Director Assistant
Resume:
Karen R. Fonda
Denver, CO **209
*******@*****.***
Objective:
I have worked in the radio broadcasting industry for the past
** *****. ** * ******** veteran, I am definitely a "people
person". I have made personal appearances over the years
meeting and dealing with some of the most interesting people
from across the country. I am never afraid of meeting new
challenges head on. I would like a rewarding career that gives
me a feeling of self worth and contribution as well as
extending my skills in a stable environment.
Qualifications:
? Strong news writing skills.
? Able to ad lib in breaking news situations.
? Operating on-air studio equipment including up to date
computer programs
? Able to deal with the public in a professional manner
? Strong organizational skills
? Ability to handle confidential matters
? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
? Typing speed of at least 60 wpm
? Able to work under pressure and in situations that demand
patience, tact, stamina, and endurance
? Works well in a team environment
experience:
Jun. 2005 - April KOA
2011 Denver, Colorado
Afternoon news anchor
KFYI
Mar. 2004 - May 2005 Phoenix, Arizona
Afternoon news anchor/reporter
KZON
Phoenix, Arizona
Jan. 2002 - Dec. (afternoon drive)
2003
Co-hosted afternoon on-air broadcast with Dave Pratt.
On a daily basis, I did show preparation by researching artist
information
as well as news coverage for on-air broadcast. I made personal
appearances for clients to promote special events. I
conducted celebrity interviews while covering
special events such as the Grammy's and MTV music awards.
Apr. 1999- Aug. 2001 KUPD
Phoenix, Arizona
(morning drive)
Co-hosted the morning show with Dave Pratt.
Made promotional appearances and did live remote broadcasts.
Feb. 1998 - Oct. WPNT
1998 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(morning drive)
Co-hosted the morning show and did personal appearances.
Oct. 1996 - Jan. KCCY/KDZA
1998 Pueblo, Colorado
(morning drive)
Co-hosted the morning show, and was the news director for both
stations.
Made personal appearances. On a daily basis, I did city-wide
news coverage for both stations covering Colorado Springs and
Pueblo. I put together news packages for both stations which
involved taped interviews with various city employees. I also
did commercial producation.
Aug. 1992 - Oct. KWMX/KKFN
1996 Denver, Colorado
(mornings and afternoon drive)
Morning news with host Dave Otto
Covered traffic via airplane for Denver.
Co-hosted the afternoon show with personal appearances.
Apr. 1990 - Aug. KBPI
1992 Denver, Colorado
(Assistant Music Director and all shift fill-in)
Assistant to the director of programming. Also on-air with
personal appearances.
Jan. 1989 - Apr. KAZY
1990 Denver, Colorado
(night shift)
Hosted the night show with personal appearances and filled in
as production director.
Sept. 1987 - Jan. KKFM
1989 Colorado Springs, Colorado
(evening shift)
Hosted the evening show, did commercial production, and made
personal appearances.
Feb. 1986 - Sept. KCCY
1987 Pueblo, Colorado
(swing shift)
Worked on-air in a swing shift capacity
education:
May-1989 University of Southern Colorado,
Pueblo, Colorado
BA in Mass Communications majoring in broadcast journalism and
public relations
Achievements:
? 2006: Awarded best newscast by the Colorado Broadcasters
Association.
? 2002: Awarded 1st place for rating success for on-air
broadcasting by Arbitron Ratings.
? 2000: Nominated for best rock radio morning show of the year
by Radio and Records.
? 1998: Awarded outstanding news director in Pueblo, Colorado.
references:
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