sgerda

Motivated, personable business professional with a college degree and a successful 3-year track record of profitable small business ownership. Technically confident, diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling every aspect from running a music news blog site as well as food and entertainment blog. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports and meeting stringent time lines. Flexible, versatile and able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Able to thrive in deadline-driven environments of fast paced fields. Excellent team-building skills and management skills. I have worked on the radio for the last year for Octive Radio on KWSS in Scottsdale, AZ reporting on their Upcoming Events segment (weekly). Over the past decade I have been able to acquire many skills that are critical to any business that has an online presence. I have experience and knowledge in: Online social media Marketing Project Management Photography Knowledge Writing Experience & Knowledge Press Release knowledge Extensive Social Online Media Knowledge SEO / Blog/ Website Building knowledge Customer Service Media skills: Writing/Reporting & Radio Broadcasting Marketing & Sales Human Resource Experience Event Planning Accounting Management of all business aspects Professionalism Extensive Local Music Knowledge TV, Radio & Print Media Experience Knowledge of Sound Equipment used for broadcasting, and public performance (PA Systems Professional Experience: Conducted over a dozen interviews with artists, venues, bloggers Have worked with local radio and newspaper media outlets to cover entertainment news and happenings. Written over 300 articles for online publication. Personally coordinated over 11 concerts start to finish. Handled all press releases, and contract writing for business. 3 years exposure and experience in Wordpress websites, building and admin duties.