Theresa Colaizzi
**** ****** ******, **********, ** 15224
accgzs@r.postjobfree.com
On the web at http://theresacolaizzi.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/theresacolaizzi
Results oriented leader with twenty-nine years experience in broadcasting,
marketing, public relations, special events, promotion and community
partnership building.
Specialties: Outstanding leadership, communication, writing, public
relations, staff management and organizational skills.
EXPERIENCE
GUARDIAN PROTECTION
Warrendale, PA Central Dispatch
Operator
May 30, 2012-Present
. Verifies alarms, notifies, and dispatches authorities for customers..
Processes incoming calls. Customer service.
JIM MERKEL VOICE IMAGING Pittsburgh, PA
Marketing Director
February 2005-Present
. Executes direct marketing plan for Jim Merkel Voice Imaging on
multiple platforms, as well as negotiates rates and services with new
found clients.
CLEAR CHANNEL WWSW Radio Pittsburgh, PA
Executive Producer & Air Personality
August 1985 - October 2010
. Morning Show Sidekick and executive producer.
. Developed and executed promotions and events for the morning show.
Also worked with sales staff to generate revenue for these events.
. Established and maintained relationships with a broad spectrum of
contributors, organizations and community leaders; arranged for
interviews and special live broadcasts.
. Media and public relations coordinator and strategist.
. Assisted with the development and execution of public relations and
advertising strategies.
. Worked successfully with outside companies for special projects of the
station and morning show and kept relations and connections with vendors
that added revenue.
. Wrote daily show prep for morning show host.
. Talent Management
. Weekly scheduled all on-air talent and board operators.
. Assisted with music scheduling and music tests.
. Remote broadcast talent representing the radio station for clients.
. Personal endorser of client products and services.
. Managed and created morning show and personal web page and contests.
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. Wrote, produced, and voiced commercials. Also wrote imagers and
liners.
. Created daily imaging and production pieces.
. Scheduled topical and interesting guests for daily on-air discussion.
. Gathered audio for daily broadcasts.
. Maintained celebrity publicist database for on-air guest requests.
Logged and maintained past shows for future use.
( Screened phone calls and emails for show host.
. Research analyst for 3WS Home for the Holidays CDs. Worked with the
musical artists and BMI/ASCAP to obtain proper credits.
. Field producer of multiple remote broadcasts.
WPXI -TV Pittsburgh, PA
April 1993-May 2000, Freelance Producer
. Worked with Promotions Department creating and mixing daily topical
and news commercials for air on several Pittsburgh radio stations.
SKILLS
. Proficient in Adobe Audition editing software, Voxpro, ProTools,
Shortcut Personal Audio Editor (360 Systems), Cool Edit Version 2.1,
Prophet, and Mastermind.
. Experienced in NexGen music and commercial programming software.
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Express.
. Proficient in Operating Systems including Windows2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vista and Windows 7
. Social Media. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.
. RCS Selector Music Scheduling
. Extensive experience with Comprehensive Music Tests.
. Strong hosting abilities
. Excellent Written, Oral, Presentational, and Interpersonal Skills
. Consistent Motivation and Creativity
. Proven ability to communicate plans across a complex matrix on a
corporate, regional, and functional basis, including presenting before
audiences of various sized and cultures.
. Successful experience in working effectively at a high level brand of
management and a proven ability to provide guidance and direction to
peers.
. Strong experience in internal communications and a strong sensibility
towards reputation and issues management.
. Seasoned communicator with excellent writing skills.
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communications 1988
*AFTRA member since 1991
*Five time March of Dimes Air Award winner for Best Morning Show
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Theresa Colaizzi References
Jim Merkel
Jim Merkel Voice Imaging
208 Huch Farm Lane
Mars, PA 16046
Dave Labrozzi
Vice President of Programming
CBS Radio, Baltimore, MD
WWMX, WLIF, WJZ-FM, WJZ-AM
Baltimore Orioles Radio Network
Maryland Terrapins Radio Network
1423 Clarkview Road, suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-***-**** ext 225
Gary Marince
SVP/Research and Development
Clear Channel Communications
Kenny Woods
Assistant Operations Manager
101.5 WORD FM
7 Parkway Center, Ste. 625
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Sheri Vandyke
3WS Radio
Middays/Music Director
200 Fleet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Patrick P. Kennedy
Commissary Supervisor
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1178
Phone: 412-***-****
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