[Clint Dantinne Career Highlights 2015]
Hi I’m Clint Dantinne
and I love storytelling
Please join me for the next few minutes
as I tell the story of my own career
so far
While still in high school I landed a part-time
job on the air at WVCH AM radio station near
Philadelphia and their New Jersey FM sister station
[WEEE FM]
I also took an evening class through
Wilmington University for Television Production
My alma mater was Widener University in
southeastern Pennsylvania graduating with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies
I auditioned with over 200 fellow classmates
for the Walt Disney World College Program
Tara and I were selected to live and work at
the Florida resort for a semester
My primary work location was here in EPCOT Center
I completed their Studio Production Curriculum
taught at Disney University and
on location at Disney Studios
Aside from Disney I worked each Saturday night
on the air in Orlando at radio WTLN
Disney gave me their highest performance evaluation 
on completion of the college program
I returned to work at Disney the following summer
and seasonally for the next six years
I was given special opportunities to work on the
set of the New Mickey Mouse Club tour various
backstage operations including the Haunted Mansion
and learn the laser and pyro techniques process of IllumiNations
Returning north to finish college
I worked part-time at WCHE AM radio and later as
master control operator for WTGI-61 television
Perhaps I am most proud of my work with the Brandywine School District 
I gave a proposal to resurrect their defunct radio station
and create a Broadcast Learning Center
As general manager I secured the broadcast license 
with the Federal Communications Commission for Super 91.7 WMPH
WMPH was temporarily relocated for one year to a
trailer four miles away during the Mount Pleasant High School renovation
High above the school I installed a new antenna
transmitter and satellite dishes
I designed the new studios with an architect and did the
studio facility installation during construction myself
I taught workshops for communications theory
broadcast technology and journalism
I obtained funding through sponsors recruited staff
and maintained office records and FCC logs
Operating 24/7 I coordinated on-air programming
including all radio shows announcements and music
WMPH hosted many music events in the community including our signature DANCEfest
For my students I planned special events such as
school dances remote broadcasts and field trips
WMPH was frequently in the news for our unique radio station
education for our students and service to our community
We were a finalist in the New Journal's Reader's Choice Awards for local radio stations
and finalist for the International Dance Music Awards
WMPH collaborated with many civic organizations interviewed many politicians
athletes musicians and other celebrities
I even brought the Harlem Globetrotters to our station for an interview
and to shoot hoops with our basketball team
[SUNG "Here’s what’s going on"]
We were a member of the chamber of commerce and exhibited annually at their events
I attended many media events as the press including the presidential convention
WMPH did a lot of promotions and publicity and did frequent live remote broadcasts
I made a deal with Comcast to have WMPH heard continuously
on the local second audio program of CN8
I taught hundreds of students over the years from Mount Pleasant
Brandywine and Concord High Schools
I contacted the Delaware National Guard for the use of a Blackhawk helicopter
and I took these aerial pictures of the schools
Aside from the FM radio station the Broadcast Learning Center included
a separate internet radio station
two closed circuit television studios
a film club, recording studios
and puppets in education club
I had been the faculty advisor for the school newspaper (Green Flash)
announcer of all student names at two commencement ceremonies
and webmaster for the school and radio station sites including social media
As public information officer and alumni liaison
I not only issued press releases but coordinated many special events
giving tours to returning classes at Homecoming
I created several morale boosting initiatives including the induction
of the school megaphone at our local sports bar (Stanley's Tavern)
As founder and chairperson for the school historical society
I planned and coordinated several events and ceremonies
including the 175th anniversary celebration
I have since worked with each Hall of Fame induction
I initiated the creation of a State of Delaware historical marker for the
original 1830 schoolhouse (Bellevue State Park) and presided over the dedication ceremony
I took a risk and formed Dance Radio Network LLC
with a company address here at Foulkstone
I leased on satellite Galaxy 23 to distribute syndicated music
and programming for affiliate stations in North America
DRN exhibited at the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Show
in Washington DC taking free photos for attendees
DRN also hosted an official NAB after party covered in part by Metromix
I brought in top performers and DJs from across the country for a special show
promoting Dance Radio Network
I filled in as interim news director for WJBR 99.5 FM
the number one ranked radio station in the State of Delaware
and deejayed some of their company events
Over the years I have been a professional consultant to several radio stations
Throughout my career I have done other part time customer service jobs
Cashier at Super*Fresh
Skycap at the Philadelphia International Airport
and was the DJ for the Southwest Airlines holiday party
Sales for consumer electronics at Circuit City
Sales for televisions at Sears
Sales for computers at the fifth highest volume Best Buy
Under the name Colonel C for more than 20 years
I not only hosted a few radio shows
but provided professional services including sound reinforcement and
audio recordings for houses of worship bands recitals and concerts
I have been a mobile disc jockey photographer and videographer
Working in conjunction with other professional photographers
I have done many photo booths with scrapbooking
provided lighting and multimedia photo blast
Worked hundreds of weddings corporate and special events 
throughout Delaware Maryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania 
including many in these Philadelphia skyscrapers
Most recently I formed Go Far PR LLC a public relations and promotions agency
specializing in creative marketing and multimedia solutions
Through the radio stations and other endeavors
I worked closely with many charities as promoter guest speaker
and even as Santa himself each year at the children’s hospital
I received the US Jaycees nomination for Outstanding 
Young Wilmingtonian of the Year for my work in the community
In summary I have positive leadership abilities
strong writing skills
been a public speaker
certified Hypnotherapist
and licensed FCC amateur radio technician
experience with marketing promotions publicity and event planning
attended and even exhibited and spoke at more than 50 conventions and trade shows
been a part of productions including a cast member for a book on tape trilogy
even operated the light show at a popular Philadelphia night club (Maui)
I continue to pursue lifelong learning with Coursera classes
on diverse subjects from various universities
I tested on location at the University of Southern California’s film school
Been to many television stations and broadcast networks movie studios NFL Films
and other working film production sets including Rocky V
I continued my film education on location in Rockport
one summer at the Maine Media Workshops
John Lander and Danny Bonaduce allowed me to sit in and observe
their Nut Hut radio show on Philadelphia’s Eagle 106
By way of England I visited my Disney roommate in his native Norway
and got to guest DJ on Norwegian Radio
Leisurely I enjoy riding motorcycles
experiencing the beauty of nature
dogs
indulging in creative and reflective photography
embracing the stories told in museums
watching classic films
and love Westerns
In fact I was named after this guy (Clint Eastwood)
Of course anything Disney and Star Wars
Since childhood I have loved orchestras and classical music
especially music by John Williams
Meeting George Lucas at his Skywalker Ranch was one of my great thrills
Thank you for joining me for a look back at my career highlights
For additional information please contact me at Clint Dantinne dot com
This has been a presentation of Colonel C Productions (2015)
NEW JOB ADDENDUM Begin work October 2015 - SeaWorld Orlando
