Peter Holden

Personal Information

 

 

 

 

Full Name:                 Peter Andrew Holden

 

 

 

Email Contact:            australianmilkshake@hotmail.com

Date of Birth:              8th June 1981

Professional experience

Jan 2003 – October 2003      Pinecam Pty. Ltd/Smart Radio Network

                                     4VL & Triple C FM – Charleville

                                     4DB – Dalby

 

Breakfast Host

& Network  Music Director

Responsible for…

o        1) Triple C FM Breakfast

§         Present a fully pre-recorded 4 hour weekday breakfast program on 101.7 Triple C FM

§         Introducing pre-record segments Entertainment Goss (with Sal Morgan) & Prime Cuts (Comedy)

§         Interviewing regular guest – Rob Bain (of Rob Bain’s Weird World)

§         Interviewing bands/Artists

§         Pre-recording weather and community announcements

§         Operating Wavestation Automation program.

 

 

o        2) 4DB Afternoons 1pm to 6pm

§         Present a fully pre-recorded afternoon shift on 4 DB 1629 AM Dalby. (via Network computer)

§         Read local information and country music news to go with the station’s 100% Country format.

 

o        3) 4VL Afternoons 2pm to 6pm

§         Present an afternoon show on 4VL, 918am Charleville, 1584am Cunnamulla & 96.5 FM Quilpie

§         Read local information, show liners and Weather for the evening.

 

o        4) Network Music Director

§         Responsible for Music on all three Pinecam Pty. Ltd stations – 4VL, 4DB and Triple C FM

§         Must liaise with the GM every 3 days on the progress of music on all stations.

§         Responsible for operating Natural Music.

§         Responsible for the complete restructure of music on all three stations.

§         Responsible for the task of easing back on the content of Country Music on 4VL to then replace it with a more Gold/AC favorable format.

§         Must keep update with the movements of other stations on their selection of Current and Country music.

§         Must give monthly report to GM and Owner, plus record companies on the progress of music on all three stations.

§         Must reply to record companies on their priorities.

 

o        5) Programming Assistant

§         Solely responsible for the re-launch of 101.7 Triple C FM.

§         Introducing New Programs Cybershack, Planet Rock and Smash Hits Radio to Triple C FM.

§         Solely responsible for the complete re-structure of the program on Triple C FM

§         Introduced a Country Rock Party program to Saturday Nights on 4DB

§         Involved in key discussions and responsible for introducing new programs and format for 4VL.

§         Responsible for keeping the station’s Natural Music Clocks up to date.

§         Responsible for entering all MCM (and Likewise programs) from CD into the Wave station computer program.

 

o        6) Production

§         Responsible for producing all commercials that go to air on 4VL, 4DB and Triple C FM.

§         Operating Cool Edit Pro.

§         Responsible for new sweepers on Triple C FM. 4VL and 4DB

§         Produced, wrote and hosted Split Enz Special on 4VL and produced specials on Lee Kernaghan, Adam Harvey, Mental as anything and many more.

§         Responsible for mixing station and program promos.

 

o        7) Copywriting

§         On certain occasions will be called upon to write commercials.

 

o        8) Promotions

§         Liaise with GM on promotional campaigns for up to three months ahead.

§         Hosting & acting as DJ for Triple C FM Blue Light Disco’s.

§         Responsible for planning CD giveaways at least two months in advance.

 

o        9) Rugby League Caller

§         Lead caller & Producer of 4VL’s coverage of the Western Rugby League.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun 2002 – Jan 2003      Tatiara Community FM Broadcasters (5TCB)

Program Director

§     Responsible for…

o          1)  Station Programming

§     Logging of Sponsorship Announcements

§     Encouraging announcers to bring a better mix of music

§     Arranging new music categories & improving overnight service

§     Keeping announcers up to date with station and community information

§     Responsible for the future direction of music formats in conjunction with the programming committee.

§     Arranging times to insert new program from the new Digital Delivery Network system. (DDN)

        

o        2) Promotions

§     Liasing with the Promotions committee for/with new ideas

§     Advising Presenters of this week's/month's campaign

 

o        3) Announcer

§     Presenting “ The Peter Holden Breakfast Show"

§     Co-Presenter & Co-Writer for the "The Early Show" (Saturday        Morning Comedy Breakfast Duo – Talk with an Old Triple M Style format)

§     Station Floater

§     Host, Producer & Caller for the KNTFL Grand Final (Bordertown Football Ground, September 2002)

§     Using Virtuoso Automation System

          

o        4) Extra Duties

§     General Office Admin – Answering Phones, etc…

§     Typing reports for the Programming & Promotions Meetings

§     Invoicing

§     Copywriting

§     Music Directing

 

Jan 2002 – May 2002          Otway FM (3OCR)/ CJP 4 Month Contract

Station Administrator

·         Responsible for…

o        1) Station Programming

§         Logging of Sponsorship Announcements

§         Introducing new program format

§         Keeping Announcers up to date with latest News, Community Events, Sports Results & Weather

§         Maintaining the station's "No Play List" format, but encouraging announcer's to play "new" independent Australian Music

§         Filling out response forms for AMRAP, (Australia Music Radio Airplay Project) run by the CBAA

 

o        2) Training of New Presenters…

§         In presentation of their programs

§         In learning basic production skills

 

o     3) Public Relations

§       Organising a full page feature for Otway FM in the local Newspaper – The Colac Herald

§       Organising an informal survey for the station

§       Promoting Otway FM at events such as the Apollo Bay Music Festival and Geelong FL Matches

 

o         4) Production of Station Announcements

§       Basic Production using Cool Edit Pro

§       Voice Overs for some announcements

 

o         5) General Representation of Otway FM

§       Negotiating Otway FM's Contract for Season 2002 with Football Geelong

§       Negotiating Otway FM's Radio for the Print Handicapped Services Programming with Vision Australia as asked by the Australian Broadcasting Authority

§       Representing the station for any discussions with the Community Broadcasters Association of Australia

§       Negotiating Otway FM's Agreement with "The Standard" for producing a Local News Service

 

o         6) Announcer

§      Presenter of the Oz Rock Breakfast

§      Presenter of the Local Shire Show

§      Presenter of the Independent Zone

§      Co-Presenter of the South West Footy Show

§      Co-Presenter of the Talking Advertiser

§      Co-Presenter of the Talking Colac Herald

§      Co-Presenter of the Talking Echo

 

o         7) Reception

§      General Office Admin – Answering Phones etc…

§      Typing up reports

§      Emailing reports, requests, invoices, etc…

§      Preparing Station Grant requests

 

o         8) Copywriting

§      Writing of Station Announcements

 

 

 

 

 

April 2000 – April 2001    Western Region Football League

Media Assistant (Casual)

§            Duties Included…

§          Football Commentary for Stereo 974

§          Producer of the Stereo 974 Match of the Day

§          Panel Member of the Stereo 974 WRFL Footy Show

§          Panel Member of the Channel 31 WRFL Footy Show

§          Juniors Segment Producer for the Channel 31 Show

§          Issuing Media Releases

§          Organising the WRFL Monster Raffle

 

Non-Radio or Media

 

July 1997 – January 2000   Dimmeys Stores Pty. Ltd

Sales Assistant/Department Manager (Childrenswear)

§         Duties Included…

§       Rostering and supervision of Staff

§       Operation of registers

§       Operating to a Budget and Sales Target

§       Pricing of stock

§       Ordering of Stock and Supplies

§       Liasing with Company Representatives

§       Organising a Floor Plan

§       Display of Stock

§       Organising a Stocktake

§       Setting up Two New Company Stores

§       Co-Manager of the Dimmeys Lingerie Factory Clearence

 

March 1997 – July 1997       Big W (Woolworths)

Cashier (Casual)

§         Cashier duties included…

§       Operating Registers

§       Balance of Registers

§       Participation in New Store Opening

§       Participation in Stocktake

 

 

   

 

References

Mark Stone – Former WRFL Media Manager

Mobile: 0409 384 619

 

 

Objective

To succeed in both Community & Commercial Radio

To entertain the listening audience in whatever market I'm thrown in

To establish a successful Regional Commercial Radio breakfast program with as much experience in all aspects of commercial radio before taking the step to Metropolitan Commercial Radio

To conquer a ratings slot in Metropolitan Commercial Radio and succeed in quality music programming.

To then return to Community Radio as a Station Manager to pass on my knowledge as a thank you for their support

To create new and innovative formats for Radio Stations

Accreditations

Qualified Announcer with North West FM (Glenroy, VIC) Stereo 974 (Brooklyn, VIC) Wyn FM (Werribee, VIC) Otway FM (Colac, VIC) & 5TCB (Bordertown, SA)

Level Two Field Umpire in Australian Rules Football (National Umpires Accreditation Course)

Level One Australian Rules Football Coach (Juniors)

Level One Cricket Coach (NWCA – Juniors at Jacana Cricket Club)

 

Interests and activities

Sport (ex-Football Umpire and Cricketer)

Music

Walking

Volunteer experience

Wyn FM Community Radio   April 2001 – Jan 2002 & May – June 2002

Programming Manager, Committee Member & Announcer

Football Tasmania                                                     April2001 – August 2001

Football Commentator for Fifth Wall Productions

Cyclists International                                  November 1997 – February 1999

Cycling Stadium Announcer

North West FM Community Radio                      January 1997 – June 1998

Announcer