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William (BJ) Walters808 Birch Rd #4 218-553-1246 (cell)Yankton, SD 57078 bjwalters102189@ (email) (website)OBJECTIVESeeking Sports Director and/or Play-by-Play opportunity.EDUCATIONSam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX August 2010 - May 2012Bachelor of Science DegreeMajor: Mass CommunicationsEndorsement: Radio and Television American Broadcasting School December 2015 - August 2016Certification: Radio BroadcastingWORK EXPERIENCESports Director at Five Star Communications Aug 2019 – PresentHost hourly sports report, along with a weekend talk showPlay-by Play voice for Yankton High School athleticsPregame host for University of South Dakota Coyote footballAdministrative programmer for ESPN 101.5 FM/1570 AMHost daily sports talk show from 9-11am weekdaysTraffic Director at Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, Bemidji, MN Nov 2017 – Aug 2019Administrative authority over program layout of five local stationsPoint of contact for network affidavits that correlate with nationally syndicated programmingOn-Air/Play-by-Play/Engineer at PB Broadcasting, Bemidji, MN March 2018 – Aug 2019Co-host of a two-hour talk show “High Noon” on KBUN Sports Radio weekdays 12pm-2pmPlay-by-Play voice for Bemidji High School athleticsIn-Studio board operator during various live eventsPlay-by-Play/Sales at RP Broadcasting Bemidji, MN Nov 2016 - Apr 2017Men’s and Women’s Basketball Play-by-Play for Division II Bemidji State University. Coordinated pregame, postgame, and Play-by-Play of all 28 Men’s and Women’s games. Accounting associate in salesDirector of Broadcasting/Media Relations of Rockford Rivets, Love’s Park, ILMay 2016 - Aug 2016Broadcaster/Media Relations for expansion franchise in Northwoods League. Solo Play-by-Play for 72 games, with at home broadcasts being video productions and road games being audio only. Created daily press notes, stat packs, and handled all media relations duties for the entire season. Wrote daily postgame press releases and put together program features for each of the eight editions during the season, including a stat pack and roster in each one every day.Broadcasting Internship with East Texas Pump Jacks, Kilgore, TX May 2014 - Aug 2014Broadcast internship for franchise in Texas Collegiate League. Solo Play-by-Play of all 60 games with the home broadcasts being video productions and the road games being audio only. Wrote daily postgame press releases and put together features for each edition of the only daily program in the Texas Collegiate League.Affiliate Manager at K-MAC Sports, Austin, TX Feb 2011 - Oct 2015Hosted weekly 3-hour talk show dedicated to HS football by speaking to the schools broadcast teams.Play-by-Play for all West HS and Whitney HS athletics, including 2 softball state tournaments and a baseball state tournament. Point of contact for selling the advertising through those schools' Booster Clubs.Owner/Operator at Big Red Sports Network, West, TX Aug 2010 - Feb 2011Founded network designed to broadcast and promote West HS athletics online with Play-by-Play coverage and written articles. Hosted a football talk/prediction show each week on the internet. This company would merge with K-MAC Sports.Lead Play-by-Play at Super CenTex Sports Network, Waco, TXNov 2009 - June 2010Lead Play-by-Play for area basketball, baseball, and softball teams, including 3 softball state semifinal games and the 3A Championship Game. Hosted weekly talk show which included coach’s interviews and analysis of local games.Lead Play-by-Play at Massey Broadcasting, Groesbeck, TXAug 2007 - Nov 2009Lead Play-by-Play for all Groesbeck HS athletics. Hosted weekly talk show during football season to air just prior to the game broadcast. This company would merge with Super CenTex Sports Network.Lead Play-by-Play at KK Sports, Mexia, TX Aug 2005 - May 2007Lead Play-by-Play for the Limestone County Game of the Week, featuring Mexia HS, Groesbeck HS, Wortham HS, and Coolidge HS at various times.Contributor at KYCX Radio, Mexia, TX Aug 2004 - May 2005Halftime host for all KYCX games giving scores, stats, and interviewing special guests each game during football season.Lead analyst during basketball and baseball games on KYCX and KRQX-am radio. The station would be bought out by ESPN in Waco, TX that summer.VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEPublic Address Announcer at Sanford Event Center, Bemidji, MN Sept 2018 – May 2019Addressed audience and informed them about ongoing game actions and player substitutions for Women’s Ice Hockey for Bemidji State University.Provided game scores and updated scoreboard, in an accurate and timely manner.Announced all ad-breaks and voiced advertisements, as required.ADDITIONAL SKILLS:Proficient knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, most audio editing software. Knowledgeable about engineering software, layout, and board operation in studio.INTERESTS:Sports, Game Shows, Traveling, Music, Movies, and Video Games.REFRENCESSee Attached Page.William (BJ) Walters808 Birch Rd #4 218-553-1246 (cell)Yankton, SD 57078 bjwalters102189@ (email) (website)REFERENCESBrett Myhres, Technical Director for Rockford Rivets4503 Interstate BlvdLove’s Park, IL, 61111815-988-8737 (cell)Collin BoylesAssociate SID for Basketball at Bemidji State University1500 Birchmont Drive NE PO Box 29Bemidji, MN 56601701-771-1108 (cell)John Thayer Voice Talent for Coyote Sports PropertiesYankton, SD 57078308-320-4027 (cell) ................
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