Mark Curry
Aurora,CO
Summary
Professional career with extensive experience in communication and engagement, notably as an On-Air Talent at 850 KOA Radio. Proven ability in creative problem solving and mentorship, synthesizing relatable material to captivate audiences. Adept at navigating interpersonal relationships, fostering a collaborative environment, and enhancing campus engagement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Auraria Campus Information Specialist
Auraria Higher Education Center
01.2018 - Current
Facilitate campus and academic engagement by providing information.
Self Employed
N/A
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Professional entertainer/monologist
- Stand-up comedian
- Strolling entertainer
- Busker
On-Air Talent/Host
850 KOA Radio
06.1996 - 08.2008
Talk-show host
On-Air Talent/Host
Denver's 9 KUSA
12.1989 - 10.1992
Host of my own television show: Nighttime with D2Dave, and its attending duties (producing, creating, writing, directing, performing material for the live broadcast).
Education
Master of Humanities - Philosophy
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Ethics (Minor)
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05-2020
Associate of Arts - University Studies
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO05-2017
Skills
- High level communication skills
- Mentorship
- Critical thinking
- Global awareness
- Analysis and dissemination of information
- Navigation of interpersonal relationships
- Creative problem solving
- Synthesis of relatable material
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude in History (2020)
- UCD Mentorship Program Mentor (2020-2022)
- National Ambassador for UCD Mentorship Program (2022-2023)
- MHMSS Interdisciplinary Essay Award Winner (2022)
- UCD Lightning Talk Award Winner (2021)
- Numerous Scholarships and LOR's Available Upon Request
- Emmy Award Winner (1992)
- 4x Emmy Nominee (1991-1992)
- World's Okayest Dad (1976-Present)
Timeline
Auraria Campus Information Specialist
Auraria Higher Education Center
01.2018 - Current
Self Employed
N/A
08.2008 - 08.2017
On-Air Talent/Host
850 KOA Radio
06.1996 - 08.2008
On-Air Talent/Host
Denver's 9 KUSA
12.1989 - 10.1992
Master of Humanities - Philosophy
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Ethics (Minor)
University of Colorado Denver
Associate of Arts - University Studies
Community College of Aurora