Erich Harold Wiegand
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Speech Communication May 2011
With an Emphasis in Public Relations
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Ga.
EXPERIENCE
Family Feud Atlanta, Ga. July 2011- July 2012
• 2 full seasons experience as a production assistant for Steve Harvey and the entire crew of the Family Feud game show.
• Worked closely with executive producer, director and production team of the show.
• Ability to deal with production inquiries.
• Provided daily contestant transportation to and from hotel and airport.
• Provided daily meals for crew and maintained craft services.
• Performed utility work to prepare for the game show’s commencement; painting, carpentry,
laying wire, laying carpet/synthetic turf, installing doors.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; honed from my public relations degree.
• Ability to manage contracts with external organizations.
• Ran many errands for crew and am very skilled in navigating Atlanta and surrounding areas.
• Responsible for other duties assigned.
U.S. Air Force: Comm/Nav Avionics Technician Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Ga. June 2003-May 2008
Maintained communication and navigation avionics systems on 11 mission-ready C-130 aircrafts.
Secret Security Clearance.
Operated various military vehicles including deicer trucks, bread vans, and boom lifts.
Worked collectively with teams to troubleshoot and repair various discrepancies on the C-130s.
Directed, planned and organized aircraft maintenance activities.
Supervised and assisted in aircraft ground servicing, and launch/recovery operations.
Trained and Mentored younger troops to acquire Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman (5-level).
Served 2 tours in the Middle East and Africa in support of Combat Search and Rescue Aircraft Missions to include Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism.
Received regular promotions; promoted to E-4 Senior Airman “Below the Zone.”
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Goal oriented and hard worker
Excellent reading and writing skills
Energetic self-starter with highly effective problem solving skills
Demonstrated organizational effectiveness and strong on follow-up
Proven negotiation skills, good listener, and follows directions
Responsible, trustworthy, and versatile team player
ACTIVITIES: Public Relations Student Society of America 2010-2011 (Treasurer 2010-2011),
Habitat for Humanity 2005-2011, Visitation Day 2011, Relay for Life 2010
References available upon request.