Collin Akin

**** ****** ***** ***** #*

Conway, Ark 72034

501-***-****

acwide@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I have over thirty-five years in communications including public

relations, marketing, and public speaking. I have extensive

experience in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for

clients. I have also been in management for over two decades where I

focused on the development of people. I believe that things and

circumstances are to be managed whereas people should be developed.

EXPERIENCE

Morning Show Host, Salem Radio

Little Rock, Arkansas

October 2015-May 2016

I was responsible for preparing for and hosting a four-hour morning

show for women 25-54 that included news, weather, traffic, local

information, and music. I wrote and produced commercials and station

promos. I made personal appearances on behalf of the station. I

produced and edited videos and other content for social media on

behalf of the station.

Reason for leaving ? budget cuts.

Program Director/Talk Show, Bluff City Radio

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

July 2015-October 2015

I was responsible for the on-air sound of a News/Talk/Sports station

which included creating the imaging and executing the positioning of

the station. I wrote and produced promos, commercials, and

infomercials. I hosted a daily three-hour talk show. I did

play-by-play for a local high school team. I assisted in the

budgeting process of the station. I helped the sales department

design packages to sell to potential clients. I was responsible for

the social media presence of the station.

Reason for leaving ? accepted a job that was closer to home.

Talk Show Host/Marketing Director, AR1.TV

Little Rock, Arkansas

March 2015-June 2015

I was responsible for hosting a daily two-hour talk show which

included interviews with political figures and those who were in the

news. I was responsible for two daily newscasts. As Marketing

Director, I created advertising packages for and made presentations to

potential clients. I was responsible for the social media presence of

the station.

Reason for leaving ? ownership ran out of money.

Talk Show Host/Sportscaster, Crain Media

Little Rock, Arkansas

October 2014 - February 2015

I was responsible for writing and producing a daily sportscast as well

as hosting a daily morning show that included two other personalities.

I also arranged and conducted interviews with sports figures.

Reason for leaving ? station went into receivership.

Program Director/Sports Director, Pearson Broadcasting

Fort Smith, Arkansas

March 2014 - October 2014

I was responsible for the overall sound of the station. I worked

closely with the sales team; I created, wrote, and produced

commercials for clients. I made personal appearances on behalf of the

station. I wrote, edited, and produced five daily sportscasts that

aired on the station.

Reason for leaving ? got married and moved to Conway.

Brand Manager/News Director/Talk Show Host, Texarkana Radio

Texarkana, Texas

2011 - 2014

I was responsible for the branding of the station in the listening

area. I would make personal appearances on behalf of the station. I

generated revenue by creating programming that was local and

professional. I sold commercial time through cold calls, appointment

setting, and relationship building. I created advertising campaigns

for clients. I wrote copy for commercials and produced the spots. I

trained staff. I worked closely with the sales team in creating

revenue opportunities for clients. I researched, wrote, and produced

newscasts. I hosted a two-hour morning talk show

Reason for leaving ? ran for political office.

General Manager, Chapel of Light Radio

New Boston, Texas

2008 - 2011

I was responsible for creating and implementing a long-range plan that

would make the station financially viable for many years. I developed

budgets, implemented a new format, created advertising opportunities,

brought the station into compliance with the FCC, hired and trained

staff, and created a profit for the owners. I made the station

relevant in the community by being involved in local civic

organizations. I made sales calls and spoke on behalf of the station

at community events. I created advertising campaigns for clients. I

wrote and produced commercials for clients. I created and maintained

the website for the station.

Reason for leaving ? better opportunity that was closer to my family.

Program Director/Sports Director, Freed Am Corp

Atlanta, Texas

2006 ? 2008

I was responsible for changing the format of the station from music to

Christian Talk. I negotiated contracts with network programming

providers. I wrote and produced station promos. I wrote and produced

several daily sportscasts. I wrote and produced commercials. I

helped the sales staff with packages and presentations. I hosted a

two-hour talk show. I hired and trained staff members. I hosted a Pre-

Game, Halftime, and Post-game show for three high school broadcasts.

Reason for leaving ? better position and more money.

Program Director/Sports Director, Texarkana Radio

Texarkana, Texas

2003 ? 2006

I was responsible for establishing two local talk shows on the ESPN

station. I created and maintained the website for the station. I

was able to help increase revenue by broadcasting several sporting

events including NASCAR, Texas Rangers baseball, and local high school

sports. I was responsible for the Pre-game, Halftime, and Post-game

shows for two high school football broadcasts. I wrote and produced

promos.

Reason for leaving ? helped a friend start a Christian Talk station.

Other radio experience includes:

Program Director, PetraCom ? Texarkana, TX 2003-2004

Director of Broadcast Operations, Texarkana Bandits Hockey Club ?

Texarkana, TX 2001-2004

Air Talent, Basso Broadcasting ? Texarkana, TX 1997-2000

Program Director/Air Talent, Beat of His Heart ? Texarkana, TX 1991-1997

Program Director/Air Talent, KMLA ? Texarkana, TX 1990-1991

Air Talent, KLLI ? Texarkana, TX 1989

Program Director, KPYN ? Atlanta, TX 1988-1989

Operations Manager, KZEE ? Fort Worth, TX 1988

Air Talent, KKYK ? Little Rock, AR 1987

News Director/Air Talent, KOSY ? Texarkana, AR 1984-1987

Program Director, KMSL ? Stamps, AR 1984

Air Talent, KTFS ? Texarkana, TX 1982-1984

Air Talent KADO ? Texarkana, TX 1981-1982

HIGHLIGHTS

I have covered sports at all levels including the Dallas Cowboys,

Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Rangers.

I have covered several political events including rallies, campaigns,

and elections.

I have had the privilege of interviewing such notable people as Sen.

Ted Cruz, Sen. John Boozman, Sen. Tom Cotton, former Gov. Mike

Huckabee, former Sec. of State Madeleine Albright, former AG of

Virginia Ken Cuccinelli, the late Andrew Breitbart, as well as former

Cowboys Drew Pearson, Charlie Waters, Cliff Harris, plus the late Yogi

Berra. I've also interviewed several musicians and bands including

Sonicflood, Pocket Full of Rocks, White Heart, Sammy Hagar, Tommy

Shaw, Molly Hatchet, Cheap Trick, and many others. I even played

basketball with Steve Warner and against Meadowlark Lemmon.

SKILLS

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Ability to plan, organize, and efficiently work.

Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts.

Ability to influence others.

Ability to work with NexGen, Scotts, Skylla, and other automation systems.

Ability to work with Office

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