Ryan MacDonald
Mabou,NS
Summary
Hardworking and motivated with years of experience and record of success in the radio industry. Dedicated to working closely with my coworkers to maximize my show and social media content for the station. I'm ready to bring my best to your workplace!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager and Director
CBFM
Mabou, NS
06.2021 - Current
- Host show daily from 10-3
- Built CBFM from the ground up
- Creating and updating clocks
- Updating music library weekly
- Producing beds and ID's
- Keeping social media updated and growing the pages
- Website design and maintenance
- Creating news content
- Import VT's
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance and improve on air performance.
News Anchor
1015 The Hawk
Port Hawkesbury, NS
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Build and read information updates.
- Write stories.
- Record voicers.
- Cover sports (Call station with phoners and update social media).
- Experience with Burli and iMediaTouch.
- Read news on four stations.
On-Air Host
1015 The Hawk
Port Hawkesbury, NS
05.2017 - 12.2022
- On air (board operating, talk breaks, weather, news, request shows, voice tracking and managing all social media accounts for the station).
- Remotes
- Producing commercials.
- Assisting the music director (Mostly with east coast music)
- Experience with Burli and iMediaTouch.
- Cover events.
Cruiser
1015 The Hawk
Port Hawkesbury, NS
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Drive the Subway-Sobeys Trail Hawk for 1015 The Hawk (across the Quad Counties of Inverness, Richmond, Antigonish and Guysborough).
- Call in and go on air from various events.
- Remotes.
- On September 1st when Meghan Trainor was in town I was in charge of social media for the day.
Student
1015 The Hawk
Port Hawkesbury, NS
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Recording and producing advertisements.
- On air
- Categorize music
DJ
Self-employed
Mabou, NS
07.2013 - Current
- DJ weddings and parties all across Cape Breton and beyond.
Box Office
Strathspey Performing Arts Centre
Mabou, NS
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Sell tickets over the phone and in person.
- Tech (Set up movies and audio/visual for shows).
- Edit audio in Audition for shows.
- Manage Facebook.
- Manage Theatre Manager.
- Have payroll ready for signing.
Student Grant
Mabou Development
Mabou, NS
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Plan and market events.
- Social Media (Which I still do today as a volunteer).
Skills
- Radio broadcasting
- Social media proficiency
- Excellent work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Brand management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Computer savvy
- Data management
- Teamwork
- Staff development
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Board member for Mabou Development
- School Spirit Award in junior high and high school
- Head Hockey Coach (2014-2015 and 2015-2016) (Mabou/Port Hood Atom C)
- Assistant Coach (2016-2017) (Mabou/Port Hood Peewee C)
- Assistant Coach (2018-2019) (Dalbrae High School Hockey)
- Breakfast program volunteer at Bayview Education Centre
Additional Information
•Volunteering
•Hockey
•Celtic music
•Gaelic language
•Audio editing
•Video editing
•Photography
•Social media(I manage many Facebook Pages)
•Helping others with technology
•News
•Getting to know people
•Coaching
References
- Rodney MacDonald
Gaelic College President
902-295-0939
ceo@gaeliccollege.edu
- Jennifer Daisley
Gaelic College CFO
902-578-5309
jennifer@gaeliccollege.edu
- Courtney Amirault
Former News Director at Acadia Broadcasting
902-579-2448
courtney@word-craft.ca
Timeline
Manager and Director
CBFM
06.2021 - Current
News Anchor
1015 The Hawk
12.2018 - 12.2022
On-Air Host
1015 The Hawk
05.2017 - 12.2022
Box Office
Strathspey Performing Arts Centre
04.2017 - 09.2017
Cruiser
1015 The Hawk
05.2016 - 09.2016
Student
1015 The Hawk
03.2016 - 04.2016
Student Grant
Mabou Development
04.2015 - 09.2015
DJ
Self-employed
07.2013 - Current