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He was born and raised in Cedartown Georgia, and graduated from Cedartown High School, “Home Of The Bulldogs”.
His tenure with the Army was exceptional, earning him the “Bronze Star”, an award for heroism or achievement, offered to both U.S. troops and qualifying members of foreign military organizations, while serving in Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom, 2010-2011.
Achieved a Bachelor’s of Science In Management and continued his education to finish with a Master’s In Business Administration.
After retiring, he worked with USAA, United Health Care (Tricare), and finally found his passion as an “On Air Talent”/Disc Jockey for Military Broadcast Radio and Smashonline Radio in the United Kingdom.
Radio Disc Jockeys that made an impact on his life, Donnie Simpson, Casey Kasem, Tom Joyner, and Wolfman Jack.
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Byron D. Powell
Colorado Springs, CO 80915 | byron.d.powell@gmail.com
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Professional Summary
Resilient and resourceful Radio Disc Jockey offering six months of radio experience. Articulate speaker with a professional demeanor and strengths in improvising interesting talks. Flexible in managing music, news, and remote broadcasts. Fun-loving Radio Personality with experience in public relations and digital media production. Offering superb marketing skills to drive brand awareness. Effective at promoting discussion with guests to create engaging dialogue. Smart professional with the capability to determine the musical tastes of clients and spin appropriate songs with finesse and excitement. Driven Disc Jockey with the know-how to get people dancing at all types of events, including weddings, bar mitzvahs, company parties, and fundraisers.
Accomplishments
- Achieved excellence by completing all with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with a team of 11 DJs in the development of on-air production.
- Achieved proficiency through effectively helping with on-air broadcasting.
- Displayed compassion in production and performance above satisfaction to all Veterans.
Skills
| · Strong research skills · Music knowledge · Technology proficient · Customer interaction · Clear delivery · Verifying facts · Radio program supervision Microsoft Office · Soundboard operation · Event participation · Excellent communication abilities · Station representation · Performing voice-overs · Adobe Audition/Premiere/Photoshop · Adobe After Affects · Sam Broadcaster |
Work History
Radio Disc Jockey Mar 2022-Current
Smashonline Radio United Kingdom
Radio Disc Jockey Aug 2021 – Current
Military Broadcast Radio (MBR) Lakewood, CO
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for all service members and genres.
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Played songs fitting the station’s format and monitored each song’s length to avoid dead air.
- Found, researched, fact-checked, and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
First Sergeant Mar 2010 – Sep 2014
United States Army Fort Carson, Colorado
- Mentored, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing education to service members.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and local, state, and federal guidelines relating to OSHA, benefits administration, and general liability.
- Communicated with higher echelons, ensuring that tactical and secure information was current.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 200-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 300 soldiers across more than five departments.
Education
Certificate in Radio and Television Broadcasting Graduated Apr 2022
Colorado Media School Lakewood, CO
MBA: Business Jun 2017
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Management: Management Sep 2015
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Additional Information
Served 20+ active-duty years with the US Army. A Bronze Star recipient and awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, numerous Army Accommodation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, and Good Conduct Medals during my tenure. Competence is my watchword, with strategic planning, and organizational skills as my foundation. I will benefit any organization with exemplary leadership and teamwork.
Nominated and received the “Core Value Award” for Compassion, from Colorado Media School.