Sarah Sutton
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced Media Professional proficient in creating, hosting and producing diverse radio, television and social media programs. Strengths include strong on-air presence, audio and video production abilities, engaging storytelling and adeptness at problem solving. Previous roles show evidence of a growth oriented spirit.
- Working Genius: Enablement and Discernment.
- Working Competency: Wonder and Imagination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Air Radio Personality
Meridian Media
Salina, KS
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Contributed to organizing promotional activities aimed at expanding reach and driving engagement.
- Engaged in conducting on-air interviews with special guests including celebrities and other notable personalities.
- Edited audio recordings for broadcast quality.
- Memorized scripts or used ad-libs to introduce station and open and close shows.
- Edited recorded events and interviews into radio appropriate content.
- Attended press conferences and interviewed key figures in order to obtain information for stories.
- Conducted captivating remote broadcasts throughout the region to engage audience.
- Assisted in the production of sports-related programming for broadcast on radio.
- Prepared scripts for on-air talent to read during live broadcasts.
- Operated audio board to produce live and prerecorded programming.
- Cued up music, sound effects and commercials according to program schedule.
- Filled in for other staff members when necessary, by performing their duties as needed.
Assistant Manager
Riddle's Jewelry
Salina, KS
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services and products to new and existing clients.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Led, guided and mentored workforce to ensure latest company policies and programs were effectively implemented.
- Delivered training sessions to enhance personnel's knowledge and skills in utilizing new and improved technologies.
Culinary Manager
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant
Salina, KS
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while maintaining quality standards.
- Ordered supplies such as ingredients, kitchen equipment and cleaning materials.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between dining room service and back-of-house operations.
- Provided guidance on portion sizes, plate presentation and garnishing techniques.
- Displayed strong leadership skills by motivating employees during busy periods of service.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure compliance with health regulations regarding cleanliness standards.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Television News Anchor
Salina Media Connection
Salina, KS
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed scripts for news stories and read them on air.
- Edited video footage of news stories for broadcast.
- Engaged in interviewing guests for public information campaigns.
- Attended meetings with station executives to discuss upcoming programming changes or content ideas.
- Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing exemplary sources for news stories.
- Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Tracked performance of all campaigns using analytics software such as Google Analytics.
- Executed a wide range of technical duties for broadcasting projects such as set construction, sound engineering, lighting setup, camera framing techniques, and graphic incorporation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS12-2024
Skills
- Radio Technical Skills
- Engaging Personality
- Social Awareness
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Journalism
- Promotional Event Coordination
- Leadership
- Initiave
- Proactivity
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
- 2023 Salina Community Choice Awards 3rd Place Radio Personality/Show
- Riddle's Jewelry Silver Pin ($50,000 in Sales)
- Riddle's Jewelry Manager in Training to Assistant Manager in 6 months.
- Red Lobster Server to Certified Restaurant Supervisor to Culinary Manager in 1 year.
- Semester Intern at Meridian Media to Athletics Board Operator, to Reporter, to On-Air Personality with Weekend Shows, Weekday Coverages, and Remote Broadcasts.
Certification
- ServSafe 2022
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Riddle's Jewelry
09.2023 - 07.2024
Culinary Manager
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant
01.2022 - 08.2023
Television News Anchor
Salina Media Connection
01.2021 - 05.2021
On-Air Radio Personality
Meridian Media
09.2018 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Bethany College
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