______Cicely C. Mitchell______

8890 West Outer Drive

Detroit, Michigan 48219

704-363-6872- CELL

313-255-0517- HOME/ LANDLINE

Professional Objective

A responsible and challenging position in radio production and writing that will utilize my background, expand my knowledge and offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Radio On-Air Personality/Board Operator

  • Operate an efficient board; carefully logging commercial spots & digital readings, EAS® tests, Amber Alerts® and public service announcements.
  • Serve as production/voice over artist for commercials which air on CBS Charlotte; familiarity with Adobe Audition, 5.1.
  • Assist with the operation and production of syndicated shows.
  • Conduct on-air contests; designate a winner, based on the correct numbered caller who calls to win; record caller using computerized equipment and broadcast winner.
  • Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
  • Establish contacts with recording label executives and representatives, local concert promoters and other music industry professionals.
  • Provide information and jazz news as well as smooth jazz news to smooth jazz listeners of smooth jazz.

Radio Writer/ Producer

  • Sharpened my commercial writing skills; met with clients to help word commercials for their products and/ or brands.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Audition, 5.1 as well as Pro Tools.
  • Met with sales to deliver quality and conversational commercials for prospective clients.
  • Served as a talent for commercials; voice over work.
  • Established a system to take care of barter commercials and spots; met high and tight deadlines with efficiency; “trouble-shot” issues with commercials.
  • Delivered smooth, conversational and dynamic copy for commercials to clients in efficient manners.
  • Produced and edited finished commercials for clients as well as in-house.

ExperienceTraffic Reporter

  • Implemented a plan of action for contacting local police departments and North Carolina State Troopers to inquire about current traffic conditions at the beginning of each shift.
  • Produced and reported live on-air traffic reports.
  • Created maps and graphics to enhance traffic reports, using on-site software.
  • Incorporated DOT traffic cameras to produce fresh and current traffic reports.
  • Listened to scanners, assisted other reporters with pertinent and updated information and traffic conditions.
  • Practiced and mastered the delivery of compelling and relevant traffic information to drivers in the Charlotte metro area.
  • Gained knowledge of and then provided information and choice command of local and alternate routes.
  • Provided quick, yet effective reaction and action to changing information.
  • Supplied updated information, of current traffic conditions and road closures on company’s website and consistently maintained computer-savvy operations in order to operate and update electronic information.

Employment History

  • Cumulus Radio, Detroit, 2015-2017
  • Radiate Media- Traffic Reporter, WGN, WJR 2012-2015
  • Writer/Producer, CBS Radio Houston, Charlotte, 2005-2012
  • While Working for CBS Radio in Charlotte, I also worked as a part-time traffic reporter for Metro Traffic and Roads Traffic.
Education
  • University of North Carolina, Master of Arts, Liberal Studies

At Greensboro

Awarded December 17, 2003

  • Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, English

Awarded May 2, 1997