Patrick M. Rhody

818-***-**** . acxd9e@r.postjobfree.com . P.O Box 50824, Phoenix, AZ 85076

www.youtube.com/user/patrickmrhody . Linkedin.com/in/PatrickMRhody .

Twitter.com/ClownsAsshats

Writer/Producer

More than 20 years of combined experience as a multi-faceted writer across

various media platforms, including the web, print, television, radio and

print along with a degree in journalism. Dependable, punctual, and adept

and managing strict deadlines. Affable and flexible; able to take direction

well. Media savvy. AP Stylist. Excellent proofreader. Available for

freelance opportunities. Scope of experience includes:

Website Content Copy Editing Ghost Writing Parodies

Blogs Research Newsletters Biographies

Landing Pages Email Blasts Advertising Copy RFPs

Articles Digital Media Promos/PSAs Industrial Videos

News Releases Financial Writing Commercials Broadcast News

Newsletters Medical Writing Talk Radio Emcee/Host

Credits / Experience

PUBLIC RELATIONS/ADVERTISING

Online Amiga Sept. 2015 - Present

Copywriter/Proofreader for digital advertising agency based in downtown

Phoenix, AZ. Work with various clients, including CGO Wealth Management,

LLC, MultiTable and Dental Practice Pro. Work on SEO strategies, including

writing Meta Titles and Descriptions for websites. Currently employed on a

part-time basis.

Change3 Enterprises March 2015 - Jan. 2016

Copywriter/Proofreader for digital advertising agency based in Scottsdale,

AZ. Work with various clients, including MediaComm, BizData and Alaska

Communications. Currently employed on a part-time basis.

PRfect Media (now known as ON Advertising) May 2003 - May 2013

Senior Copywriter/Proofreader/Producer of news releases, newsletters,

brochures, website copy, RFPs and animated and live-action videos for one

of the Valley's Top 10 PR firms, as recognized by The Phoenix Business

Journal in 2010. Worked as both a freelancer and as a full-time employee.

Clients included: WealthTrust-Arizona, GlobalMed, the law firm of Baird,

Williams & Greer, Office of Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery,

Corrections Corporation of America, Maricopa County Treasurer's Office,

Jewish Partners for Senior Care, Arizona Department of Commerce

Goodwill Industries of Central and Northern Arizona June 1987 - June

1989

Assistant Director of Community Relations responsible for writing and

distributing news releases, newsletters, brochures and radio and television

PSAs. Acted as liaison with retail stores across the Valley, working with

managers to develop and implement advertising and promotions designed to

increase sales.

FREELANCE WRITER Jan. 1999 - Present

Worked as a writer/producer for several clients in California and Arizona

throughout tenure.

Clients included: The City of Los Angeles, Premiere Radio Networks, Fractal

Design Corporation, West USA Realty, AccuClean Arizona, The Insider

Exclusive, Malibu Bay Films, Pet Valu Stores, DailyJoint.com.

TELEVISION/RADIO

iHeartmedia (Formerly Clear Channel Media and Entertainment) Jan. 1999 -

Present

Employed in several divisions of IHeart Media in California and Arizona

throughout tenure.

Total Traffic Network - Phoenix, AZ [October 2013 - Present]

Part-time Traffic Anchor/Producer covering five metro areas and providing

live and recorded reports for KTAR-FM and several stations in El Paso.

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Professional Experience (continued)

. Monitor major freeways and surface streets in Phoenix, Albuquerque,

Tucson, Las Vegas, and El Paso; check Twitter feed, official websites,

and email blasts from local agencies.

. Analyze freeway cameras to determine accuracy of reported incidents,

deliver live reports on KTAR-FM and live to tape reports for several

stations in El Paso.

. Read commercial copy and include within reports; document and sign

affidavits.

Premiere Radio Networks - Sherman Oaks, CA / Phoenix, AZ [Jan. 1999 -

Present]

Writer of jokes, topical/parody comedy, and current events stories for

various morning show prep services used by radio stations across the

nation.

L.A. CityView Channel 35 - Los Angeles, CA Feb. 2001 - Dec. 2009

Channel 35 is the municipal cable channel of the City of Los Angeles.

Reporter/Writer/Producer of a weekly magazine show

. Accompanied a videographer to record stories and interviews in the

field.

. Co-hosted special events on live television, such as holiday parades.

. Host of programs produced in close cooperation with the Office of the

Mayor, city council members and various City departments.

KOB-AM - Albuquerque, NM Jan. 1997 - July 1998

Recurring Character/Voice Talent on Sunday Side Up with Mark Roman.

. Collaborated on live comedy sketches, as the character "Irv Frankman"

of the American Toast Institute, as well as Santa Claus and others.

KNX-AM - Los Angeles, CA March 1996 - Aug. 1999

Newscast Writer for a 24-hour all news station covering various shifts,

including morning and afternoon drive.

KCBA-TV (FOX) - Salinas, CA Oct. 1990 - July 1995

Co-Host / Writer / Producer of daily entertainment programming targeted at

young people.

. Contributed feature reports to the 6:00PM news.

. Wrote, produced, and directed local programs, industrial videos,

commercials, promos, and PSAs.

. Produced and Co-Hosted a prime time special that received a 33 share.

. Introduced and played characters such as "Tom Trivia," "Willard the

Wacky Word Guy," "The Mops Guy" and "Disco Danny" on the KCBA Kids

Club, a nationally award-winning children's television program.

KFYI-AM / KKFR-FM - Phoenix, AZ June 1989 - Sept. 1990

Talk Radio Host/Producer/Writer of Power Source, an award-winning program

geared toward young adults.

. Produced the Barry Young Show (AM drive on KFYI) and the John Dayl

Show (PM drive on KFYI)

. Wrote, Produced and Hosted Power Source, an award winning program

geared toward young adults.

Awards and Recognition

Service to Children's Television Award - National Association of

Broadcasters (NAB) . 1995

Best Live News Coverage - Associated Press (AP) . 1990

Best Public Affairs Program - Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern

Arizona . 1989

Computer Skills

Macintosh Microsoft Windows MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Audio Consoles

Basic NexGen proficiency

Education

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY- Flagstaff, AZ

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Journalism (emphasis in Mass Communication)

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