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JEFFREY T. LINK9 DEER TRAILS ESTATESST. LOUIS, MO 63028(636) [email protected]

CAREER SUMMARY

Progressively diverse experience in a broad range of communications-oriented positions, with a concentration on meeting & event management, administration, corporate communications, technology, broadcasting, and journalism. Key positions include Boeing, United Way of America, Gannett, FMC Corporation, CBS Radio, and St. Louis Business Journal.

CORE COMPETENCIES

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONSPolished executive administrator working at highest levels of company leadership. Efficiently create, edit and distribute news releases, employee publications,email blasts, and communications materials. Prepare documents & presentations; m

anage calendars, databases, meetings, travel, transportation, and logistics. Proficient in research, web content management, and social media trends. Recognizedfor building solid relationships with stakeholders, media, vendors, facilitators, and consultants. Software expertise includes MS Office Suite, web publishing,database, HTML,and other programs.

EVENT MANAGEMENTDevelop event objectives and superbly execute meetings, conferences,and themed functions for groups of all sizes and complexities. Expertiseincludes conceptualization, site selection, contract negotiation, budget management, food & beverage, transportation, audio-visual, speakers, team building exer

cises, onsite logistics, and post-event evaluations. Certified Meeting Professional certification - June, 2001

BROADCASTING AND JOURNALISMAccomplished news anchor, air personality, program host, producer, writer, reporter, and stringer. Write and edit copy for broadcast using multiple sources, andanchor newscasts across multiple formats. Develop programs around news, politics, and current events. Manage guest bookings,screen calls, direct talent during broadcasts, and craft promotional & public service materials.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBS CORPORATION/ KEZK /KYKY- ST. LOUIS, MO 2008 - PRESENTAir Personality - News Anchor

- Scheduled and fill-in air personality at two top-rated stations in theSt. Louis cluster

- Create live and voice-tracked elements- Regular use of Audio Vault, Vox Pro, standard studio and digital editing


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WORLD AGRICULTURAL FORUM - ST. LOUIS, MO 2008 - 2009Manager of Operations (Consultant)

- Instrumental in the planning and development of regional andinternational conferences focused on agricultural self-sustainability in developing nations- Identified potential funding sources, targeted member companies, managed grants- Coordinated web content and the Forum's presence on various social media sites

UNITED WAY OF AMERICA - ALEXANDRIA, VA 2006- 2007Senior Associate, Strategic Alliances and Inclusion, Office of the President

- Provided executive support to the Director of Diversity and Inclusion- Helped create, support, and drive Diversity and Inclusion strategies within the United Way system- Planned and managed conferences, meetings, educational & training events, webinars- Created and published web content for United Way Online and Knowledge Cafe

- Key events: Leadership 18, National Professional Council, Inclusion Roundtable, Inclusion Council

BOEING COMPANY - WASHINGTON, DC 2004 - 2006Events & Sponsorships Specialist, International Relations

- Provided complete event planning support for global strategy meetings and related events- Managed funding for charitable contributions, event sponsorships, and companymemberships- Guided foreign locations through due diligence related to company-funded events (FCPA/Patriot Act)

BOEING COMPANY - CHICAGO, IL 2001 - 2004Office Administrator, Company Administration, Office of the Chairman

- Reported to and supported the Director of Company Administration- Planned and managed meeting logistics for Executive and Strategy Councils, Board of Directors, CEO program reviews and local Boeing events including the Chicago Air & Water Show- Coordinated executive aircraft & ground transportation, created agendas, logistics documents, event calendars- Worked with executive protection team to ensure safety of company officers atall events

- Chair, Employee Volunteer Council (2002-2004)

FMC CORPORATION - CHICAGO, IL 1993 - 2001Senior Communications Associate, Corporate Communications

- Executive Assistant to Vice President, Communications, Directors of Governmentand Investor Relations- Instrumental in the planning and implementation of events as key member of meeting management team


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- Ensured compliance with company branding guidelines at all domestic and foreign locations- Managed employee retail merchandise program, catalog updates, physical inventories- Created and published content for company web sites- Key Events: Communications Council, Board of Directors, Annual Shareholders Meeting, Executive Strategy Meetings, FMC 2000

GANNETT - KSD-AM/FM/ KUSA - ST. LOUIS, MO 1984 - 1990Air Personality - News Anchor - Stringer

- Produced and anchored AM/PM drive newscasts for KSD/KUSA/KSD-FM- Scheduled & fill-in air personality, all day parts - KSD/KUSA- Local news Stringer - Mutual Radio Network

ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL - ST. LOUIS, MO 1982 - 1984Reporter - Broadcast Anchor

- Wrote, produced and anchored "St. Louis Business Journal Report"- General assignment print reporter

CBS RADIO - KMOX-AM/FM - ST. LOUIS, MO 1980 1982Producer - Host - Copywriter

- Produced midday and afternoon editions of "At Your Service," and other specialprograms- Associate Producer, "Jim White Show" (program topics & guest bookings)- Hosted "Crosstalk/St. Louis," a public affairs program focused on current events- Created promotional scripts, talent recording sessions, managed scheduling (traffic)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Co-Host, KDHX-FM - St. Louis, MOInstructor, Broadcast Center of St. Louis

Stringer, "Nightly Business Report" (PBS) - KETC-TV, St. Louis, MONews/Talk Host - KFRU, Columbia, MOAir Personality/News Anchor - KQYX /KSYN, Joplin, MO

TECHNICAL SKILLSPC/Mac * Windows XP / Vista * Microsoft Office Suite * Adobe / Photoshop * FileMaker Pro

EDUCATIONBroadcast Center / Maryville University - St. Louis, MOA. A. - Broadcast Communications

ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member - Meeting Planners International (MPI)Former Adjunct Faculty - Harper College, Chicago (Event Planning)

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