Mike Waters

British accent, silly, mobster/new york, effeminate, funny, very versatile!

I spent my childhood experimenting with my voice and creating character voices, a talent I have brought to my career in voice over and radio. I am currently the Program director and on-air radio personality with more than 15 years experience in all facets of radio programming. As far as Voice over work I have done thousands of ads, both serious and character for local and national ads. Easy to work with! Very creative with voices and all types of reads. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • On the air as Mike Waters on Q-98, The Fox, Mojo 104, and 104.7 Popster FM. • Develop and execute successful marketing plans for radio stations. • Make various public appearances and speaking engagements. • Emcee a wide range of public events, from competitions to live music performances to film festivals. • Set up and broadcast from radio client locations to help them market their products. • Write and produce client commercial copy. • Voiceover work at Video Arts since 1993 on an as-needed basis. • Extensive management/program management experience. Good at organizing and working with the team to make sure that everything is accomplished well and on time. • Take immense enjoyment from working with people in all venues, encouraging and mentoring and leading them. • Enjoy the creative aspects of radio and writing, employing the right words to convey energy as well as ideas. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Oversaw all aspects of radio station programming. Scheduled music via Selector computer software. Originated all promotional ideas and participated in the execution. Produced and wrote commercials and helped develop promotional campaigns for clients. Radio Fargo Moorhead 2008-2012 Fargo, ND • Program Director/Afternoon Host, Popster FM • Program Director/Afternoon Host, Mojo 104 Somar Communications 2006-2008 Mechanicsville, MD • Program Director/Morning Show, 97-7 The Rocket Go Radio 1993-2006 Fargo, ND • Program Director/Music Director/Promotional Director for Q98 • Program Director/Music Director/Promotional Director/Afternoon Announcer, The Fox • Program Director/Morning Show Host, The Fox EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Communications Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN Minor: Music I am musically inclined playing guitar and a little piano. Have also been very involved in creative copy writing.