Manager Operations

Joseph Chille

Email: *********@********.***

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City: Lancaster

State: NY

Zip: 14086

Country: USA

Phone: 716-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 65

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Joseph E. Chille

10 Hunters Drive, Lancaster, New York 14086

*********@********.*** Home 716-***-**** Cellular 716-***-****

Operations Manager / Program Director /Public Relations

Summary

On-Air Radio Personality/Station Programmer with nearly 40 years of experience encompassing digital production, studio and live broadcasts, and commercial voice-overs. Expert in consistently entertaining Western New York audiences with professionalism and enthusiasm. Committed, resourceful, and dependable with a talent for generating creative ideas and organizing projects.

Experience

Townsquare Media/Regent Broadcasting, Buffalo, New York 1978 to 2012

Operations Manager / Morning Host

As Operations Manager, responsible for overseeing the Program Directors of WYRK-FM, WJYE-FM, WBLKFM, JACK-FM, and previous to 2007 WECK-AM; as well as the Engineering Department (Chief Engineer and two full time employees), keeping track of vacation time, comp time and reporting on-going projects tothe Market VP. Responsible for managing the Production Department consisting of 4 Production Directors, the Public Affairs Department of the 4 stations, and the Public Affairs Director and overseeing the WJYE Promotions Director. As Operations Manager directly responsible for the Public Files of the Regent Buffalo Group and maintaining FCC compliance. As Program Director of WJYE, responsible for all on-air content,including programming music, and public-affairs programming that responded to the issues and needs of the Western New York community. Liason between the Regent Buffalo Group and our Corporate Legal Department. As Morning Host of WJYE produced and co-hosted Buffalo's Morning Show, consistently among the top rated morning shows in the Buffalo market.

*During my tenure at WJYE the station maintained consistently high ratings, and was among the Top Adult Contemporary Stations in the Country (Radio Only magazine).

*I assisted in the debut of ALICE@92.9 a unique female-based format in Buffalo, as well as WBUF-FM and the Dancin' Oldies format.

*I debuted Lance Diamond's Saturday Night Fever Program, Saturday nights on WJYE which consistently ranked number one or two with female listeners, 25-54 years of age.

WJJL, Niagara Falls, NY 1975 to 1978

Program Director/Air Talent

Responsible for the music programming and on-air talent for the radio station as well as the guests and topics featured on the Viewpoint talk show.

*Recognized by the Mayor of Niagara Falls, NY for the service provided to the community during the Blizzard 0f '77

*Assisted numerous community initiatives including the United Way of Niagara, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Niagara County Youth Bureau, and Niagara County Community College.

WYSL-FM, Buffalo, NY 1975 to 1975 - Night Air Talent

WGRQ-FM, Buffalo, NY 1974 to 1975 - Night Air Talent

WJJL-AM, Niagara Falls, NY 1973 to 1974 - AM Show and Viewpoint host

WYSL-AM, Buffalo, NY 1972 to 1973 - Part-time Overnight Air Talent

WJJL-AM, Niagara Falls, NY 1970 to 1972 - Part-Time On-Air Talent

Niagara County Sheriffs Office, Lockport, NY 1979 to Present - Marine Deputy

Responsible for enforcing New York State Navigation Law, as well as Search and Rescue efforts in the Upper and Lower Niagara Rivers and the portion of Lake Ontario that borders Niagara County.

*Successfully completed FEMA and the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium's course in Port and Vessel Security (2008)

*2005 Graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy

*1979 Graduate of the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, Auxiliary Police Course, achieved Peace Officer status.

*Re-certified yearly in CPR, First Aid and AED (Defibrilator) Status: Current

*Court security Pendleton Town Court

Joe Chille Freelance Production, Lewiston, New York 1985 to Present - Owner

Produce radio commercials and television voice-overs, and narration for films and special projects. Have In-house audio production facilities

*Voice of Atwal Eye Care, Recreational Warehouse, Payne's Restaurant. On-Air testimonials for TimeWarner Cable, HW Bryk Plumbing and Heating, Stratus Employment Solutions, Buffalo Alarm, Jim Ball Pontiac.

Education

Bishop Duffy High School, Niagara Falls, NY 1972 - H.S., College Prep

Studied at Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, NY 1974 - Liberal Arts

Skills

*Emcee for numerous community events

*Co-host for 20+ years of the Niagara Falls Firefighters Telethon

*Co-host for WGRZ's Kids Escaping Drugs Telethon

*20+ years as Emcee of the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club Auction

Honors

I received the honor of being recognized as one of the Top Program Directors in America by Radio Ink magazine, when employed by parent group American Radio Systems and then CBS Radio. I was also interviewed and appeared in Billboard Magazine. I have spoken before numerous community groups and have received awards including the Knights of Columbus Columbian Medal, recognition by the U.S. Air Force for recruiting efforts, and Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Volunteer

Friends of the Niagara Falls Aquarium Board, Niagara Falls,NY

Media Advisory Board Episcopal Diocese of WNY, Buffalo, NY

Media Advisory Board Catholic Diocese of WNY, Buffalo, NY

Communication and Media Arts Advisory Committee Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, NY

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