Rodney E. Akil
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Safeway Stores, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven track record in leading teams and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in audio editing and sound engineering from KPFA 94.1 FM, delivering high-quality productions. Passionate about creating engaging experiences and fostering teamwork.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuity Lead
KPFA 94.1
Berkeley , CA
07.2024 - Current
- Loading pretaped content for the afternoons, weekends, and evening off hours at KPFA.
- Making sure the playlist for each day is correct.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
NEWS TECH PRODUCER
KPFA 94.1 FM
Berkeley, CA
06.2010 - Current
- Editing, and delivering quality sound for production of the news.
- Board Op the news is an essential part of delivery of the final production.
SOUND ENGINEER (BOARD OPERATOR)
KPFA 94.1 FM
Berkeley, CA
08.2007 - Current
- Sound engineer working closely with the program hosts to deliver quality production to our listeners.
DEPARTMENT HEAD
SAFEWAY STORES
Oakland, CA
07.2001 - 06.2019
- Leadership, Customer Service, Inventory Management, responsibilities include providing superior customer service.
- Conducting order writing and inventory for my department(s).
- Appropriately handles ad assists in maintaining a clean, safe work environment within department in accordance with copay policies and standards.
- Assign daily duties to others within department.
- Orders, stocks and displays food merchandise presentation, safety, sanitation, and suggestive selling.
- Other responsibilities include inventory control, product displays and cleaning.
INTERNSHIP: FIRST VOICE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
KPFA 94.1 FM
Berkeley, CA
04.2006 - 10.2007
- The apprenticeship program taught all aspects of radio production, including sound engineering, hosting, interviewing, researching and producing full news segments.
- The process that extents through 1.5 years of hands on training that concludes with a certificate in Radio Production.
CLERK
SAFEWAY STORES
Marine, CA
08.1979 - 01.2001
- As a Checker/Clerk, my primary responsibility was operating a cash register to accurately ring up our customers' grocery orders.
- Interacting with a high volume of customers daily to ensue that all their grocery shopping needs were met.
- Worked many aspects of the store including store management, which entailed managing other employees.
Education
Radio Production Certification -
KPFA 94.1 Apprenticeship Program
01.2007
emphasis on Film Making -
Art University of San Francisco
01.1995
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
01.1981
Lincoln High
San Francisco, California01.1980
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Audio editing
- Sound engineering
- Playlist management
- Order processing
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Continuity Lead
KPFA 94.1
07.2024 - Current
NEWS TECH PRODUCER
KPFA 94.1 FM
06.2010 - Current
SOUND ENGINEER (BOARD OPERATOR)
KPFA 94.1 FM
08.2007 - Current
INTERNSHIP: FIRST VOICE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
KPFA 94.1 FM
04.2006 - 10.2007
DEPARTMENT HEAD
SAFEWAY STORES
07.2001 - 06.2019
CLERK
SAFEWAY STORES
08.1979 - 01.2001
Radio Production Certification -
KPFA 94.1 Apprenticeship Program
emphasis on Film Making -
Art University of San Francisco
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Lincoln High
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