My goal has always been to provide genuine VALUE to someone or an organization through my abilities, work ethic and attitude. The intent in this 'About Me' section is to illustrate my value.
This is what I do.
My passions have included working involvement with education, media broadcasting, content creation and live events.
I have experience as a radio station manager, media center coordinator, professional educator, public information officer, event planner, and entrepreneur. My career path has also given me additional experience in sales, marketing, television, entertainment, audio recording, writing, broadcast journalism, photography, studio engineering and other technology facilitating. Continuing education has been vital for all my ventures and entrepreneurial pursuits. I have overseen many facets of running a business that include team building, creative planning, logistics, operations, training, regulatory compliance, budgeting, scheduling, data analysis and financial forecasting.
Boosting morale, offering encouragement, and providing exceptional customer service are important to me. I still maintain the leadership philosophies and best practices learned while working on the Walt Disney World College Program. I am proud to have been personally involved with helping many charities and non-profit organizations over the years.
Throughout my work experience at the Brandywine School District, I developed and sustained numerous community partnerships. I researched then communicated regularly to a wide audience including faculty, parents, students, alumni, and the general populace within this large organization. Being the general manager of WMPH 91.7 FM, I turned the defunct high school radio station into a 24-hour a day entertaining and profitable part of the community. The radio station won several awards, accomplished academic objective set by the school district, increased community awareness of public service campaigns, and reduced the juvenile delinquent stigma by showcasing our fine young men and women in positive roles.
During my tenure with the school district, I had trained hundreds of students. Many of my former students have credited their association at WMPH as a major influence in their career path stating the experience improved their lives. I also began a second broadcast facility called WMPH 2 Internet Radio. I am the founder and former coordinator for the Broadcast Learning Center of the Brandywine School District that includes not only the radio stations, but a closed-circuit television facility, recording studio, film club, school newspaper, puppet club, and school web site. I was also the founder and chairperson for the Mount Pleasant Historical Society celebrating a legacy of learning since 1830. I became the director of communications and media technology within the district and an education and outreach coordinator within the State of Delaware.
I then created the Dance Radio Network LLC. I founded the company to create and distribute programming to affiliate radio stations via satellite. I later became president of Go Far PR LLC, a public relations and creative marketing agency. My team and I also provide disc jockey, photo booth, and multimedia production services under the name Colonel C. I have since consolidated most of my enterprises under the Clint Dantinne Agency. Having multiple diversified revenue streams is good business. For all my ventures, I was always on-time and under-budget.
Now imagine what I can do for you!
I have an excellent work ethic and a strong sense of community service. I present a professional image in all my work through creativity and innovative solutions. I thrive on a fast-paced work environment, generate enthusiasm for each task with focused optimism, and consciously understand the logistics of 'the process'. My greatest source of professional satisfaction is to exceed expectations on a regular basis. As an approachable manager, I know how to treat people with respect, handle difficult situations with care, practice diplomacy, track performance, and seek results with team collaboration.
As a subordinate, my reputation is that of hard work and respectfulness. I achieve predetermined goals by delivering quality results on time and under budget. My sense of persistent observation and eagerness to always engage in learning may be attributed to my well-rounded outlook. I love the feeling of accomplishment and measuring success! It may seem eccentric that throughout my busy professional career I'd also work part-time and seasonal jobs. These other jobs have been a source of relaxation and fun; keeping me grounded while observing and taking lots of notes is a source of professional development. I keep a file on each gig, project and role. I try to live an organic life of material simplicity focused on core values.
My skills include a comprehensive knowledge of computers and engineering. I designed the WMPH radio studios with an architect and worked with contractors during the building process. I personally installed all the studio and transmitting equipment. For the Dance Radio Network, I also installed the broadcast studios and satellite network. I have a great deal of experience with audio applications including concert recordings and editing. My computer skills include office applications, web site design, creative print advertisement layout, audio / video non-linear editing, and network installations. I also have had previous television experience with studio cameras, videotape, master control, UHF transmitters, and satellite equipment.
In summary, I am an effective communicator utilizing 21st century technologies and traditional face to face methodologies. My goal is to be connected and informed on both professional and personal levels. Understanding value is critical. I keep relevant by continually engaging in business learning materials such as books, magazines, webinars, and MOOCs. I attend industry meetings, conferences, conventions and expos. Information could be considered my product by which I process, communicate, and archive.
State of Delaware background check for public educators
Federal Communications Commission for work in broadcast
Federal Aviation Administration for work at an airport
Retail stores for directly handling their money
Theme parks for the safety of their guests
Very important people for coordinating their special events
Guest Speaker
Beginning my career as a high school educator, I have many years of public speaking experience. I still book speaking engagements to groups of students as requested by the institution.
Contact me to discuss the needs for your upcoming speaking engagement.
Ready to Work!
I like to work project to project with a buffet approach to my career passions.
With my years in radio broadcasting and directly connected to the music industry, I offer exceptionaldisc jockey services.
Here are the categories my team and I can best assist you...
Meetings & Events
Planning
Entertainment (DJ, Light Show, Projection, Sound Reinforcement, Photo Booth,...)
Photography (portrait, event, real estate)
Video (event, creative, record label music videos)
Production (pro sound & video)
Aerial Drone (photo/video)
Post Production (editing)
Voice Recordings
Broadcast Radio or Television (announcements dry and/or with produced background music and sfx)
I also have personal professional experience in marketing and promotions. I have created newspapers/newsletters for organizations which includes writing and graphic art design.
In addition to operating my own server to host websites and email accounts, I build and repair computers too.
Contact me to help with your next special project. #ReadyToWork #OpenToWork
