Stephen Funk Application

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Stephen Funk Application
4/16/2015
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City of Reno Mail - City of Reno Application to Serve on Boards & Commissions
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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
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4/16/2015
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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.
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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.
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