Jamie Dawson

Recent University of Otago graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Arts, specialising in Management and Communications. Experienced in hospitality, Retail, events, Radio and News Producing. Highly organised and dependable individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking a dynamic position that offers professional challenges and leverages interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced, social environment.

Highly Interpersonal:

• Dynamic Radio One contributor, organising and hosting competitions and events.
• Strong social and emotional intelligence, adept at engaging diverse personalities.
• Reliable and efficient in high-pressure situations, with exemplary communication skills.
  Skilled in relationship-building and team collaboration.

Personal Skills:

• Strategic time management, priority setting, and proactive problem-solving.
• Proficient in content creation, marketing, and presentation.
• Adaptability, agility, and resilience in facing challenges.

Radio Show Host:

• Independently developed content, curated music, and managed marketing.
• Hosted engaging programs aligned with Radio One's vision.
• Proficient in digital broadcast systems, whilst conducting insightful interviews with notable guests. Recent examples include, The Grogans and Muroki. Able to maintain engaging conversations that capture the essence of the artist's work.

Writing Skills:

• Expertise in copywriting, crafting clear and compelling messages.
• Proficient in news writing, with strong research, editorial, and deadline management skills, for the flagship Breakfast show on 95Bfm.
• Meticulous editor with high-quality writing and critical assessment abilities

• Valid RSA certification.
• Barista Level One certification from the New Zealand School of Food and Wine.
• NZ/ AUS Citizen
• Wednesday Drive show host for Radio One 91fm. Find my interviews on: https://open.spotify.com/user/radioone91fm?si=703c7a80ebd0443b
• 95bFM Breakfast News produce & write the news.
• Sewing/ redesigning clothes.
• Ski, Snowboard, and Surf.
• Immersed in music daily. I play Bass, Drums and mix/ DJ.
• Yoga, Pilates and Running. Completed a 30 day Hot Yoga challenge & two marathons.

• David Borrie, Radio One programme director, +64 27 287 8218, dave@r1.co.nz
• Jett Kirwin, Client, +64 21 177 5892, jettkirwin@gmail.com
• Conor O'Kane, Lecturer, +64 03 479 8121, conor.okane@otago.ac.nz
• Donna Subritsky, +64 21 545 528