George D. Davis
396 Elwood Lane
Memphis, TN. 38117
Phone: (901) 235-2345
Alternate: (901) 833-0078
Email: [email protected]
Memphis, TN. 38117
Phone: (901) 235-2345
Alternate: (901) 833-0078
Email: [email protected]
JOB RELATED SKILLS
• Manage Promotion Producers, Designers and Graphic Artists
• Manage yearly budget for promotion
• Manage and conduct on-location video shoots
• Manage, produce, and direct weekly coaches shows for the University of Memphis
• Proficient with non-linear editing, including Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
• Proficient with creative design through Photoshop and After Effects
• Edit television commercials and promotional spots for broadcast
• Coordinate with Sales Department to design and implement advertising strategies
• Meet with clients to determine their advertising needs
• Direct live broadcasts
• Utilize marketing research and meters to identify viewer profiles
• Market and promote the station through external media
• Negotiate trade and co-op agreements
• Set up, coordinate and conduct contests and events
• Determine and set promo placement
• Write press releases
• Create and maintain brand identity
• Produce and edit video for advertising and promotional packages in a timely manner
• Write, produce and direct generic, episodic and sales promos as well as presentations
• Write, produce and direct commercials for radio
• Shoot video for commercial and promotional use
• Provide voice-overs for commercials and promotional announcements
• Manage yearly budget for promotion
• Manage and conduct on-location video shoots
• Manage, produce, and direct weekly coaches shows for the University of Memphis
• Proficient with non-linear editing, including Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
• Proficient with creative design through Photoshop and After Effects
• Edit television commercials and promotional spots for broadcast
• Coordinate with Sales Department to design and implement advertising strategies
• Meet with clients to determine their advertising needs
• Direct live broadcasts
• Utilize marketing research and meters to identify viewer profiles
• Market and promote the station through external media
• Negotiate trade and co-op agreements
• Set up, coordinate and conduct contests and events
• Determine and set promo placement
• Write press releases
• Create and maintain brand identity
• Produce and edit video for advertising and promotional packages in a timely manner
• Write, produce and direct generic, episodic and sales promos as well as presentations
• Write, produce and direct commercials for radio
• Shoot video for commercial and promotional use
• Provide voice-overs for commercials and promotional announcements
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FOX 16 WJKT: Jackson, Tennessee November 2001 to present
Voice Talent, Primary Station Announcer
ABC 24 WPTY / CW 30 WLMT: Memphis, Tennessee
FOX 16 WJKT: Jackson, Tennessee November 2007 to present
Manager, Production September 2001 to November 2007
ABC 24 WPTY / UPN 30 WLMT: Memphis, Tennessee
Assistant Manager, Production
UPN 50 WKBD-TV: Detroit, Michigan January 1999 to January 2000
Promotion Manager
UPN 30 WLMT-TV: Memphis, Tennessee February 1989 to January 1999
Director of Marketing and Promotion
WEGR FM ROCK 103: Memphis, Tennessee February 1994 to August 1994
Announcer: weekends 7pm-midnight and weekday substitute
Voice Talent, Primary Station Announcer
ABC 24 WPTY / CW 30 WLMT: Memphis, Tennessee
FOX 16 WJKT: Jackson, Tennessee November 2007 to present
Manager, Production September 2001 to November 2007
ABC 24 WPTY / UPN 30 WLMT: Memphis, Tennessee
Assistant Manager, Production
UPN 50 WKBD-TV: Detroit, Michigan January 1999 to January 2000
Promotion Manager
UPN 30 WLMT-TV: Memphis, Tennessee February 1989 to January 1999
Director of Marketing and Promotion
WEGR FM ROCK 103: Memphis, Tennessee February 1994 to August 1994
Announcer: weekends 7pm-midnight and weekday substitute
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
1998 to 2000 Chairman, United Paramount Network Promotion Advisory Committee
1998 Director of Marketing and Promotion when WLMT received the UPN Affiliate of the Year Award
1998 Director of Marketing and Promotion when WLMT received the UPN Affiliate of the Year Award
EDUCATION
Truman University, formerly Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville, Missouri
August 1982 – 1987
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication
Kirksville, Missouri
August 1982 – 1987
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication
