Joseph T. Booker, Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
**********@*****.***
Objective
Position in corporate communications and public relations which utilizes my seven years past experiences in broadcast media productions and relations and my12 year background in customer relations.
Profile
Extremely motivated to succeed and learn efficient ways to complete tasks. I have demonstrated superior team-building and leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications as well as software relative to the completion of audio production. Dynamic communicator and above average writer with creative talents. Trainable for speech-writing and public speaking assignments.
Skills Summary
Broadcast Production
Audio Production
Report Preparation
Written Correspondence Computer Savvy
Customer Service
Promotions
Professional Experience
SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Performed duties in the line of customer service in soft lines and drug store retail to include the managerial level.
Currently operating as sales professional trained to assist customers with furniture purchases at Rooms to Go Showrooms.
Built loyal customer contacts through development of trustworthy relationships.
BROADCAST PRODUCTION/PUBLIC SPEAKING
Produced several syndicated talk shows as radio producer for Citadel Broadcasting of Baton Rouge.
Provided voice for several clients and in house commercial and spot production.
Created and produced live call in talk show.
Executed interviews with both community figures and notable celebrities.
Performed MC duties at many formal and informal events.
Hosted a nightly radio broadcast in a gospel formatted station.
Gave voice to the local radiothon to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital as well as the support of Southern University.
Worked on the broadcast team for the Southern University Football Network.
Assisted in promotional duties to include performance artists relations and ground support during events and remote broadcast.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Science in Business Communications, Currently Pursuing
GPA: 3.6
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Mass Communications Major, 38hrs
GPA: 3.0