James Raymond Mott
Madison,AL
Summary
Experienced Operations Director with a versatile background in voice-over work, copywriting, production, and leadership. Recognized for motivating and inspiring teams. Consistently developed and oversaw office cultures that prioritize employee value and satisfaction. Possessing strong communication, interpersonal, storytelling, and decision-making skills. Thrives in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Director
Hope Media Group
01.2018 - Current
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Created a positive office culture where each employee felt valued.
- Called back donors during pledge drives to collect and edit their stories for on-air use. Averaged 100 stories told per drive.
- Collaborated within sales team to brainstorm business development strategies and identify customer product needs and preferences.
- Controlled remote broadcasts by operating equipment to manage feeds.
- Worked across departments to create on-target promotions for station activities, specific programs and special guests.
- One of the leading copywriters in the Company
- Remotely managed operations of Hope Media Group's Colorado Station Cluster.
- Led switch from Natural Log's software to RCS's Zetta software.
- Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
- Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including contests, interviews and events.
- Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
- Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
Sales Associate
Ultimate Outdoor Play
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers who enter shop with friendly attitude.
- Determined what customers need in regard to backyard play sets, trampolines, portable buildings, or basketball goals.
- Fielded warranty calls.
- Marketed business through various social media campaigns.
- Scheduled installations and maintenance work.
- Worked closely with management on new advertising campaigns such as billboards, print ads, etc.
Production Assistant/On-Air Talent
LifeSongs Radio
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays and turning over requested client production quickly.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Managed uploading of weekly programs to air on station.
- Recorded voice-overs for various radio spots and programs.
- Uploaded radio advertisements into Media Touch System.
- Created monthly podcast for station's website.
- Hosted Evenings/Weekend show.
Barista
CC's Coffee House
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Production Manager
KSLU Radio
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Effectively communicated with and supported sales, marketing and administrative teams on daily basis.
- Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
- Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
- Assisted marketing department in sales pitches to potential clients.
- Ran mobile DJ service, coordinating scheduled events and managing DJs.
- On-air talent for multiple time slots, including afternoon drive, specialty shows and on occasion, morning show.
- Produced time sensitive shows to be input into radio cache and aired.
- Produced and uploaded daily local event promos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Did Not Graduate
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA2017
Bachelor of Arts - Did Not Graduate
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Holden High School
Holden, LA2012
Skills
- Voiceover Production
- Social Media Platforms
- Sound Effect Creation
- Production Processes
- Station Brand Management
- Script Writing
- Storytelling
- Creative Writing
- Creative Direction
Additional Information
- LifeSong’s B-Sides - Creator/host/producer of local music podcast in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Audio Editor - Former remote audio editor for the weekly radio program of Destiny Christian Center in LaPlace, Louisiana.
- Event DJ - Former event DJ for Omega Sound and Entertainment, specializing in weddings and office parties.
- Bingo Host - Hosted an extremely popular weekly musical bingo night throughout 2022 and 2023.
- Global Youth Ministry - Former Youth Camp Counselor for Global Youth Ministry in Chatsworth, Georgia.
- Church at Addis - Church Intern
- Student Pastor - Student Pastor of Harvest Baptist Church from September 2018 through April 2021
Timeline
Regional Operations Director
Hope Media Group
01.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Ultimate Outdoor Play
03.2017 - 12.2017
Production Assistant/On-Air Talent
LifeSongs Radio
08.2015 - 05.2017
Barista
CC's Coffee House
08.2014 - 02.2016
Production Manager
KSLU Radio
12.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Holden High School
Bachelor of Arts - Did Not Graduate
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Did Not Graduate
Southeastern Louisiana University
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