Summary

Broadcast professional with 20 years in radio, television and Internet.  On camera and production credits.  Strong sales and marketing skill. Experience in electronic retail and e-commerce.  Streaming media knowledge. 
Likable, personable on air presence.  Excellent motivational and presentation skills. 

Experience

1997-Present                 ShopNBC                                Minneapolis, MN

Director, Interactive Broadcasting

• Developed and launched first commerce Website for ShopNBC.

• Sales grew from 2.2M first year to 62M in FY2001.

• Created streaming media strategy for ShopNBC.

1991-1997                     ShopNBC                                Minneapolis, MN

On Air Host

• Presented variety of products as on air host for ShopNBC/ValueVision.

• Consistently met and exceeded sales goals both hourly and daily.

• Developed training techniques for on air presentations.

• Assisted in product development for increased sales.

1990-1992, 1982-1986    School of Communication Arts  Minneapolis, MN

Senior Instructor

• Teaching all aspects of Television Production and Technology course.

• Updated curriculum for state approval.

• Achieved highest placement rate for graduates.

1988-1991                     Video Data Services                      Brainerd, MN

President/Owner

• Founded video production company.

• Established and maintained commercial accounts.

• Developed new business.

• Increased sales 150% in one year.

1987-1991                     WJJY AM/FM – KVBR AM            Brainerd, MN

Air Personality

• AM Drive slot for 18 months.

• Air talent for all shifts.

• Serviced sales accounts.

Military

1976-1980                     United States Army              Frankfurt, Germany
 

Broadcaster

• Television feature reporter for American Forces Network Europe.

• Host for daily television magazine program.

• Air talent for various radio shows.

Education

1975-1976 Brainerd Community College, Brainerd MN
1976          Defense Information School, Indianapolis, IN
1977-1978 Boston University through special courses from DOD
1992-1998 Variety of short courses in business, presentation and motivational techniques.

Interests

Co-star in Let’s Bowl, the TV series, on Comedy Central. Community theatre, commercials, voice overs and industrials.  Won several regional and national awards for appearances in commercial and industrials