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Broad Experience: Brand Management, Talent Coach, Audience Research, Marketing, Publicity, Event Production, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiations
Media Professional: Broadcast Operations, Radio Programming, Digital Platforms, Artist & Talent Management, Content Development, Creative Services, Public Relations, Ratings Analysis, PPM Tactics
Marketing Specialist: Loyalty & Permission Based Solutions, Experiencial Concepts, B2B, Promotions, Community Relations, Guerilla Tactics, and ”traditional” Advertising Campaigns for Radio, TV, Outdoor, Print, and Online from design to placement.
Digital Engagement: Social Media Strategies, Database Management, Mobile Platforms, Email Marketing, Blogs, Web Content, Apps, Streaming Audio, Viral Video, Podcasts
Format Success: Hot AC, CHR, Talk, Variety/Classic Hits, AC, Country

Sands Media LLC (2010 – present)
Media, Marketing, Digital Consulting Projects
Recent & Current Clients include:
– Roadrunner Records:  radio promotion consultant for projects by Jason Mraz, Nickelback, Young The Giant, Christina Perri, FUN., Theory of a Deadman, and Kid Rock
– Connoisseur Media:  programming consultant for the April 2012 launch of Top 40 “HITS 100.7” WWHX-FM Bloomington, IL (with Vallie/Richards/Donovan Consulting)
– EMI/Capitol Records:   radio promotion consultant for projects by Matt Nathanson, Graffiti6, and Daniel Powter
– Media Consultant for the Joel Phelps for Congress Campaign in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
– Island Def Jam Music Group:  radio promotion consultant for projects by Bon Jovi, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Parachute, Neon Trees, Taio Cruz, Kanye West, Jon McLaughlin, Fefe Dobson, and Hedley
Other Past Clients include:  AES Group of Midwest Arby’s franchisees, recording artist Jon McLaughlin, and Main Line Broadcasting.
– In March 2011, Sands Media oversaw the launch of Main Line Broadcasting’s “Click 101.5” WCLI-FM Dayton, OH (with Vallie/Richards/Donovan Consulting).

Main Line Broadcasting (May 2011 – January 2012)
Program Director, Click 101.5 WCLI-FM (Pop/Alternative)
Head of Social Media / Dayton (Click 101.5, Hot 102.9, Fly 92.9, ESPN 1410 WING-AM, & 92.1 WROU)

Entercom Communications / Indianapolis (2000 – 2010)
Director of Operations, Programming, & Digital Assets
WZPL-FM “Z99.5″ / WNTR-FM “my1079″ / WXNT-AM “Fox News/Talk 1430″
Executive Producer, Smiley Morning Show
Entercom Hot AC Format Captain and co-creator of syndicated “Your Time with Kim Iverson” night program

KFMB-FM / San Diego (1999-2000)
Program Director, “Star 100.7,” Home of Jeff & Jer in the Morning

Tralyn Broadcasting, Mississippi (1996-1999)
Equity Partner, VP Programming & Operations
WLNF-FM “Live95″ / WIGG-AM / WXHB-FM / WXAB-FM
Morning Co-Host on Live 95 Biloxi

WNSL-FM / Hattiesburg (1992-1996)
Assistant Station Manager & Morning Host, “SL100″

Additional Projects
Co-Producer, “The Best of IndyTube.tv” on WNDY-TV (2009)
Programming Consultant, Crossroads Communications Terre Haute (2005-2007)
Marketing Consultant, Virgin Millionaires (2005 – 2007)
Programming Consultant, WUJM-FM Biloxi (2003 – 2005)
Programming Consultant, Fairwest Direct (2002 – 2003)
Programming Consultant, WKZW-FM Hattiesburg (2001 – 2002)
Manager, King Konga (1997 – 2003)
Program Director, WZBQ-FM Tuscaloosa-Birmingham (1991)
Operations Manager, WABB-AM Mobile (1990)
Program Director, WXLT-FM Baton Rouge (1989)
Producer, Scoot in the Morning, WKRG-FM Mobile (1987 – 1989)
Various Positons, WZKX-FM Biloxi (1984 – 1987)

Education
Spring Hill College, Mobile AL, Marketing & Political Science
RAB Certified Radio Marketing Consultant
RAB Certified Digital Marketing Consultant
RAB Certified Radio Sales Manager
RAB Certified Marketing Consultant – Programming

Community Involvement
Indianapolis Ad Club, Make A Wish Foundation of Indiana