Suzan Peterson
Radio Personality
El Cajon,CA
Summary
I was a nurse from 1977-Retirement last year. I worked as a nurse in Madison, Key West Florida, San Francisco and San Diego,CA. I lived in a house on the beach (dog beach) in Ocean Beach from 1981-1989 working at Alvarado Parkway Institute and Charter Hospital. I moved back to Madison in Nov. 89 to take care of my parents and start my radio career. While in OB attended and often met 80's artists like The Cure, B-52's, Midnight Oil, REM, The Violent Fems and many more. My only radio station was 91X! I was an active listener and loved the station. I moved back to El Cajon, CA last week and was so happy 91X is back to it's original format. I feel I would be an asset to your radio station on a part time basis for weekends, fill in all shifts, and station events. I miss radio and am thrilled with this possible opening. I also am great at voice tracking but prefer live shows with listener interaction and I know and love the music.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Air Radio Personality
I-Heart Radio
Madison, WI
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions and sports matches.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
- Prepared 10 daily stories to discuss during broadcasts.
- Hosted Madison's Greatest Hits (70's and80's)5 days per week and reached over 2000 listeners, winning outstanding ratings and loyal sponsor base.
- Trained several new DJs on technology and sound booth use.
Radio Personality
Mid West Family Broadcasting
Madison, WI
04.2000 - 03.2017
- Hosted Magic 98 Saturday at the 70's show one day per week on the number 1 Radio Station and Weekend show winning outstanding ratings and loyal sponsor base.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics on 70's Rock History
- Developed personality to maintain dynamism during shows and increase listenership by 50%.
- Aired popular weekly station contests.
- Served as spokesperson and representative for station at assigned station events and remotes.
- Prepared weekly local topics to discuss during broadcasts.
- Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners. Collaboration and now
- Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
On-Air Radio Personality
Clear Channel Radio
Madison, WI
01.1994 - 04.2000
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in Rock Music
- Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions and sports matches.
- 'Hosted Live Local Music Show w live music and interviews with numerous local bands
- Put together Mad City Music CD for sale all over Madison with proceeds going to Big Brothers and Sisters of Dane County.
- Interviewed numerous national Rock Bands .
- Hosted yearly Madison Blues Fest introducing National Artists.
Radio Personality
Mid West Family Broadcasting
Madison, WI Through
06.1996 - 09.1998
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Prepared Today in Rock History daily, Voice Tracked and played in all day parts.
- Voice tracked Classic Rock Show 6 days per week and reached over several thousand listeners, winning outstanding ratings and loyal sponsor base.
- Checked weekly themes and guest availability to write scripts before going on-air.
- Developed personality to maintain dynamism during shows and increased listenership.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
- Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
- Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
- Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
03.1991
Associate of Science - Nursing
07.1977
Skills
- Live Event Coverage
- Commercial Recording
- Audience Research
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Team Meetings
- Active Listening and Communication
- Project Requirements
- Station Representation
- Special Events
- Social Media Platforms
- Radio Broadcasting
Timeline
On-Air Radio Personality - I-Heart Radio
02.2016 - 04.2018
Radio Personality - Mid West Family Broadcasting
04.2000 - 03.2017
Radio Personality - Mid West Family Broadcasting
06.1996 - 09.1998
On-Air Radio Personality - Clear Channel Radio
01.1994 - 04.2000
Madison Media Institute - Associate of Arts, Radio And Television Broadcasting
Madison Area Technical College College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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