Shawn Studer
Summary
Syndicated radio programming affiliations manager with 20+ years experience. Strong background in the country music format with multiple countdowns, daily features, and various holiday specials. Skilled in developing relationships with radio programmers, identifying new opportunities and providing quality customer service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Affiliate Manager (Contract Work)
Cowboy Partners
05.1999 - Current
- 1099 contract work for a weekly syndicated radio program.
- Manage customer service for 130+ existing radio station affiliates for Red Steagall's Cowboy Corner.
- Oversee marketing to acquire new radio station affiliates.
- Develop weekly cue sheets and radio airplay affidavits.
- Provide quality control checks of all audio programming.
- Monitor program distribution through a third-party vendor.
- Assist in program sponsorship sales and yearly renewals, and monthly sponsor invoicing.
CFO / Director of Affiliate Marketing
KRS Audio Productions, LLC
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw budgets and accounts payable and receivable.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors.
- Represented company at the Country Radio Seminar
- Oversaw marketing to acquire new radio station affiliates.
- Provided customer service to existing radio station affiliates.
- Developed weekly cue sheets for a top 30 countdown and a yearly Christmas special.
- Provided quality control checks of all audio programming.
General Manager / Affiliate Sales
Northstar Audio
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed customer service for 250+ existing radio station affiliates for Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 with Fitz and various holiday radio specials.
- Oversaw marketing to acquire new radio station affiliates.
- Developed weekly cue sheets for a top 40 countdown as well as various holiday specials.
- Provided quality control checks of all audio programming.
- Monitored program distribution through a third-party vendor.
- Represented company at the Country Radio Seminar
General Manager / Director of Affiliate Marketing
KCCS Productions
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a recording studio / office building.
- Managed customer service for 300+ existing radio station affiliates for Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 and various holiday radio specials.
- Oversaw marketing to acquire new radio station affiliates.
- Developed weekly cue sheets for a top 40 countdown as well as various holiday specials.
- Provided quality control checks of all audio programming.
- Monitored program distribution through a third-party vendor.
- Monitored network commercial inventory.
- Tracked affiliate radio station average quarter hour audience throughout the year.
- Assisted in collecting delinquent radio station airplay affidavits.
- Represented company at the Country Radio Seminar
Director of Affiliate Marketing
KCCS Productions
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Managed customer service for 300+ existing radio station affiliates for Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, Bob Kingsley with America's Hit Makers, and various holiday radio specials.
- Oversaw marketing to acquire new radio station affiliates.
- Developed weekly cue sheets for a top 40 countdown as well as various holiday specials.
- Provided quality control checks of all audio programming.
- Monitored program distribution through a third-party vendor.
- Tracked affiliate radio station average quarter hour audience throughout the year.
- Assisted in collecting delinquent radio station airplay affidavits.
- Represented company at the Country Radio Seminar
Affiliate Manager
KCCS Productions
05.1999 - 12.2005
- Assisted with customer service for 400+ existing radio station affiliates for American Country Countdown with Bob Kingsley, Bob Kingsley with America's Music Makers, and various holiday radio specials.
- Assisted with marketing to acquire new radio station affiliates.
- Assisted in tracking affiliate radio station average quarter hour audience throughout the year.
- Assisted in collecting delinquent radio station airplay affidavits.
- Represented company at the Country Radio Seminar
Account Executive
Lanier Clothes, Division Of Oxford Industries
02.1995 - 04.1999
- Member of the sales team that managed the JC Penney corporate account.
- Handled customer service inquiries from the JC Penney corporate office as well as individual retail stores.
- Assisted in fabric purchasing and inventory control.
- Assisted in the planning and monitoring of production in company owned factories.
- Monitored the shipment of finished goods from the company owned warehouse to the retail stores.
Systems Engineer
Safety & Health Associates, Inc.
06.1994 - 10.1994
- Responsible for all aspects of a fire protection and suppression job, primarily on oil production platforms.
- Calculated job cost estimates.
- Produced AUTOCAD design drawings for each job.
- Supervised the installing technicians on each job.
Building Services Sales Engineer I
Johnson Controls, Inc.
09.1992 - 05.1994
- Overall responsibility for a sales territory that encompassed 27 counties in west Texas.
- Sold Johnson Controls HVAC products and programs to include various temperature control systems and parts, prime retrofits and performance contracting.
- Sold and monitored yearly maintenance contracts for HVAC equipment and systems.
Squadron Fire Support Officer
United States Army
05.1989 - 07.1992
- Advised an Apache Attack Helicopter Squadron Commander on all fire support matters.
- Determined target locations based on specific weapons.
- Supported commander to integrate indirect fire systems into battle plans.
- Responsible for planning, coordination and training of activities related to fire support, to include training helicopter pilots in the proper procedure for requesting indirect fire.
- Responsible for seven soldiers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - National Security & Public Affairs
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY05.1989
Skills
- Attention To Detail / Quality Control
- Client Relationship Building / Customer Service
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Adaptability
Timeline
CFO / Director of Affiliate Marketing
KRS Audio Productions, LLC
03.2021 - 10.2023
General Manager / Affiliate Sales
Northstar Audio
01.2020 - 12.2020
General Manager / Director of Affiliate Marketing
KCCS Productions
01.2016 - 12.2019
Director of Affiliate Marketing
KCCS Productions
01.2006 - 12.2015
Affiliate Manager (Contract Work)
Cowboy Partners
05.1999 - Current
Affiliate Manager
KCCS Productions
05.1999 - 12.2005
Account Executive
Lanier Clothes, Division Of Oxford Industries
02.1995 - 04.1999
Systems Engineer
Safety & Health Associates, Inc.
06.1994 - 10.1994
Building Services Sales Engineer I
Johnson Controls, Inc.
09.1992 - 05.1994
Squadron Fire Support Officer
United States Army
05.1989 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - National Security & Public Affairs
United States Military Academy
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