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Don Vail

Don Vail

Producer/Announcer/Music Director/Program Director/Operations Manager

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location of Don VailOwen Sound, Ontario, Canada

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Communications and Funding Manager - CMHA Grey-Bruce

  • Education

    • Georgian College

      1995 - 1996
      Computer Programming

    • Fanshawe College

      1994 - 1994
      On Air Program

      Awarded a scholarship to participate in this program which was directed by professional London and area Program Directors

    • Georgian College

      1998 - 1998
      Advanced Web Design

    • Fanshawe College

      1991 - 1994
      Broadcast Radio Radio Broadcasting

  • Experience

    • Bayshore Broadcasting Corp

      Oct 1996 - Apr 2010
      Producer/Announcer/Music Director/Program Director/Operations Manager

    • AVAILable Media

      Sept 2005 - now
      President

      Media Company that offers a number of services including:Website Design (Joomla & Wordpress)Website MaintenanceWebsite HostingSocial Media (setting up and maintaining social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)Photography & Video (corporate & personal)Radio Consulting (Currently programming two station in the Turks & Caicos Islands)Voice Work (commercials/voicemails/voice overs)

    • Larche Communications Inc.

      May 2010 - Sept 2023
      Program Director/Music Director/Announcer

      Media/Communication:Create and deliver a weekday afternoon radio showProduce and voice various radio programsEmcee numerous eventsReport on community driven eventsRespond and react to comments and complaints internally and externallyLeadership:Conduct various meetings with staffPrepare and manage annual budgetsCreate a marketable productBuild and maintain strong relationships with all company employees, creating a safe environment for learning and growthSteer strategic planningDesign external promotionsSocial/Online:Media ManagerCreate, edit, and monitor Facebook and Twitter postsCreate Facebook pages and eventsCreate engaging blog postsUpdate website Technology:Network workstation hardware Software Installs, including: MS Office, Adobe programs, specialty radio station programs including TLC, Scott Studio, Merge 32, Mediatouch, Music MasterSet-up and teach Google AppsInstalling corporate/network anti-virusRegular maintenance on computer workstations (Including disk clean up/defragging/spy ware removal/deep virus scanning/software updates and hardware upgrades)Regular testing of network pathsAssign IP address to workstations and network printersEmail setup and maintenance24/7 staff supportTeaching/Mentoring: Establish staff work loadCritique performance of staffTrain staff on computer software and hardwareEducate staff on government regulations Show less

    • Bell Media

      Mar 2018 - Sept 2023
      Program Director/Music Director/Afternoon Talent

    • Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce

      Sept 2023 - now

      • Communications and Funding Manager

        Feb 2024 - now

      • Fundraising Coordinator/Media Relations

        Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Save Time and Money and Increase Productivity

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Marketing Tools: Social Media (2019)

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Habitat For Humanity Grey Bruce on Jun 2010
      Habitat For Humanity Grey BruceAssociated with Don Vail