On Air
- September 2016: Launched Hey, Listen! music discovery program for CapRadio
- Instituted the first use of produced on-air fund raising spots at CapRadio
- March 2012/2013: Pitched concept & reported from SXSW on Northern CA based bands
- December 2011: Named host of Blue Dog Jam, CapRadio’s eclectic, new and local music show
- Over 17 Years Fund Drive Pitching/Production experience
Online
- Founder: Early CapRadio social media strategy (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, SoundCloud)
- Founder/Host Off Air – Cap Radio’s first web-only program
- Served as Host/Producer through entire series run
- Established in-studio music segment (outlet for local bands; broadened show’s reach)
- Stretched limited resources to raise awareness of program
- Expanded audience in younger demographic
- Produce creative, effective on-air features during fundraising
- Given oversight of writing, coaching talent, recording and editing of on-air promotions for CapRadio’s music specialty shows
- Established procedures for Production Department at Connoisseur Media’s start up
Awards, Certifications, Memberships
- 2017 Webby Award Honoree (the Hey, Listen! podcast)
- Member: Association of Independents in Radio (A.I.R.)
- Award: 2007 – Best Writing/Production in a Commercial (N.A.B.)
- Recipient: Certified Professional Commercial Copywriter (N.A.B.)
- Award: 2011 “Best Of” award from readers of Sacramento News & Review
In Person
- Called “genuinely funny” by David Sedaris after on-stage introduction
- Citing experience gained in my department, a former intern went on to NPR Music
- MC duties at inaugural & subsequent Wanderlust Festivals
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