Objective

To combine 28+ years of professional experience in the broadcast industry with my education, technical expertise, promotional creativity, and commitment to the community in order to help a broadcast organization reach its fullest potential in enhancing its relationship with its audience and the local marketplace in an ever-changing global environment.

Education

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
AA, Police Science, 1977

Experience

98.5 The Peak (WYCR-FM)  Radio Hanover
York/Hanover, PA
Afternoon Drive On-Air Radio Personality & Community Affairs Director, 2007-2009

Afternoon Drive (2:00-7:00 PM), I was very active in the community hosting events and broadcasting "live" during the Afternoon Show.  Commercial production, contributed creative content to the show, including the "Peak Topic."  Served as liaison with promotional organizations to increase the visibility of 98.5 The Peak in the community.
 

96.1 W.S.O.X.-FM Cumulus Media Partners (formerly Susquehanna Radio)
York, PA
Morning Drive On-Air Radio Personality & Public Service Director, 1998 - 2007

Responsible for "live" and voice-tracked on-air presentation, commercial production, live appearances to promote advertising interests, radio station functions, and public service organizations. Recognized for ability to initiate, plan, organize, and execute community service events; while serving the dual purpose of raising a station’s visibility and serving community needs. Represented station at more than 50 public service events in 2006.
96.1 W.S.O.X. is a 50k FM radio station with a target audience of adults 25-64. W.S.O.X. as a station was nominated for "R & R Station of the year in 2006" and The Mad Dog & Rudy Morning Show was nominated for "R & R Drive Time Show of the Year in 2005." Voted Top Drivetime Radio Show for 2006 by the readers of Lancaster Magazine. Program is a consistent Top 3 performer in key demographics. From 2002-2007, I used to host a weekly television show from the York County S.P.C.A. called "Meet the Pets", introducing animals available for adoption to the community, and in the fall of 2006 I was both host and co-producer of a children’s television show called "Maggie’s Wreckroom."

Responsible for training customers in the operation of Dictaphone systems. Maintained customer and product files. Prepared and submitted District and Regional reports on a timely basis. Developed, maintained, and improved my working knowledge of system products and contributed to overall District marketing efforts.

SIGNAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS & SUPPLY, INC. (SIGCOM)
Greensboro, NC based company (employed at Mechanicsburg, PA Navy depot)
Visual Information Management Assistant, 1996-97

Assistant to the NAVSUP Community of Interest Program Office. Responsible for technical,  analytical and administrative support to all projects relating to Video Teleconference and Multi-Media technologies.

Responsible for the evening on-air shift at a 50K Oldies-based station in Harrisburg, PA. I produced commercials, strengthened the 7-midnight ratings, introduced, modified and delivered specialized programming, contributed to promotional concepts and provided live appearances for station and client events.

ADDITIONAL RADIO EXPERIENCE INCLUDES. . .

Exceptional interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of staff and volunteers at non-profit organizations

Strong promotional and marketing skills.

Spontaneous, creative, organized, optimistic and success oriented.

Audio production, editing, and voice-over talent.

Computer proficient in a variety of software programs.

Research, survey development, evaluation and data analysis.

Winner of the "Jefferson Award" for community service in 2005

Organizational Member

Pennsylvania Forest Fire Museum Association

National Chapter of HOG (Harley Owners Group)

Camp # 33 (York Chapter) Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (former Commander)

Former Board member - York County Children’s Advocacy Center

Former Board member - Camp Curtin Historical Society

Former Board member and "Meet the Pets" TV host - York County S.P.C.A.

Former Board member - Olivia’s House (Grief & Loss Center for Children)