CHRIS CANNON
Radio Personality ~ Emcee ~ Public Announcer
MY RESUME
Professional
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Experienced On Air Personality since 1988 with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Public Address Announcing, Radio, Management, Radio Host, On-Location Entertainer and Marketing. Strong media and communication professional with a Communications focused in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Experience in multiple formats including: Mainstream and Rhythmic Top-40; Country; News-Talk; Adult Contemporary and Classic Hits.
Work
experience
Program Director/On-Air Personality
2018 - Present
Ozark Media Inc., St. Robert, Missouri (KFLW – Hot AC)
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In the process of tightening and cleaning up the entire programming on a neglected radio station; from the music, promotions, production, coaching/giving direction to on-air personalities, website and sales ideas.
Awards/Trophies
2016 - 2018
Discount Trophies of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Build plaques, trophies, name badges, and whatever is required by the customer. Quality control on all orders from proofing to assembly.
Morning Show Co-Host
2015 - 2017
Cumulus Media, Little Rock, Arkansas (KURB – AC)
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Co-host of a 3-person morning show from 5:30-9:00; was the board-op and edited all calls; worked tirelessly to provide as much “ear candy” to the show including: music beds, sound-effects, drops from the night before, anything to bring more flavor to the show; worked with my co-hosts on a structured plan each day including: local things listeners needed to know, pop culture, our everyday lives; production when needed; helped with station imaging; events and live broadcasts.
Audio Book Engineer/Narrator
2013 - 2015
National Audio Company, Springfield, Missouri
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Engineered old analog books on tape into digital versions for the Blind and Physically Handicapped through the National Library Service (NLS); was approved by the NLS to be a narrator; I would narrate the synopsis of books each week.
Program Director/On-Air Personality
2008 - 2012
Midwest Family Broadcasting, Springfield, MO (KOMG - Country)
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Coached and motivated employees; created fun and revenue-streamed promotions; responsible for music scheduling; maintained the web-site and all social media sites; handled yearly budgets; worked with sales to hit revenue goals; crafted marketing strategies through street presence, television, and print.
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On-Air from 6am-10am; structured a daily plan to entertain and inform that included relatable, local content; pop-culture; and the listener life style. Live talent at station events and client remote broadcasts; commercial production as well as station imaging.
Operation Manager/On-Air Personality
1997 - 2008
Journal Broadcast Group, Springfield, MO (KTTS, KSPW, KSGF, KZRQ)
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Operations Manager/PD of KTTS (Country) – Created a fun working environment through motivation and teamwork; coached air talent and other managers; oversaw yearly budgets; assisted the sales department in achieving revenue goals through promotions and sponsorships; willingness to take on new projects; marketed each brand through street presence, TV, outdoor and print; very detailed oriented, meticulous and self-motivated.
Program Director/On-Air Personality
1992 - 1996
Sunburst Media, Springfield, MO (KGMY - Country)
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Program and Music Director of KGMY (Country); on-air personality from 2pm-6pm; on location remote broadcasts and commercial production (voice and produce).
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KGMY was consistently #1 with Adults 18-34 and 18-49.
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Created a fun work environment through motivation and teamwork; coached air talent; assisted the sales department in achieving revenue goals through promotions and sponsorships; made sure the music was focused to the audience through research; very detail-oriented, meticulous and self-motivated
Skills
SCOTT STUDIO
MAESTRO
MEDIATOUCH
SELECTOR and MUSICMASTER
COOL EDIT/ADOBE AUDITION
PRO TOOLS
SHORTCUT/360
MICROSOFT OFFICE PROGRAMS
WEB-SITE APPLICATIONS
Other Experience
2009 – 2014
Stadium Announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A minor league team. Duties included fan welcome; player introductions; and entertainment between innings.
2009 – 2014
Fill-in On-Field Entertainer for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A minor league team. Duties included between inning games and contests with the fans on the field.
2012 – 2013
Fill-in announcer for the Price is Right Live in Branson at the Welk Resort Theater.
2013 – 2015
On-court emcee for Missouri State basketball. Provided entertainment and contests during timeouts and half-time with fans.
Education
Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri
1987 - 1991
Associates Degree in Broadcast Communications