Slade Young is a TV personality and media professional seeking employment in Canada's media and entertainment industry. He has experience as a regular segment presenter on a popular New Zealand breakfast show, and has also hosted a review TV show. His professional experience includes directing/producing a TV show, and working in promotions and branding for radio stations. He believes taking chances has allowed him to gain a wide range of experience across the media industry.

1. SLADE YOUNG
107 West 17th Vancouver | slade.young@hotmail.com 1 (604) 355 0695
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I truly believe that in order to get the most out of life, you have to take chances. In order to
live this, I have recently moved to Canada from my native New Zealand and am seeking
employment in media and entertainment(I also play Ice Hockey!)
I have a wide range of experience in this area: I am a (semi) established TV personality in
New Zealand, having a regular slot on a popular breakfast programme, and have
experience in sales, branding and production work, particularly in radio.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Through my jobs and study I have worked to develop:
• An understanding of the many facets of a successful brand;
• Skills to move from a creative space into execution;
• The ability to manage a team; and
• A holistic overview of media as an industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2013 – Current Segment Presenter
Good Morning NZ
Highlights: As a regular segment presenter on Good Morning, I
understand the various pressures of on air/on camera work and the
importance of being nimble on your feet – anything can and does
happen.
January 2013- Current Presenter
Big Review TV
Highlights: Building on my Good Morning experience – I regularly
host the Big Review TV – learning how to adapt my approach to an
entirely different demographic.
October 2012 – January 2013 Director/Producing
Astar's Place
Highlights: Working on directing/producing has enabled me to
understand the creative process from a different perspective.
November 2011 –July 2012 Promotions Coordinator/Brand Ambassador
Radio Hauraki/The Hits
Highlights: Working on branding and coordination for two stations
at NZ Media and Entertainment has given me a comprehensive
understanding of the business side of the industry.
VISA: I am eligible to work in Canada -
REFEREES: Available on request