Dan 'Dan' Leimone
[email protected]
520-272-9210
717 E McMillan Dr.
Tucson, AZ   85202

Preface:
I'm currently looking for work in either broadcasting, writing, or commercial production.  I've had a wide variety of work and hobby experience that would qualify me for many positions.

Radio and Production demo (Zipped mp3, 730k)
Writing samples:

Local artist profile on Phoenix.citysearch.com
April's Motel Room on UBL.com

Education:
High School - Douglas High - Douglas, Wyoming
1984-1988: Attended just under 4 years, and dropped out do to the untimly death of my dad near the end of my senior year.  While in High School I contributed to the school paper with articles, original artwork, and photography.  I was also involved in the layout and printing.   I was active in theater, with the lead in plays I felt I had time to dedicate that effort to.  I was a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and took 2nd place in a state meet for data processing.  I took all computer clases that were available and learned such valuable skills as Pascal programming for the Apple ][.  Fortunately the basic concepts of computers have stayed the same over the years.
Modeling School - John Casablancas School of Modeling - Scottsdale, Arizona
1995: I attended a male modeling course after a scout photographer for thier affiliated agencey, MTM, took this photograh of me.  Subjects covered included photo modeling, fashon modeling, makeup and television.

Work Experience:
Phoenix.citysearch.com - Phoenix, Arizona
2000-Present: Freelance web content writer
I do mostly concert previews, although I have also done profiles on local musicians and stores.
AAA Transportation - Phoenix, Arizona
1999-2000 & 1997-1998: Independant contract Cab Driver
I also helped out with dispatch and driver asistance.  Earned a reputation as 'The Mobile Dispatcher' by gaining such an extensive knowledge of the city that I essentially know the location of everything and every street and can recite addresses and hundred blocks from memory.  This arterial street and zone map I drew completely from memory.

Yellow Cab Company - Phoenix, Arizona
1998-1999 & 1992: Independant contract Cab Driver
This was my first taste of the transportation business, and my inspiration to start my own cab company.

Desert Subway - Glendale, Arizona
1996-1997: Store Manager
Worked my way up from sandwich maker.

The Great Skate - Glendale, Arizona
1996-1997: Disk Jockey
Part-tme DJ and I also did other odd jobs at the largest roller-skating rink in Arizona.  I took this job because it gave me a chance to practice my mixing skills again professionally on a pair of Technics SL-1200 turntables.

KUKQ 1060 AM - Tempe, Arizona
1995: Air Talent & Promotions Assistant
Did volunteer work for this alternative radio station.

MTM Modeling Agency - Scottsdale, Arizona
1995: Freelance Model
Did photo and fashon show modeling through this agency.

Express Cab - Phoenix, Arizona
1992-1995: Cab Company Owner
Owned and operated this small cab company.  I did everything, from purchacing, driving and repairing my cabs to designing the company logo and layout for the business cards and advertising.   In it's peak I had three cabs, one owner-operator and several transportation accounts.   Express Cab had a dedication to customer service and a unique automated dispatiching system I designed that connected all cash customers directly to thier driver's cellular phones.

KZJH 'KZ-95' - Jackson, Wyoming
1991: Music Director & Afternoon Air Talent
I also did extensive amounts of production at this adult-oriented top-40 station.   My show was very local and listener phone call oriented and I did several live appearances and remote broadcasts.   Click here for my demo in mp3 format. (Zipped, 730k)   As music director, I set up reporting in The Gavin Report and FMQB, and also record label service.

KQXI 'Q-1550' - Denver, Colorado
1990-1991: Evening Producer
Produced live Christian talk shows and ran boards for Denver Zephers baseball broadcasts.

KKFR 'Fire 1150' - Denver, Colorado
1990: Evening Prodoucer
Produced and screened calls for live talk shows.

KKAZ 'Z-100' & KUUY 1550 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
1990: Air Talent
Evenings on Adult Contemporary FM station, and part time on AM country station.   Setup and programmed AM overnight automation system.   Also did extensive commercial production and live remote brodcasts.

KCSP 'C-107' - Casper, Wyoming
1989-1990: Air Talent
Hired as overnight board-up for live assist sattellite programming, and worked my way up to morning co-host and local news.   I was also assistant music director for then experimental progressive country format.   Did stints in evening and afternoon drive as well as extensive production, live remotes, and promotional appearances.

KOY-FM 'Y-95' - Phoenix, Arizona
1989: Promotions Assistant & Air Talent
Worked part-time at top CHR station.   Also did call-out listener music research.

KRQU 'Rock-U 102.9' - Laramie, Wyoming
1988-1989: Air Talent
Overnights at rock station.

KWIV 1470 & KATH FM - Douglas, Wyoming
1987-1988: Air Talent & Board-op
Hired as a part time at only 16 because of my successful local mobile DJ service.   Ran boards for live sports, read news, did commercial production, and programmed archaic automation system.

Mobile and Freelance D.J. Services
1986-1999: Mobile D.J.
From 1986 to 1988 I ran the most popular local mobile DJ service in eastern Wyoming with my own music and equipment.   Since 1988 I've DJed assorted parties and events with mine and others' equipment, usually using all my own music.


Hobbies:
Internet Broadcasting:
I have an online shoutcast recreation of KUKQ that I do all the programming and production of liners for in addition to encoding all music for as well as creating and maintaing it's webpage.
Music collecting and audio restoration to mp3:
I've built a mammoth record collection, which I'm working on digitizing to mp3.   In the IRC mp3 scene I've made a reputation for myself by being able to make CD-quality mp3s from sources ranging from damaged records to live concert cassettes I've recorded on my walkman.
Designing and maintaining my Web Page:
I've never claimed to be good at HTML, but I'm teaching myself.   Although the server that was hosting my site recently went down, I'm rebuilding my site at http://mp3nis.isSexy.com
Promoting local music:
For years I've stayed current with the local music scene and have helped many local bands by promoting thier shows and helping them record and distribute demos of thier music.


I can probably be reached online right now.






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