Sales Manager

CHUCK GILLESPIE

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

1. More than 20 years of progressive success in financial, corporate/public

relations, community service programming, operations management and

broadcast journalism. Expertise includes:

-Licensed Insurance Agent

- Senior-Level Sales and Management - Financial Management

- Strategic Planning - Profit and Loss

Accountability

- Media Relations - Budget Development and

Administration

- Community and Public Relations - Staff Supervision and

Training

- Fundraising Programs - Event Planning and

Coordination

- Promotional Programs - Radio Host and TV News

Anchor

Highly organized, decisive and resourceful; excellent communication,

research, leadership and problem-solving skills; high energy level;

strong public speaker; adapts quickly to new responsibilities and

situations.

FINANCIAL, INSURANCE CAREER

New York Life, Columbus, Ohio

Licensed Agent with Series 6 Securities License.

Independent Agent, Columbus, Ohio

CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT CAREER

American Cancer Society of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio

Senior Director of Corporate Relations, January 2005 to present. Direct

delivery of ACS Workplace Solutions suite of wellness programs,

processes and products to Fortune 1000 companies across Ohio. Present

Quitline (ACS' tobacco cessation program) to more than 15 Ohio companies;

Manage "Choice" direct payroll deduction program statewide through 16

field representatives; as designated Ohio Liaison, help develop

nationwide ACS strategies for wellness and "Choice" programs. Coordinate

a field executive team of 16 and support of 4 employees. Train field on

processes of Wellness delivery. Train field on "Choice" payroll

deduction..

Significant achievements: Just this year sold more than $120,000 in ACS

Quitline contracts to The Scotts Company, Roto-Rooter, Ohio Savings Bank,

InfoCision and recently, The City of Lima. Created, organized and

moderated first annual ACS Conversation on Wellness, attended by 75

employers from throughout Ohio - this model forum is being duplicated

nationwide. Organized a working coalition of Benefits Providers for the

purpose of exploiting outward ACS Workplace Solutions through those

providers to clients across Ohio.

BROADCAST TELEVISION CAREER

Sinclair Broadcasting - ABC6 / Fox 28, Columbus, Ohio

News Anchor /Meteorologist, March 1996 to December 2004. Co-anchors

morning and noon news programs on ABC6 and Fox 28; conducts informational

interviews of guests; reads news and promotional spots; creates and

delivers weather forecasts; assists in conceptualizing weekly themes,

guest bookings and remote broadcasts; researches and develops news, human

interest and feature stories; write copy; hosts remote broadcasts.

Involved in wide range of charitable, public relations and community

service activities including on-air promotions, public appearances, info-

mercials and fundraising events. Expertise includes advising managers of

not-for-profit organizations in developing promotional campaigns,

marketing and community outreach strategies; succinctly communicating

organizations' messages through the media of television and special

events; and representing organizations' interests and needs to the public

in central Ohio.

WDTN-TV2 and WPTD-TV16, Dayton, OH

News Talent, 1994 to 1996. Presented weather forecast for weekend

evening news programs; experience included public appearances,

involvement in community service functions, promotions and charity events

for organizations within the Dayton market.

6525. Primary On-Air Fundraiser for public television station WPD-TV

Channel 16

6525. Performed for several Holiday Aid Music fundraising projects for

Dayton's Children's Charities

WBNS-TV10, Columbus, Ohio

News Talent, 1992 to 1994. Presented weather forecasts for weekend

morning news programs; gained extensive experience in Columbus market

regarding public relations, community service and promotional events.

6527. Spokesperson for Children's Miracle Network; promoted fundraising and

special events.

BROADCAST RADIO CAREER

WVUD-FM, Dayton, Ohio

Operations Manager. Directed all operations for University of Dayton

commercial radio station. Responsibilities included administrative and

financial management, programming, scheduling, engineering, advertising

sales, commercial development and production, facilities and equipment

maintenance. Developed and managed annual operating budget; full profit

and loss accountability; involved with all long-range strategic planning.

6528. Supervised staff of 15 full-time professionals and part-time

students; recruited and hired air talent,

engineering, sales and administrative support personnel; conducted

performance evaluations and progressive

discipline; trained staff on policies, procedures and systems.

6528. Planned, organized and coordinated promotional programs, special

events, public relations and community

service functions.

KFMR-FM, Stockton, California

Operations Manager. Directed all operations, administrative and

financial management at modern country radio station; full P&L

accountability. Responsible for programming, engineering, sales,

commercial development and production, facilities and equipment

maintenance, budget development and administration, public relations,

promotional programs and community service functions. Supervised staff

of up to five professionals; recruited, hire and evaluated staff.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon, Host, Spokesperson

Arthritis Foundation, Spokesperson and Event Host

Capital Area Humane Society, Fundraising Host

Toys for Tots, Campaign Spokesperson

Salvation Army, Spokesperson and Promotional Advisor

Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Spokesperson

Lutheran Social Services, Spokesperson

Children's Hunger Alliance, Spokesperson

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi

Associate of Applied Science in Meteorological Sciences

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Healthy Ohioans Business Council

Healthy Steps to a Better Cleveland

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

American Meteorological Society

Screen Actors Guild

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