Peter Miller
Writer, blogger, photographer and voiceover talent.
Prospect,CT
Summary
I have been involved in radio, communications, newswriting and journalism. My working career has included emergency dispatching, print reporting and broadcast radio.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Radio Blogger, the Squelch Tale (squelchtale.com)
Google Blogspot
Worldwide, All
07.2016 - Current
- Research and publish a blog centered around radio as a hobby, including ham radio, shortwave, public safety and broadcasting.
- Create dynamic graphics and photos to accompany blog posts.
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Northwest CT Public Safety Communication Center
Waterbury, CT
12.1989 - 02.2022
- Received public 911 emergency and non-emergency calls, provided pre-arrival instructions and supervised response prioritization.
- Operated UHF CMED radio system, providing ambulance-to-hospital radio patches in Connecticut EMS Region 5.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and public safety radio.
Weekend Radio Personality, Country 92.5 WWYZ
Clear Channel IHeart Radio
Hartford, CT
06.1997 - 01.2001
- Weekend on-air personality on highly rated FM country music station. Music, IDs, sweepers and commercials were stored on server and imported to air talent's console. Hot Country Music format was highly interactive with listeners, who often called contest lines and were recorded and edited for playback.
Radio News Director
WQQW, Waterbury Radio Inc.
Waterbury, CT
06.1982 - 12.1989
- Oversaw development of as many as 40 news stories each week.
- Wrote and delivered on-air hourly newscasts during morning drive shift and inserted audio from interviews and network sources.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 05.1980 - 05.1980
Skills
- Advanced level ham radio operator, call sign W1AMJ
- Digital photography using Canon EOS Rebel and assorted lenses
- Voiceover and audio production based on Audacity and Adobe Audition software
- Online radio station talent, using Sam Broadcaster software
Accomplishments
Recipient of a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly in 2022, recognizing my 32 years as a public safety dispatcher.
Awarded a certificate from my employer and the Waterbury EMS system, to recognize 30 years of being the voice behind the CMED radio system.
Certification
* Connecticut COLLECT law enforcement database including NCIC.
* Priority Dispatch certification in Medical, Fire and Police Dispatching.
* PIO for CT Section of ARRL, American Radio Relay League, the national association of ham radio.
* Tait Radio Academy online certification in DMR, P25 and trunked radio systems.
Timeline
Radio Blogger, the Squelch Tale (squelchtale.com)
Google Blogspot
07.2016 - Current
Weekend Radio Personality, Country 92.5 WWYZ
Clear Channel IHeart Radio
06.1997 - 01.2001
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Northwest CT Public Safety Communication Center
12.1989 - 02.2022
Radio News Director
WQQW, Waterbury Radio Inc.
06.1982 - 12.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
University of Connecticut
05.1980 - 05.1980
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