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Candidate Details: Well Rounded DFW Radio Specialist
| Name | Chuck Taylor |
|---|---|
| chuck.taylor@texascountdown.com | |
| City | Ft. Worth |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 817-729-2380 |
| Website | www.TexasCountdown.com |
| Categories | Production, Programming |
| Resume Text |
Objective • To obtain an on-air position with a quality company! Personal Information • My personal philosophy is to strive for the best and to always give 110% to any project I am working on! Professional Experience LKCM Radio Group –KFWR, Ft. Worth, TX July 2005 – January 2008 Nights/APD/MD • Nights for KFWR • Assistant Program Director • Conducted on-air interviews • Responsible for musical content of station • Responsible for commercial production • Filled in for Production director from time to time • Remotes • Helped with computer issues with automation system • Voicetracked mornings for KRVA Sulphur Springs • Voicetracked nights for KRVF Corsicana • Hosted live artist interview/performance show at Billy Bob’s Texas The Official Texas Countdown, Corpus Christi, TX July 2002 - Present Host/Owner • Created and host a nationally syndicated Texas music countdown show. • Currently heard in 40+ markets nationwide. • Show consists of top 20 of Texas Music Chart and weekly artist interviews. Tejas Broadcasting - KOUL, Corpus Christi, TX March 2001 - March 2005 Mornings/MD • Mornings for KOUL. • Conducted on-air interviews. • Responsible for musical content of station. • Responsible for commercial production. • Filled in for Production director from time to time. • Remotes. • Helped maintain computers. • Produced TV spots for stations in group. • Produced video for sister station's awards show. • Developed graphics for web and premium handouts. Capstar/AMFM -Star System, Austin, TX January 1999 - January 2001 Voice Track Talent • Voice tracked a variety of stations and formats. • Helped troubleshoot problems with studio computers. • Helped run national contests. • Did some music scheduling using Selector. • Developed and produced syndicated programming. • Conducted artist interviews. Gulfstar - KYGL, Texarkana, AR October 1996 - January 1999 Afternoon Drive • Promoted to Star System in Austin in Jan. 1999. • Responsible for Afternoons. • Pointman for Prophet System. • Commercial production. • Remotes. • Conducted artist interviews. KBYB, El Dorado, AR December 1995 - October 1996 Middays/PD/MD • Responsible for day to day management of the programming staff. • Responsible for station promotions in conjunction with the OM and GM. • Responsible for musical content of station. • Commercial production. • Remotes. Noalmark Broadcasting - KIXB/KISQ/KELD, El Dorado, AR August 1993 - October 1995 Mornings/Middays/Afternoons/APD/MD • Responsible for day to day programming and music content of KISQ. • Mornings on KISQ. • Responsible for news and afternoon talk show on KELD. • Responsible for Middays on KIXB. • Commercial production. • Remotes. New South Communications - KJLO, Monroe, LA January 1993 - August 1993 Overnights/Weekends Also from November 1990 to May 1992 • Responsible for overnights. • Commercial production. KMSL, Magnolia, AR December 1986 - December 1989 Afternoons • Responsible for afternoon show. • Scheduled own music for show using card system. • Commercial production. • Remotes. KFTS, Texarkana, TX August 1985 - August 1986 Nights • Responsible for night show. • Produced sports talk show for AL Umpire Derwood Merrill. • Commercial production. Education • Northeast Louisiana University, Master's Work, Broadcast Management, August 1990 - May 1991 Held a graduate assistanceship where I took and taught classes relating to broadcasting • Southern Arkansas University, Bachelor, Broadcasting, August 1984 - December 1989 Majored in broadcasting, minored in marketing. Additional Skills Adobe Photoshop - 4yrs Adobe Premiere - 3yrs Adobe Audition/CoolEdit Pro - 8yrs Digi-Link - 3yrs EncoDad - 4yrs Microsoft Frontpage - 5yrs MusicMaster - 1yr Pinnacle Studio - 2yrs Powergold - 3yrs Pristine - 2yrs Prophet System - 7yrs Pro Tools - 3 Months Samplitude - 1yr SAW - 10yrs Scott Studios - 1yr Selector - 1yr Ulead Media Studio Pro - 3yrs Honors and Awards • Caller Times Reader's Choice Best of the Best, 01/2005 Chosen best of the best local radio station in local paper's annual reader's poll. • All Access' 10 Questions, 07/2004 Chosen for All Access' 10 Questions which is a series of weekly interviews with Industry Leaders! • Prophet Academy First In Class, 08/1998 Won first in class for highest score on final exam of Prophet training. • ABA Small Market Promotion Of The Year, 09/1996 Won for the Great B-96 Summer Getaway Giveaway. • Panelist for Conclave Country Music Panel, 07/1996 Chosen to be on a panel discussing the future of Country Music. Summary • Started radio career in 1985 • Voice tracked for Star System in Austin, Tx • Format specialties include: Rock, Classic Rock, AC, Oldies, Jammin Oldies, Country, & Texas Music • Management experience as PD, APD, and MD • Own and host a nationally syndicated countdown show |
| Posted | 2008-05-05 07:17:11 |
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