1. BRIAN RASHAD ATKINSON
6465 Peppermill Lane • College Park, Georgia 30349
Home: (770) 907-6161 • Cell: (404) 287-3802
OfficialKodaq@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta,GA May 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media Arts
Radio Programming, MassCommunications Ethics, Communications Law,
SUMMARYOF SKILLS:
 Impactful negotiator
 Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personalities.
 Effective in program planning and implementation.
 Strong editing and writing skills; organized and attentive to detail.
 Fluent in “Word Press” blogging and other social media: Twitter
 Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, publisher; Adobe Photoshop, iPhoto, etc.
 I am also cogent in audio editing and sound enhancement through Adobe Audition, and Audacity.
 Well versed in other sound editing hardware
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Board Operator/Producer-College Event Coordinator June 2013- present
CBS Radio Atlanta- WVEE/WAOK Atlanta, GA
 Facilitated a working connection between the station, and different campuses across metro Atlanta
 Organized different events on each campus, that best represented the stations target demographic
 Created the “Campus Reps” designation, to assist those seeking experience in the field of radio
broadcasting
 Produced script/recorded audio for Greg Streets 6’O’clock news
 Responsible for recording, and logging live interviews
 Responsible for promo and company ad placement
 Show set up and log detail
 Logging listener call in and show prize packages
 Monitoring audio levels during broadcasts
 Reporting on site during live broadcasts at remotes
 Control of programming during shows playback/ “best of segment”
Intern February 2012 – December 2012
V-103 Radio Personality Greg Street Atlanta, GA
 Responsible for selecting culturally accurate themes for Greg’s “6:30 Classic” of the week.
 Set up and break down of the show equipment.
 Collect and document call/winner information in “PromoSuite” Program.
 Monitorsocial media presence during the 6p.m. to 10p.m. show hours.
 During live remote broadcasts, made sure all marketing items are visually present

2.  Maintain guests presence until needed for the show
 Organize songs and drop placement through the automated system “Audio Vault.”
Television Personality October 2011-Present
Digital Paradox TV
 Internet TV Personality for the Digital paradox TV Segment “The Trending Topic.”
 Coordinate and schedule interviews for shows on the site.
 Responsible for site promotion and managing twitter account.
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Street Team Organizer September2010- May 2012
Disturbin’ The Peace Records Atlanta, GA
 Responsible for the distribution of promotional merchandise created for the label.
 Managed, organized and established street teams to assist in the distribution of promotional
merchandise at distribution points for events.
 Promoted new music and new artist through social media such as twitter blast; coordinated promotional
photos shoots with general public.
 Created promotional décor used at campus events.
 Developed promotional videos for upcoming artists and events.
College Campus Sports and Event Correspondent August 2009-Present
Clark Atlanta University-Athletic Department Atlanta, GA
 Host all scheduled home basketball games.
 Serve as DJ at a number of on campus events such as CAU Public Safety Day, Kool Team’s Greek
Stroll, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Sisterhood Week, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated “Senior Sendoff” and the annual Freshman Orientation party.
 Host block parties for the on campus radio station- WSTU and during events such as Clark AtlantaMove
in Day, Homecoming and House Arrest II’s Fall Dance Concert.
 Conduct live broadcasts during CAU’s” Up Til Dawn” campaign.
On Air Personality September 2008-Present
WSTU Radio Atlanta, GA
 Host and creator of the WSTU show “DisturbingTha Peace Radio.”
 Responsible for putting together an assortment of songs covering the latest hip hop and R&B artist.
 Schedule and conduct station interviews with guest and artist such as DJ Scream, DJ Holiday, TK n
Cash, and Lil Scrappy, TityBoi andDolla Boy.
 Research and broadcastlocal/nationalnews, weather,traffic reports and sponsored commercials.
 Create PSA’s andoperate station switch board.
 Promote on campus talent by playing music produced by students.
 Organized a portion of the CAU 2010 pre-concert sponsored by WSTU.
 Hosted the “I AM MUSIC” talent showcase.
ORGANIZATIONS/COMMUNITYSERVICE:

3. WSTU Student Radio – student advisor
4 The Hood Mentor and Child Wellness Program – Mentor
Speaks to Juniors and Seniors at Tri Cities High School