Brian R. Simpson
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Career Objective
Seeking challenging positions in management, public relations, or services related organization. Desire an environment where personal initiative, technical expertise and interpersonal skills will be fully utilized.
Skills
Management
• Experienced in managing, team leadership and positive motivation
• Provide positive results, turning work departments into producers
• Managing day to day operations
Communication
• Knowledgeable in sales communication with an emphasis on advertisement sales for broadcast television
• Experienced in public relations of commercial radio
• Obtained military training and experience in leading edge communications technology
Sales
• Possess strong ability to negotiate rates
• Communicate well with advertising agencies on the local and national levels
• Experienced in finding and maintaining sales accounts
• Adept in management of quarter and annual budgets
Computer
• Knowledgeable in the fundamental usage of Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, and Windows 95 and 98
• Training and Experience in technical military and media communication systems
• Dexterous in VCI television programming systems Stars II and Stars II Plus
Work Experience
Real Estate Agent
Myrtle Beach Real Estate, Surfside Beach, SC
• Licensed Real Estate Agent
Traffic Manager/Program Director
WFXB FOX43, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Prepared Daily logs and program scheduling
• Managed a department that is responsible for daily deadlines
National Sales Manager
WFXB FOX 43, Myrtle Beach, SC
WSFX FOX 26, Wilmington, NC
• Negotiate program rates / ratings with sales agencies
• Process and maintain national sales accounts
• Coordinate paid programming
Department Manager / Technician
Anderson Lock and Security Systems, Surfside, SC
• Responsible for residential and commercial sales, installations, and servicing of security alarm systems
• Accountable for inventory control
Disc Jockey
WKZQ, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Operated radio air time from 7pm until midnight
• Responsible for creating commercial spots
• Hosted live promotional events
• Conducted interviews with various recording artists
Interior Communication Electrician
US Navy, Charleston, SC
• Performed inspections, installations, and testing of on-board communications systems
• Served as work center supervisor
Education
Property Management Real Estate School
Myrtle Beach, SC
Real Estate Sales
Myrtle Beach, SC
US Naval Communications Training School
San Diego, CA
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
Socastee High School
Socastee, SC