Dan Mills
Radio Presenter - Star Drivetime 4-7pm at Star Radio- Claim this Profile
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Pete Simmons
Dan has a great attitude to his work, is very diligent, businesslike but also good to have around the office. As a radio presenter he understands his audience and got great results with listeners. His approach is intelligent and he is an expert technically with the broadcast equipment. A very nice guy to have working for you and very reliable!
Tara Hamilton Howard
Dan is a master of what he does. He MC'd the NatWest Venus Awards Dorset for us and he really made a connection with the audience. He brought interest and fun the the proceedings - was totally professional, went out of his way to ensure we got exactly what we needed from him. We will certainly be using Dan for future events.
Pete Simmons
Dan has a great attitude to his work, is very diligent, businesslike but also good to have around the office. As a radio presenter he understands his audience and got great results with listeners. His approach is intelligent and he is an expert technically with the broadcast equipment. A very nice guy to have working for you and very reliable!
Tara Hamilton Howard
Dan is a master of what he does. He MC'd the NatWest Venus Awards Dorset for us and he really made a connection with the audience. He brought interest and fun the the proceedings - was totally professional, went out of his way to ensure we got exactly what we needed from him. We will certainly be using Dan for future events.
Pete Simmons
Dan has a great attitude to his work, is very diligent, businesslike but also good to have around the office. As a radio presenter he understands his audience and got great results with listeners. His approach is intelligent and he is an expert technically with the broadcast equipment. A very nice guy to have working for you and very reliable!
Tara Hamilton Howard
Dan is a master of what he does. He MC'd the NatWest Venus Awards Dorset for us and he really made a connection with the audience. He brought interest and fun the the proceedings - was totally professional, went out of his way to ensure we got exactly what we needed from him. We will certainly be using Dan for future events.
Pete Simmons
Dan has a great attitude to his work, is very diligent, businesslike but also good to have around the office. As a radio presenter he understands his audience and got great results with listeners. His approach is intelligent and he is an expert technically with the broadcast equipment. A very nice guy to have working for you and very reliable!
Tara Hamilton Howard
Dan is a master of what he does. He MC'd the NatWest Venus Awards Dorset for us and he really made a connection with the audience. He brought interest and fun the the proceedings - was totally professional, went out of his way to ensure we got exactly what we needed from him. We will certainly be using Dan for future events.
Experience
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Star Radio
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radio Presenter - Star Drivetime 4-7pm
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Tindle Radio
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Remote
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Radio Presenter - Soleil Radio - Weekday Afternoons
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Hampshire Event DJs
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Hampshire
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Event DJ
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Jan 2018 - Present
DJ for corporate events, private parties and weddings across the south coast. -Liaising closely with couples and clients to deliver their music brief. -Working with venues to deliver a smooth, safe and punctual evening. -Reading the room to create memorable evenings and tired feet. DJ for corporate events, private parties and weddings across the south coast. -Liaising closely with couples and clients to deliver their music brief. -Working with venues to deliver a smooth, safe and punctual evening. -Reading the room to create memorable evenings and tired feet.
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Voiceover Artist
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Remote
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Voiceover Artist
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Sep 2003 - Present
-Fast turnaround voiceovers and revisions. -A reassuring & consistent neutral voice, delivered with authority. -Clients include: Mercedez-Benz, England Rugby, Quick Books, Plymouth Gin, Schockemöhle Sports, Arriva, Nationwide and the ATP Tour. -Fast turnaround voiceovers and revisions. -A reassuring & consistent neutral voice, delivered with authority. -Clients include: Mercedez-Benz, England Rugby, Quick Books, Plymouth Gin, Schockemöhle Sports, Arriva, Nationwide and the ATP Tour.
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Celador Radio
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radio Presenter - The Breeze Network & UKRD group stations
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
-Researched, wrote and presented clear and concise entertainment scripts that appealed to the target audience of "Lisa", 41 years old, with two children. -Used data from audience focus groups to guide pace, emotional tone and content during Covid 19 and consistently delivered what the customer needed on that day, at that moment. -Set up broadcast quality home studio for Covid-19, ensuring flexible working from home at any time, at a moments’ notice. -Pre-recorded all shows as-live and uploaded on to Zetta file-sharing system. -Ability to adapt to changing playout software and systems. Show less
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Global
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Radio Presenter - Heart (South Coast) Drivetime 4-7pm
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Mar 2009 - May 2019
-Put the customer first to consistently write and deliver an entertaining and engaging audio experience. -Scripted accurate and concise promotional content for ‘What To Watch Tonight, with Sky’ providing an audio description of on-screen action customers could enjoy that evening across entertainment, movies and sports. -Created a collaborative atmosphere working with the managing editor, station producer, news, marketing, web and sales teams to deliver the brand, promote events, sell promotions and drive web traffic. -Used innovation on a daily basis, scripting and recording 239 different contest sells for Heart’s 30k Triple Play competition over a three-month period, keeping listeners engaged in the contest. -Gave training to new presenters on how to use the studio facilities. -Hosted events to connect with listeners and understand their needs, ensuring written scripts were customer focused. -Proactively took decisions by scripting and recording content reacting to realtime events such as extreme weather or breaking news. HIGHLIGHT: Increased audience by 25% taking the station to a historic audience high of 350,000 listeners. Show less
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Event Host
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Jul 2004 - Apr 2019
-Wrote scripts for and hosted numerous Race For Life events, interviewing participants on stage about their experiences. -Met groups of students to give a description of working in the industry. -Welcomed and entertained rugby crowds at Twickenham's Big Game 8. -Wrote scripts for and hosted numerous Race For Life events, interviewing participants on stage about their experiences. -Met groups of students to give a description of working in the industry. -Welcomed and entertained rugby crowds at Twickenham's Big Game 8.
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GCap Media
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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Radio Presenter, Red Dragon FM (Breakfast Show)
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Jun 2008 - Mar 2009
-Innovated every day by listening back to each show, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and consulting mentors to develop new ideas and approaches. -Planned and recorded guest interviews. Created a welcoming environment for guests to feel comfortable.HIGHLIGHT: Broadcasting the Red Dragon Cares For Kids campaign live from the Children's Hospital For Wales. Meeting and building empathy with patients,parents and carers to share stories of incredible bravery.
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Radio Presenter, GWR Bristol (Drivetime 3-7pm)
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
-Conducted competitor analysis, assessing strengths and weaknesses to ensure our product was delivering what users wanted at time of broadcast. -Recorded a weekly podcast.HIGHLIGHT: Taking the drivetime show to number one in the market with a 13.9% audience share.HIGHLIGHT: Winning gold for Station of the Year at the 2008 Sony Radio Awards, having produced the entry.
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Radio Presenter, Fox FM
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Jul 2003 - Jun 2006
-Attended customer facing focus groups to gain high quality information about customers’ music preferences.-Adapted to different audiences through hosting the Dance show, Sports show, Late Show and Afternoon Show.HIGHLIGHT: Hosting Party In The Park in front of an audience of 70,000 in Oxford's South Park.
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Audio Producer and Radio Presenter, Hereward FM, Q103 & Northants 96
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Sep 2002 - Jul 2003
-Adopted an innovation cycle to ensure the three radio stations sounded new and fresh everyday.-Loaded audio with a clear description and positioned audio markers with attention to detail. HIGHLIGHT: Winning gold in the competition award category at the 2003 Sony Radio Awards for Hereward FM’s Caravan of Doom promotion, having produced the entry.
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Bright 106.4
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West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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Traffic Manager & Radio Presenter
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Apr 2001 - Sep 2002
-Collaborated with stakeholders to co-write the station's successful licence application. -Scheduled commercials and presented the weekday Drivetime show from launch. -Collaborated with stakeholders to co-write the station's successful licence application. -Scheduled commercials and presented the weekday Drivetime show from launch.
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Neptune Radio
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Dover, England, United Kingdom
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Presenter & Broadcast Journalist
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Mar 1999 - Mar 2001
First rung on the ladder hosting Sunday afternoons, moving on to cover newsroom annual leave. Presented hourly news bulletins and anchored the nightly half hour news programme. First rung on the ladder hosting Sunday afternoons, moving on to cover newsroom annual leave. Presented hourly news bulletins and anchored the nightly half hour news programme.
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