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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards And Other
Work And Volunteer Experience
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Tyler Larkin

Rochester

Summary

Dynamic creative director with a proven track record in innovative branding and compelling advertising. Expert in communication and problem-solving, leading successful campaigns that enhance client visibility. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving results through creative brainstorming and strategic execution.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Creative Director

Leighton Media
St. Cloud
08.2015 - Current
  • Oversee and lead the production department on all ads and brand campaigns
  • Writing creative ad copy for clients/advertisers/company website and social media platforms
  • Work on branding for clients/advertisers
  • Lead creative brainstorming meetings to create brand models/campaigns for clients
  • Enforce deadlines for scheduled projects/production

Assistant Forensics Coach, National Circuit Forensics Judge

National Forensics League
10.2011 - Current
  • Coach/Teach High School performers on skills of high quality public speaking, creative writing & on the authenticity of acting
  • Interpret various types of literature/screenplays/plays into high quality performances
  • Judge national forensics tournaments across the country

On-Air Talent/Program Director

Result Radio Group - Winona Radio
Winona
04.2013 - 07.2015
  • Morning Show Host & Program Director on KHME-FM 101.1
  • Afternoon Drive On-Air talent & Program Director on KAGE-FM 95.3
  • Voice Over/Production work
  • Creative copywriting for ads
  • Remote broadcasts at events
  • Social Media Guru/Website updates

Broadcast Producer

Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network
Minneapolis
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Complete control of audio production and camera operation during broadcast
  • Color Commentary for high school football games & various PA work at stadiums
  • Covering the Minnesota state football tournament including on field interviews with coaches/players, taking pictures and uploading all coverage to the MSBN website and social media pages.

Education

Associates in Applied Science - Radio Broadcasting

Brown College
Mendota Heights, MN
11.2012

Skills

  • Advertising
  • Branding
  • Communication
  • Interpretation
  • Presentation
  • Professionalism
  • Problem solving
  • Team-oriented
  • Innovation
  • Open-minded

References

  • Matt Senne, General Manager & Director of Programming at Hubbard Media Group, 320-260-1743
  • Joni Anker, Four Diamond National Forensics League Hall of Fame Inductee, 651-249-9174
  • Thomas Endersbe, Author of The Three Commitments of Leadership, CEO at Signature Wealth Management, 612-819-8636

Awards And Other

  • Responsible for numerous success stories in branding and campaigning through marketing/advertising
  • Completed 'Brandsformation' training through Chuck Mefford: Building Legendary Brands Through Storytelling

Work And Volunteer Experience

  • Corporate Creative Director, Leighton Media, St. Cloud, MN, 08/15, Present, Oversee and lead the production department on all ads and brand campaigns, Writing creative ad copy for clients/advertisers/company website and social media platforms, Work on branding for clients/advertisers, Lead creative brainstorming meetings to create brand models/campaigns for clients, Enforce deadlines for scheduled projects/production
  • On-Air Talent/Program Director, Result Radio Group - Winona Radio, Winona, MN, 04/13, 07/15, Morning Show Host & Program Director on KHME-FM 101.1, Afternoon Drive On-Air talent & Program Director on KAGE-FM 95.3, Voice Over/Production work, Creative copywriting for ads, Remote broadcasts at events, Social Media Guru/Website updates
  • Assistant Forensics Coach, National Circuit Forensics Judge, National Forensics League, 10/11, Present, Coach/Teach High School performers on skills of high quality public speaking, creative writing & on the authenticity of acting, Interpret various types of literature/screenplays/plays into high quality performances, Judge national forensics tournaments across the country
  • Broadcast Producer, Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network, Minneapolis, MN, 09/11, 11/12, Complete control of audio production and camera operation during broadcast, Color Commentary for high school football games & various PA work at stadiums, Covering the Minnesota state football tournament including on field interviews with coaches/players, taking pictures and uploading all coverage to the MSBN website and social media pages.

Timeline

Corporate Creative Director

Leighton Media
08.2015 - Current

On-Air Talent/Program Director

Result Radio Group - Winona Radio
04.2013 - 07.2015

Assistant Forensics Coach, National Circuit Forensics Judge

National Forensics League
10.2011 - Current

Broadcast Producer

Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network
09.2011 - 11.2012

Associates in Applied Science - Radio Broadcasting

Brown College
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