Dave Walls

Main Sports Anchor/Reporter at ABC 13 - WSET
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(386) 825-5501
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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, US

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I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave personally and have encountered him in a work place environment while he did play-by-play for the Philadelphia Wings. Dave is a well-rounded, results driven individual that any company would be luck enough to have on board.

Beth Haufler

Dave handled a large volume of clients on a daily basis. His attention to detail and ability to multi-task while keeping a level head is most impressive. Not only is Dave great at his job but a pleasure to work with making the day a little better after talking to him!

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Experience

    • United States
    • Radio and Television Broadcasting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Main Sports Anchor/Reporter
      • Mar 2014 - Present

      Main Sports Anchor/Reporter for ABC Affiliate in market #68 (Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA). Executive Producer of "ABC 13's Football Friday" (Region's best high school football show), and "ABC 13 Full Court Press" (Region's ONLY high school basketball show). Winner, 2022 Virginia Association of Broadcasters, 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage" Winner, 2022 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters, 2nd Place "Best Sports Anchor" Winner, 2021 Virginia Association of Broadcasters 1st… Show more Main Sports Anchor/Reporter for ABC Affiliate in market #68 (Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA). Executive Producer of "ABC 13's Football Friday" (Region's best high school football show), and "ABC 13 Full Court Press" (Region's ONLY high school basketball show). Winner, 2022 Virginia Association of Broadcasters, 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage" Winner, 2022 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters, 2nd Place "Best Sports Anchor" Winner, 2021 Virginia Association of Broadcasters 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage". Winner, 2018 Virginia Association of Broadcasters 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage". Winner, 2017 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters, 2nd Place, "Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias" 2021 Award Recipient, Virginia School Board Association "Media Honor Roll". Show less Main Sports Anchor/Reporter for ABC Affiliate in market #68 (Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA). Executive Producer of "ABC 13's Football Friday" (Region's best high school football show), and "ABC 13 Full Court Press" (Region's ONLY high school basketball show). Winner, 2022 Virginia Association of Broadcasters, 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage" Winner, 2022 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters, 2nd Place "Best Sports Anchor" Winner, 2021 Virginia Association of Broadcasters 1st… Show more Main Sports Anchor/Reporter for ABC Affiliate in market #68 (Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA). Executive Producer of "ABC 13's Football Friday" (Region's best high school football show), and "ABC 13 Full Court Press" (Region's ONLY high school basketball show). Winner, 2022 Virginia Association of Broadcasters, 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage" Winner, 2022 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters, 2nd Place "Best Sports Anchor" Winner, 2021 Virginia Association of Broadcasters 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage". Winner, 2018 Virginia Association of Broadcasters 1st Place "Outstanding Sports Coverage". Winner, 2017 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters, 2nd Place, "Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias" 2021 Award Recipient, Virginia School Board Association "Media Honor Roll". Show less

    • Voice Over Talent
      • Jun 1997 - Present

      Voice Over artist for some of the biggest names in many different industries, including Mobile Beat magazine, The Fred Beans Auto Group of Philadelphia, Liberty University, American Collegiate Hockey Association, Kremer Eye Center, University of Delaware, Wilmington University, National Lacrosse League, Jackalope Jobs, Resunate, Cachinko, Yellowbook, and many more! Voice Over artist for some of the biggest names in many different industries, including Mobile Beat magazine, The Fred Beans Auto Group of Philadelphia, Liberty University, American Collegiate Hockey Association, Kremer Eye Center, University of Delaware, Wilmington University, National Lacrosse League, Jackalope Jobs, Resunate, Cachinko, Yellowbook, and many more!

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Play by Play / Writer / Podcast Host
      • Mar 2010 - Jan 2018

      Play by Play broadcaster of National Lacrosse League games based in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center. Fill-in Play by Play for Georgia Swarm in Atlanta/Gwinett, GA. TV Play by Play featured on Altitude TV in Denver, Fox Sports South, and in Sportscenter "Top 10". Host of "Wings All Access" podcast, featured on NLL.com. Producer of broadcast/webcast for Philadelphia Wings National Lacrosse League games at Wells Fargo Center. Creation of on-screen graphics, in game camera… Show more Play by Play broadcaster of National Lacrosse League games based in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center. Fill-in Play by Play for Georgia Swarm in Atlanta/Gwinett, GA. TV Play by Play featured on Altitude TV in Denver, Fox Sports South, and in Sportscenter "Top 10". Host of "Wings All Access" podcast, featured on NLL.com. Producer of broadcast/webcast for Philadelphia Wings National Lacrosse League games at Wells Fargo Center. Creation of on-screen graphics, in game camera switching, audio mixing, and maintenance/setup/strike of Tricaster Pro studio equipment. Contributing writer to NLL.com website, including promotional pieces, game recaps, and public information stories. Show less Play by Play broadcaster of National Lacrosse League games based in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center. Fill-in Play by Play for Georgia Swarm in Atlanta/Gwinett, GA. TV Play by Play featured on Altitude TV in Denver, Fox Sports South, and in Sportscenter "Top 10". Host of "Wings All Access" podcast, featured on NLL.com. Producer of broadcast/webcast for Philadelphia Wings National Lacrosse League games at Wells Fargo Center. Creation of on-screen graphics, in game camera… Show more Play by Play broadcaster of National Lacrosse League games based in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center. Fill-in Play by Play for Georgia Swarm in Atlanta/Gwinett, GA. TV Play by Play featured on Altitude TV in Denver, Fox Sports South, and in Sportscenter "Top 10". Host of "Wings All Access" podcast, featured on NLL.com. Producer of broadcast/webcast for Philadelphia Wings National Lacrosse League games at Wells Fargo Center. Creation of on-screen graphics, in game camera switching, audio mixing, and maintenance/setup/strike of Tricaster Pro studio equipment. Contributing writer to NLL.com website, including promotional pieces, game recaps, and public information stories. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Creative Production Manager
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

      Managing the video production process at Stream Companies. Duties include: Scheduling the workflow of our award-winning video editors Work with internal media buying department, as well as TV and radio reps to establish broadcast schedules, and handle all traffic updates Ensure that all projects are Co-Op advertising compliant. Work with external sources to procure footage, voice over artist, and actors, as needed. Managing the video production process at Stream Companies. Duties include: Scheduling the workflow of our award-winning video editors Work with internal media buying department, as well as TV and radio reps to establish broadcast schedules, and handle all traffic updates Ensure that all projects are Co-Op advertising compliant. Work with external sources to procure footage, voice over artist, and actors, as needed.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Address Announcer
      • Aug 1998 - Feb 2013

      Served as the Public Address Announcer for many Liberty University Athletic Teams, including: Men's Hockey (@ Roanoke Civic Center - 1998-2003) (@LaHaye Ice Center - 2011),(MACHA Regional Tournament, (Maryland) - 2013) Women's Basketball (Nationally ranked Top 25 team) Men's Soccer Served as the Public Address Announcer for many Liberty University Athletic Teams, including: Men's Hockey (@ Roanoke Civic Center - 1998-2003) (@LaHaye Ice Center - 2011),(MACHA Regional Tournament, (Maryland) - 2013) Women's Basketball (Nationally ranked Top 25 team) Men's Soccer

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community and Digital Manager
      • May 2012 - Jun 2012

      Help research trends and generate creative content for social media platforms to drive positive brand sentiment. Day-to-day execution of all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) for clients. Monitor social media to capture customer trends, conversations about our clients, as well as opportunities to better meet customer needs. Stay up-to-date on new social media trends and methods for integrating those technologies into the platform. Help strategize an editorial calendar… Show more Help research trends and generate creative content for social media platforms to drive positive brand sentiment. Day-to-day execution of all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) for clients. Monitor social media to capture customer trends, conversations about our clients, as well as opportunities to better meet customer needs. Stay up-to-date on new social media trends and methods for integrating those technologies into the platform. Help strategize an editorial calendar for Facebook and Twitter platforms. Write clear, persuasive, original copy to be pushed out on all social media platforms. Edit audio (podcast) and video (webinar) clips. Storyboard, record, and edit 30-90 second screencasts and informational/educational videos. Produce graphics, animations, and other multimedia elements for client use. Assist clients with overall audio and video strategy. Show less Help research trends and generate creative content for social media platforms to drive positive brand sentiment. Day-to-day execution of all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) for clients. Monitor social media to capture customer trends, conversations about our clients, as well as opportunities to better meet customer needs. Stay up-to-date on new social media trends and methods for integrating those technologies into the platform. Help strategize an editorial calendar… Show more Help research trends and generate creative content for social media platforms to drive positive brand sentiment. Day-to-day execution of all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) for clients. Monitor social media to capture customer trends, conversations about our clients, as well as opportunities to better meet customer needs. Stay up-to-date on new social media trends and methods for integrating those technologies into the platform. Help strategize an editorial calendar for Facebook and Twitter platforms. Write clear, persuasive, original copy to be pushed out on all social media platforms. Edit audio (podcast) and video (webinar) clips. Storyboard, record, and edit 30-90 second screencasts and informational/educational videos. Produce graphics, animations, and other multimedia elements for client use. Assist clients with overall audio and video strategy. Show less

    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervisor - Video Production / Voice Over Production Specialist
      • Apr 2010 - Jan 2011

      • Supervised staff of voice over artists that successfully created, performed, and mixed voice over advertisements for Yellowbook.com and corporate Youtube page. Developed new workflow, templates, and documentation to standardize procedures and creation techniques. • Led monthly and annual performance reviews with staff, performed regular coaching and critique sessions to review recent work and troubleshoot problem areas. Monitored overall department output and worked with other supervisors… Show more • Supervised staff of voice over artists that successfully created, performed, and mixed voice over advertisements for Yellowbook.com and corporate Youtube page. Developed new workflow, templates, and documentation to standardize procedures and creation techniques. • Led monthly and annual performance reviews with staff, performed regular coaching and critique sessions to review recent work and troubleshoot problem areas. Monitored overall department output and worked with other supervisors to review employee work and research trends. • Supported human resources in monitoring and editing payroll. Created new Excel database to simplify staffing scheduling processes. Show less • Supervised staff of voice over artists that successfully created, performed, and mixed voice over advertisements for Yellowbook.com and corporate Youtube page. Developed new workflow, templates, and documentation to standardize procedures and creation techniques. • Led monthly and annual performance reviews with staff, performed regular coaching and critique sessions to review recent work and troubleshoot problem areas. Monitored overall department output and worked with other supervisors… Show more • Supervised staff of voice over artists that successfully created, performed, and mixed voice over advertisements for Yellowbook.com and corporate Youtube page. Developed new workflow, templates, and documentation to standardize procedures and creation techniques. • Led monthly and annual performance reviews with staff, performed regular coaching and critique sessions to review recent work and troubleshoot problem areas. Monitored overall department output and worked with other supervisors to review employee work and research trends. • Supported human resources in monitoring and editing payroll. Created new Excel database to simplify staffing scheduling processes. Show less

    • System Specialist / Project Manager
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

      Meridia ARS is an industry leader in Audience response capabilities and data collection. • Work closely with upper level management customers and senior staff in corporate meeting planning for Fortune 500 companies • Hosted top tech, pharma, medical, and industry business leaders • Onsite and off-site customer service representative and account coordinator • Internally helped manage CRM database, help desk, customer training, warehouse logistics, shipping, administration and… Show more Meridia ARS is an industry leader in Audience response capabilities and data collection. • Work closely with upper level management customers and senior staff in corporate meeting planning for Fortune 500 companies • Hosted top tech, pharma, medical, and industry business leaders • Onsite and off-site customer service representative and account coordinator • Internally helped manage CRM database, help desk, customer training, warehouse logistics, shipping, administration and meeting event planning • Serve as primary contact for technical requirements, troubleshooting, software development, customer help, and data integration. • Hosted corporate game shows involving audience response system for private functions and national trade shows. • Received accolades and personal thanks from the upper management of various industry companies leaders including ; Exxon, Ernst and Young, Cephalon, DecisionQuest, Deloitte, American Podiatric Medical Association, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, National Breast Cancer Coalition, ICPME, and many others. Show less Meridia ARS is an industry leader in Audience response capabilities and data collection. • Work closely with upper level management customers and senior staff in corporate meeting planning for Fortune 500 companies • Hosted top tech, pharma, medical, and industry business leaders • Onsite and off-site customer service representative and account coordinator • Internally helped manage CRM database, help desk, customer training, warehouse logistics, shipping, administration and… Show more Meridia ARS is an industry leader in Audience response capabilities and data collection. • Work closely with upper level management customers and senior staff in corporate meeting planning for Fortune 500 companies • Hosted top tech, pharma, medical, and industry business leaders • Onsite and off-site customer service representative and account coordinator • Internally helped manage CRM database, help desk, customer training, warehouse logistics, shipping, administration and meeting event planning • Serve as primary contact for technical requirements, troubleshooting, software development, customer help, and data integration. • Hosted corporate game shows involving audience response system for private functions and national trade shows. • Received accolades and personal thanks from the upper management of various industry companies leaders including ; Exxon, Ernst and Young, Cephalon, DecisionQuest, Deloitte, American Podiatric Medical Association, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, National Breast Cancer Coalition, ICPME, and many others. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • Director of Operations
      • Aug 2006 - Jan 2008

      Regional Broadcast Traffic Network, serving Wilmington (DE), Dover (DE), Philadelphia (PA), Kent and Sussex Counties (DE), Salisbury/Cambridge/Ocean City (MD), and the Virginia Beaches. Responsible for daily oversight of 11 affilate network. Won "Best of Delaware" for "Best Traffic Report (Downstate)" for my work on Eagle 97.7, WAFL, 2006. Regional Broadcast Traffic Network, serving Wilmington (DE), Dover (DE), Philadelphia (PA), Kent and Sussex Counties (DE), Salisbury/Cambridge/Ocean City (MD), and the Virginia Beaches. Responsible for daily oversight of 11 affilate network. Won "Best of Delaware" for "Best Traffic Report (Downstate)" for my work on Eagle 97.7, WAFL, 2006.

    • United States
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Announcer / Audience Warm Up
      • Apr 2006 - Aug 2006

      Served as the announcer and audience warm-up comedian for live stage version of television's longest running game show. Performed in front of sold out audiences 6 days a week at Bally's Atlantic City. Trained under veteran game show MC's, and the producers of classic game shows, such as "Family Feud" and "The Price is Right". During run, helped give away cash and prizes of more than half a million dollars! Served as the announcer and audience warm-up comedian for live stage version of television's longest running game show. Performed in front of sold out audiences 6 days a week at Bally's Atlantic City. Trained under veteran game show MC's, and the producers of classic game shows, such as "Family Feud" and "The Price is Right". During run, helped give away cash and prizes of more than half a million dollars!

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Traffic Reporter
      • Jan 2003 - Jun 2006

      Joined WSTW/WDEL "Traffic Watch" team, monitoring Delaware traffic conditions via mobile vehicles and airplane. Worked as part of a 3 man team, covering Wilmington (DE), Philadelphia (PA), and Dover (DE). In addition, I broadcasted live from the 2003 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, providing live coverage of Delaware's run in the LLWS. Additional sports reporting came via play by play of local high school football, and anchoring the WDEL Morning News "Sports… Show more Joined WSTW/WDEL "Traffic Watch" team, monitoring Delaware traffic conditions via mobile vehicles and airplane. Worked as part of a 3 man team, covering Wilmington (DE), Philadelphia (PA), and Dover (DE). In addition, I broadcasted live from the 2003 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, providing live coverage of Delaware's run in the LLWS. Additional sports reporting came via play by play of local high school football, and anchoring the WDEL Morning News "Sports Desk". Fill in talk show host for WDEL "Consumer Hotline", as well as substitute weekend DJ at WSTW. For traffic reporting, I won (as a part of the team), "Best of Delaware" for "Best Traffic Report (Upstate)" for 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. Show less Joined WSTW/WDEL "Traffic Watch" team, monitoring Delaware traffic conditions via mobile vehicles and airplane. Worked as part of a 3 man team, covering Wilmington (DE), Philadelphia (PA), and Dover (DE). In addition, I broadcasted live from the 2003 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, providing live coverage of Delaware's run in the LLWS. Additional sports reporting came via play by play of local high school football, and anchoring the WDEL Morning News "Sports… Show more Joined WSTW/WDEL "Traffic Watch" team, monitoring Delaware traffic conditions via mobile vehicles and airplane. Worked as part of a 3 man team, covering Wilmington (DE), Philadelphia (PA), and Dover (DE). In addition, I broadcasted live from the 2003 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, providing live coverage of Delaware's run in the LLWS. Additional sports reporting came via play by play of local high school football, and anchoring the WDEL Morning News "Sports Desk". Fill in talk show host for WDEL "Consumer Hotline", as well as substitute weekend DJ at WSTW. For traffic reporting, I won (as a part of the team), "Best of Delaware" for "Best Traffic Report (Upstate)" for 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. Show less

    • Production Director/Sports Reporter
      • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

      Production of most local commericials, liners, and news/sports clips. Initiated and lead the efforts to upgrade and revitalize studio with new digital production suites and broadcast software. Play by Play broadcaster for high school and college sports, including Lynchburg College Basketball, and the 2000 Virginia High School Football Championships at Liberty University. Production of most local commericials, liners, and news/sports clips. Initiated and lead the efforts to upgrade and revitalize studio with new digital production suites and broadcast software. Play by Play broadcaster for high school and college sports, including Lynchburg College Basketball, and the 2000 Virginia High School Football Championships at Liberty University.

    • Director of Broadcasting
      • Jan 1998 - May 2001

      Responsible for all network broadcast duties for national championship tournaments and seasonal "game of the week" coverage. Duties included staffing additional personnel and logistics, network relations, and game day duties of interviews and play by play. Responsible for all network broadcast duties for national championship tournaments and seasonal "game of the week" coverage. Duties included staffing additional personnel and logistics, network relations, and game day duties of interviews and play by play.

    • Promotions/Special Events Director, DJ
      • Dec 1997 - Aug 2000

      Networked with area organizations and outreaches to help promote their events and services. Launched successful "WXHL Skate Party" regional tour. Daily production shift of producing local commercials and digitizing national programming. Helped to transition station into new automation and production software, digitizing entire library from CD to computer. Weeknight on air personality. Served as producer and talent for biannual "share-a-thon". Networked with area organizations and outreaches to help promote their events and services. Launched successful "WXHL Skate Party" regional tour. Daily production shift of producing local commercials and digitizing national programming. Helped to transition station into new automation and production software, digitizing entire library from CD to computer. Weeknight on air personality. Served as producer and talent for biannual "share-a-thon".

Education

  • Liberty University
    Bachelor's, Communications
    1997 - 1999
  • University of Delaware
    Communications - Broadcasting
    1995 - 1997
  • John Dickinson High School
    HS Diploma, Advanced Studies / Music / Theater
    1991 - 1995

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