Kevin
J. Olmstead |
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| Work
Experience COPY EDITOR/PAGE DESIGNER, BUSINESS EDITOR Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pa., Aug 2002 to present Responsible for editing and designing pages for a 30,000 circulation daily newspaper in Northcentral Pennsylvania, including two to four front pages per week and the Sunday business section. Covered business and politics as a staff writer prior to December 2004. COPY EDITOR, FARMER'S FRIEND EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Towanda Printing Co., Towanda, Pa., March 2000 to Aug 2002 Responsible for copy selection and editing, page design and layout for a weekly agricultural newspaper. Also edited copy and reported on local government, police, entertainment, history and sports for a small daily in rural Northeastern Pennsylvania. PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR Eolin Broadcasting Inc., Corning, N.Y., Nov 1995 to Jan 1998 Organized and executed promotions, contests and events for four radio stations. Also produced commercials, programmed radio automation software, composed news releases and co-hosted a home-shopping show. AIR PERSONALITY, PART-TIME ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Chemung County Radio, Elmira, N.Y., Oct 1993 to Nov 1995 Hosted the afternoon show on the market's dominant country-music radio station. Also produced commercials, emceed concerts at local nightclubs, reported news and sold advertising. PROGRAM DIRECTOR WPIE-AM, Trumansburg, N.Y., Feb 1992 to Oct 1993 Organized and exectuted programming on a stand-alone AM radio station in the Ithaca, NY area. Also produced commercials, programmed automation and broadcast live sports events. |
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| Education A.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Corning Community College, Corning, N.Y., 1999 A.A.S. LIBERAL ARTS-COMMUNICATIONS Corning Community College, Corning, N.Y., 1996 |
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| Skills,
qualifications and achievements * Contributed to a Keystone Press Award-winning series on youth violence for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. * Moderated forum with candidates for state treasurer in 2004. * Introduced a number of elements to Sun-Gazette page design with positive results. * Was the subject of national media coverage as a professional wrestler. * Established WPIE's sports department, which quickly became the station's top revenue generator. * Oversaw format change at WPIE that resulted in increased listenership. * Covered 1991 prison uprising in Southport, N.Y., for Mutual Broadcasting System, including reports on "The Larry King Show." * Proficient in several computer programs used in the print and broadcast industries. * Quick learner, with a great capacity to acquire new skills. |
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| References Available upon request. |
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