KERRY JAMES KLAPPERICH Charlottesville, VA / 434.989.8848 / kjklapperich@icloud.com / ! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjamesk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbl6iDrBAO8 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

MEDIA PROFESSIONAL FOCUSED ON PROVIDING QUALITY RESULTS BY DESIGNING CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS AND SUCCESSFUL AD CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE BRAND AWARENESS AND AMPLIFY TARGETED REVENUE GOALS.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Creative Services Assistant On-Air Broadcaster MONTICELLO MEDIA, 2007 – 2014, 2016 × Designed numerous marketing ads for local businesses in the Charlottesville

area. × Strategized and created effective campaigns to penetrate target market and

achieve departmental goals. × Credibly broadcast local news and events for WCHV and HitKicker 99.7.

Media Developer/New Membership Coordinator ACAC FITNESS CENTER, 2014 – 2016 × Periodically serve in managerial role overseeing all club activities and ongoing

departmental operations of the facility. × Engage with new clients and educate them on information pertaining to the facil-

ity, services, and membership benefits. × Proactively initiate contact and encourage participation in club activities. × Provide follow-up communication to members on applicable programs and

schedules. × Maintain all membership files and oversee all administrative tasks including

online correspondences and complimentary services. × Develop and produce a series of educational videos titled, “Get Connected!”.

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Engineering Assistant PIEDMONT ELECTRONIC COMPANY, 2011 – 2013 × Observed and assisted primary Electronics Engineer in routine cellular tower

maintenance and radio operations. × Responded to emergency malfunction requests and aided in the overall assess-

ment of problematic issues. × Assisted with installation of product and ensured safety of team members on

assignment.

Radio Show Host PIEDMONT COMMUNICATIONS, 2005 – 2007 × Morning show host and news broadcaster for WJMA 103.1, a country radio sta-

tion in central VA. × Established positive reputation in the community by continually building cus-

tomer relationships through various media events.

Newscaster COX RADIO, 2000 – 2003 × Highly engaged newscaster broadcasting current and local events taking place

throughout the Richmond, VA area.

On-Air Personality and Reporter CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO, 1995 – 2000 × Served as Airborne Traffic Reporter for three years under subsidiary, “Metro

Networks”. × Achieved targeted revenue through exceptional servicing of affiliates with cur-

rent news and information.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science-Mass Communica-tions Virginia Commonwealth University Certificate in Public Relations (in progress) University of Virginia Video Production and Editing Piedmont Virginia Community College

Additional coursework completed at the University of Virginia School of Continuing Education and

Professional Studies

NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS Service Provider of the Year

ACAC Fitness and Wellness Centers

Employee of the Year Monticello Media

Two-time “Radio Commercial of the Year” Re-cipient

VA Association of Broadcasters

Audience Choice Favorite-Adrenaline Project VA Film Festival

Director of the Crozet Spirit Walk Field School of Virginia

Actor for the Virginia Patriots portraying historical Delegates from the Revolutionary War

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS Board of Directors Member

Richmond Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Volunteer Member C-Ville Business 2 Business

Drive Fundraiser SPCA

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES 3-year Media Representative

Alzheimer’s Walk 2-year Media Representative

Meningitis Walk 10-miler Participant

KW Cares People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry

(PACEM) Coordinator Church of Our Savior