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Debbie Sexxton

Summary

Versatile Radio Personality brings 20+ years in broadcasting experience in music variety ,non-scripted and scripted formats. Lively and fun personality that has a strong sense of listenership and community.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Traffic Anchor

IHeart Media
04.2014 - Current
  • Solo anchor for 8-hour weekday afternoon traffic segments on highly rated local news and radio stations.

Morning Show Host for 97.1 The Eagle

IHeart Media
04.2014 - 10.2022
  • Worked with producers to schedule ad breaks, weather coverage and any special events.
  • Attended local events to increase fan base and provide publicity for show.
  • Announced morning news and posted it to website and social media.
  • Covered concert events in local community.
  • Covered morning and breaking news in creative way.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Made promotional appearances at public events.
  • Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
  • Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Local show radio host, interview local bands, attend local shows, heavy social media for local bands and shows. Censored all music received .

Sales Manager

Medifast Weight Control Center And MedSpa
01.2010 - 03.2014
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Supervised sales team of 9 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.

Midday Radio Host at 933 The Bone

Cumulus Broadcasting
08.2004 - 09.2009
  • Hosted classic rock show 6 days per week and reached over a million listeners, winning outstanding ratings and loyal sponsor base.
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Made promotional appearances at public events.
  • Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
  • Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
  • Started new local show and produced for 933 The Bone

Morning Show Host

American Forces Network
10.1999 - 06.2002

Syndicated morning show in Europe for American Military Forces overseas, based in Aviano, Italy. Brought American style morning show to military personal and families all across Europe. Weekly appearances on American Forces Network TV for entertainment, travel, concerts, Presidential coverage and Military information.

Education

Mass Communications

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.1997

Skills

  • Nexgen
  • Social Media
  • Sound plus
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Blog Writing
  • Community Events
  • Adobe Audition
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • Studio Broadcasts
  • Voice tracking multiple stations and formats
  • Production

Timeline

Traffic Anchor

IHeart Media
04.2014 - Current

Morning Show Host for 97.1 The Eagle

IHeart Media
04.2014 - 10.2022

Sales Manager

Medifast Weight Control Center And MedSpa
01.2010 - 03.2014

Midday Radio Host at 933 The Bone

Cumulus Broadcasting
08.2004 - 09.2009

Morning Show Host

American Forces Network
10.1999 - 06.2002

Mass Communications

Kansas State University
Debbie Sexxton