Cody Gough

I'm Cody Gough: commercial actor, radio producer, and podcast host. I'm a professional communicator.

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Cody Gough is a commercial actor and on-air radio producer in Chicago. He’s trained at Second City, iO, the Green Room Actor’s Studio, and Act One Studios. Cody has performed in Second City and iO Theater student shows, Gorilla Tango Theater productions, and has appeared in various films, Web productions and industrial/commercial productions. When he's not playing video games, you can hear Cody on-air with Brian Noonan on 720 WGN Radio from 6-9pm Sundays.

Producer at WGN Radio

August 2008 - Present | Chicago

-Produced creative on-air content and enforced programming directives to help make the Brian Noonan Show become the highest-rated show in its time slot and maintain its rating for over two years. -Role involved developing run-of-show before each broadcast, booking guests, editing and posting podcasts with SEO terms, screening phone calls, monitoring and updating social media pages, taking the lead role on audio recording and editing projects, and tracking and recording commercial logs. -High-pressure environment with emphasis on producing audio packages and finding guests within short time frames.

Copy Editor, Digital Content QA & Distribution Manager at Suite Partners, Inc.

March 2010 - January 2012 | Chicago

-Performed quality control for all videos and proofread all printed and digital marketing materials for Suite clients. -Managed largest YouTube channel online and increased viewership by 60% through search engine optimization (SEO). -Managed email database of over 4,000 subscribers and wrote, designed, and distributed weekly email blasts. -Defined specific job descriptions and managed Brand Activists during live events. -Contributed ideas for studio development, conducted and record interviews with guest talent, hosted and managed live shows, wrote creative production scripts for special events, and engaged guests as a brand ambassador at live events.

Distribution / Production Assistant, Board Operator at 98.7 WFMT

September 2007 - June 2011 | Chicago

-Extensive multi-tasking including editing multiple audio files and fact sheets for distribution among radio programs across the country. -Responsible for timing, playing, and logging pre-recorded legal breaks on WFMT during unsupervised overnight shifts while monitoring the station and its’ subsidiary Beethoven and Jazz Satellite Networks. -Daily tasks included entering and editing cue sheets and drafting and sending DACS messages for distribution to various stations around the country.

Recruiter at PeopleScout

January 2009 - September 2010 | Chicago

-Screened candidates and scheduled and coordinated interviews for entry-level positions at top Fortune 500 companies. -Answered questions and identified candidates’ needs and placed them in a best-fit work environment. -Acted as a leader in a team environment consisting of 8 colleagues and 2 direct reports. • Assisted colleagues with the screening process by updating candidates' personal files. -Followed up with each candidate during their interview process.

Resident Assistant at Drake University

August 2005 - May 2007 | Des Moines

-Leadership position involving the building and maintenance of a community among the residents of an upper-class university Residence Hall. -Responsible for enforcing university policies, running social and educational programs for residents, performing various administrative tasks, serving as a role model for students, and assisting residents with academic and social problems. -Residence life representative at the Midwest and National Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH and NACURH) Conferences among other additional voluntary responsibilities.

Student Ambassador at Drake University

August 2004 - May 2007 | Des Moines

-Sales position that involved selling Drake University to prospective students and their families. -Client interaction involved giving campus tours, answering questions on the phone, sitting on both student and parent question-and-answer panels, and coordinating appointments with professors, coaches, and financial aid administrators. -Position required expert knowledge and familiarity of various Drake programs and services. -Selected to travel to several Chicago area alumni home receptions for recruiting as a top Student Ambassador.

Program Director, 94.1 The Dog KDRA-LP FM at Drake University

May 2004 - May 2007

• Leadership position responsible for scheduling every song and element on-air on a daily basis, meeting daily audio production deadlines, and working with Drake University faculty to solve technical problems. • Responsible for re-branding station when an FM license was acquired in August 2006 (station was originally web-based KDCS Bulldog Radio). • Member of programming board with Drake University faculty, which dictated show policies and procedures.

Marketing Intern at AMCORE Bank

May 2006 - August 2006 | Rockford

-Proofread, revised, and distributed internal and external marketing materials. -Worked with graphic artists to ensure accurate corporate branding and meeting deadlines. -Compiled databases for executive management, including customer service feedback and competitors'™ interest rates. -Helped plan, organize, and staff annual customer appreciation golf tournament.

Promotions Intern at Des Moines Radio Group

May 2005 - August 2005 | Des Moines

-Executed marketing campaigns and on-the-street promotions for clients and various charity organizations in and around Des Moines. -Emphasis on punctuality, mastery of broadcast equipment for live broadcasts, and friendly interaction with hundreds of listeners at live events.

Social Media Coordinator at Upshot

April 2012

Drake University

B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication

Concentration: Music Concentration

Activities: KDCS Bulldog Radio (Host), 94.1 "The Dog" KDRA-LP (Program Director), Drake Broadcasting System, Wind Symphony, Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Residence Hall Executive Councils, Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, Resident Assistant, Student Ambassador (Admissions Office)

Rockford Auburn High School

High School Diploma

Activities: Cross country, musical theater, key club, marching band, pep band, jazz band, chess club, track

social media, writing, podcasting, marketing, video games, acting, improvising, reading, cooking, karaoke, classical music, professional wrestling