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Gissell Hernandez

Gissell Hernandez

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Solid background in business management, over 20+ years of broadcast experience in Traffic, Sales, Accounting, Programming, Production and Promotions. Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader. Proactive and motivated with high-energy approach to building and optimizing business operations. Ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges. Extensive management experience facilitating department reorganization to achieve company goals and objectives. Manage client relationship and sales inventory efficiently. Quick learner, experience in handling many tasks at once with attention to detail. Work well under pressure and fixed deadlines in highly challenging problems.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Librarian

KLCS PBS KIDS
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Compiled daily program logs by entering information such as broadcast start times, lengths, titles, and program episodes
  • Answered questions from viewers on source of program content and availability of copies.
  • Verified the availability of digital content in anticipation of daily broadcast schedules.
  • Ensured that information in the daily broadcast operations log was accurate by reporting digital media discrepancies and making necessary corrections.
  • Coordinated digital ad placements for PBS KIDS programming.
  • Monitored ad performance and adjusted campaigns to optimize viewer engagement.

Traffic Coordinator/Ad Sales

Sony Pictures Entertainment/ Game Show Network
09.2019 - 01.2022

GetTV | Sony Cine | SMC

  • Order entry for commercials, on-air promotions, and programming
  • Liaison between media buying team and traffic manager
  • Contacted the appropriate departments for content procurement.
  • Troubleshooting to ensure all ad campaigns air according to schedule.
  • Communicated deadlines and established benchmarks for incremental departmental success.

Traffic Manager

Entravision Communications Corp
12.2013 - 09.2018

KLYY 97.5FM| KDLD FM 103.1| KSSE 107.1 FM

  • Oversaw daily workflow of traffic-related functions including order entry, verification procedures, building of daily schedules
  • Worked closely with Sales, Management, Programming to ensure advertiser accommodations are met.
  • Prepared and finalize 24hr logs for 6 stations
  • Generated weekly revenue reports, reconciled daily for all stations.
  • Navigated advertiser commercial placement with enough separation from competitors
  • Recruited, trained and coached new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Backup for Sales Assistant when needed.
  • Ensured billboard, sponsorship and promo spots matched with advertisers.
  • Assist in the production of advertising spots, scripts to ensure completion
  • Send spot times to clients and agencies.

Traffic Coordinator

Venture Technologies Group, LLC
07.2005 - 06.2012

KHTV CH 22 & KSFV CH 27

  • Scheduled commercials, paid programming, children's programming, and promos
  • Managed trade deals
  • Edit daily logs (start time, titles, program number, etc.).
  • Advised the appropriate department of any content that is corrupted or of low quality.
  • Monitored all advertisements to meet contract requirements.
  • Oversaw ad copy and production.
  • Ensured stations stayed on track during broadcast
  • Fostered and maintained relationships with clients, freelancers, and co-workers at all levels.
  • Held weekly meetings with clients
  • Worked closely with sales to help resolve all inventory issues and collect late or missing copy.
  • Assist with the delivery of media content
  • Handled all payments including cash
  • Back up to front desk when needed

National Sales Executive Assistant

Liberman Broadcasting KBUE, KHJ / Estrella TV
01.2000 - 07.2005
  • Managed all administrative duties for President, VP and 5 account executives
  • Dealt directly with agencies in absence of higher management
  • Managed office, ordered office supplies and maintained office equipment
  • Assist the sales team with proposals, presentations and spot times
  • Maintained calendars, coordinated travel, arranged meetings, weekly expense and budget reports, presentation preparation as well as written correspondence
  • Built relationships with customers to gain their trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Worked side by side with sales, traffic, production, promotions to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.
  • Coordinate radio remotes and events, walk-through with clients.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA

Skills

  • Wide Orbit, ProTrack, CRM, ACT, OSI, VCI
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Microsoft 365
  • Switchboard Operator
  • 45 wpm/10-key by touch
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Scheduling

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Digital Librarian - KLCS PBS KIDS
10.2024 - 07.2025
Traffic Coordinator/Ad Sales - Sony Pictures Entertainment/ Game Show Network
09.2019 - 01.2022
Traffic Manager - Entravision Communications Corp
12.2013 - 09.2018
Traffic Coordinator - Venture Technologies Group, LLC
07.2005 - 06.2012
National Sales Executive Assistant - Liberman Broadcasting KBUE, KHJ / Estrella TV
01.2000 - 07.2005
Glendale Community College - Some College (No Degree), Business Administration