Karissa Porterfield

**** ******** ***** *****, ** 31210 319-***-**** adpaj0@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

I am interested in being a part of a caring and compassionate work environment that values others and the care they deserve. As long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for helping others. Seeing my impact in benefiting lives around me brings me joy, and I’ve always wanted to be able to dedicate my life to that pursuit. I want to contribute to that environment utilizing my current skills while learning more so that I can grow and become better for those around.

I am currently settling into my new apartment in Macon, but I want to begin my new life immediately! Hearing about this opportunity and the details that came with it brought me a joy and sense of excitement that I can’t wait to share in my work, and I’m equally on the edge of my seat to hear back from you. Thank you for this opportunity.

Professional Profile

Strong interpersonal skills

Fine attention to detail

Possess strong multi-tasking skills, with ability to simultaneously manage various projects and schedules

Adept at implementing office processes and procedures that expedite work and assist in meeting performance goals

Experienced with multi-line phone systems

Excellent written and verbal skills

Professional Experience

PRITCHARD BROADCASTING, BURLINGTON, IA

Creative Director

Production and Traffic Department Management, January 2020 - June 2021

My traffic department duties included processing contracts for local and national advertisers, scheduling ads, generating, and reconciling daily logs. I handled receivables, generate monthly invoices, and oversee client billing, as well as running reports for sales and management. I oversaw the affidavit process for all network communications. My work allowed me to utilize my organizational skills in a fast-paced atmosphere of ever-changing deadlines. I enjoyed the challenges, and the opportunity to streamline procedures.

SKILLS

Analyze and prioritize orders and information

Meet challenging deadlines in constantly changing, high pressure situations

Interdepartmental communication

Prepare customer statements, bills, and invoices

My production department duties included generating original ideas and creating effective commercials adapted for a variety of audiences. I provided vocal talent and produced radio ads that both entertained and informed our listeners. I coordinated voicework assignments for on-air talent, as well as scheduling and producing client recordings. I worked closely with my colleagues in the sales and programming departments to both meet the expectations of our clients and maximize revenue for our group of six radio stations.

SKILLS

Public relations

Marketing strategies and campaigns

Product positioning and branding

Developing content, writing material for commercial scripts

Proofreading and editing

Scheduling, organizing, and running recording sessions

Commercial production

On-Air Talent, August 2014 – June 2020

My duties included hosting shows on both KHDK-FM and WQKQ-FM. I prepared and delivered entertaining, relevant, and compelling content for each show daily. I voice tracked or provide live breaks on other shows, as necessary. I made public appearances and worked a variety of station events.

SKILLS

Create, prepare, and present up-to-date topics for radio broadcast

Conduct on-air interviews

Provide on-site remote broadcasts for clients or the station

Promote events

Solve technical difficulties

Utilize specialized programs including Audio Vault, AV Scheduler and Adobe Audition

Produce commercials and promos

Operating control board for studios and remote broadcasts

Production Assistant, August 2014 - January 2020

My duties included providing vocal talent and producing radio ads, writing ad copy, and assisting the Production Manager with their daily duties as well as receptionist duties for the company.

Education

SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST BURLINGTON, IA

MEDIAPOLIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, MEDIAPOLIS, IA

Additional Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Skilled in Adobe software including Audition, Illustrator, and Photoshop

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