My name is Mike Laurel and I have 30+ years of experience, recently laid off in the Metro Traffic/Clear Channel RIFs. Versatile, hard working, excellent people skills and a great work ethic. Most recently I was the Assistant Director of Operations at the Metro Traffic hub in Dallas working behind the scenes supervising staff, doing basic payroll tasks and providing general administrative support to the Director of Operations in addition to doing traffic and news on affiliate stations including Sirius/XM Radio.
I also served as Director of Operations for Metro Traffic offices in Austin, Houston and Salt Lake City. I also have experience as a PD and on-air talent for various formats including Country, AC, Oldies/Classic Hits and Smooth Jazz. My resume includes stints at stations in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Milwaukee, Detroit and San Angelo. As a production director I?ve written, produced and voiced tons of commercial copy.
Email: m_laurel@tx.rr.com
Phone: (469) 441-7197
My resume
Objective A position in radio programming, production or operations
Experience 2-2-09 to 10-26-11 Metro Networks
Assistant Director of Operations/Traffic Reporter/News Anchor. Traffic reporter for SIRIUS/XM Radio. Backup traffic reporter for high profile radio stations like KLUV, KLTY, KRLD, WBAP. Supervise staff, payroll, personnel scheduling, distribution of broadcast schedules and copy to affiliates in 6 markets. Administrative support to Director of Operations
7-7-08 to 10-3-08 Splash Media, LP Addison, TX
Managing Editor/Producer. Produced daily Internet video newscast for mortgage industry website? Gathered pertinent news and wrote newscast? Collaborated with director on visual presentation.
8-24-1992 to 12-31-06 Metro Networks
Director of Operations/Traffic Reporter/News Anchor? Traffic reporter for several San Antonio radio stations including KSMG, KKYX, WOAI. Director of Operations for Austin, Houston & Salt Lake City offices? News anchor for KSKY and KRLD in Dallas.
9-9-91 to 5-22-92 WXCD-FM Detroit, MI
Production Director/Air Talent. Mid-day air talent for Smooth Jazz station. Worked with sales staff to create concepts to present to prospective clients. Wrote copy for local direct clients. Produced spots written in house and dubbed agency spots for broadcast
Education 1975-1977 San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX
Studied Radio Television & Film
Summary. Excellent time management skills and able to meet tight deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Office, Cool Edit, Goldwave and other audio software. Major market experience including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Detroit
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