1. Thom Kokenge
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1026 South Logan Street, Moscow, ID, 83843 | (509) 594-0909 | THOMKOKENGE@GMAIL.COM
SUMMARY
Versatile quality professional recognized for creativity with 26 years of proven radio experience including news,
management, show hosting, and production with the ability to adjust on-air presence to conform to a particular style or
sound. Proactive to continuing education, bottom line, and listeners. Outstanding communication and interview abilities
with an infectious positive attitude.
RELEVENT WORK HISTORY & QUALIFICATIONS
All Things Considered Host/Producer | Northwest Public Radio | June 2007 - present
• 7+ years as All Things Considered Host/Producer live on-air
• 2 years as Weekend Edition and midday Host/Producer live on-air
• Written, produced, edited and delivered spot and feature news reports within deadlines
• Extensive experience handling newscasts and breaks within a program clock
• Practiced in daily editorial decisions pertaining to newscast production in line with journalistic standards
• Proficient in all manner of station social media
• Ensured compliance with FCC rules and regulations as well as professional standards and practices
• Produced web site, social media and podcast content
• Experienced in modern technology using collaborative tools (i.e. Slack and Google docs)
• Daily use of content management systems to update station website
• Participated in fundraising efforts including benefits, donor gifts, on-air fund drives, and underwriting
• Developed vision and mission statements
• Authentic and engaging on-air personality and reading skills
• Experienced working with all manner of studio equipment, including automation interfaces and highly skilled in digital
editing
Broadcast Board Operator | KUTI-AM/KIT-AM/KATS-FM | Jan. 2007 - June 2007
• Operated live on-air board for local and regional programs
Morning Show Host/Producer | KCWU Radio | Sept. 1988-1995, Sept. 2000 - April 2006
• Wrote, edited and produced entertaining radio show
• Scheduled and interviewed guests
• Used live on-air phone calls
• Conceived and implemented live on-air games
• Created music play lists
Network Administrator | FairPoint Communications Inc. | Sept. 2000 - Jan. 2006
• Managed computer network; upgraded, troubleshot, and repaired equipment and software
• Developed, implemented and administered sound fiscal policies and budgets
• Skilled in organization and time management
• Demonstrated independent and group skills
• Large project management such as DSL installation and implementation

2. Thom Kokenge
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1026 South Logan Street, Moscow, ID, 83843 | (509) 594-0909 | THOMKOKENGE@GMAIL.COM
Installation Services Tech & Dept. Mgr. | Albertsons Inc., Boise ID. Corporate Office | Aug.
1998 - Sept. 2000
• Directly hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised 30+ employees
• Trained department heads and supervisors
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness; accountable for contents of store safe
• Screened, interviewed, hired and supervised professional and student staff
• Scheduled management and employees
• Maintained rigorous on call 24/7 travel schedule to remote locations across the U.S. for on the spot trouble shooting,
maintenance, and installation of technical equipment
• Worked well under pressure and rose to the occasion
• Sound decision making ability under stress
Morning Show Host/Producer | KQBE FM | Sept. 1996 - Sept. 1997
• Conceived and implemented promotions and events for on-air as well as remote locations
• Monitored and troubleshot radio transmitters, audio signal and quality
• Maintained written logs and operations reports
• Oversaw remote broadcasts, digital automation programming, and satellite uplinking
Morning Show Host | KXLE FM/AM | March 1991 - June 1995
• Created on-air content
• Remote live broadcasts
• 100 share of listenership 18 & under for live call in show
General Manager | KCAT FM | Sept. 1993 - Sept. 1994
• Managed, promoted, and produced radio station, overseeing 40+ volunteers
• Successfully controlled an extremely tight budget and maintained station quality
• Doubled station listenership 4th quarter 1993
• Served as department head with executive decision-making control over station programming
• Worked with radio station employees to establish policies and procedures
• Supervised the production of daily station programming
• Successfully worked with station staff toward specific goals
EDUCATION
B.A. Mass Communication with Commendation
Central Washington University 1995
• Emphasis in radio broadcasting
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
• Morning Edition Grad School
• NPR / Knight Digital Training
• Managerial & Team Building
• Technical Writing
COMMUNITY MINDED
• Lionel Hampton Int'l Jazz Festival
• The Kenworthy Arts Center
• WSU Student Mentoring Program
REFERENCES BY REQUEST