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Gregg Paul

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Skilled media affairs specialist with three decades of experience in connecting with audiences and professionals. Effective communicator and story teller with concise time management, writing and speaking skills. Detail oriented and experienced in multi-task management. Proven ability to offer outstanding customer service develop contacts and relationships quickly and to promote teamwork.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Non-injury Adjuster

USAA Insurance
02.2023 - Current
  • Manage over 30 customer calls per day.
  • Evaluate insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
  • Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.
  • Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
  • Documented all investigation activity in file handling.
  • Reviewed police reports, and recorded interviews to determine liability.
  • Substantiated legitimate claims and denied unjustified claims.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.

Anchor/News-Director/Southwest Region Manager

Iheartmedia
06.2015 - 02.2023
  • Established strategic vision and tactical production and presentation of news for 550 KFYI, 790 KNST radio.
  • Provide content for 24/7 News Source feeding affiliate radio stations both regionally and nationally.
  • Write, edit and anchor newscasts for 550 KFYI, 790 KNST, KNBR 680 and KSKY 660.
  • Supervise news staff, manage editorial content and assignments.
  • Maintain ethical standards and journalistic integrity of news product.
  • Provide content for 550 KFYI website and social media feeds.
  • Gather interviews for stories.

News Director/Anchor/Reporter

960 The Patriot
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Established strategic vision and tactical production and presentation of news for 960 The Patriot.
  • Write, edit and anchor newscasts for 960 The Patriot.
  • Maintain ethical standards and journalistic integrity of news product.
  • Provide content for 960 The Patriot website and social media feeds.
  • Gather interviews for stories.

Reporter/News Anchor

Iheartmedia
11.2006 - 11.2013
  • Write, edit and perform anchored newscasts for 550 KFYI.
  • Maintain ethical standards and journalistic integrity of news product.
  • Write content for morning, midday and afternoon drive newscast.
  • Gather interviews for stories.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Fact checked breaking news by performing background research.
  • Drafted headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.

Education

Communication Studies

Phoenix And Glendale Community College
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Licensed Claims Adjuster
  • Liability Determinations
  • Experienced researcher with ability to explain complex issues
  • Goal-oriented competitor who consistently meets tight deadlines
  • Verify Data
  • Records Preparation
  • Newscast and Report Writing

Additional Information

Military Experience

· United States Navy, USS Constant MSO 427 1990 to 1992

· National Defense Service Medal

· Honorable Discharge

Volunteer Experience or Leadership

Vice Chairman, Operation Homefront Arizona and Military Assistance Mission: 2009 to 2015.

Public relations and host for numerous charities: Laura’s Run, Avalon School of Cosmetology Charity Hair Show.

Public relations and host for Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Tribute, Tempe and Las Vegas, benefiting the One Light Foundation.

Timeline

Auto Non-injury Adjuster

USAA Insurance
02.2023 - Current

Anchor/News-Director/Southwest Region Manager

Iheartmedia
06.2015 - 02.2023

News Director/Anchor/Reporter

960 The Patriot
11.2013 - 06.2015

Reporter/News Anchor

Iheartmedia
11.2006 - 11.2013

Communication Studies

Phoenix And Glendale Community College

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