Shawn Mears
Public Address Announcer
Richmond,United States (+1)
Summary
Positive and engaging on air personality bringing demonstrated success in live events 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 on-time targets. Market-savvy and forward-thinking with good understanding of in game operations and listener preferences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Address Announcer
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for All in arena / stadium announcements, including safety and evacuation briefings.
- Maintained schedules, managed reads and interfaced with audio/visual technician to support production activities.
- Assisted crews with set up and breakdown of audio equipment needed for production.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Operated control consoles for National Anthem and scoreboard systems.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major Sponsors.
Public Address Announcer
Henrico County Public Schools
Richmond, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for All safety, crowd control and awareness as well as audio presentation for JR Tucker Athletics.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with Athletic Director to support production activities.
- Assisted crews with set up and breakdown of audio and visual equipment for the athletic department.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Operated control consoles for Multiple sports including Football, Mens and Women's basketball and Baseball.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative sponsorship reads and announcements.
- Announced Players, Coaches and staff administration, for public service information and presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.1996
Skills
- Media Communications
- Public Works
- Control Console Operation
- Communication Strategy Development
- Live Events
- Fundraising Management
- Game Preparation
Affiliations
- The Big South Conference
- VHSL
- Henrico County Public Schools
- Legacy Internet Radio
- The Central Virginia Hurricanes Football Association
Timeline
Public Address Announcer
Longwood University
02.2022 - Current
Public Address Announcer
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration
Virginia State University
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