James Eaglin
Missouri City,TEXAS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Gentle Giant Media, excelling in project management and coding. Successfully implemented upselling strategies that boosted sales volume, while mentoring junior team members to enhance their skills. Adept at fostering collaboration and delivering innovative marketing campaigns that drive account growth and customer loyalty.
Knowledgeable PROGRAMMING MANAGER with background in programming and proven track record in developing robust software solutions. Successfully contributed to multiple projects, enhancing system performance and user experience. Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in coding languages to deliver reliable and scalable applications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RADIO PROGRAMMER
RADIO STATION KZWA FAYE BLACKWELL BROADCASTING
09.2018 - Current
- Mentored junior programmers, enhancing their skill sets and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Developed custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time for other project priorities.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex coding issues.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing priorities and maintaining a strong work ethic.
Account Marketing and Sales Manager
GENTLE GIANT MEDIA AND AD AGENCY
03.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing customer retention rates, enhancing brand loyalty among key accounts.
- Implemented targeted upselling strategies that resulted in increased sales volume from existing customers.
- Trained junior team members on best practices in account management, improving overall team performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative marketing campaigns that drove account growth.
- Instructed sales staff on cross-selling and up-selling techniques resulting in increased net sales revenue by [Number]% in sales.
- Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue by 13% in sales.
Development Manager
RADIO STATION 92.7 KZJM JAM CENTRAL
02.2016 - Current
- Presented project updates during executive meetings to maintain transparency around progress towards key objectives while addressing any concerns raised by leadership stakeholders.
- Balanced competing priorities and resource constraints to deliver optimal results within the context of project timelines and budgetary restrictions.
- Improved overall project efficiency by setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations for the development team.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers for cost-effective solutions that supported project requirements.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 6 employees each year.
School Bus Operator
FORT BEND ISD
06.2008 - 03.2020
- Provided timely pickup and drop-off service to maintain punctual schedules for both students and staff members.
- Contributed to school community by participating in events such as field trips, sports games, and other extracurricular activities.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure safety and proper functioning at all times.
- Managed accurate record-keeping related to mileage logs, fuel usage reports, and maintenance records for proper documentation purposes.
- Responded calmly and professionally in emergency situations, prioritizing student welfare and coordinating with first responders as needed.
- Supported student growth by providing advice on appropriate behavior during transit times outside of the classroom setting.
- Assisted special needs students with boarding, ensuring accessibility and accommodation.
- Cultivated a safe atmosphere on board by enforcing rules regarding seatbelt use, noise levels, and overall behavior expectations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with children of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Improved route efficiency with careful planning, minimizing travel time and fuel consumption.
ON AIR RADIO ANNOUCER
Texas Southern University K T S U RADIO
09.2010 - 04.2016
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.
- Spearheaded promotional appearances on behalf of station and to increase sales for advertisers.
- Developed strong relationships with advertisers, ensuring their satisfaction and securing repeat business.
- Scripted compelling news stories for daily broadcasts, keeping listeners informed of current events.
- Provided support during live remotes, contributing to the success of station events and promotions.
- Boosted audience growth by consistently delivering high-quality content in a timely manner.
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests, and programs thoroughly.
- Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
- Enhanced listener engagement by developing creative and interactive on-air segments.
- Conducted live interviews with local personalities, providing informative and entertaining content for listeners.
- Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies.
- Handled unexpected technical difficulties calmly and efficiently during live broadcasts, minimizing disruptions for listeners.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote station events, leading to increased attendance and community involvement.
- Produced captivating show intros that captured attention from new listeners while retaining existing ones.
- Delivered up-to-date traffic reports to inform listeners of potential delays or hazards on their commute.
- Managed social media accounts to connect with the audience, resulting in heightened online presence and listener interaction.
- Managed schedule coordination for guest appearances on shows, ensuring smooth transitions between segments.
- Managed news announcements and scripted quick headlines for breaking news events.
- Maintained accurate logs of song playlists, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations.
- Assisted in producing engaging promotional spots for the station, increasing brand awareness among listeners.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts by promoting charity initiatives on air, generating positive publicity for the station.
- Cultivated relationships with music industry representatives, gaining access to exclusive interviews and new releases for the station''s programming lineup.
- Improved overall sound quality by optimizing audio equipment settings during broadcasts.
- Elevated the station''s profile by actively participating in community events, representing the brand and fostering goodwill.
- Hosted music, news and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio shows.
- Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
- Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
- Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
- Crafted original scripts for commercial and promotional spots, advertising radio station sponsors.
- Announced ads, song switches, and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Interviewed local and international celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
- Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment.
- Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
- Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
- Made promotional appearances at public events.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
- Engaged audiences through witty banter and dynamic interactions with co-hosts, fostering a loyal listener base.
Education
High School Diploma -
SUNSEY HIGH
Sunset, LA05.1982
Associate of Arts - MASS COMMUNICTION
AMERICAN BROADCASTING COLLEGE
Little Rock, AR04.2010
Skills
- Coding
- Testing and debugging
- Project management
- Object-oriented programming
- Machine learning
- Customer-oriented
- Business intelligence analysis
Timeline
RADIO PROGRAMMER
RADIO STATION KZWA FAYE BLACKWELL BROADCASTING
09.2018 - Current
Account Marketing and Sales Manager
GENTLE GIANT MEDIA AND AD AGENCY
03.2018 - Current
Development Manager
RADIO STATION 92.7 KZJM JAM CENTRAL
02.2016 - Current
ON AIR RADIO ANNOUCER
Texas Southern University K T S U RADIO
09.2010 - 04.2016
School Bus Operator
FORT BEND ISD
06.2008 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - MASS COMMUNICTION
AMERICAN BROADCASTING COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SUNSEY HIGH
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