Ross Holland

Accents: African American, Generic straight voice

RADIO ONE-HOUSTON/KMJQ-FM(MAJIC 102), HOUSTON, TX. Promotions Assistant/Announcer(P/T) October ‘02-Present WDZZ-FM(Urban)/WFDF-AM(News/Talk), Flint, Michigan Operations Manager, 1994 - 1997 Responsible for daily operation of Programming, Promotions, News/Public Affairs and Engineering. Managed a staff of 15 and met rating objectives. Showed a strong ability to communicate with listeners, clients, management, and all staff. WJLB-FM(Urban), Detroit, Michigan Production Director/Assistant PD , 1991 - 1994 Managed all phases of commerical production including scheduling of personnel, quality control, copywriting and producing. Oversaw Programming Dept. when station PD was unavailable. Detail oriented person with strong organizational abilities. KHYS-FM(Urban), Houston, Texas Program Director, 1990 - 1991 Responsible for managing Programming staff and achieving ratings goals. Demonstrated strong communication, motivation, team building, liaison, and leadership skills. KYOK-AM(Urban Oldies), Houston, Texas Program Director, 1982 - 1990 Oversaw Station programming and staff of board operators of syndicated R&B Oldies format and handled live assist morning program. Maintained strong ability to conceptualize the big picture, as well as pay attention to the small details. KMJQ-FM(Urban), Houston, Texas Music Director, 1980 - 1982 Communicated with record companies, retailers and supervised passive research on listener preferences. Reviewed music daily, organized music library and worked with PD on music adds. Responsible for quality assurance and handled music rotation as instructed. A hands-on manager in tune with all aspects of Urban music. EDUCATION LeTourneau University, Longview Texas 2007-present Business Management degree in 2010 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 1974-1978 Sociology Major no degree Have access to professional recording studio. professional acting skils, and speak some French. Thirty years as a professional radio broadcaster and Broadcast Manager.