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Avery J. Karkosh 1819 University Drive Apt #A4
Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-310-9319
Education
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA (A.A.) Liberal Arts Degree University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA (B.A.) Electronic Media Production & Performance
Work Experience 1/26/16 Funny or Die, Johnston, Iowa Production Assistant (Temporary- 1 day)
• Coordinating with staff, along with the driving of talent to and from site.
10/15- Present UPS, Waterloo, Iowa Preload/Unload
• Early morning alertness before the sun rises, as well as using company techniques to help load/unload the trucks before delivery.
8/15- Present Unique Events of Iowa Integrated Celebration Specialist/ MC, DJ
• Presenting the company's high valued fundamentals of professionalism through leading celebrations, whether it is a wedding, dance, or special occasion.
• This includes playing role of: MC, extracurricular team player, DJ for holiday parties, cocktail hour, and dance floor.
10/14- Present KZIA, Cedar Rapids, IA
On air talent
• Creating emotional impressions by filling silence with sounds, - music and voice. Mixing a balance between the two that gives the listener a feeling of being well informed and entertained, along with companionship, and well-being.
• Communicating to listeners during an overnight 6 hour shift on Saturday nights
• Performing live-on-air breaks in between songs • Keeping the music playing, promoting upcoming events, as well as
material provided by sponsors of the station • Performing a show to maintain listeners
Street Teamer (02/14- 10/14)
• Interacting with customers • Setting up, and cleaning up events
Intern (10/13- 02/14)
• Promoting Z102.9/1600 KGYM at station events
11/14- 5/15 Marriott, Cedar Rapids, IA Banquet Server/Set up
• Preparing the banquet halls and rooms for each specific event, setting up every part of the room including dining areas, and AV for client presentations
• Serving meals at banquets and events in the hall, being sure to tend to each person's want and need.
06/14- 08/14 Whirlpool, Amana IA Plant Utility (Temporary- Summer position)
• Keeping up with the speed of the line while completing necessary tasks in and onto the refrigerator units
• Inspecting the quality and quantity of units • Working where work is needed, which called for quick learning,
and maintaining the knowledge of multiple jobs 10/12/13- 10/14/13 American Idol, Omaha NE Production Assistant (Temporary- 3 days)
• Guiding contestants in /out of the Judge’s room • Assisted with setting up the Production Office, as well as helping
with security of the main doors 09/13- 11/14 Banana Republic Factory Store, Williamsburg IA Sales Associate
• Customer Service, always tending to others' needs before your own. Experience running cash registers, sales floor, fitting room etc.
06/12- 05/13 Gap Outlet, Williamsburg IA Sales Associate
• Customer Service, always tending to others' needs before your own. Experience running cash registers, sales floor, fitting room etc.
• 06/11- 08/11 Monsanto Co, Williamsburg IA Field Worker (Temporary- Summer position)
• Assisted in careful pollination steps to ensure each corn plant self-pollinates.
Computer Skills
• Experience with operating systems Mac OS X, Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, FL Studio, JavaScript basics, Audacity, WMM, iMovie. Typing (61wpm)
Certificates of Completion
• Technician Class License - Ham Radio Operation Federal Communications Commission Call Sign KE0GQE November 2015 – November 2025
• Producing Music for Advertisements
License E639E5 October 2015 – October 2015
• Up and Running with FL Studio License 35D4D4 Starting September 2015
• Up and Running with Audacity License 87832D September 2015 – September 2015
• Getting Started in Audio and Music Production License 543CB2 September 2015 – September 2015
Organizations
• Member of the 2013 & 2015 Colts Drum & Bugle Corps Volunteer Activities
• Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, 2012, 2013
• Volunteer at the Annual Whirlpool fair, 2013 • Biolife donor since December 2013
Awards
• Awarded the Ted & Lillian Foundation Scholarship for Performing Arts • Most improved brass line member of 2013, Colts Drum &Bugle Corps. • Fast Forward Workshop Scholarship recipient ‘15 • WaMac Conference Honor Band ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 – Southeast Iowa Bandmasters
Association • Jostens/Stern Recognition Scholarship ‘13 • S.E.I.B.A. Jazz Festival Citation for Outstanding Musicianship
References
• Jody Weigel Secretary, Assistant Professor Iowa Board of Certification, Kirkwood Community College 319-398-5899 [email protected]
• Jayme Hunter Promotions Director Z102.9/KZIA FM & HD Radio 319-360-9518 [email protected]
• Wayne Harris Director, Writer/Performance Coach Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, Marsh Youth Theater, Santa Clara Vanguard 510-427-5604 [email protected]