Radio Host
Resume:
JOHN K. JOHNSON II
Smithtown, New York 11787
631-***-**** (Home) 516-***-**** (Cell) ****.*.*********@*****.***
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Profile
Career Overview: Background features a record of consistent performance of excellence whether it is through communication skills onset through sales and marketing or through excellent social and communication/articulation skills onset through radio broadcasting and color commentating for two stations. Experience includes field sales (New York Tristate Region), in store sales and communication, weekly radio show host, NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Playoffs Color Commentator and journalist contributor to sporting website Bleacher Reports. Highly competitive and driven: Varsity NCAA Division III Football Player and Baseball Player – captain; participated in the NCAA Division III Football playoffs.
Key Strengths: Energetic; visionary; goal-driven; strong leader; results-oriented; knowledgeable; an exceptional planner, analyst, leader, and motivator. I am an outstanding communicator with people. Proven ability to sustain radio banter and give knowledge facts and opinions. The ability to bring out the best in co-workers, developing show plans, market and sell products while maintaining a great communication level with the customer, and a leader of teams who achieved successes.
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Experience
Present Long Horn Live Radio KLUP 930 am
BCS College Football Analyst: As a member of the Long Horn Live Radio program I was responsible for a weekly analysis of the college football landscape and the every changing rankings of the college football polls, in particular the Bowl Championship Series polls. My job consisted of breaking down individual teams, giving my analysis on which teams were playing well and depict the ramifications of the weekly parity associated with the college football landscape on a weekly basis.
• Analysis was always clear and precise
• Was able to stir-up conversation and debate on teams
Present-Union College WRUC 89.7 fm and UnionTV.
Play by Play Broadcaster for Union College Basketball: As the voice of the Union College basketball program, my job is to broadcast their games by describing the action on the court as it happens. I also provide a pregame and post game shows that are aired both on television and on the radio. As the lead voice, I have to provide my listeners with clear and precise action on the court as it happens. I also have been able to paint a picture through my commentary for those who are listening on the radio.
• Clear analysis and commentary on game action
• Guest interviews from players and coaches during pre and post game shows
Winter 2010- D3Hoops.com NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championships (Rochester Sectional)
Color Analyst: As the color analyst, my job for D3Hoops was to analyze the on floor action and give insightful opinions as to what was transpiring. It was my job to also keep track of stats for pre and post game reports we would do at the beginning and end of each game.
2007-2010 Bleacher Reports
Syndicated Sports Writer: I am currently a sports writer for the website Bleacher Report. My contributions to this website have been well received sports articles that vary from professional sports teams to collegiate teams. As an accomplished writer for Bleacher Reports, I have gained many followers and fans of my writings.
2006-2010 Union College WRUC
Sports Talk Radio Host: As a member of the WRUC radio broadcasting crew I brought a new vision and program to the station. A weekly sports talk show was born. My goal was to update listeners on the world of professional and collegiate sports as well as to stimulate opinions. My role increased from a show host to a color commentator (Women’s NCAA Division III Lacrosse Playoffs). I interviewed numerous guests, including ESPN anchor Jay Harris, WBAL reporter Scott Wykoff, NFL & College Sport Agent Danny Moore and local college athletes. The show was one of the most heavily advertised. Also, it was the popular show on campus and within the Capital district.
Summer 2010-Fall 2010- Custom Universe
Sales Director-Long Island Tri-State Region: As a member and a leader of the Custom Universe sales team I was responsible for marketing our merchandise and offering high schools, colleges and athletic organizations in the area athletic apparel customized to their specs. These items included jerseys, hats, sweats and dri-fit gear. Through my hard work and direct approach towards customer service not only was I able to succeed in outfitting the Tri-State area in apparel, but I was also able to expand our company’s reach into Chicago, Illinois (Elite 50 National High School Football Combine).
• Apparel always met the expectations of the clients
• Broaden company’s outreach from being predominantly Northeastern to now having cliental in the Midwest.
Summers 2002-2010 Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club:
Outside Service Employee and Pro Shop Assistant: As a member of the Hamlet Wind Watch staff I had various responsibilities and handled different task at Golf Club. I was given an increase in responsibility based on my tenure and work ethic. I was given the task of managing the outside services and supervising all outside tasks that took place during golf tournaments and company outings. Along with the responsibility of running the outside services, I was given the following responsibilities:
• Managing the pro shop.
• Managing the course tee-times and in shop sales
• Golf course ranger (make sure pace of play continued and handle on course issues)
• Golf course starter
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EDUCATION
UNION COLLEGE – Schenectady, New York
Bachelor of Arts, History with a minor in Classic’s and Antiquity, 2010
Submitted a thesis on “The Effect of Negro League Baseball and its Culture on Major League Baseball and The Game Today”.
Athletics
Varsity Division III Intercollegiate Football and Baseball Player. Union College is a national force in Division III football. Played running back and was the kick returner. Played in NCAA Division III National Championship Playoffs in 2006. My senior year on the baseball team I was a captain and I finished my career as
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