AARON COSGROVE
Halifax, NS
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EDUCATION
- Graduate of St. Stephen High School, grade 12(1) French Immersion
- Honors Society
- Major in Radio Performance and Studio Production at Nova Scotia
Community College 2014
- Bilingual (French and English)
WORK EXPERIENCE
On-Air Radio Host
September 2011 to June 2012
98.1 The Tide
Acadia Broadcasting
St. Stephen, NB
Cashier and Customer Service
Atlantic Superstore
September 2009 – June 2012
Retail Cashier and Customer Service
St.Stephen, NB
Travel Assistant
June 2012 – August 2012
Charlotte Coastal Region Tourism
St. Stephen, NB
Promotions Team
September 2012 to April 2014
Live 105 and Energy 103.5
Evanov Radio Group
Halifax, NS
On-Air Radio Host and Promotions Director
May 2014 to August 2015
Classic Rock 97.9FM Hector Broadcasting New Glasgow, NS
Event Specialist and Retail Chocolatier
Newfoundland Chocolate Company
April 2016 – Present
Halifax, NS
SKILLS
-Fluent in interviewing, audio editing and script writing.
-Excellent customer service and fast problem solving.
-Experience cash handling and data organization.
-Excellent communication, presentation, and personal skills.
-Fluent in promotional techniques and event coordination.
-Experienced in broadcasting, public speaking and appearances.
-Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
-Fluent in promotions and social media.
EXTRACURRICUALR ACTIVITIES, AWARDS, AND GROUPS
- Officially Bilingual.
- Performs (guitar, vocals).
- Plans and performs anti-harassment workshops and presentations for schools nation-wide.
- Volunteers with Edge of Africa, South Africa.
- NSCC Radio & Television Arts Award for First Employed In Industry
- Broadcast Educators Association of Canada Award
-Published Author and Poet.
REFERENCES
Mr. David Bannerman, NSCC Radio Techniques Instructor, 902-***-****
Mr. Matt Mabee, Former Colleague, 902-***-****
Ms. Ann MacGregor, East Coast FM Promotions Director, 902-***-****
Mr. Chris Pottie, Former Live 105 Host, 902-***-****
Mrs. Robin Parks-White, Former Promotions Colleague, 506-***-****