Stephen Funk Application
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Stephen Funk Application
4/16/2015 C City of Reno Mail - City of Reno Application to Serve on Boards & Commissions I T ... 0 P Barbara Aufiero <[email protected]> ~ City of Reno Application to Serve on Boards & Commissions Ste htn FunK 1 message [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected], [email protected] Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Application to Serve on Boards & Commissions Date & Time: 04/16/2015 9:07 AM Response #: 153 Submitter ID: 970 IP address: 71.93.75.217 Time to complete: 33 min. , 39 sec. Survey Details P.age 1 Please submit this form to apply for any Board, Commission, Committee or other advisory group listed in the dropdown menu below. * Please be advised that all information contained in this application is part of the City of Reno's public record and is, upon request, available for public review. * Please make sure to attach a copy of your resume before submitting the form. * Please note that certain groups require filing financial disclosure statements with the Secretary of State. Contact the Reno City Clerk's Office to determine if this is necessary for the body that you are applying for. * Certain Boards and Commissions have special requirements (residency, professional affiliation, etc.). Please call the Reno City Clerk at 775-334-2030 or email [email protected] to ask about requirements. 1. Please select the group you are applying for: (o) Neighborhood Advisory Boards 2. Please Enter Your Name First Name Last Name Stephen funk https://mail.google.comfmailfufO/?ui=2&ik= 132296135e&view=pt&search=inbox&th= 14cc2fc3658BdeBd&siml= 14cc2fc36588de8d 4/16/2015 3. City of Reno Mail - City of Reno Application to Serve on Boards & Commissions Please Enter Your Address Street Address City State Zip Code 10517 Twin Bridges Way reno Nevada 89521 4. Which ward do you live in? If you're not sure, please visit our Ward Map. (o) Ward 2 5. Please Enter Your Contact Information Home Phone Business Phone Email Address 6. (775) 746-3658 (775) 240-4871 [email protected] Are you currently a registered voter in the City of Reno? (o) Yes 7. How long have you been a resident of Reno? 42 years 8. Employment Information Occupation Employer Media lotus Communications 9. List any education or training relevant to the group for which you are applying. As a journalist, media, and public relations professional I bring a strong understanding of the importance of communications clarity and transparency in the actions of such organizations. I've lived here for more than 40 years and have paid attention. My experience as a volunteer, fund raiser and proponent of local non-profits has allowed me to build connected network and given me a deep understanding of our community. 10. List any community and/or civic groups that you are a member of. Salvation Army of Northern Nevada Advisory Board Radio Free Nevada Advisory Board Previous- Biggest Little City Committee Previous- Project Compassion Executive Board 11. Please give a brief discourse on why you are qualified for this position. I have lived here long enough to understand the value of our community and have executed on previous efforts that successfully built both commercial and non-profit, educational local radio stations and have created successful events and platforms for community connections and engagement. I have strong connections in the media, business and non-profit sectors.I have a positive public image and a desire to see my city become stronger, more resilient and responsive to the needs of its citizens. https :I/mail .google .com/mail/u/O/?ui=2&ik= 132296135e&view=pt&search=inbox&th= 14cc2fc36588de8d&siml= 14cc2fc36588de8d 21~ Steve Funk Profile Summary Award Winning PR Executive & Media Relations Specialist, Skilled Salesman, Manager, Integrated Marketing Expert, Networker, Journalist, Writer, Blogger, Producer, Consultant, Radio & TV Talent and Musician My naturally outgoing personality, expert skills and bearing, command of language, love of people and community, ability to embrace new ideas and genuine desire to help my clients succeed are key skills that will help your organization achieve its goals. 5/14-Present Lotus Communications Corp. Reno, NV Grow Nevada Team program host • Created new weekly radio program platform and companion cause related content marketing campaign for community engagement on trends in local economic development, where applying the context of sports analogies creates added relatability and entertainment value. • Host the program wherein local business leaders, government representatives, economic development agencies, educators, entrepreneurs and small business are profiled, share expertise, data, stories and aspirations for building local economic capacity and aiding listeners 'play their best game'. • Execute social media marketing, blogging and PR for the platform. • Prospect sponsors, present the benefits of the mulit-media content campaign, close and deliver value and ROI for client partners. 11 /12-Present KXNV 89.1 Radio Free Nevada Reno, NV Consultant/Advisory Board/Fundraiser • Advisor to the Boards of the Progressive Leadership Alliance and Open Sky Radio non-profits on all aspects of Non-Commercial/ Educational radio broadcast license acquisition, fundraising, buildout, programming, PR & Marketing. 5/14-Present Independent Communications Pro Reno, NV Freelance Journalist and PR Specialist • Write and pitch for clients such as the Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger, Cushman Wakefield Commercial Real Estate, Radio Free Nevada, Landing Zone LLC, Comstock Residents Association and others. 11 /11-4/14 NEON Agency Reno, NV Director of Media Services • Managed all aspects of multi-media services to company client base, including message management, media analysis & relationships, campaign creation, creative design and production, placement, PR, ROI analysis and follow-up . • Initiated, organized and managed pro-bono Reno-Sparks Cash Mobs street level marketing and PR campaign to raise awareness for shopping locally-owned first and to highlight outstanding local businesses, drive retail traffic and promote the economic benefits and value of shopping local. Won American Advertising Federation Award for 'Best Community Campaign 2012" • • • Coined term 'Trad-digital' to position integrated marketing techniques and processes. Worked to effectively integrate and execute the most efficient media mix for each customized client campaign using both traditional and new media tools including Television, Radio, Print, Direct Mail, Social Media, Cause-Related and Event marketing and advertising platforms. Leveraged strong business relationships in media to provide the best possible value for each client. Created and nurtured lasting business relationships with clients based on trust and credibility, built with creative, client focused needs awareness and dedicated service. • Prospected new business and presented customized proposals for services. • Created remarkable successes for clients in the legal services, gaming, security services, off-road racing, arts, non-profit and retail industries. 11 /11-2/14 University Of Nevada Reno Reno, NV Afternoon Program Host/Program Manager/News Anchor • Managed all aspects of local programing, integrated with NPR and APM national broadcast feeds for PM Drive-time presentations on KUNR-fm 88.7 and translators statewide. • News gathering, writing and presentation. • Audio editing and support for news packages and feature programing. • Management of automated systems. • Additional duties included production and hosting of weekly music programing. • Assist in fundraising campaigns 2/11-10/11 Reno Media Group Reno, NV Senior Account Executive • Built and serviced a 60140 list of local direct/agency clients that included many accounts new to the company, and managed and serviced top agency accounts such as Port Of Subs, The Peppermill, SK Baseball, RC. Willey, Reno Diagnostic Centers, Bill Pearce Motors and others. • Integrated traditional and new media technologies to build successful, focused solutions to advertising and marketing problems. Created successfully sponsored long-form programming including • The Car Buyer Advisor and Loud & Clear with Mad Mulligan. • Created lasting business relationships with local direct clientele and local agencies, based on trust and credibility, built with creative, client focused campaigns and dedicated service.Wrote, directed and produced creative. Provided professional voice-over services. • Wrote, directed and produced creative. Provided professional voice-over services. • Achieved advanced certifications in Radio Marketing and Digital Marketing through RAB Charter Media Reno 5/2006-12/2010 Reno, NV Senior Account Executive • Certified Peak Performer, Star Club Member, 105 Club Member • Built and serviced a great list of local and regional clients that earned consistent top seller status in the group. Also managed and serviced top accounts such as RC Willey, Morrison University and Outside Television. • Created lasting business relationships with local direct clientele and local agencies, based on trust and credibility, built with creative, client focused campaigns and dedicated service. • Completed and Certified in AchieveGlobal PSP, PSS & PSN training regimens. • Directed and Produced TV creative. Provided professional voice-over services for a wide variety of clients. 2/2002-5/2006 NextMedia Group/ Reno Tahoe Radio Reno, NV Senior Account Executive • Built a list of clients that has earned consistent top seller status in the group. • Created lasting business relationships with local direct clientele and local agencies, based on trust and credibility, built with creative client focused campaigns and dedicated service. • Provided professional voice-over services for a wide variety of clients • Host of "The Acoustic Show" radio program, weekly on KTHX. 2/1999-2002 Reno, NV Citadel Comm. Corp. Promotion Director/ Program Director/ Brand Manager • Maximized the stations presence in the marketplace with strong, wellfocused presentations at promotional events. • Re-designed & managed the stations' web presence. • Secured 'presenting station' rights for, and produced live remote broadcasts for, signature community events such as Hot August Nights, The Great Reno Balloon Race, The Reno National Championship Air Races, The Reno/Tahoe Open PGA Tournament and the nationally syndicated Rusty Humphries Show. • Secured a Marconi Award nomination for KKOH as Best News/Talk Station 1999. • Won the "Above & Beyond" award in 4th month with the company. Reno, NV 8197-2199 funkMUSIC, Mgmt & Consulting President 3/96-8/97 KDOT·FM/ Lotus Comm. Corp. Reno, NV Prog. Dir./Air Talent 4/92-3/96 Reno, NV KZAK-FM/KQNV-FM/KPLY-AM Gen. Mgr./Ops, MgrJProg. Dir./A.M. Host/Consultant 1/92-7/93 KRQR-FM/KCBS-AM/CBS Radio Inc San Francisco, CA Air Talent/ Music Asst. 1/92-7/93 In the Gruv Music, Inc Reno, NV & San Francisco, CA VP Promotions/A&R Manager/Producer 3/90-1 /92 Reno, NV KRZQ-FM Ops. Mgr. /Air Talent 9/89-3/90 KVFX-FM Modesto, CA Program Director/Air Talent 9/77-9/89 KGLR-FM/KOZZ-FM/Lotus Comm. Corp. Reno, NV Prog, Dir./Music Dir./Prod. Dir./PSA Dir./Air Talent Education University of Nevada Reno, NV • Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor, Creative Writing. • Continuing Education: NXNW, SXSW Conferences R&R Conferences, Pollack Conferences, Gavin Conference, BD&A Conferences, PSS Certified Sales Training Programs. CAB, RAB, IAB Certified Marketer, Extensive reading. Interests Family, Music, Golf, Skiing, Creative Writing Non-Profit Boards- Salvation Army, Nevada Community Radio Project, Secret Witness of Nevada, the Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum, Ronald McDonald House and Project Compassion. References available on request. Profile Summary Award Winning PR Executive & Media Relations Specialist, Skilled Salesman, Manager, Integrated Marketing Expert, Networker, Journalist, Writer, Blogger, Producer, Consultant, Radio & TV Talent and Musician My naturally outgoing personality, expert skills and bearing, command of language, love of people and community, ability to embrace new ideas and genuine desire to help my clients succeed are key skills that will help your organization achieve its goals. 5/14-Present Lotus Communications Corp. Reno, NV Grow Nevada Team program host • Created new weekly radio program platform and companion cause related content marketing campaign for community engagement on trends in local economic development, where applying the context of sports analogies creates added relatability and entertainment value. Host the program wherein local business leaders, government • representatives, economic development agencies, educators, entrepreneurs and small business are profiled, share expertise, data, stories and aspirations for building local economic capacity and aiding listeners 'play their best game'. • Execute social media marketing, blogging and PR for the platform. • Prospect sponsors, present the benefits of the mulit-media content campaign, close and deliver value and ROI for client partners. 11/12-Present KXNV 89.1Radio Free Nevada Reno, NV Consultant/Advisory Board/Fundraiser • Advisor to the Boards of the Progressive Leadership Alliance and Open Sky Radio non-profits on all aspects of Non-Commercial/ Educational radio broadcast license acquisition, fundraising, buildout, programming, PR & Marketing. 5/14-Present Independent Communications Pro Reno, NV Freelance .Journalist and PR Specialist • Write and pitch for clients such as the Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger, Cushman Wakefield Commercial Real Estate, Radio Free Nevada, Landing Zone LLC, Comstock Residents Association and others. 11/11-4/14 NEON Agency Reno, NV Director of Media Services • Managed all aspects of multi-media services to company client base, including message management, media analysis & relationships, campaign creation, creative design and production, placement, PR, ROI analysis and follow-up. • Initiated, organized and managed pro-bono Reno-Sparks Cash Mobs street level marketing and PR campaign to raise awareness for shopping locally-owned first and to highlight outstanding local businesses, drive retail traffic and promote the economic benefits and value of shopping local. Won American Advertising Federation Award for 'Best Community Campaign 2012" • Coined term 'Trad-digital' to position integrated marketing techniques and processes. Worked to effectively integrate and execute the most efficient media mix for each customized client campaign using both • • traditional and new media tools including Television, Radio, Print, Direct Mail, Social Media, Cause-Related and Event marketing and advertising platforms. Leveraged strong business relationships in media to provide the best possible value for each client. Created and nurtured lasting business relationships with clients based on trust and credibility, built with creative, client focused needs awareness and dedicated service. • Prospected new business and presented customized proposals for services. • Created remarkable successes for clients in the legal services, gaming, security services, off-road racing, arts, non-profit and retail industries. 11/11-2/14 University Of Nevada Reno Reno, NV Afternoon Program Host/Program Manager/News Anchor • Managed all aspects of local programing, integrated with NPR and APM national broadcast feeds for PM Drive-time presentations on KUNR-fm 88.7 and translators statewide. • News gathering, writing and presentation . • Audio editing and support for news packages and feature programing . • Management of automated systems. • Additional duties included production and hosting of weekly music programing. • Assist in fundraising campaigns 2/11-10/11 Reno Media Group Reno, NV Senior Account Executive • • • • Built and serviced a 60/40 list of local direct/agency clients that included many accounts new to the company, and managed and serviced top agency accounts such as Port Of Subs, The Peppermill, SK Baseball, RC. Willey, Reno Diagnostic Centers, Bill Pearce Motors and others. Integrated traditional and new media technologies to build successful, focused solutions to advertising and marketing problems. Created successfully sponsored long-form programming including The Car Buyer Advisor and Loud & Clear with Mad Mulligan . Created lasting business relationships with local direct clientele and local agencies, based on trust and credibility, built with creative, client focused campaigns and dedicated service.Wrote, directed and produced creative. Provided professional voice-over services. • Wrote, directed and produced creative. Provided professional voice-over services. • Achieved advanced certifications in Radio Marketing and Digital Marketing through RAB 5/2006-12/2010 Charter Media Reno Reno, NV Senior Account Executive • Certified Peak Performer, Star Club Member, 105 Club Member • Built and serviced a great list of local and regional clients that earned consistent top seller status in the group. Also managed and serviced top accounts such as RC Willey, Morrison University and Outside Television. • Created lasting business relationships with local direct clientele and local agencies, based on trust and credibility, built with creative, client focused campaigns and dedicated service. • Completed and Certified in AchieveGlobal PSP, PSS & PSN training regimens. • Directed and Produced TV creative. Provided professional voice-over services for a wide variety of clients. 2/2002-5/2006 NextMedia Group/ Reno Tahoe Radio Reno, NV Senior Account Executive • Built a list of clients that has earned consistent top seller status in the group. • Created lasting business relationships with local direct clientele and local agencies, based on trust and credibility, built with creative client focused campaigns and dedicated service. • Provided professional voice-over services for a wide variety of clients • Host of "The Acoustic Show'' radio program, weekly on KTHX. 2/1999-2002 Reno, NV Citadel Comm. Corp. Promotion Director/ Program Director/ Brand Manager • Maximized the stations presence in the marketplace with strong, wellfocused presentations at promotional events. • Re-designed & managed the stations' web presence. • Secured 'presenting station' rights for, and produced live remote broadcasts for, signature community events such as Hot August Nights, The Great Reno Balloon Race, The Reno National Championship Air Races, The Reno/Tahoe Open PGA Tournament and the nationally syndicated Rusty Humphries Show. • Secured a Marconi Award nomination for KKOH as Best News/Talk Station 1999. • Won the "Above & Beyond" award in 4 h month with the company. 1 8197-2199 funkMUSIC, Mgmt & Consulting Reno, NV President 3/96-8/97 Reno, NV KDOT-FM/ Lotus Comm. Corp. Prog. Dir./Air Talent 4/92-3/96 Reno, NV KZAK-FM/KQNV-FM/KPLY-AM Gen. Mgr./Ops, MgrJProg. DirJA.M. Host/Consultant 1/92-7/93 KRQR-FM/KCBS-AM/CBS Radio Inc San Francisco, CA Air Talent/ Music Asst. 1/92-7/93 In the Gruv Music, Inc Reno, NV & San Francisco, CA VP Promotions/A&R Manager/Producer 3/90-1 /92 KRZQ-FM Reno, NV Ops. Mgr. /Air Talent 9/89-3/90 KVFX-FM Program Director/Air Talent Modesto, CA 9177-9189 KGLR-FM/KOZZ-FM/Lotus Comm. Corp. Reno, NV Prog, Dir./Music Dir./Prod. Dir./PSA Dir./Air Talent Education University of Nevada • Major: Broadcast Journalism Reno, NV Minor, Creative Writing. • Continuing Education: NXNW, SXSW Conferences R&R Conferences, Pollack Conferences, Gavin Conference, BD&A Conferences, PSS Certified Sales Training Programs. CAB, RAB, IAB Certified Marketer, Extensive reading. Interests Family, Music, Golf, Skiing, Creative Writing Non-Profit Boards- Salvation Army, Nevada Community Radio Project, Secret Witness of Nevada, the Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum, Ronald McDonald House and Project Compassion. References available on request. WAIVEROFNOTICE REQUIRED UNDERNRS 241.033(1) TO ALLOW CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, OR COMPETENCE OF PERSON TO BE APPOINTED TO A BOARD, COMMISSION, OR OTHER PUBLIC BODY FOR THE CITY OF RENO The City Council for the City of Reno will be considering on a future posted agenda your appointment to a board, commission or other public body for the City of Reno. Pursuant to NRS 241.033(1), in order to consider the professional competence of an applicant, notice need be provided to that person of the time and place of the meeting in compliance with such statutory provisions. By signing below, it is confirmed that I have been provided notice of the meeting at which my appointment will be considered by City CoWlcil. Further, I knowingly and voluntarily am waiving my rights to all written notice requirements under NRS 241.033(1) pertainil1g to my qualifications, competence, and character to hold this appointment and consent to the evaluation of my character and competence by the Reno City Council in a public meeting. Fwther, the undersigned acknowledges that he may at any time withdraw both this waiver and related application for appointment. Name of Board, Commission or Other Public Body to which the undersigned is seeking Neighborhood Advisory City Council's consideration: _._~u.u-.-----------------(Board/Commission/Public Body) l .Sh•,<~::·;;:::;~/,urk. Signature of Applicant: -'-"-==-J'="..:...·-=-=·~=~·="M=-="= .....="='-'----"-- - - - By. _s_t_e_p_ he_n~ D_o_na_l_d_F_u_n_k____~~~~~~~~---(Printed Name of Applicant)