Part-Time General Manager

Peter J. Turpel

Email: ********@*****.*** Phone: 805-***-****

Address: **** ****** ****. #***-***, Oxnard, CA 93035

OBJECTIVE

Retired professional seeking satisfying part-time or remote work with a vibrant company that values both its employees and clientele. Leveraging extensive experience in broadcasting, audio production, and business leadership.

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University

Business Management and Communications (2 years, 1975–1977)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Commercial Voiceover Actor (SAG/AFTRA)

1984 – Present

Professional voiceover artist specializing in commercials, narration, and audio branding projects.

Experience working with diverse clients and producing high-quality recordings.

Founder / President, Phone On-Hold Marketing

1984 – 2013

Created and led a pioneering company that transformed business telephone systems into effective advertising channels.

Developed strategic audio messaging in multiple languages, employee phone training programs, and multimedia digital design.

Expanded operations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico with 16 employees.

Achieved ISO/9001 certification, the first in the industry.

Author of “HOLDING POWER: Building Long Lasting Customer Relationships with the Push of a Button.”

General Manager, Comedy Broadcasting Company, Thousand Oaks, CA

1987 – 1992

Managed all station operations, including programming, budgeting, sales goals, and community engagement.

General Sales Manager, Children’s Radio Network, Los Angeles

1992 – 1993

Supervised a six-person sales team.

Developed sales goals and processes for a unique advertising sales concept.

Radio Broadcasting On-Air Personality

1975 – 1987

On-air roles at stations across the U.S., including WMSB, WSSO, WLOX, KGAB, KAAP AM/FM, KBUS, KNJO-FM.

Radio Program Director (1985–1987) — designed station formats to optimize audience demographics and support sales.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Planning Commissioner, City of Thousand Oaks (2009–2015)

Board Member, Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce (1991–1997)

Chairman, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce (2010)

President, Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks (2006–2007)

Director, United Way (2013–2015)

Extensive involvement with Boy Scouts, Conejo Valley Days, and local historical societies (detailed upon request)

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Professional voiceover and audio production expertise

Leadership and team management

Sales and marketing strategy development

Business operations and growth

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Multilingual audio content creation

Remote work proficient (familiar with digital communication tools)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Published author in customer relations and marketing

SAG/AFTRA member for voice acting

ISO 9001 certified business owner

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