Don Black has over 25 years of experience in radio, including as Program Director for stations in Lansing, MI, Fredericksburg, VA, and Peoria, IL. He has a track record of success ranking highly in ratings for persons aged 12+, 18-34, and women aged 18-34. Black has experience in various on-air roles including mornings, afternoons, and nights. He also has skills in audio equipment and software, as well as a history of community involvement through emceeing and DJing various charitable events. References are provided from current and former colleagues in management and on-air positions.
This is my current acting resume. It showcases the roles I have played in theatre as well as the training I've acquired. This document's aim is to display my versatility and acting experience.
The weekend of May 17-19, 2019, The Phishsonian Institute and PhanArt presented "Below The Moss Forgotten: Phish in the Pacific Northwest," a history exhibit about the band Phish's 27 years of playing in the region. Combining historic documents with fan-created art, the exhibit offered a look into the times and culture of Phish and was presented at the first-ever Phish Studies academic conference at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR.
This is my current acting resume. It showcases the roles I have played in theatre as well as the training I've acquired. This document's aim is to display my versatility and acting experience.
The weekend of May 17-19, 2019, The Phishsonian Institute and PhanArt presented "Below The Moss Forgotten: Phish in the Pacific Northwest," a history exhibit about the band Phish's 27 years of playing in the region. Combining historic documents with fan-created art, the exhibit offered a look into the times and culture of Phish and was presented at the first-ever Phish Studies academic conference at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR.
A presentation that entails my discoveries throughout Eastern, KY and Berea, KY about the impact social media can have on small-businesses. Also, I reveal a number of insights gained about the Appalachian region as my colleagues and I worked on the promotion and certification of Trail Towns throughout the eight Kentucky River Area Development District. I weave in my personal growths, memories, and future plans as I reflected on how the Entrepreneurship for the Public Good Program has impacted my way of thinking and my view of the Appalachian region.
This presentation was provided by Anna Neatrour and Jeremy Myntti, both of the University of Utah, during the NISO virtual conference, Open Data Projects, held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Eternal homecoming: Buckhead Heritage Research and Mapping at New Hope CemeteryJohnBeach17
Initial phase presentation by Matt Maternes Phd on research and mapping at New Hope on Arden Rd in Buckhead (Atlanta, GA) enabled by a grant from the Massey Charitable Trust.
A presentation that entails my discoveries throughout Eastern, KY and Berea, KY about the impact social media can have on small-businesses. Also, I reveal a number of insights gained about the Appalachian region as my colleagues and I worked on the promotion and certification of Trail Towns throughout the eight Kentucky River Area Development District. I weave in my personal growths, memories, and future plans as I reflected on how the Entrepreneurship for the Public Good Program has impacted my way of thinking and my view of the Appalachian region.
This presentation was provided by Anna Neatrour and Jeremy Myntti, both of the University of Utah, during the NISO virtual conference, Open Data Projects, held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Eternal homecoming: Buckhead Heritage Research and Mapping at New Hope CemeteryJohnBeach17
Initial phase presentation by Matt Maternes Phd on research and mapping at New Hope on Arden Rd in Buckhead (Atlanta, GA) enabled by a grant from the Massey Charitable Trust.
1. Don Black (Don Russom)
2615 LaSalle Gardens, Lansing, MI 48912
309.635.2708
bigddonblack@gmail.com
R ADIO EXPERIENCE
Program Director / Afternoons
Power 96.5 FM (WQHH), Lansing, MI — Urban
August 2011 – May 2016
Ratings History
WQHH ranked in the top 5 Persons 12+ for the past four years
WQHH ranked in the top 3 Persons 18-34 for the past four years
WQHH Afternoons ranked in the top 3 Persons 18-34 for the past four years
WQHH ranked in the top 3 Women 18-34 for the past four years
WQHH Afternoons ranked in the top 3 Women 18-34 for the past four years
Mornings
99.3 The Vibe (WVBX), Fredericksburg, VA — Rhythmic
November 2010 – August 2011
Program Director / Mornings / Afternoons
98.5 KISS-FM (WPIA), Peoria, IL — Mainstream Top 40
March 2007 – February 2010
Ratings History
WPIA regularly ranked in the top 5 Women 18-34
Program Director / Mornings
Power 92.3 (WZPW), Peoria, IL — Rhythmic
October 2003 – March 2007
Ratings History
WZPW regularly ranked in the top 5 12+ (#1 12+ in Spring ’07)
WZPW Arbitron rated #1 Women 18-34 From Spring ’04 to Fall ‘07
WZPW Mornings Arbitron rated #1 Women 18-34—From Spring ’04 to Fall ‘07
R&R Small Market Station of the Year Nominee—2006
Program Director / Mornings
Power 92.9 (WRPW), Bloomington, IL — Rhythmic
October 2003 – September 2006
Mornings / Middays / Nights
94.1 KRNA, Cedar Rapids, IA — Classic Rock / Active Rock
May 2000 – October 2003
Nights / Overnights
100.7 The FOX (KKRQ), Iowa City, IA — Classic Rock
October 1995 – October 1997
Board-Op / Producer
B-96 (WBBM), Chicago, IL — Rhythmic
May 1992 – June 1993
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R ELATED SKILLS
Audio Vault, Adobe Edition, Music Master, Selector, Audio Wizard, SAW, Voicetracked Oldies, Hot
AC & AC formats, Club & Mobile DJ, Social Networking (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram)
C OMMUNITY SERVICE
DJ/Emcee for Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon (University of Iowa, Iowa State
University, Bradley University and Chicago), Toys for Tots, March of Dimes, Greater Lansing Martin
Luther King Holiday Commission, South Side Mission (Peoria, IL), Operation Santa
R EFERENCES ig D Don Black (Don
Gabe Reynolds, Operations Manager (Alpha Media — Savannah, GA)
912.351.9830
gabe.reynolds@alphamediausa.com
Kirby Gwen, On Air / Middays (WJLB / iHeartMedia — Detroit, MI)
248.885.4279
Ryan LaCosse, Music Director / Mornings WZPW / Middays WIXO (Cumulus Media — Peoria, IL)
309.531.7700
ryan.black@cumulus.com