John Bell
Clermont,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Announcer promoting a background in successfully interviewing celebrities and politicians in a radio career. Possessing the skills needed to engage and interact with people in positive ways. Looking to tackle new challenges with an organization that appreciates talents in scripted summary reading and appropriate verbal transitions.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Master of Ceremonies
O.C. Beverages Inc.
Orlando, FL
03.1998 - 08.2025
- Utilized perfect pronunciation and inflexion skills to deliver news and features stories on air to diverse audience.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Sales Associate
Park Avenue Candles
Winter Park, FL
07.1995 - 03.1998
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Master of Ceremonies
M. J. Peter & Associates
Orlando, FL
01.1984 - 04.1997
- Discussed latest music and performers on air in informative and enthusiastic way to entertain listeners.
- Utilized perfect pronunciation and inflexion skills to deliver news and features stories on air to diverse audience.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Radio Personality
KLSR Radio
Memphis, TX
11.1982 - 12.1983
- Researched current events to maintain show relevancy and report breaking news.
- Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of station.
- Increased listenership by [Number]% through developing innovative and dynamic shows.
- Answered phone lines and connected one-on-one with members of listening audience.
- Engaged listeners by keeping audience informed of latest singles, events and news.
- Performed voice-over work for on-air commercials.
- Conducted live interviews with local celebrities, event coordinators and musical artists.
- Made frequent approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events.
- Prepared and delivered latest weather, newscasts and sports in professional manner.
- Built excellent rapport with listeners by creating fun and innovative contests and promotions.
- Focused on selecting entertainment consistent with targeted demographic audience.
- Followed and enforced FCC/NAB logging and on-air standard operating procedures.
Skills
- Radio and TV announcing
- Organization representation
- Recording of commercials
- High energy delivery
Accomplishments
Nominated by Program Director at KLSR to Radio Association of Broadcasters for outstanding advertising production in 1983.
Timeline
Master of Ceremonies
O.C. Beverages Inc.
03.1998 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Park Avenue Candles
07.1995 - 03.1998
Master of Ceremonies
M. J. Peter & Associates
01.1984 - 04.1997
Radio Personality
KLSR Radio
11.1982 - 12.1983