Melnia Bender

• Follow all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
• Driving customers to various locations and events safely.

• Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts.
• Enhanced live news coverage by providing real-time updates and analysis during significant events.
• Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
• Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.

Responsible for news, traffic and community issues on all five stations.

• Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
• Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
• Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.

• Promoted teamwork through effective collaboration between editors, reporters, photographers, and producers leading to better overall news packages.
• Trained new Assignment Editors on company policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the department.
• Updated senior management regularly on potential breaking stories or issues affecting content delivery schedules.
• Reviewed incoming press releases for newsworthiness while keeping editorial vision in mind.

• Supervised operations staff for Colorado and Utah.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Managed budgets for both multi-million dollar operations.

• Boosted social media presence by focusing on shareable content and interactive features that drove viewer engagement.
• Streamlined news production processes, resulting in faster turnaround times and more efficient workflows.
• Implemented comprehensive analytics tracking systems to monitor audience preferences and inform editorial decisions.
• Oversaw the recruitment and training of new talent, ensuring a strong team of skilled journalists and producers.

• Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
• Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
• Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
• Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.

• Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
• Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Responsible for sales staff throughout the Metro Denver area, including payroll, HR and safety.