Wayne Box Miller

Hello, I'm Wayne Box Miller, a veteran media and marketing professional with strong networking skills. I am a excellent communicator and public speaker who also understands client needs and concerns.

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Talent Source - Providers of on-air and voice over talent  Public Speaker - Public speaker for keynote, commencement, seminars and motivation Media Training - Training for leadership and professionals, including crisis management Content Providers - Creators of content for TV, radio, web and print 

Group Sales SMERF & Government at Crowne Plaza Cincinnati North

June 2009 - April 2011

Develop and Maintain relationships with accounts and sourcing new business opportunities through marketing for Corporate, Association and SMERF Markets; Account solicitation through various means including written communication, presentations, cold and external sales calls and on-site visits; Ensure maximization of revenue In order to achieve and exceed revenue and room night goals set by management; Maintained market share while recapturing business and securing new accounts; Was out pacing 2011 goals prior to position being eliminated; Manage trace activity, analyze market data and forecast business opportunities versus market trends; Utilize Delphi & Marketron reports and Opera software; Attend external functions and entertain clients to build relationships and ultimately group and catering revenue; Launched Twitter, Facebook and develop content for linked-in pages to generate additional leads and business

Consultant at PenSoul, Inc

March 2000 - June 2009

Operate a consultancy focusing on marketing, diversity and media training. Develop campaigns, analyze data and develop strategic plans; help launch advertising initiatives with seamless market integration; Help create diverse employment practices and on-boarding; create win-win partnerships with major corporations and minority businesses and institutions; develop media skills for athletes, corporate employees and individuals. In addition, I wrote a bi-weekly column, "The Box Seat" for the Cincinnati Hearld that focuses on in-depth sports stories and events.

Diversity Consultant at Empower

2007 - 2008

I worked with leadership on diversity and marketing. Benchmarks included partnership with Central State University to leverage: -Urban marketing capital from student population -Create post graduate support through HR -Develop internship pathway -Strengthen diversity outreach Internal actions included: -Minority on-boarding initiative -Diversity assessment -Client deliverables -Policy review

Sports Rock Co-Host at WLWT Channel 5

January 2005 - 2008

I'm a Bi-weekly Co-Host of Sports Rock; A fast paced sports magzine talk show with guests, opinions and more.

Sports Director and On-Air Host at WDBZ Radio

2000 - 2008

Award winning sports talk show host and sports director Responsible for: -Show content and direction -Managing team -Sales support -Promotions -Community relations -Production

President at Miller Communications Sports Marketing

1988 - 2001

Worked with professional athletes and corporations for player client relationships including marketing, endorsements and player not for profit programs. We also developed marketing campaigns and clothing lines that utilized players names and or popularity.

Promotions Director at WIZF Radio

1985 - 1988

Responsible for internal and external promotions of new radio station in the greater Cincinnati Market. We took the station from a 20 plus ranking to a top ten position.

President and Director of Marketing Initiatives at Wayne Box Miller Media

May 2011

-Talent Source - Providers of on-air and voice over talent -Content Providers - Creators of content for TV, radio, web and print -Media Training - Training for leadership and professionals, including crisis management. -Public Speaker - public speaker for keynote, commencement, seminars and motivation

Blogger at University of Cincinnati

2009

I blog weekly for the University of Cincinnati Athletic Department. Stories range from game perspectives to insights on players, coaches and Bearcat Alums.

Morehead State University

1973 – 1979

BA

Concentration: Communications

Activities: -Alumni Hall of Fame 07 -Broadcast on-air radio show -Play by play broadcaster for sports -Wrote for Trailblazer newspaper

Woodward

1970 – 1973

H.S. Diploma

Concentration: Art & Media

Activities: -Member of DECA -Art presenter -WFAE announcer

I love writing and have published two books of poetry, "From the Soul of a Man" and "The Power of Love". I love music, reading, golf and mentoring.