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With over a decade of experience in media and communications, I thrive on creating meaningful connections through storytelling. As a Radio Presenter at AirFM, I specialize in delivering engaging content, conducting compelling interviews, and building strong relationships with listeners. I’m passionate about storytelling and aim to provide content that resonates with a diverse audience, contributing to informative and entertaining broadcasting. I love collaborating with sponsors, curating relevant segments, and using social platforms like WhatsApp to grow community and gather feedback to refine content. I’m motivated by sharing impactful stories and creating a vibrant listener community through the power of radio.…With over a decade of experience in media and communications, I thrive on creating meaningful connections through storytelling. As a Radio Presenter at AirFM, I specialize in delivering engaging content, conducting compelling interviews, and building strong relationships with listeners. I’m passionate about storytelling and aim to provide content that resonates with a diverse audience, contributing to informative and entertaining broadcasting. I love collaborating with sponsors, curating relevant segments, and using social platforms like WhatsApp to grow community and gather feedback to refine content. I’m motivated by sharing impactful stories and creating a vibrant listener community through the power of radio.

René Whittles

Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Content Creator

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With over a decade of experience in media and communications, I thrive on creating meaningful connections through storytelling. As a Radio Presenter at AirFM, I specialize in delivering engaging content, conducting compelling interviews, and building strong relationships with listeners. I’m passionate about storytelling and aim to provide content that resonates with a diverse audience, contributing to informative and entertaining broadcasting. I love collaborating with sponsors, curating relevant segments, and using social platforms like WhatsApp to grow community and gather feedback to refine content. I’m motivated by sharing impactful stories and creating a vibrant listener community through the power of radio.…With over a decade of experience in media and communications, I thrive on creating meaningful connections through storytelling. As a Radio Presenter at AirFM, I specialize in delivering engaging content, conducting compelling interviews, and building strong relationships with listeners. I’m passionate about storytelling and aim to provide content that resonates with a diverse audience, contributing to informative and entertaining broadcasting. I love collaborating with sponsors, curating relevant segments, and using social platforms like WhatsApp to grow community and gather feedback to refine content. I’m motivated by sharing impactful stories and creating a vibrant listener community through the power of radio.

Available to hire

With over a decade of experience in media and communications, I thrive on creating meaningful connections through storytelling. As a Radio Presenter at AirFM, I specialize in delivering engaging content, conducting compelling interviews, and building strong relationships with listeners. I’m passionate about storytelling and aim to provide content that resonates with a diverse audience, contributing to informative and entertaining broadcasting.

I love collaborating with sponsors, curating relevant segments, and using social platforms like WhatsApp to grow community and gather feedback to refine content. I’m motivated by sharing impactful stories and creating a vibrant listener community through the power of radio.

Skills

Experience Level

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Presenter at AirFM

June 1, 2023 - Present

Curate and deliver engaging content for a diverse audience; conduct live interviews; collaborate with sponsors on compelling live reads; monitor current events and update news and weather segments; manage listener interactions via WhatsApp and other platforms; analyse feedback and ratings to improve show content; select and play listener music requests; announce artist birthdays; develop and maintain a well-structured playlist; promote the show on social media; provide voiceover work for station adverts and promotional materials.

Administrator at Hellopeter.com

July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019

Provide comprehensive administrative support to managers and staff; manage appointments and travel; perform first-line support on social media platforms including Hellopeter; prepare and distribute internal communications; maintain filing systems and office policies; assist customer support with queries; manage office inventory and general visitor support.

Office Coordinator at Panavision

May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017

General office duties; oversee cleaning staff; meet and greet clients; manage travel and accommodation; collate call sheets and documents; answer switchboard; order stationery; generate purchase orders; prepare yellow files for Rental Department; handle billing/invoicing; maintain office equipment and spaces; support meetings and overall office administration.

Office Coordinator at Panalux

January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

General office duties; oversee cleaning staff; meet and greet clients; manage travel and accommodation; photocopying and collating call sheets; answer switchboard; order stationery; generate purchase orders; prepare yellow files for Rental Department; billing/invoicing; filing; maintain office equipment; support meetings and office spaces; various duties as required.

Assistant to Admin Manager at ETV

February 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008

Project a professional image; manage routine clerical tasks; provide administrative support and handle confidential information; assist Admin Manager with daily duties; coordinate meetings and travel; organize documentation for executive meetings.

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at ETV

February 1, 2004 - February 1, 2008

Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate meetings and logistics, collate and distribute documentation for Board and Senior Management meetings; handle routine correspondence and travel arrangements.

Team Leader - Customer Care at ETV

February 1, 2002 - February 1, 2004

Lead and supervise customer care team; coach staff; ensure quality service and effective issue resolution; support operations and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Customer Care Agent at ETV

March 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002

Handle customer queries; provide frontline support; contribute to customer satisfaction and service delivery.

Lab Operator at Kodak Express Lab

November 1, 1999 - February 1, 2000

Operate lab equipment; ensure quality of photo processing; perform routine tasks and maintain workflow.

Mini-Lab Operator at Teltron

November 1, 1998 - October 1, 1999

Operate mini-lab equipment; maintain workflow and processing standards; support production tasks.

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at CEO Office

February 1, 2004 - February 1, 2008

Provide executive-level administrative support to the CEO; manage diary; coordinate board and shareholder meeting logistics; collate and distribute documentation; liaise with Cape Town office and oversee travel arrangements.

Team Leader - Customer Care

February 1, 2002 - February 1, 2004

Lead customer care activities, coordinate frontline staff, and ensure high-quality service delivery and issue resolution.

Customer Care Agent

March 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002

Handle customer inquiries, provide support, and contribute to service improvements.

Lab Operator at Kodak Express

November 1, 1999 - February 1, 2000

Operate lab equipment, perform standard processing tasks, and support production workflows.

Lab Operator at Teltron

November 1, 1998 - October 1, 1999

Operate mini-lab equipment and assist with production tasks.