James E. Barto III 1137 Regal Drive Garland, Texas 75040 Cell: (214) 697-0715 [email protected]

Summary of Qualifications • 20 years of management experience. • Proven ability to lead effective radio network operations team. • History of decreasing errors in network broadcasting resulting in increased sales and profitability. • Adept at planning and implementing strategies for better use of personnel. • Hard working, able to multi-task effectively. • Outstanding training, leadership, and communication skills.

P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e

Salem Radio Network October 1995 to Present Irving, Texas Director of Satellite Operations-managing staff and daily operations of the satellite operations center that syndicates more than 200 hours of daily original programs to more than 2,000 affiliates in 305 markets nationwide. I also sell satellite program distribution time. (October 2000 to Present)

I was responsible for the day to day operation and on air sound of WGTK-FM in Greenville, SC from our Irving, TX facility. (December 2012 to June 2016)

Affiliate Relations Coordinator syndicating Salem Radio Network news, music and talk programming. (September 1996 to July 1997)

Master Control Board Operator responsible for distribution of live/taped programs and news broadcasts. (October 1995 to September 1996) Entercom Dallas, Texas September 2019 to Present Part Time Board Operator, Traffic Reporter, News Anchor for KRLD-AM and Texas State Network

US Traffic Network (Formerly Radiate Media) Dallas, Texas April 2014 to September 2018 Part Time News and Traffic Reporter for KGO, KSFO and WMAL

1630 AM KKGM December 2009 to November 2011 Dallas, Texas Part Time Announcer/Board-Op

103.3 FM ESPN Summer 2002 to Fall 2008 Arlington, Texas Part Time Promotions Assistant.

570 AM KLIF January 1998 to April 2006 Dallas, Texas Part Time Board Operator/Producer.

93.3 FM KDBN February 2002 to October 2004 Dallas, Texas Part Time Disc Jockey/Board Operator/Producer.

KPLX, KLIF, KKMR and KTCK April 2000 to October 2000 Traffic Assistant.

Metro/Shadow Networks July 1997 to October 2000 Dallas, Texas Weekend news anchor for News/Talk 820, WBAP. (February 2000 to October 2000) Afternoon traffic reporter for KIKT, 93.5 FM. (January 1999 to April 2000) Afternoon news anchor and traffic reporter for KXEZ, 92.1 FM. (October 1998 to April 2000) Fill in news and traffic reporter for KBFB, 97.9 FM and KOAI, 107.5 FM. Mobile unit driver. (August 1998 to October 1998) Afternoon News anchor and traffic reporter for KOOO, 1190 AM. (February 1998 to August 1998) Midday traffic producer. (February 1998 to August 1998) Afternoon traffic producer. (November 1997 to February 1998) Traffic, weather and news reporter for KPAD Radio. (July to November 1997)

1540 AM KPAD July 1997 to November 1997 Dallas, Texas Part time Board Operator/Announcer for KPAD.

100.7 FM KWRD October 1995 to January 2002 Irving, Texas Part Time Board Operator/Announcer.

1190 AM KGBS November 1994 to October 1995 Dallas, Texas Production Manager responsible for the writing, voicing and production of commercial and promotional announcements. (April to October 1995) Board Operator/Producer of live call in talk shows and other programs. (November 1994 to August 1995)

IT Network (Source Media Company) June 1993 to April 1995 Dallas, Texas Production Supervisor/Coordinator of talent for interactive telephone and television products.

1400 AM KGVL/ 93.5 FM KIKT September 1990 to June 1993 Greenville, Texas Program Director of KGVL. On-Air Talent at KIKT.

92.1 FM KEMM September 1988 to September 1990 Commerce, Texas On-Air Talent.

88.9 FM KETR September 1986 to September 1988 Commerce, Texas Part time air talent while a full time college student.

E d u c a t i o n

East Texas State University (Now Texas A&M, Commerce) 1986 to 1990 Commerce, Texas Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting, 1990 Major: Radio/TV Broadcasting Minor: Sociology