Gregory Geary
Searcy,AR
Summary
Experienced communicator with a love for public speaking, writing, reporting and community involvement. Experience with communicating to all age groups.
Self motivated with a strong work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Radio Personality and News Director
Freedom Broadcasting, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Engage audience with compelling storytelling and entertainment segments.
- Conduct live interviews with guests, fostering dynamic discussions on current topics.
- Heavily involved in the local community.
- Host upcoming country artists from Nashville and across the USA, live in studio or over the phone.
- In charge of social media content for KWCK-99-9 in Searcy, AR
- In charge of executing 5 newscasts per day on all 5 of our radio stations.
- I also do the mid-day show on The Bull 105-7, Batesville, AR
Lead News Reporter
Paxton Media Group
07.2019 - Current
- I cover the Searcy Police Department, the Searcy Fire Department, the White County Sheriff's Office, White County Quorum Court, eight school boards, eight city councils, parks and recreation, the Searcy A&P Commission, Harding University, ASU-Beebe and local events.
- Developed engaging content for multiple platforms, enhancing audience reach and retention.
- Established strong relationships with sources to gather exclusive information and insights.
- I am in charge of posting our stories and other content on our social media platforms, including our website and Facebook
DJ and Host
Central Arkansas Entertainment
04.2014 - Current
- Create diverse music playlists to engage audiences and enhance event experiences.
- I do weddings, birthday, parties, homecomings, proms, corporate and city events throughout Arkansas.
General Manager
Steak' N Shake
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Hired a staff of 85.
- Handled training for all positions.
- Handled scheduling, food cost, inventory, financials and public relations.
General Manager
Wendy's Fourjay LLC.
12.2012 - 09.2018
- Day to Day operations of quick serve restaurant.
- Led a staff of 30 employees.
- Handled hiring, orientation, food cost, cash and labor control, financials and local store marketing efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication, TV-Radio And Journalism
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL03-1985
Associate of Arts - Communication Arts
St. Louis Community College At Florissant Valley
06-1982
Skills
Searcy Police Chief Steve Hernandez, 501-827-2644
Searcy Police Department Lt Todd Wells, 501-230-1486
White County Sheriff Phillip Miller, 501-281-2247
Accomplishments
- Past winner of the Dave Thomas MBA Award for store excellence and community outreach.
Consistent Winner at the Arkansas Press Association Awards in the categories of news writing, sports feature writing, beat reporting and photography.
Timeline
Morning Radio Personality and News Director
Freedom Broadcasting, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Lead News Reporter
Paxton Media Group
07.2019 - Current
General Manager
Steak' N Shake
09.2018 - 04.2019
DJ and Host
Central Arkansas Entertainment
04.2014 - Current
General Manager
Wendy's Fourjay LLC.
12.2012 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication, TV-Radio And Journalism
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Arts - Communication Arts
St. Louis Community College At Florissant Valley