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Matthew Dickson

Long Beach

Summary

Positive and engaging radio professional bringing demonstrated success in station support and announcements. Solid history of success in leveraging leadership, planning and interpersonal strengths to maximize effectiveness with listeners and staff. Efficiently coordinate events, teams and plans to achieve challenging business targets. Market-savvy and forward-thinking with good understanding of station operations and listener preferences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Broadcaster

22 West Radio
10.2023 - Current
  • I work at a Radio station at Cal State Long Beach called 22 West as we go live on the app I also edit the episodes on Adobe Audition and post them on Spotify.
  • Reported on school and professional athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Utilized advanced technology, such as Adobe Audition and audio equipment, to deliver seamless on-air presentations.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of a variety of sports rules, trends, history, and current events to ensure well-rounded coverage.

Takeout/Food Runner

BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
11.2021 - Current
  • I am a cashier that works takeout so I use my customer service skills to take peoples orders over the phone and in person. I handle money and I package orders
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.

Sales Associate

Kohl's
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • I worked at the cashier bagged clothes and gave Kohl's credit to customers.

Children Supervisor

Christian Calvary Chapel
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • I watched over kids at a summer camp made sure that they were safe but it was only between June-August of the summers in 2014 and 2015

Education

Bachelors degree - Communications Studies

Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2024

High school diploma - undefined

Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Retail sales
  • Adobe Audition (2 years)
  • Sales
  • Word docx (10 years)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Team collaboration
  • Cashiering
  • Cash Handling
  • Sports history
  • Live broadcasting experience
  • Podcast production
  • Content planning

Timeline

Sports Broadcaster

22 West Radio
10.2023 - Current

Takeout/Food Runner

BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
11.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Kohl's
10.2017 - 01.2018

Children Supervisor

Christian Calvary Chapel
06.2014 - 08.2015

High school diploma - undefined

Long Beach Polytechnic High School

Bachelors degree - Communications Studies

Cal State Long Beach