Being in radio has come as quite a surprise to me, because in Ohio I worked as a financial manager for a law firm, but especially because I used to be oh so shy. A turning point came when I had to give a speech in school and stood up to speak and nothing happened – I had no voice. I was so humiliated that I passed out and fell to the floor! Through the help of a kind teacher, and subsequent life experiences, especially in church, I not only overcame my fear of public speaking, but I now actually enjoy it.
When I moved to Charleston 10 years ago, I did not look for a new job right away, so I spent some time hanging out with my husband, Ric, who was already a DJ, at radio station events. WV Radio Corp. was looking for a new Traffic Reporter and Operations Manager, Rick Johnson, looked out his office window one day and saw me standing in the parking lot beside of one of the radio station vans. He came out and asked me if I would like the job. I told him I didn’t think so because I had no broadcasting experience. He said he just wanted someone who would pay attention to details and could report traffic problems in a friendly voice. Before I knew it, I was in front of a microphone. A year later, I was asked to do the midday shift on V100 where I enjoyed connecting with my “V100 Family” until accepting a job as Finance & Marketing Director for Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center.
Recently, I was sitting in my car at the radio station waiting for Ric, when Rick Johnson strolled out the back door, and I was once again… hired in the parking lot! I’m really looking forward to being back on V100! I'll continue to work for the counseling center (which is next door!) and will now enjoy spending some evening time with my “V-Family.” We can connect in a variety of ways… through my blogs, on facebook, email, etc. I’ll enjoy knowing how others spend their days, what everyone’s up to, and listening to lots of great music… Today’s Hits & Yesterday’s Favorites! I’ll tell stories about the crazy ways Ric and I spend our days. And I’ll help us stay connected with all the wonderful and exciting things going on in the Charleston area. It’s going to be great fun!
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