BRIAN JAY DEMASI
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Career Profile Summary
Dependable detailed insightful Information Technology/Communications Professional and Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Protected-Veteran, with degrees in Information Technology and Communication Studies; seeks career position in a Radio Broadcasting Company or IT Firm to help expedite effective and necessary communication by using the latest technology to fulfill the mission of exceeding the needs of your customers, clients, management, and industry
SPECIALTY SKILLS
- Audio/Web Production
- Conflict Resolution
- Classified Information and Materials Security
- Crisis Communication Management
- Customer Support/Service
- Data Entry
- Documenting/Record Keeping
- Ethics in Public Relations
- Global Strategic Communication
- Info Tech Systems
- Intelligence Analysis
- Investor Relations
- Leadership
- Listening
- Logistics Support
- Message Traffic Analysis
- Message Processing Procedures
- MS Office Suite
- Negotiating
- Operational System Testing/Evaluation
- Problem Solving With Time Efficiency
- Process Analysis and Improvement
- Promotional Planning
- Proofreading
- Public Relations Management
- Public Speaking/Linguistics
- Publicity Writing
- Research Analysis
- Research Methods
- Schedule/Itinerary Planning
- Social Media Communication
- Strategic Communication
- Surveillance Techniques
- Technical Writing
- Teaching/Instructing
- Visual Information Design
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
#maverickradio™ Web Content Producer: Produces compelling content on Facebook and Twitter pertaining to pop-culture, entertainment, music, and other news; Enlightens and encourages engaging, intriguing, and stimulating interactive conversation (Apr. 2011 - Present)
U.S. Navy Inactive Reserve
Operations Specialist (OS)
August 2005 – August 2009
Clear Channel Radio New York City
June 2007 - January 2008
WHTZ (Z100) Traffic Producer/Total Traffic Network
- Monitored traffic patterns of 88 different roadways utilizing police scanners/various traffic web cams throughout tri-state area
- Operated Clear Channel .Net Traffic Database, Inrix Traffic Speed Data, traffic websites, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Identified traffic incidents and disseminated vital information to motorists utilizing a database for New York City, New Jersey, and Hartford, CT Metro Areas ensuring timely travel for motorists
Clear Channel Radio of The Hudson Valley
February 2007 – May 2007
Promotions, Production, and Programming for WPKF KISS fm and Board Op for WRWD
- Operated Radio Control Board/Prophet NexGen Automation
- Planned promotional events which influenced listener turnout
- Produced audio that increased listener-ship
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Navy Operations & Intelligence
Operations Specialist: (OS) “TOP GUN” AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) Norfolk, VA
August 2003 - August 2005
Pursued, located, and identified moving targets, monitored radars, calculated wind direction/speed, launched aircraft, safeguarded sensitive material, safely navigated a naval vessel
- Assisted in the safe navigation of a naval vessel throughout various bodies of water
- Evaluated and appropriately disseminated vital combat information collected by radar
- Helped in maintaining a radar navigation plot of own ship’s movement
- Operated radar and associated equipment; collaborated in identifying and maintaining display {plot} of strategic and tactical information detected by radar
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on radar equipment; operated radio telephones
U.S. Navy Fireman (FN) USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) Coronado, CA
December 2001 - June 2003
- Kept accurate electronic and written records
- Observed safety standards associated with engineering machinery
- Operated electrical and sound-powered communication systems
- Repaired, maintained, and preserved engineering and associated equipment in preparation for underway operations
- Served as a member of damage control, emergency, and rescue and assistance teams
- Stood power-plant and ship security watches while in-port and underway
- Stood underway engineering watches and operating analog, digital and analog display units
- Participated in underway replenishment (transferring fuel and supplies from ship to ship at sea)
- Used hand and power tools while working with complex engineering machinery
- Worked with qualified personnel to gain on the job training and experience, which qualified for college credits
The following United States Military Service Medals and achievements were earned and recognized while serving in the United States Navy in support of Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64) and USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
MILITARY AWARDS FOR HONORABLE SERVICE IN TIME OF WAR
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon {2}
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal {Awarded after 3 Years of Honorable Naval Service}
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Honorable Discharge {22 August 2005}
OTHER NOTABLE NAVAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Safari to Suez {Transited the Suez Canal 4-Times}
- Persian Excursion {Participated in Two Persian Gulf Service Tours}
- Honorary Shellback {Crossed Equator)
- Order of the Rock {Transited through The Straits of Gibraltar}
FORD MOTOR CO.
Customer Support
November 1999 - July 2001
- Cleaned mechanical shop ensuring trash cans/oil buckets and floor were clean for safety of all
- Drove customers from dealership back home/to work and picked them back-up after vehicle repair
- Drove parts truck to transport/pick-up vehicle parts
- Maintained parking-lot space
- Washed customer cars after mechanical/body-work was complete
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Purdue University
M.S. Communication GPA: Mr. 4.0
01/11/2016-08/20/2017
Graduated Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN: Brian Lamb School of Communication
Learning Objectives M.S. Communication Purdue University:
•Evaluation of communication to a global audience
•Methodological foundation of Strategic Communication
•Application of ethical principles and decision making
•Audience considerations, credibility and ethics
•Writing as it relates to Media, Public Relations and Advertising
•Analysis of Social Media engagement
Strategic Goals:
•Apply strategies based on concepts and theories to solve organizational problems
•Develop brands and images for organizations
•Communicate with investors and influence decision-making
•Leverage communication to international, national and local audiences
•Build and manage relationships through Social Media
Online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management GPA: Mr. 4.0
01/11/2016-08/05/2016
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN: Brian Lamb School of Communication
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
08/2008 ‐ 12/2010
B.A. Communication Studies
- Critical analytical skills to create effective oral and written messages for evaluation
- Identifying and applying effective strategies for the creation of, editing, and presenting effective written messages for various audiences
- The use of technology, and how it plays an important role in gathering, as well as the development and delivery of communication messages
GPA: 3.717
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
09/2006 ‐ 12/2007
Associate of Arts in Information Technology
- Computer hardware, software; Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Evolution of Information Technology Age
- Proper Business Communication etiquette and techniques
- Web Production
Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
11/2005 - 12/2005
Diploma of completion in Advanced Media Arts Studies
- Received advanced instruction in the Media Fields of Radio and TV Broadcast Operations
Spring Valley Senior High School, Spring Valley, NY
09/1996 – 06/1999
High School Diploma, General Studies
- Honor Student For Academic Excellence & Perfect Attendance
- Activities and Societies: National Honor Society
So, now that you know a little bit more about me; who wants to bring a bright, dedicated, motivated, skilled vibrant talent on to their team?