Ford Shankle

WPTT-TV, Pittsburgh, News Anchor 1978-82 Cable News Network. Atlanta, On-camera, free-lance reporter; supplied news packages containing voice tracks and standups, obtained Secret Service clearance for coverage of the 1980 Presidential Campaigns Freelance on camera model/spokesperson for London Fog, Van Huesen, Gimbels, and Jeep Part of Morning Show and News Director for WYDD/Power 104 Pittsburgh with Tony Florintino (1986-89) Part of Morning Show and News Director with "The Real Scott Miller" on Energy 105, Pittsburgh (1989-90) D-J, Staff voice talent at WMYG, "Magic 97," Pittsuburgh (1990-91) Traffic Reporter for Metro Traffic; primary client: WBZZ, Pittsburgh; worked for Carol Finelli (1991-2000) Worked as a voice talent for Ads-On-Hold, Pittsburgh, providing standard tracks, and, co-hosting "Magazine-On-Hold" extended packages, including clients like Utah Power and Light. Freelance Talent in Pittsburgh (Batey Chevrolet) and Teacher/Communications Department Head at Fort Cherry High School, McDonald, PA (2000-Present) B.S. Comprehensive Social Studies (1969) Clarion State College, Clarion, PA M.S. Broadcast Communications (1972) Clarion State College, Clarion, PA English/Communications (PA) Teaching Certification (1993) Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh Hosted Pageants: *Miss Armstrong County (PA) - Miss Pennsylvania/Miss America preliminary, sponsored by the Greater Kittanning Area Jaycees, Kittanning, PA (1977-1990) *Miss Highlands Mall Pageants, Natrona Heights, PA (1986- 2000)