Kyle Hojem
Marketing | Communications | Live Audio Engineer
Irvine, CA 92614
Email: KyleHojem@gmail.com
Mobile: (949) 278-0358
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Related Experience:
Marketing/Communications Coordinator, Healthcare Success, Irvine, CA
June 2013 – Present
• Database marketing (Salesforce/Pardot), direct mail and print vendor coordination, oversee the office intern, trade show and seminar planning/logistics, Kantar reporting, answer phones/direct calls
• General I.T., office supply & electronics purchasing, admin for email/Dropbox/phone system, video & audio editing, Accounting tasks, shipping, supply/computer ordering, and special projects
Marketing/PR Intern, Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach, CA
February 2013 – May 2013
• Marketing 13 out of 125 feature films for the 2013 festival using social media, PR, and guerrilla tactics
Social Media Discussion Administrator, Yourmidwestmedia.com
February 2013 – December 2013
• Moderating the Southwest radio board covering four states
Intern, Beachcomber Newspaper, Long Beach, CA
January 2012 – March 2013
• Researching, interviewing, and writing stories in AP style for publication
• Advertising sales, sales letters, editing, and proofreading the newspaper
Social Media Discussion Administrator, Radioinsight.com
April 2006 – April 2008
• Involved in same duties as previously performed at Radio-Info.com
Social Media Discussion Administrator, Radio-Info.com
April 2002 – April 2006
• Moderated discussion boards, broke radio news, and networked with professionals/enthusiasts
Internet Radio Broadcaster, Live365.com
February 2000 – March 2008
• Operated three stations with music from the 1950s through the 1980s and OTR programs, wrote spots
Education:
California State University, Fullerton
• Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Concentration in Advertising
• Worked on campaigns for GoPro Cameras, Hawaiian Springs Water, The Gastronome, and Black Angus
• Graduated with cum laude honors (3.62 GPA): May 2012
Orange Coast College
• Certificate of Specialization in Lower-Level Marketing–Completed May 2010
• Worked on campaigns for Forever 21 and Brookside Foods
Irvine Valley College
• California State University Certification–Completed December 2009
• Associate in Science in Business Management–Graduated May 2009
Work Experience:
Live Audio Engineer, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA
July 2013 – Present
• Co-run front of house audio for weekend services
Live Audio Engineer, Mariners Church, Irvine, CA
August 2005 – Present
• Responsible for all audio/video equipment and technical aspects of four major ministries
• Organize equipment/technical needs for staff members, volunteers, and worship leaders
Notary Public, Self-employed, Irvine, CA
June 2008 – Present
• Certified and bonded in the State of California, County of Orange
Payroll Clerk, Surveyors Service Company, Costa Mesa, CA
June 2010 – July 2010
• Reduced payroll processing time and assisted Controller in I.T., HR, and Accounting tasks
Technical Skills:
• MRI Plus
• QuickBooks
• Audio editing programs Cool Edit and Audition
• Analog/digital sound board operation—Soundcraft, Behringer, and Yamaha models
• PICK/D3 and ViaDuct proficient
• I.T. and computer maintenance
• Provided audio for Bill Heywood radio tribute broadcast on KTAR-FM Phoenix, January 2012
Volunteer/Internship Experience:
• Advertising Club member, California State University, Fullerton September 2011–May 2012
• High School Video Yearbook team September 2003–June 2004
• KRLA 870AM Los Angeles intern on program hosted by Levine Communications founder Michael Levine from October 2001–April 2002
Personal Information:
• Avid reader and keep up-to-date on broadcasting, media trends, and news
• Music lover and spend free time listening to large CD and vinyl collection
Awards/Special Recognition:
• Graduated with cum laude honors (2012)
• Excellence in Analytical & Strategic Thinking, California State University, Fullerton (2011)
• Woodbridge High School Honored Warrior Award (2005)
• Featured Internet Radio Broadcaster on Live365.com (2003)
• Don Erger Service Award (2002)
• Featured Internet Radio Broadcaster in ON Magazine (2001)