkes University's WilkesNow!
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2024
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Event Coordination
- Project Management
Leadership Experience
- Scouts BSA, Eagle Scout, Scranton, PA, 01/16/2019
- West Scranton Men’s Swimming and Diving Team, Captain, Scranton, PA, 11/2018, 03/2019
Timeline
Stagehand
IATSE Local 329
07.2023 - Current
Promotions Assistant
Audacy Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Self-ran DJ Business
Chris G DJ Services
10.2022 - Current
Hip Hop Music Director
Wilkes University's WCLH Radio
02.2022 - 12.2023
Sports Anchor
Wilkes University's WilkesNow!
09.2021 - 12.2022
Sports Journalist
Wilkes University's The Beacon
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Wilkes University
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