Open To Work
Willie G Burgess
Fort Wayne,United States
Summary
Creative Radio Personality with 20 years of on-air experience, in various formats. Articulate communicator with engaging interpersonal skills and knowledge of various types of music and equipment. Dedicated to increasing ad rates and maintaining high levels of regular listeners.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Air Radio Personality
Adams Radio Group
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2014 - Current
- Researched topics before writing scripts and reporting on findings.
Developed ads for station and show using Audition 1.5 software. - Increased listeners by 75% through advertisements and dynamic hosting.
- Organized call and answer system for shows to increase audience participation 80%.
- Met with sponsors to solicit $1,000s in advertising and donations over 3 year period.
- Researched subjects and prepared for live events, special programs and guest interviews; to include concert events, Organizational gatherings and interviews (Boney James, Fort Wayne Urban League, and Luther Vandross to name a few)
- Offered commentary on music, local politics and other matters. Hosted daily 1 hour long talk show The Foxy Forum.
Program Director
WQSW-FM
Fort Wayne , IN
02.2013 - 04.2019
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Applied statistical tools and techniques to monitor performance and finished goods.
- Coordinated with finance to create operating and capital budgets and provide fiscal oversight of resources.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
- Offered technical support to address issues and comply with policies and procedures.
- Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
Radio Announcer
Sarkes Tarzian
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2002 - 02.2008
- Interviewed celebrity guests on music-intensive Morning Show and maintained consistent viewer ratings.
- Increased listenership by 63% through developing innovative and dynamic shows and compelling content.
- Represented station at promotional appearances to drive sales for advertising partners.
- Increased listeners by conducting intense research on interests and lifestyles of audience.
- Projected desired company image with respect to dress and demeanor, supporting station's mission and values.
Education
MBA/Marketing
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL11.2009
Skills
- Station brand management
- Developing rapport with guests
- Coordinating promotional events
- Event announcing
- Public speaking
- Editing and proofreading
- Researching news and stories
- Scriptwriting
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$70000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
On-Air Radio Personality
Adams Radio Group
09.2014 - Current
Program Director
WQSW-FM
02.2013 - 04.2019
Radio Announcer
Sarkes Tarzian
01.2002 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
MBA/Marketing
Indiana Institute of Technology