John Sarrels

Experience

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  KHEY FM, El Paso, TX

  Oct 1984 - Oct 1990

  News Director / Morning Show Personality

  Founding member of The Rio Trio, voted El Paso's Best Morning Show, 1985

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  KLAQ/KROD, El Paso, TX

  Nov 1991 - Sept 1993

  Account Executive

  Called on clients and prospects to develop business-building campaigns. Duties included writing and producing creative commercials. Also wrote and delivered the news during the Don Imus Show on KROD.

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  Magic Media (Cat Country 94.7 FM)

  Jan 1995 - May 2000

  News & Public Affairs Director

  Morning news personality. Besides the daily show, I produced a weekly community affairs program, maintained our Public Service commitment for FCC compliance, and coordinated our involvement in community events. Performed remote broadcasts for both commercial clients and public affairs promotions. Received Paul R. Ellis Communications Award in 1996.

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  Ethan Allen, El Paso, TX

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Designer

  Sold fine furniture and accessories from Ethan Allen and, also, Charlottes Furniture. Duties included sketching rooms, creating floor plans, helping select fabrics for custom upholstered furniture, developing color themes, and coordinating furniture styles and accessories. I was also responsible for collections, scheduling deliveries, and handling complaints and service issues. Assisted in store’s visual merchandising.

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  Custom Decorators, Inc.

  Jan 2007 - now

  Designer
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  Sarrels Creative Services

  Sept 2007 - now

  Owner

  I sell HunterDouglas Shutters, & Blinds, in affiliation with Custom Decorators, Inc...the core of my interior design services. I also help residential clients choose furniture, rugs, accessories and other home furnishings, and offer professional Home Staging .