Multimedia/Broadcasting

WALTER FRAZIER

**** ******* ***** ■ Smyrna, Georgia 30080 ■ 678-***-**** ■ ******@*******.***

PROFILE

Accomplished and results-oriented professional with more than 12 years of radio and television broadcasting experience which includes audio and video production, as well as directing and editing newscasts, sports, and commercial spots. Adept in producing, mixing, and arranging audio and music, as well as conducting marketing promotion and organized special events. Excellent problem solving and leadership skills. Accountable for handling numerous job tasks, including budgeting, production management, recording engineering, and training and development.

Certifications: FCC License, Certified Anger Management Specialist, Certified Non Violent Crisis Prevention

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ø Enhanced Radio Programming by revamping some of the broadcasts and formats to make station more visible to the community, as well as partnered with local vendors to participate in live events.

Ø Instrumental in creating news department, resulting in the increase of TRP’s for the station from fourth to first ranking in the market and increase in demand of advertising dollars.

Ø Handled operations management by restructuring network operations to match team talent and skill sets reducing down time and customer complaints in the department.

Ø Implemented checks and balance procedures and cross-trained staff ensuring all were knowledgeable on proper equipment usage and implemented preventive measures which resulted in reducing network operation errors and down time by more than 90%.

Ø Significantly reduced client complaints, market penetration, and created a column on entertainment news, reviews, behind the scenes, and editorials which increased newspaper sales to broader demographic sections.

Ø Took over under-producing program, identified opportunities to collect on past accounts, and prevented other department departments to use the programming funds.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia Paraprofessional/Teacher & ASP Director

§ Conduct emotional behavior disorders teaching program for exceptional children, as well as handle classroom management and structure.

§ Supervise staff of 18 instructors, accountable for disciplinary actions, maintain expenditures monthly budget, and oversee accounts receivable and review daily accounts.

° Developed after school enrichment programs and encouraged collaboration between parents and administration.

Crawford Communications, Atlanta, Georgia Network Operations Supervisor

§ Supervised staff of 36 project managers, and operators, advised management on departmental issues, and completed daily operations reports such as Audio and Video Productions and Live Audio and Video.

§ Liaised between clients and management by developing strategic plans for satellite services, troubleshooting network operations, and training Master Control Operators, as well as producing and directing shows for clients.

WTVM Channel 9, Columbus, Georgia Promotions Producer

§ Produced and directed newscasts and sport shows, as well as wrote station promos and organized special events.

WAGH/FM, Columbus, Georgia Producer and Music Director

§ Wrote and produced station promos and drops, accountable for music play-list, created weekly Blues and Jazz show, and coordinated special events and concerts.

Columbus Ledger Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia Columnist

§ Wrote weekly music column and entertainment editorials, interviewed artists/industry executives for story content, and reviewed new music.

WFXE/FM, Columbus, Georgia Producer and Music Director

§ Accountable for music play-list, performed community relations, and organized special events for inner city kids.

§ Created and produced weekly mix and jazz show and wrote station promos and drops.

EDUCATION

Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia ~ Bachelor of Arts in Television, Radio, and Communications

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