Production Manager Program Director

William Thompson “Billy T.”

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To make the station look and sound great, grow audiences, assist in any way I can to help build the station ratings in the market and to be a part of a winning team. Experience

2019 to 2020 Beasley Media Group Urban Production Manager Detroit, MI

Managing all on-air production (commercials, promos etc.) for the urban stations in the cluster, WDMK-FM 105.9 and WDMK-HD2 the Detroit Praise network.

Assisting with production of 105.1 FM the Bounce (Old School Hip Hop).

Facilitates a weekend air shift on 105.9 Kiss FM and filling in on both Kiss and The Praise Network. 2014 – 2019

Radio One Detroit cluster including four stations: WDMK-Urban AC, WGPR-Urban, WPZR-Inspiration, and WCHB-AM

On-Air talent, Fill-in person, News Talk, Board-Op, and Production Assistant 2013- 2014 WHPR TV33 Host of Radio and Television Show Highland Park, MI

Host weekly radio and television show. Sales and Engineer/Board Operator for radio and television 1998 - 2007 KCEP FM 88.1 Program Director, Music Director, Afternoon Drive

Las Vegas, NV

Managed on-air staff; implemented station policies and procedures.

Managed and selected syndicated programs for station.

Researched, selected and organized music selections and format for station broadcast.

Arranged and conducted of interviews of recording artists.

Worked closely with sales department, businesses and organizations to improve community relationships and heighten station’s profile in the market by organizing community events.

Built relationships with record company reps and worked with new artists and music.

Managed Student Internship Program.

1996 – 1998

1995 – 1996

1991 – 1996

1983 – 1991

WCHB FM 105.9

WDZZ FM 92.7

WJLB FM 97.9

WGPR FM 107.5 TV63

Air Personality, Music Director

Air Personality

Air Personality

Radio and TV Personality

Detroit, MI

Flint, MI

Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

Established contemporary urban, hip-hop, rap and gospel music formats.

Hosted on-air programs including contacting, researching, and conducting live recording artists interviews.

Planned, organized and executed live club and community events, television dance and video programs.

Represented WCHB and spokesperson for Miller Genuine Draft in Detroit Love Live Music Promotion.

Organized sponsors and participated in campaign for academic success for Stay in School Campaign.

Education

1983 – 1984 Specs Howard School of Broadcasting Arts, Certification Military

1976 – 1980 United States Air Force, Sargent E4; Honorable Discharge.

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