1. Curt Mathies
173 Comanche, Topanga, CA 90290
760-641-9926
curtmathies@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A constant record of achievement in positions of increasing responsibility. Industrious,
self reliant, forward thinking and well networked with excellent communication skills.
Consistently accurate analytical and intuitive market forecasting abilities. Highly
computer literate with an emphasis on current and developing industry software. Profit
minded and results oriented.
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Sales Manager
Westin Bonaventure-Los Angeles, CA
2013
Grow overall audiovisual revenue and profitability, while maximizing
customer satisfaction from pre-event planning through post-event
phases of service.
Solicit new and repeat business through a proactive sales approach
that incorporates consultative selling skills.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key hotel personnel to
enhance the overall business relationship with hotel.
Projected annual billing of $3 million dollars.
Coordinator/Associate Sales Manager, Swank Audio Visuals
2004-2013
Hyatt Grand Champions-Indian Wells, CA
Riviera Resort and Spa-Palm Springs, CA
Renaissance Hollywood Resort and Spa- Hollywood, CA
Loews Hollywood Hotel – Hollywood, CA
Collaborate with the staff and management of properties toprovideevent planning
and multimedia presentations from breakout meetings to convention hall
productions.
Superlative marks in customer relations, and exemplary corporate salesnumbers.
Utilize the latest audio, video, lighting, and computer technologies to deliver high
impact meeting and presentation environments.
Over $2 million dollars in annual billing.
Music Director/National On Air Talent
XM Satellite Radio (Americana/New Country)
20012004
Washington, D.C.
Assisted in the development, implementation, and execution of a debut format
(Americana) and channel (Cross Country) from inception as part of the launch of the
first nationwide satellite radio service.
On air daily nationwide in both morning and afternoon drive live and voice tracked.
Software: PowerGold music scheduling software, the Dalet digital audio editing suite,
and the ProTools digital audio production software.
Operations Manager
Blue Chip Broadcasting
19992001

2. Lexington, KY
Oversaw all programming, engineering, and production operations for multi station
cluster.
Software: Prophet Next Gen Automation, RCS Selector, DGS digital delivery, Orban
Audicy Digital Editing Suite, and the CBSE traffic system.
Program Director/Music Director/
Senior Staff Announcer
WUKY-FM (Smooth Jazz/News/Public)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
19931999
Responsible for selecting and securing all programming elements from National
Public Radio, Public Radio International, the BBC, and local sources.
Initiated execution of complete format revamp resulting in substantial increases in
ratings and revenue.
Coordinated large scale outside events generating significant alternative revenue
streams.
Coached on air staff and volunteers.
Software: MusicMaster scheduling system.
Regional Promotions Manager
Midwest Region
Sony Music/Epic Records
Cincinnati, OH
1990-1993
Serviced and promoted product aimed at four principal radio formats to
over 100 stations across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Generated the highest amount of airplay for the region to date in the
history of the company within the first nine months of tenure.
Coordinated tour support with label artists appearing in region resulting in
additional airplay and sales.
Production Director/
Afternoon Drive Air Talent
WTKT-FM (Oldies)
Lexington, KY
1988-1990
Worked with management and staff to produce dynamic, effective
promotional campaigns and content for the station and created Addy award
winning advertising for station clients.
Executed all in house production from copywriting to production to schedule
placement.
Publicity/Sales/Booking/Box
Office/Production/Operations
Rockefeller’s
1984-1988

3. Houston, TX
Supervised staff at world-renowned 750 seat theatre.
Duties included participating in booking decisions, promotion of artists,
attending to performers’ needs, box office operations, and production of
shows.
Music Director/
Afternoon Drive Air Talent
WKQQ-FM (AOR)
Lexington, KY
1977-1984
Began on-air career at age 15 on 100,000-watt landmark station.
Oversaw music programmed, current and recurrent, in addition to specialty
programming for holidays, station promotions, and theme weekends.
Responsible for establishing relationships with record companies assuring
priority service and status.
Reported weekly to all major industry trade publications.
VOLUNTEER
WORK/COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Operation Read
Board of Directors/Instructor
Lexington, KY
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Principal Announcer/ Moderator, Honorary Programmer
BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools/SAG)
Reader to elementary school classes.
Palm Springs, CA
Los Angeles Public Library Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer Tutor