Experience

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  54 Media Group

  • working from San Diego, CA

  • Consultant/Audio and Video Production/Client Services

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • working from San Diego, CA

    Consultant for Podcast Audio and Video Network Duties Include:- editing and production for audio and video podcasts- Client Services/Onboarding assistance for podcast programs- Copywriting for ads, promos, and podcast/broadcast production elements- Voiceover for Audio Elements for "Focus on Success" podcasts with host Fawzya Khosti

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  Motivating Radio LLC

  • Dallas, Texas, United States

  • Vice President of Operations

    • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
    • Dallas, Texas, United States

    Motivating Radio™ is a media agency that provides our clients with the tools they need to succeed in the media space. We offer a full-service resource for Coaches, Speakers, Authors and Subject Matter Experts. We provide audio and video program opportunities, coaching, media training, events of all sizes, speaking opportunities and audience generation among other services. Quite simply, we are Media Business Launchers!

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  VoiceAmerica Talk Radio - World Talk Radio, LLC

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area (San Diego, CA except for one week or so a year)

  • Director of Host Services

    • Mar 2008 - Jan 2022
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area (San Diego, CA except for one week or so a year)

    I worked with new talk show hosts and oversaw the Host Services department for the following Live Internet Talk Radio Networks:- VoiceAmerica Variety- VoiceAmerica Business- VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness- VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel- VoiceAmerica Influencers Channel- VoiceAmerica.TVProject Manager, copy writer, voice over work, customer service, website maintenance using proprietary Content Management System

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  Modavox, Inc.

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Director of Host Services

    • Mar 2008 - Dec 2009
    • Greater San Diego Area

    I worked with new talk show hosts and oversaw the Host Service department for the following Live Internet Talk Radio Networks- VoiceAmerica- VoiceAmerica Business- VoiceAmerica Sports- VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness- The Green Talk Network (later VoiceAmerica Green Living Channel)- 7th Wave Network- World Talk Radio- Power Up Motorsports ChannelModavox folded into Augme Technologies. World Talk Radio, LLC spun off into its own company beginning January 1, 2010 - continued position

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  Travel Hub Media/Travel Hub Radio

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Co-Host and Executive Producer

    • Jul 2003 - Dec 2008
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Served as Executive Producer and co-host of Travel Hub Radio, heard weekends on World Talk RadioWorldwide listener base through live and on-demand Internet Talk Radio network - World Talk RadioAs Executive Producer, booked guests, structured layout of 2-hour weekly radio program, contributing writer and photographer for show website and blog sitesProgram completed over 200 episodes, nearly 400 hours of original programming

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  America's Vacation Center/American Express Travel

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Vacation Consultant

    • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Travel Consultant - large continuing client base - specializing in Mass Market and Premium cruise lines and land vacation packagesIndependent Affiliate of America's Vacation Center/American Express Travel (now Avoya Travel)

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  World Talk Radio

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Show Host/Lead Studio Engineer

    • Apr 2003 - Mar 2008
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Started as studio engineer, producing talk programs. After three months, was invited to begin hosting my own program about the travel industry.Promoted to lead studio engineer, producing live programming, then editing and uploading for On-Demand listening. Also wrote, voiced, engineered, edited and produced Station ID's, promos and commercial spots that ran on the network.Experience: Wavecart, Arrakis Audio Board, Simian, Telos system, Windows Media Encoder, Cool Edit/Adobe AuditionWorld Talk Radio was acquired by Modavox in March, 2007 and became part of World Talk Radio, LLC in January, 2010 - I remained with company in various capacities until 2022.

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  World Travel Holdings

  • Virginia Beach, VA (based in San Diego, CA)

  • Vacation Consultant

    • Nov 2004 - Jul 2007
    • Virginia Beach, VA (based in San Diego, CA)

    Virtual Vacation Consultant - booked multi-level cruise packages and all-inclusive vacation packages for several contracted large travel companies including Yahoo! Travel, Priceline Cruises, Hotwire Cruises, Cruises Only, cruises.com, Cruise 411, Vacation Outlet, BJ's Vacations, Orbitz Cruises, and cruise bookings for American Airlines Cruises, US Airways Cruises, Alaska Airlines Cruises, and several other companies.Started with NLG/National Leisure Group, which was folded into World Travel Holdings in 2005.

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  America's Vacation Center/American Express

  • Escondido, CA

  • Vacation Consultant

    • 2004 - 2007
    • Escondido, CA

    Travel Consultant - large continuing client base - specializing in Mass Market and Premium cruise lines and land vacation packages- in house

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  Hyatt Regency

  • Hyatt Regency Islandia, San Diego, CA

  • Accounts Receivable Manager

    • Aug 2002 - Apr 2003
    • Hyatt Regency Islandia, San Diego, CA

    Billed travel vendors (online and packages) for Hyatt hotel stays, credited/debited hotel guests Hyatt Gold Passport points, researched and settled guest charge disputes (bill disputes and credit card chargebacks), processed gift certificates for Hyatt Regency Islandia hotel, assisted guests post-stay with any questions or guest-related charges.

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  Commercial Travel Corporation

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Travel Sales Manager

    • Jul 1999 - Aug 2002
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Started out as travel sales agent for Sprint Rewards Travel Center account (rewards program travel fulfillment) - contracted through Pass Privilege, Inc. Promoted to Inside Travel Agent support for Team Travel (support lead for outside travel agents) using Sabre and Worldspan reservations system. Promoted back to Sprint Rewards Travel Center as Sales Manager, managing 25-30 agents on afternoon/evening shift. Also conducted week long classroom training programs for New Agents. When Sprint Rewards moved accounts, continued as Sales Manager for the late Tom Parsons' BestFares.com through new ownership with Aloha Continental Travel of Santa Ana, CA. Experience in native and proprietary SABRE and WORLDSPAN software systems.

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  800 Travel Systems/800-FLY-4-LESS/800-LOW-AIR-FARE

  • Greater San Diego Area/Tampa Bay, Florida

  • Travel Sales Manager/800-FLY-4-LESS

    • Sep 1997 - May 1999
    • Greater San Diego Area/Tampa Bay, Florida

    Started out as sales agent for high volume flight call center. Promoted to Sales Manager, managing 15-20 agents as team leader, and sales coach. Worked in tandem with 800-Low-Air-Fare, a co-owned company based in Tampa, FL. Also conducted one day of classroom training as part of a multi-instructor training program and ongoing training with new agents post-classroom. Experience in native SABRE and proprietary SABRE interface program, call management and monitoring software

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  102.1 KPRi & KPRiFM.com

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Air Personality

    • Apr 1997 - Feb 1998
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Weekend air personality and studio operator, AAA (Adult Album Alternative) format - station call letters were KXST-FM at this time and station was known as "Sets-FM." Unique concept format of playing artists in "sets" of two, three, or four songs at a time. Ultimately went to a standard AAA format with one or two "sets" per hour.Experience in AVAir and Audiovault system - automated voice tracks and live assist

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  Circuit City

  • La Mesa, CA (Grossmont)

  • Video Sales Consultant

    • 1994 - 1997
    • La Mesa, CA (Grossmont)

    Audio/Video sales

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  Nuevo Communications/KBNN-FM

  • Julian, CA - San Diego Metro

  • Evening Air Personality/Music Director

    • May 1995 - Sep 1995
    • Julian, CA - San Diego Metro

    helped launch early version of "Old School/Adult R & B" format which included pop, dance, and smooth jazz. Evening personality and Saturday/Sunday mornings. Music Director - programmed music rotation and playlist for entire weekend shifts. Also gathered information, wrote copy, voiced and produced live newscasts four times per airshift on my weekend morning shows.

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  RadioShack

  • San Diego Metropolitan Area

  • Assistant Manager and Sales Associate

    • 1992 - 1994
    • San Diego Metropolitan Area

    - I was a retail sales associate for the late RadioShack. I worked for several stores in the San Diego region and served as Assistant Manager for two stores. I tended to learn from the customers who worked with the electronic parts and components but excelled in selling the consumer products, ranging from telephones and radio-controlled toys to personal computers, audio and video components. I also worked with selling and programming some of the first cellular phones and PDAs, which were forerunners to the smart devices of today.

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  Califormula Radio/XHTZ-FM "Z-90"

  • Tijuana Area, Mexico - San Diego Metro

  • Air Personality and Music Assistant

    • Jul 1989 - Nov 1989
    • Tijuana Area, Mexico - San Diego Metro

    Weekend and weekday fill air personalityMusic Assistant"Rock 40" - Mainstream, Classic, Alternative hybrid rock/pop format

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  Buckley Radio/KWAV-FM "K-Wave 97 FM"

  • Monterey, California (Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz radio market)

  • Air Personality

    • May 1989 - Jul 1989
    • Monterey, California (Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz radio market)

    Weekend and prime weekday fill-in air talentSoft Adult Contemporary format

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  Henry Broadcasting/KDON-FM (also with station under Grace Broadcasting)

  • Salinas, California Area (Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz radio market)

  • Assistant Program Director and Air Personality

    • Aug 1985 - Mar 1989
    • Salinas, California Area (Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz radio market)

    Air Personality - weekend and weekday fill - worked ALL daypartsAssistant Program DirectorMainstream Top 40 format - transitioned to Rhythmic Top 40 in 1989