Timothy Nester
Lansing,MI
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about continuing expert performance in construction and residential remodeling. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Big Fella Remodeling And Contracting
01.2010 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations including but not limited to developing new business, on site demolition of existing structures, building of new foundational structures, carpentry, tiling, light plumbing, drywall, and painting.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
Michigan Energy Options
Communications Coordiantor And Outreach Assitant
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Overhauled existing website using Joomla interface; built, edited, and created 30+ pages of web content
- Directed media relations for energy efficiency programs and public demonstrations including TV, radio, and print
- Served as buying agent for radio spots in 12 targeted markets for federally-funded energy efficiency campaign; achieved massive placement for a fraction of the cost of traditional agency work
- Assisted with the planning and construction of the renewable Green building conference center and demonstration site
Business News Director and Operational Coordinator
Michigan Business Network
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Developed daily Business News updates (4 per day), covering a wide range of corporate activity including mergers, governmental incentive programs, interviews, and activity forecasts
- Assisted team members with researching stories, finding guests and conducting interviews.
- Coordinated live event coverage, enabling timely reporting on breaking news stories as they unfolded.
- Assisted in construction and set up of podcast studio and remote broadcast locations.
Operations Manager
Michigan Talk Network, WJIM-AM 1240, WVFN-AM 730
02.2004 - 04.2009
- Led operations of state-wide syndicated radio network including 10 radio shows and 20+ member staff
- Operated and programmed WJIM-AM 1240 and WVFN-AM 730 radio stations, including scheduling all programming, maintaining relationships with syndicating partners, producing news and talk content, and managed staff for the on-air talk, news, and sports divisions.
- Responsible for construction of remote sets including broadcast electrical engineering and on site operations
- Constructed two full in house studios with new carpentry, wiring to implement talk show and news operations, and finish soundproofing and decorative presentation.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Hosted three on air programs which won MAB awards for excellence in broadcasting.
- Maintained all programming accounting to comply with federal broadcast standards.
- Coordinated with Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, and Grand Valley State University, to produce, distribute, and broadcast on air Sports Programming.
- Established and produced on air promotions to drive listenership and ad revenue/
Education
Communications And Economics
Alma College
Alma, MISkills
- Operations Management
- Operational Reporting
- Time Management
- Budget Management
- Employee Training
- Carpentry, tiling, and drywall
- Plumbing and light electrical
- Code Compliance
Affiliations
- Committee Member, Tri County Enviornmental Leadership Awards 2011-2013
Timeline
Michigan Energy Options
Communications Coordiantor And Outreach Assitant
02.2011 - 01.2014
Business News Director and Operational Coordinator
Michigan Business Network
03.2010 - 11.2012
Owner/Operator
Big Fella Remodeling And Contracting
01.2010 - Current
Operations Manager
Michigan Talk Network, WJIM-AM 1240, WVFN-AM 730
02.2004 - 04.2009
Communications And Economics
Alma College
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