TRAVIS SIMPSON
Columbia,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Director/Operations Specialist
East Carolina Radio
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Traffic directors ensure that commercials are scheduled and entered into the stations' broadcast logs.
- Review and revise play lists and manage daily traffic operations
- Apply sales to client accounts,
- Issue billing slips
- Enter direct local and agency advertisers' commercial orders into the traffic system.
- Ensure timely delivery daily to Production Directors for 5 FM stations and 3 Am stations.
Operations Specialist
East Carolina Radio
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Entering contracts into Visual Traffic system for Traffic Director to add to daily logs.
- Processing monthly billing for all clients.
- A/R clerk to apply all incoming monies to proper invoice.
- Assisting all Account Executives with client info related to contracts. Assisting CFO in proper closing of each month.
- Maintained over 500 clients files.
- Ensuring all Political advertising records are FCC compliant
- . Collections as needed
- Streamlined workflow for faster results
Tower Hand
Reliable Broadcasting
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Achieved timely project completion with efficient assembly and installation of antennas, lines, and other related equipment.
- Maximized safety standards by conducting thorough pre-climb inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, adhering to strict safety protocols while working at heights on various tower structures.
- Collaborated effectively with team members in order to successfully complete projects within established deadlines.
- Elevated overall network performance through precise alignment of antennas according to coverage requirements and signal optimization efforts.
- Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
- Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 875 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
Route Sales Representative
Hardison's Barbeque
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Maximized sales through effective territory management and strategic route planning.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Expanded client base by consistently seeking out new opportunities for sales growth.
- Conducted regular product demonstrations for potential clients, showcasing benefits of available products.
- Optimized delivery schedules to minimize travel time while maintaining high level of customer service.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
- Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
- Added approx. 5 to 7 new accounts per month
Production Worker
Hardison's Barbeque
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Produced approx. 1000 pounds 3 days week
General Farm Hand
Markham Family Farm
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Enhanced overall farm efficiency with regular maintenance and repair of farming machinery and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of seasonal tasks such as planting, harvesting, and field preparation.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery, resulting in safe work environment for all farmhands.
- Contributed to positive working environment through effective communication with team members and supervisors alike.
- Ensured timely and efficient planting by preparing seeds, seedlings, and soil for optimal growth conditions.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Helped maintain over 500 acres
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Housekeeper
Markham Family Farm
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Reduced need for deep cleanings by consistently addressing minor maintenance issues.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
- Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.
- 4 Bed rm 3 Bath hm
Education
High School Diploma -
Sylvan Hills HS
Sherwood, AR05.1984
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Advanced problem solving
- Strong decision-making
- Vehicle operation
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Traffic Director/Operations Specialist
East Carolina Radio
01.2021 - 02.2024
Operations Specialist
East Carolina Radio
01.2013 - 12.2020
Tower Hand
Reliable Broadcasting
02.2012 - 02.2013
Route Sales Representative
Hardison's Barbeque
02.2010 - 02.2012
Production Worker
Hardison's Barbeque
02.2010 - 02.2012
General Farm Hand
Markham Family Farm
01.2010 - 02.2012
Housekeeper
Markham Family Farm
01.2008 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Sylvan Hills HS
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