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Dominic Fortini

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Versatile communications professional with over 15 years of experience. Proven abilities in organizational communication, operations management, and community engagement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Operations

Total Traffic & Weather Network
2018.06 - Current

Managed staff of 60 employees

Communicated daily with 250 radio station affiliates throughout the Midwest market to ensure proper delivery and execution of affiliate needs

Trained on-air reporters and producers and trained staff on new technology rollouts

Produced on-demand changes in affiliate advertisement schedules and TTWN content (traffic, weather, news, and/or entertainments reports)

Edited advertiser commercial copy


Traffic Reporter & Producer

Total Traffic & Weather Network
2012.03 - Current

Produced and reported traffic, news, and weather content on stations across Midwest markets

Managed and maintained copy library, regional schedule distribution and compliance, and distribution of revisions and advertisements to various affiliates

Developed and implemented strategies to solve affiliate copy issues

Trained new reporters and producers

Content Producer & On-Air Talent

WCCQ-FM (98.3 FM)
2012.09 - 2014.09

Pitched and created on-air and web-based content to drive listenership and community engagement

Interacted with listeners across various social media platforms

Hosted in-person promotional events throughout listening area


Assistant Program Director & Promotions Assistant

KIFT-FM (106.3 FM)
2011.10 - 2012.10

Rebranded and launched station across multiple media (e.g., on-air and online) platforms in region

Researched, drafted, and produced music news and local information as on-air and web-based content

Organized and hosted promotional events to drive community engagement with local businesses

Performed day-to-day station operations including monitoring and maintaining FCC rules and regulations

Promotions Assistant & On-Air Talent

KCMV-FM (99.7 FM)
2009.11 - 2011.09

Researched, drafted, and delivered music and entertainment news on-air and online

Wrote and distributed press releases for station events

Organized, advertised, and hosted community events

Produced and reported local weather and traffic

Broadcaster

Lake County Fielders, WKRS-AM (1220 AM)
2010.05 - 2010.09

Delivered over 100 live play-by-play baseball broadcasts

Wrote team- and league-related press releases

Created, edited, and delivered pre-and post-game content and interviews

On-Air News Reporter

WGIL-AM (1400 AM)
2007.08 - 2009.09

Built professional relationships with the local police, fire, and judicial agencies to write local news stories

Attended and reported on standing community meetings including local and county boards and departments

Wrote news stories that were picked up by The Associated Press and MetroSource News

Assistant Producer & Promotions Assistant

WUSN-FM (99.5)
2005.09 - 2007.08

Produced original on-air and web-based content for morning show

Maintained archive database of morning audio show content

Organized and hosted promotional events within the community

Pitched and contributed content for a CMA award-winning morning show

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2005

Skills

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Enthusiastic about collaborative work and team building

Engaged listener and persuasive speaker

Creative and detail-oriented writer

Confident and articulate public speaker

Strong presentation skills

Experienced in OfficeSuite editing software including Adobe Audition, ProTools, Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop

Proficient with various social media platforms

Affiliations

SAG-AFTRA

Timeline

Assistant Director of Operations

Total Traffic & Weather Network
2018.06 - Current

Content Producer & On-Air Talent

WCCQ-FM (98.3 FM)
2012.09 - 2014.09

Traffic Reporter & Producer

Total Traffic & Weather Network
2012.03 - Current

Assistant Program Director & Promotions Assistant

KIFT-FM (106.3 FM)
2011.10 - 2012.10

Broadcaster

Lake County Fielders, WKRS-AM (1220 AM)
2010.05 - 2010.09

Promotions Assistant & On-Air Talent

KCMV-FM (99.7 FM)
2009.11 - 2011.09

On-Air News Reporter

WGIL-AM (1400 AM)
2007.08 - 2009.09

Assistant Producer & Promotions Assistant

WUSN-FM (99.5)
2005.09 - 2007.08

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Columbia College Chicago
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