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