Gretchen Helterhoff
Radio Personality, Promotions + Marketing Enthusiast, Voiceover Artist
RESUME
Work
experience
Promotions Coordinator
Alice 105.9 KALC-FM
99.5 The Mountain KQMT-FM
Denver, CO
Sept 2014-present
Content Moderator
TopicPulse, LDR Interactive
Denver, CO
July-Sept, 2014
Morning Show Host
94.5 The Lake WLWK-FM
Journal Broadcast Group
Milwaukee, WI
2012-2014
*2013 WBA Award for Excellence - Best Newscast
Solo morning show host, April 12 - February 13. Co-host of “Mornings with Danny Clayton”, February 13 – January 14. Voice tracked nights (7-10p). Co-hosted “The Voice Report” on NBC TMJ4. Maintained website, created graphics, created weekly e-blasts + managed online contesting + social media. Class of 2012 FBI Citizens Academy + FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association member.
Promotions Director + On-Air Host
Star 102.1 WWST-FM
Q93.1 WCYQ-FM
Hot 104.5 WKHT-FM
Journal Broadcast Group
Knoxville, TN
2004-2012
Organized internal + external marketing efforts for Star 102.1, Hot 104.5 + Q93.1 (formerly 93.1 The Point). Coordinated 700-900 events per year. Secured revenue through client promotions. Developed copy for broadcast, web + email projects. Maintained websites, designed graphics, managed online contests + social media. Helped grow Star 102.1 Facebook Likes from 7K to 18K+. Managed street team of 3-8 employees. Hosted Star 102.1 midday show (Nov. 08 – Apr. 12), ranked top 3 in target demographic. Hosted 93.1 The Point night show (Oct. 04 – Nov. 08). Voice tracked night show on WLWK Milwaukee + midday show on KQCH Omaha.
Assistant Marketing Director
94.5 WKTI
Journal Broadcast Group
Milwaukee, WI
2002-2004
Assisted with organizing station’s internal + external marketing efforts. Coordinated and executed station events + contesting. Assisted in securing revenue through client promotions. Assisted in developing copy for broadcast, web + email projects. Managed a team of 4-6 interns.
Promotions Assistant + On-Air Host
Z102.9 KZIA-FM
Cedar Rapids, IA
2001-2002
Assisted in executing station events. Interviewed artists for morning show. Hosted weekend and overnight on-air shows.
Skills
AUDIO EDITING
PHOTOSHOP
MS OFFICE
SOCIAL MEDIA
WEB MAINTENANCE
EMAIL MARKETING
MOBILE MARKETING
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Loves
HARLEY (HUSBAND)
JETTA + SYDNEY (DOGS)
CONCERTS
GLAMPING
CRAFTING
DANCING
BRUNCH
GO-KART RACING
FRIED EGG SANDWICHES
Education
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
1998-2002
BA in Communications. Electronic Media major + Public Relations minor. Wartburg Scholar scholarship recipient. Dean’s List. Society of Collegiate Journalists member. 89.1 KWAR Promotions Director + Host. Wartburg TV Program Director. Dance Team Captain. Completed internships at Wartburg Radio in Eisenach, Germany + KZIA Z102.9, Cedar Rapids.
Fort Madison High School
Fort Madison, IA
1994-1998
Graduated with honors. National Honor Society member. Fort Madison Bank + Trust scholarship recipient. All-State Choir member. Showchoir Captain. Charisma singing group member. Dance Team Captain.