Matthew O'Brien
** ***** ***** ***, *******, CA 94590, cell 760-***-****,
************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
KKSM 1320AM, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, 760-***-**** - Program
Director
July 2007 - June 2010
. Responsible for daily program and music logs using ENCO and MUSICGEN
software, as well as troubleshooting and problem solving on equipment.
. Maintenance of FCC mandated EAS and transmitter logs.
. Supervise staff and on-air content to ensure FCC compliance editing
where necessary with the use of Sound Forge. Provide feedback to
staff with air check sessions.
. Ensure programs conform to format clock and time schedule.
. Coordinate remote broadcasts and promotions.
. Distribute and coordinate public service announcements to DJs.
. Music research for on-air time, develop music rotation from new,
recurrent and library selections. Communicate with label
representatives. Maintain music library.
. Support and fill in for Station General Manager as needed.
KKSM 1320AM, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA - On-Air Host
February 2006 - June 2010
. Host regular on-air shifts develop and organize the format.
. Log transmitter readings. Develop format clock.
. Book guests and conduct live and phone interviews.
. Operate audio console and Emergency Alert System.
. Represent radio station at various events.
Invincible Ink Comics, San Marcos, CA, 760-***-**** - Assistant Store
Manager
May 2009 - August 2010
. Duties include sales and cashier responsibilities.
. Opening and closing of store.
. Purchasing and organize merchandise and inventory.
. Host community sales promotions and attend Comic-Con to represent
store.
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, 760-***-**** - Teacher's Aid
September 2009 - May 2010
. Assist instructor of Radio Production RTV 130 in studio mixing,
recording equipment, editing, dubbing, microphone and program
construction.
. Dispense and collect scheduled assignments.
. Administer tests in classroom and studio. Grade and record test
results.
KKSM 1320AM, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA - Assistant Program Director
May 2006 - July 2007
. Duties included assisting Program Director with day-to-day operating
duties.
. Help with the production of daily program and music logs.
. Aid on-air students. Fill in during Program Director absence.
Blockbuster Video, San Marcos, CA - Sales Clerk, 2005
Fry's Electronics, San Marcos, CA, 760-***-**** - Merchandiser & Cashier,
2004
EDUCATION
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA - Class of 2010
. Associate of Arts, Radio & Television.
. Certificate Radio and Television,
. Coursework in Cinema.
OTHER SKILLS
. Computer skills: Windows OS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power
Point), typing, Internet, and communication through email.
. Basic construction knowledge through part-time work with O'Brien
Construction.