Vincent Joseph Cataldo III

vincentcataldo11@gmail.com

(732) 853-6453
Permanent Address
580 Reed Canal Road Apt. B
South Daytona, FL 32119

Current Address
501 Vairo Boulevard Apt. 231B
State College, PA 16803

PROFILE:

Ambitious Communications Business Professional seeking a career in Broadcast Advertising with:

Experience in Promotional Advertising for television and radio broadcasting mediums

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with familiarity in Spanish

Ability to work in teams or singly in order to meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Premiere, Hindenburg, & Social Media
EDUCATION: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA
College of Communications: Honor Code Pledge, Received Honest Integrity Pin
B.A. in Broadcast Journalism expected May 2015: Major GPA, 3.0
Concentration in Digital-Print Journalism, expected May 2015 (Completed Degree): Major GPA, 3.0
Minor: Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS), December 2014: Minor GPA, 3.42
EXPERIENCE:
COMRADIO
MAY 2014 PRESENT
Director of Ad Sales Paid Position
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

Interviewed, hired, & oversaw a team of Account Executives for student-run online radio station

Initiated relationships with prospective clients to secure on-air exposure

Developed on-air campaigns, wrote ad copy, & arranged broadcast schedule. Filled out Broadcast & Production orders

Communicated with other departments to assure quality service in placing orders and arranging promotional events
COMRADIO
JANUARY 2014 MAY 2014
Account Executive
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

Attended weekly sales meetings, training sessions, and client remotes.

Developed and maintained relationships with clients by providing top quality service

Prepared promotional plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals

Investigated and resolved customer problems

B94.5, Eagle 98.7, WOWY 97.1, & 95.3 3WZ
DECEMBER 2014 MAY 2015
Intern
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

Produced the morning show as a member of the Morning Zoo Crew on State Colleges #1 Hit Music Station

Attended client remotes, promoted businesses, recorded daily guest information, & gave away prizes from each station

Assisted as a Co-Host on air, answered phones, & proofread the morning rundown each day

Contributed in keeping the stations social media updated on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
PENN STATE TELEVISION NETWORK
JANUARY 2014 PRESENT
Public Relations Representative For The Record
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

Social Media Upkeep (Twitter, Instagram, Shows Homepage, YouTube)

Organized and kept contact information for each producer, in addition to hiring a Host

Worked with and contacted guests for an episode appearance (A Great Big World, Kid Ink, DJ Nugget)

Addressed the public and answered questions pertaining to show content and design.
TELECOMMUNCIATIONS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
MAY 2014 PRESENT
Vice President
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

Assisted President to organize and contact guest speakers to come and provide career business advice to club members

Arranged club fieldtrips to broadcast stations and media companies (B94.5, WPSU, SONY, Center County Report)

Gave speeches to club members and informed other Officers of current activities to keep everybody updated

Sponsored a nonstop, three day webcast of the worlds largest student run philanthropy THON- had 300,000 viewers
(operated cameras, controlled audio levels, and assisted with production as a Director)
REFERENCES
1. Robert Paul Martin
Assistant Dean of Internships/Career Placement
Advisor for ComRadio Ad Sales
0208D Carnegie Building, College of Communications
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 1 (814) 863-4674
Email: CareerAdvisor@psu.edu/rpm163@psu.edu

2. Sean McDermott
B94.5 #1 Hit Music Station
B94.5 The Morning Zoo Host
160 Clearview Ave
State College, PA 16803
Phone: 814-238-5058
Email: B945LIVE@gmail.com