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Avery Gerhardt

Boise

Summary

Passionate leader with proven experience in media production, team leadership, and customer relations. Skilled in developing strategies to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and achieve ambitious goals. Adaptable, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

University Pulse
Boise
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team of 4 staff and oversee 30 radio producers and volunteers.
  • Facilitate weekly, daily, and monthly meetings per semester.
  • Oversee press coverage and coordinate interviews with bands and external affiliates.
  • Coordinate staff and volunteer training sessions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Operate a wide range of audio equipment, including turntables, mixers, and amplifiers.
  • Analyze listenership data and create promotional campaigns.
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple events, ensuring smooth execution and client satisfaction.
  • Developed training programs aligning with company goals and employee needs.

Media Team Director

Treefort Music Festival
Boise
03.2022 - Current

Directed a four-person media team and up to twenty volunteers for three consecutive years.

  • Coordinated interviews, photo shoots, blogs, live sessions, and promotional assets for 14+ artists each year.
  • Aligned video and written content for consistency and brand standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2026

Skills

  • Media Production: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Canva
  • Audio & Music Tools: Serato DJ, RadioBoss
  • Project Management & Collaboration: Trello, Slack
  • Leadership: Team oversight, performance evaluations

Accomplishments

• Coordinated six live concert events, averaging two per semester (Fall 2023 - Present), overseeing planning, promotion, and execution.
• Executed interviews with nationally recognized artists, including The Driver Era, Machine Girl, Frankie Cosmos, Bryce Vine, and Mount Eerie.
• Attended College Broadcasters Inc. Radio Conventions in Seattle (09/01/24) and Denver (10/01/24), participating in industry workshops, classes, and networking.
• Cultivated the largest social media following among all student organizations at BSU, significantly increasing digital engagement and brand presence.

Timeline

General Manager

University Pulse
06.2023 - Current

Media Team Director

Treefort Music Festival
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Boise State University
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