Matthew Skinner
Bremen,Georgia
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 goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Director/Operations Manager
Gradick Communications
08.2016 - Current
I manage twenty-plus part-time employees for our radio stations. In charge of all of our sports coverage throughout the community.
Statistician/Spotter
GHSA, FOX Sports, GPB Sports, & UWG Athletics
03.2010 - Current
Camp Counselor/Outdoor Skills Leader
WinShape Camps For Boys
05.2014 - 08.2018
Team Member/Trainer
Chick-fil-A
10.2014 - 04.2018
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
NFHS Network
08.2012 - 01.2016
Broadcasted all sports on Carrollton High School for the NFHS Network
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management/Communications
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2018
High School Diploma -
Carrollton High School
Carrollton, GA05.2014
Skills
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Time Management
- Positive Engagement
- Scheduling and Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Clear Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Peer Relationships
Accomplishments
- Georgia Association of Broadcasters 2020 GABBY Award Winner
- West Georgia Council on Aging Volunteer
- Carrollton High School Football Team Mentor
- Worked on Radio Row for Super Bowl LIII
- Served as a speaker at Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Grade Expo, a career fair for local 8th grade students. Served as a speaker for Carrollton High School Career Expo.
- Serves on Media Team at Roopville Road Baptist Church
Timeline
Sports Director/Operations Manager
Gradick Communications
08.2016 - Current
Team Member/Trainer
Chick-fil-A
10.2014 - 04.2018
Camp Counselor/Outdoor Skills Leader
WinShape Camps For Boys
05.2014 - 08.2018
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
NFHS Network
08.2012 - 01.2016
Statistician/Spotter
GHSA, FOX Sports, GPB Sports, & UWG Athletics
03.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management/Communications
University of West Georgia
High School Diploma -
Carrollton High School
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