Thursday, November 12, 2009

Who's Who on Management? Christine Siedschlag and Elyse Sharp

Christine "Freckles" Siedschlag
Program Director

Grade:
Senior

Major/Minor:
Biology

Job Duties:
Supervising DJs and on-air material.

Years at KPOET: 4

Jobs previously held at KPOET:
CD Reviewer, Assistant Music Director, Business Manager, DJ

What do you like about KPOET?:
It's a fun environment with friend people, and music is always playing.

Dream Career:
Marine Biologist

Favorite Band:
!!Jonas Brothers!!

Fun Facts:

  • I don't even like music
  • Pugs are the best
Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Had a show that we eventually just played Rick Astley all hour, then had another show devoted to R. Kelly.



Elyse "Beans" Sharp
Assistant Program Director

Grade:
Sophomore

Major/Minor:
Theatre

Job Duties: supervising DJs and on-air material, and assisting the Program Director.

Years at KPOET: 2

Jobs previously held at KPOET:
CD Reviewer, DJ

What do you like about KPOET?:
Working for Freckles, the other people working here, our "Girl Wall", and the flexible schedule

Dream Career:
Actress

Favorite Band:
The Frames and Cobra Starship

Fun Facts:

  • I saw the original "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Live
  • I can tap dance
  • I inflate every air mattress for Freckles, Breckles, and Lambchop
Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Forgetting to say "KPOETradio.com" as a sign-off until 5 seconds into the next song

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Who's Who on Management? Dominique Simmons and James Anderson

Dominique Simmons
Assistant Music Director

Grade:
Senior

Major/Minor:
Psychology

Job Duties:
Talking to band promoters and trying to get CDs from all kinds of genres into the station, from new age hippie folk to doom metal, I make it happen.

Years at KPOET: 3

Jobs previously held at KPOET:
CD Reviewer, Volunteer DJ

What do you like about KPOET?:
Any organization that has a squid in its logo is fine by me.

Dream Career:
Solid Gold Dancer

Favorite Band:
Nine Inch Nails

Fun Facts:

  • I love to hula hoop
  • And run people over in video games
Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: I realized very early that dead air is a sin.



James "Breckles" Anderson
Production Consultant

Grade:
Junior

Major/Minor:
Theatre Tech

Job Duties: Make commercials and station ids.

Years at KPOET: 3

Jobs previously held at KPOET:
Tech, Volunteer DJ

What do you like about KPOET?:
It's a relaxed environment with good people

Dream Career:
Stage Lighting designer

Favorite Band:
Emeralds

Fun Facts:

  • I've never had Vietnamese food
  • I've been to Disneyland over 50 times
  • I waited 19 hours in line for Metal Gear Solid
Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Rick Astley Power-hour with Freckles

Who's Who on Management? Mattie Estevez and Luis Orozco

Mattie "Monster Mattie" Estevez
Chief Engineer

Grade:
Senior

Major/Minor:
Whittier Scholars: Themed Entertainment

Job Duties:
keep techs in line, push buttons

Years at KPOET: 4

Jobs previously held at KPOET:
Tech, Tiny

What do you like about KPOET?:
The fun environment and crazy times

Dream Career:
Walt Disney Imagineer

Favorite Band:
Pink Floyd

Fun Facts:

  • I have road rage
  • I love darkness
  • I'm a mix of many spirits
Your funniest DJ Faux Pas: Trapped in the Basement


Luis Orozco
Chief Engineer

Grade:
Senior

Major/Minor:
Sociology/History

Job Duties:
Technical advisement to other techs, assist DJs, and outdoor sound

Years at KPOET: 2

Jobs previously held at KPOET:
Assistant Sound Engineer

What do you like about KPOET?:
Being around a good environment, playing music, fun job

Dream Career:
Teacher/Writer

Favorite Band: Rage against the Machine

Fun Facts:
  • I play Rugby