Douglas Gerdes
North Mankato,MN
Summary
Creative Radio Personality with significant experience in public relations and production management. Offering exceptional marketing skills to create strong brand awareness. Effective at initiating engaging discussion with guests and callers. Creative and witty, polished in discussing various topics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
On Air Personality/Content Director
Alpha Media USA
North Mankato, MN
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed engaging content for on-air radio shows, ensuring that it was tailored to the target audience.
- Conducted interviews with guests and celebrities, both in-studio and over the phone.
- Organized promotional events such as pre-concerts events, fundraising expriences, and other public appearances.
- Edited audio files using digital editing software Adobe Audition.
- Created audio segments including sound effects, music beds, and jingles to enhance programming.
- Produced live broadcasts, ensuring all elements ran smoothly during production.
- Managed social media accounts associated with the radio station, interacting with listeners online.
- Coordinated with marketing team to develop creative campaigns for advertising purposes.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with sales personnel to generate ideas for new show concepts, contests, and segments.
- Maintained a professional presence at station events by providing commentary as needed.
- Performed voiceover work for commercials or other promotional materials.
- Built relationships with sponsors to promote endorsements.
- Made promotional appearances at public or private events to represent radio station.
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex Ground
Mankato, MN
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
Onsite Service Representative
Grainger Industrial Supply
Plymouth, MN
04.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided technical assistance to customers on-site and remotely.
- Performed troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and installation of IT products including computers, printers, scanners, and software.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Ensured proper documentation of all services provided for tracking purposes.
- Assisted customers in setting up new equipment and configuring it for use.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Program Coordinator
Nu Horizons of Southern MN
Elysian, MN
07.2008 - 04.2013
- Facilitated programs to promote client growth, striving towards re-integration into society
- Analyzed individual client's strengths and weaknesses to create programs
- Ongoing communication with case managers and social workers
- Scheduling and escorting clients' medical appointments
- Financial management of client funds and aiding in budget creation and planning
- Patient advocate involved with promoting communication and involvement between staff, clients, mental health professionals and other community programs and individuals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN06-1999
Skills
- Engaging Storytelling
- Relatable Personality
- Strong Interviewing
- Audience Engagement
- Script Writing
- Quick Thinking
- Operating soundboards
- Social Media Promotion
- Improvisation
- Copywriting
- Coordinating promotional events
- Building guest relationships
- Content Development
- Brand building
- Live broadcasting expertise
- Promotional event coordination
Affiliations
- Created and maintained my own business as a DJ and Master of Ceremonies for local establishments and special events, providing a creative outlet for promotions, events, marketing experience and interactions with a wide variety of customers.
- Successfully raised funds and met goals through social media, personal communication, and email outreach to raise money to donate to the Special Olympics of MN and their Polar Plunge event the past 10 years.
Timeline
On Air Personality/Content Director
Alpha Media USA
05.2022 - 05.2024
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex Ground
05.2020 - 05.2022
Onsite Service Representative
Grainger Industrial Supply
04.2015 - 05.2020
Program Coordinator
Nu Horizons of Southern MN
07.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato