Monday, July 5, 2010

Kurt Kelly


Kurt Kelly




Kurt Kelly [known as “The Voice Of Experience”] has been aggressively involved in all aspects of multimedia entertainment and technology for over 25 years, including radio, television, film, satellite, new media, Internet, performing consistently as talent and management, programming, marketing, news, sales, producing, directing, administrative, production, talent, technical, and total strategic development of broadcast, distribution, and network operations. Kelly has produced, directed, hosted live satellite/network global broadcasts and concert events, videos, television specials, films, music recordings, movie trailers, video games, commercial, and has been “the voice for virtually everything.” Kurt has been instrumental in the development and build-out of complete broadcast/recording facilities, network operations, domestic/international syndication, distribution, and network launches.
In 1992, Kelly was nominated and achieved lifetime membership to the Who's Who Worldwide --Executive Club of World Leaders Platinum Edition and subsequent editions for his contributions and accomplishments in entertainment/management leadership. In 1994, he received lifetime membership achievements to Sterling's Who's Who.
Kurt Kelly began his professional career in broadcasting at age 12. His early assignments were reporting news/political stories for radio, TV stations, and networks. Kurt has served in virtually every capacity of talent/management and consulting for many major broadcast groups, distributors, and networks, such as Transtar/Unistar, Golden West, Metromedia, Westwood One, Radio International, CBS, AP, UPI, NBC, ABC, Fox, HBO, MTV, VH1, Showtime, Fields Communications, and Nationwide Communications, with a “top-rated,” proven and demonstrated positive results.
Some of Kelly's many areas of expertise span both on/off the camera and include on-air hosting of a daily live broadcast nightclub show, all aspects of radio/television, booth announcing, film, recording arts & sciences, research and development, and commercial production, narration, animation, video games, movie trailers, television/radio promos, imaging, hosting and announcing, as well as designing, developing, researching, consulting, programming, and new promotional/marketing ideas.
Kurt was instrumental in reprogramming an unfocused station in Chicago for NBC, resulting in the station moving from #20 up to #1 in all key sales audience demographics beat out the legendary ABC station WLS. His knowledge of musical formats and genres range from Top 40, Hot AC, and Oldies to AOR, and artists from A-Z in the musical hall of fame. Examples of his works are showcased in the Museum of Radio &Television in New York, Chicago, and Beverly Hills. Additionally, he has worked successfully in and out of the recording studio with numerous bands/artists.
Kelly creates winning game plans out of sound research, marketing, and decisive execution with attention to detail within a focused strategy. Kurt's forte is providing credible programming, compelling original content, sales opportunities and marketing to the target audience that demonstrates uniqueness over competitors. Kelly takes the product to the target market through multi-level marketing and diverse channels, while developing additional sales spin-off opportunities. Projects Kurt has been involved in benefitted from instant growth in ratings, sales, and return on investment.
As a [past/current] member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), and NATPE International (National Association of Television Program Executives), Kelly has worked with some of the most successful professionals in the industry, and is known for being a dedicated team player. Kurt believes in team building, high goals and standards, quality, and knows that a well-balanced product consistently wins.
Executive Producer, Director, and/or Hosting Credits Kurt Kelly has been involved in numerous domestic and international radio, television, film and video projects, live concerts, and charity benefits. Some of Kurt‟s numerous roles and responsiblities have included Creator, Writer, Host, Executive Producer, and/or Director, Producer, Voice Artist, Actor. A few of his credits:
„Time Travel 0” [Film]
“Without Men” [Film]
"Backstage Pass [All Access]" (Series) “Black Gloves” [Film]
"Inside Design" (Series)
“The Twenty” [Film]
"Wishing Well" (Series)
“Black Gloves” [Film]
"Open Casting Call" (Series)
“The Hanged Man” [Film]
"Inside Track" (Series)
“Eavesdrop” [Film]
“Niche 29” (Satellite Network) “Neowolf” [Film]
"Richard Marx: Hold On To The Night" Live Global Concert Broadcast MTV "The Elvira Halloween Special" [Universal] “70‟s Channel” [CBS] “AC Fornat” [Westwood One]
CS&N UNICEF Benefit Live from the United Nations [ABC] "The Mideast-Ribbon Campaign: Salute To Desert Storm " "Lou Gramm: From Foreigner Forward" "Radio Free Walsh --Featuring Joe Walsh of The Eagles" [series] “Reelin' &A-Rockin" (series) "Les Paul Celebrity Tribute Concert" "Phil Collins: One More Night" [FOX] "Billy Joel: Piano Man" [FOX] T.J. Martell Celebrity Billiards, Golf &Baseball Tournaments "U2: Where The Streets Have No Name" (video production coverage) "KMET Air Staff Farewell --Live On KLOS" 'The British Invasion with Graham Nash" "The Doors"
Genesis: Live Concert at Dodgers Stadium Peter Gabriel: Live Concert at The Forum George Thorogood &Joe Walsh: Live Free Concert at Irvine Meadows Bon Jovi: Live Concert at Irvine Meadows "The Homeless In America" (shot in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York &other major cities) CFDA Awards
"Live from DJ's Lounge"
Bruce Springsteen: Live Concerts at L.A. Coliseum Z.Z.Top:Live Concert at The Forum
U2 :Live Concerts at the L.A. Coliseum
David Bowie: Live Concerts at Anaheim Stadium Grateful Dead &Bob Dylan: Live Concerts at Anaheim Stadium 'The Stevie Wonder Special"
"The Beach Boys Special"
Tommy James &The Shondells: Live Concert in Detroit Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band: Live Concert at The Forum U2 & Lone Justice: Live Concert at the L.A. Sports Arena Heart: Live Concerts in Los Angeles & Houston Jon Secada: Live Concerts in Los Angeles &Jacksonville Eddie Money: Live Concerts in Jacksonville Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Live Concert at Irvine Meadows Hall &Oates: Live Concert in Houston "Wilson Phillips·
"Lisa Stansfield"
"David Glasper: Breathe"
"Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks"
"Oleta Adams"
"Boy Krazy"
"Kool &The Gang"
"Rage Concert": Live concert with numerous bands in Miami "Los Lobos"
"Diane Warren"
"Michael Winslow"
"Mark Isham"
"Maria Vidal"
INXS: Live Concert in Santa Monica, CA
"Doobie Brothers Reunion": Live Concert at the Hollywood Bowl "Desmond Child"
BAS.H.: opening in Miami
Ford Models: show in Miami
Elite Models: show in Miami
Irene Marie Models: show in Miami
"The Spinners"
"Don McLean"
"Harry Chapin: Tribute"
"Jan & Dean: Reunion Tour" in Detroit Easter Seals Telethon, Channel 4 Detroit & WGN Chicago (Co-host) Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Channel 2 Detroit (Co-host) Public Television Auction, Detroit (Host/Co-host) "George Peppard"
"Amy Grant"
"Roger Daltrey
"J.D. Souther"
"Chris Isaak"
KCBS (Booth Announcer)
WKBD (Booth Announcer)
AP, UPI News, ABC, NBC, and CBS network news feeds Numerous Voice-overs, On-Camera Television, Radio, Film, Commercials & Industrials. Master of Ceremonies for Major Concerts, Interview Specials & Charity Events. Numerous interviews with celebrities, entertainment figures, government officials, artists/groups to name just a few!
For bookings, inquiries, availabilities, contact: Ilko Drozdoski, Agent/Partner TGMD, 323-850-6767ilko@tgmdtalent.com Representing, Kurt Kelly, Executive Producer at 310-925-2709,kurt@kurtkelly.com
Kurt Kelly
P.O. Box 241971 Los Angeles, CA 90024
310 925-2709 kurtkelly@gmail.com
Represented by TGMD Talent Agency 323-850-6767
Summary of Qualifications
Consistently proven goal oriented management/consultant, top-rated multimedia radio/television air talent personality with extensive skills both on/off air including: production, promotion, public relations, and public service. Experienced results-oriented business/broadcast professional, with the ability to consistently improve and maintain top ratings in all key demographics and product/sales performance. Extensive track record, highly motivated, success driven, team player with versatility in achieving and maintaining corporate objectives.
Management / Consulting Skills
    Managed & consulted numerous operations/startups: advertising, sales, marketing, promotional activities, public relations efforts existing and new business development for multimedia projects, radio, television, Internet, and entertainment clients/celebrities/recording artists on strategic planning and project deployment.
    Managed & consulted project development, creation, and complete buildout of computer networks, system integrations, Internet service provider facilities for start-up multimedia music/entertainment/ecommerce & other web sites. Managed product development/promotion of audio/video Internet download plug-in patent technology for multimedia broadcasts streaming & peer to peer VPN applications for business-tobusiness and business-to-consumer applications.
    Managed, supervised & Consulted: installation/maintenance of scheduling/music/research & other computer systems applications, technology & other product research/development/positioning, budgets, research/format/targeting, promotion/marketing and market/business/consumer/audience growth, multimedia/radio/television live remotes/news/celebrity & special events/concert broadcast productions, operations, staff recruiting/trainingexecution /coordinating of personalities/talent and planning during stations highest ratings: KTKS, WLS, KLOS, KHMX, WTWR, WKQX, WKBD, WGN, KRIV, & others.
    Oversaw multiple new broadcast studio/facility build out operations, installed/maintained computer systems, music/research, and managed format/staff development increasing ratings from 30th to top 5 or better 12+ and #1-2 in key demographics consistently. Successfully launched KCBS-FM with over 1,000% increase in key target demographics. Managed start up/development of Satellite Network affiliate base from zero to 100+ stations.
Promotion and Marketing
    Created/developed, managed and consulted: promotional/marketing activities, public relations strategies and advertising/sales strategies for corporate/client's expansion and growth of existing/new business development.
    Created/developed, managed, implemented marketing and sales strategies and grew website traffic to over 1 million a month with "zero promotion budget�. Created/developed, managed marketing and sales strategies for Java-based Internet browser audio/video streaming & other technologies.
    Consulted and managed all aspects of client/business/broadcast product strategies: budgeting, creation, planning, programming/implementation, research, development and positioning/image of product marketing/promotion, advertising/awareness campaigns/special events, development and execution of product imaging/positioning, deployment, and presentation achieving doubling growth or better.
On Air Broadcast
    Versatile on-air experience as top-rated air personality/talent in numerous formats some of which include Adult Contemporary, Hot AC, Top 40/CHR, AOR, Oldies, news/traffic reporting and others. Consistently ranked top 5 12+ and #1-2 in program broadcast times key adult demographics. Numerous regular public appearances for broadcast program/station promotions, community involvement and charity events.
    Hosted, produced and directed celebrity interviews, trade shows, award shows/presentations, sporting & news events, concerts, and special events for radio, television, Internet and multimedia broadcast productions. Coordinated largest Internet broadcast of its time with the JPL/Mars Pathfinder Mission; produced and hosted the first "live" Internet television broadcasts pioneering Java-based technology.
    Produced/hosted shows syndicated and distributed over Satellite Radio Network with 100+ affiliate stations and Armed Forces Radio Networks. Hosted morning show with Joe Walsh of The Eagles and numerous celebrities. Hosted and produced numerous internationally syndicated programs and specials. Hosted live remote broadcasts 5 days a week with live audiences and celebrity guest appearances.
    Produced/anchored and updated traffic computer systems for traffic/news reports in morning & afternoon drive for distribution to affiliated stations in Los Angeles. Investigative news reporting on breaking news, current events and political campaigns for multimedia, radio, television, print, Associated Press, UPI, FOX, MTV, HBO, VH-1, Showtime and other news services/broadcast/media outlets.
Professional Experience
Voice Artist/Actor, Executive Producer, Director, TGMD Talent Owner, Live Video, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 2002-Present Owner, KKEI/Backstage Pass All Access, Los Angeles, CA 1998-2002 Director of Marketing & Business Development, Vosaic, LLC, Los Angeles, CA 1996-1998
Air Talent Personality/Producer, Westwood One Networks - Bright AC, Los Angeles, CA 1994-1996
Producer/Anchor, Shadow Broadcast Services, Los Angeles, CA 1993-1994 Program Director/Music Director, WOVV-FM [Ardman Broadcasting], W. Palm Beach, FL 1992-1993
Asst. Program Director/Music Director, Air Talent, KHMX-FM [Nationwide], Houston, TX 1990-1992
Program Director, KNX-FM/KCBS-FM [CBS], Los Angeles, CA 1988-1990 Network Program Director/Air Talent, Unistar Satellite Network/Niche 29, Los Angeles, CA 1987-1988
Asst. Program Director/Music Director/Air Talent, KLOS-FM [ABC], Los Angeles, CA 1985-1987
Asst. Program Director/Music-Research Director, Air Talent, KTKS-FM [ABC], Dallas, TX, 1984-1985
Asst. Program Director/Music-Research Director, Air Talent, WKQX-FM [NBC], Chicago, IL, 1983-84
References Upon Request
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