David ‘Davey’ Squires

dav@dsquires.com ; https://www.dsquires.com

Having worked various capacities in the creative industry; along with my experience in customer service, has allowed me to gain a strong, helpful skillset in the field. Strengths that have grown to revolve around radio broadcasting, music production, and general computer technology.

Technical Positions

On-Air Board Operator/Producer, New Media Broadcasters, Havre, MT — 

10/2021 - 4/2022

    • • Producing and carting news, weather, sports announcements and commercials 

    • • Conduct the day-to-day system equipment meter readings (i.e. compression, phasing, signal strength, etc.) 

Studio Tech Assistant/Engineer, RealGrey Records Studio, Canton, OH — 

10/2019 - 9/2021

    • • Oversee and engineer studio recording sessions 

    • • Planning audio projects with artists

    • • Set up/tear down at the beginning/end of each session 

On-Air Board Operator, Black Squirrel Radio, Kent, OH  — 

9/2017 - 4/2021

    • • Interviewing musician and artists

    • • Mixing live performances on-air

    • • Producing station and show graphics for social media or upcoming events

A/V Tech, First Christian Church, Canton, OH  — 

10/2016 - 2/2018

    • • Operating both sound and light board for church’s student ministry

    • • Operating sound board for main church service

    • • Organizing tech equipment 

    • • Running slides/projector for student ministry service

Service Positions

Performing Musician — 4/2017 - 1/2024 

    • • Managing the booking of live venue performances and studio sessions

    • • Operating and marketing through social media channels

    • • Maintenance of music equipment 

Driver, Grubhub Inc., Akron/Canton, OH — 10/2019 - 9/2021

    • • Accepting, retrieving, and delivering various restaurant orders

    • • Maintaining own personal delivery vehicle

Driver, Edible Arrangements, Akron, OH — 11/2018 - 6/2019

    • • Facilitating delivery of fruit bouquets to customers (through delivery app) 

    • • Maintaining company delivery van

    • • Assist in day-to-day store kitchen operations

Crew Worker, Dunkin’ Donut, North Canton, OH — 6/2016 - 9/2018

    • • Making food/drink items for orders

    • • Cleaning and stocking front lobby of store

Volunteering

HS Basketball Radio Play-By-Play, KOJM-FM, Havre, MT — 

12/2021-2/2022 

Producer/Podcast Host, Area 67 Recording Studio, Akron, OH — 

4/2020 - 5/2021

Marketing Assistant, Black Squirrel Radio, Kent, OH — 

11/2020 - 5/2021 

Band Librarian/Assistant, Kent State Stark Community Band, North Canton, OH — 

9/2018 - 1/2019

Percussionist, Kent State Summer Band, Kent, OH — 

6/2017 - 8/2017

Store Event Mascot, Dunkin’ Donuts, Canton, OH — 

10/2017 - 4/2018

EDUCATION

Kent State University at Stark, North Canton, OH — 

Bachelor of Science - Music Technology, 2016-2021 ~ 3.15 GPA

Kent State University at Stark, North Canton, OH — 

Associate of Science, 2016-2019 

Manchester High School, New Franklin, OH — 

GED, 2011-2015 ~ 3.40 GPA

SKILLS

Soft Skills — communication, responsible, adaptability, organization, creative, quick thinker, not afraid of big projects, confident, communication skills, listening, team-player, and time management. 

Tech Skills — Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe Suite Tools (Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Lightroom), Final Cut Pro, AudioVault Flex, and NewsBoss applications. 

Industry Awards

    • 2022 Montana Broadcasters Association Radio Program of the Year

“Afternoon Music Report w/ Davey Squires” — KOJM-FM, Havre, MT 

    • 2019 Hosting The Most Interviews Honors 

“The Squires Show” — Black Squirrel Radio, Kent, OH 

    • 2018 Kent State Top 10 (#8) Radio Program Honors

“The Squires Show” — Black Squirrel Radio, Kent, OH