James Barrett Travis Tyler

1651 Nob Hill Dr

Duncanville, TX75137

(469) 371-3393 /

Education

  • BA from TexasA&MUniversity at College Station, Graduated Aug 2007 Major: English / Comparative Literature

Activities/Awards

  • 10 months of running a well-received, nationally broadcast weekly satellite radio show on XM Satellite Radio (ch. 80)
  • 4 years of live, on-air radio host experience at KANM (A&M Student Radio)
  • Eagle Scout
  • Washington, D.C. “Walk for the Homeless” Volunteer

Core Strengths

  • Highly developed language and communication skills, with on-the-job experience in creatingprint and electronic copy for targeted mass-media markets
  • Live / On-air quality voice talent
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills that have been repeatedly proven in widely varied workplace environments

Work Experience

Association for Support and Curriculum Development - Communications Assistant (3/01/07-7/01/07)

  • Composed daily ASCD press release for mass media consumption (Smartbrief)
  • Researched the organization’s print and electronic media coverage
  • Compiled, analyzed, and tracked research results across multiple platforms (Excel, Word, etc)
  • Budget and financial statement analysis for Communications Department
  • Schedule coordination for Chief Communications Officer
  • Departmental invoice tracking and payment co-ordination

XM Satellite Radio, Inc–Programming Assistant to Programming Director for XM 50 (8/5/06 – 1/31/07)

  • Wrote promotional material and liners for visiting artists
  • Worked closely with Music Director in composing newsletters,specialty shows, and conducting professional artist relations
  • Assisted Programming Director for in preparing on-air content
  • Conducted informal market research to determine market penetration of specific XM shows, genres, and channels
  • Managed weekly playlist reports for specialty shows and coordinated “spins” reports with related organizations

University of Texas Southwestern MedicalCenter of Dallas - Administrative Assistant (6/3/05-8/27/05)

  • Worked with finance officer on hospital accounting
  • Helped maintain schedules for various care providers in the office
  • Communicated with clients via phone and email
  • Handled sealed patient record transmission
  • Medical insurance billing and filing
  • Assisted with Brain Depository in processing new specimens and improving the facilities

References

  • Dheeraj Chand – Director of Field Research, The Feldman Group - Relationship: Professional Acquaintance - 202.547.3000
  • Mike Abrams – Senior Programming Director, XM Satellite Radio – Relationship: Former Boss – 301.524.7300
  • Alex Cabrera – Clinic Manager, UT Southwestern MedicalCenter – Relationship: Former Boss – 214.645.3750