Former Managing Editor at Weakley County Press
Jackson, Tennessee Area
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- Managing Editor at Weakley County Press
- Program Coordinator at Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
- Owner/Managing Editor at "our town" Magazine
- News Director at Thunderbolt Broadcasting
- Team Counselor at YWCA Domestic Violence Program And Domestic Violence Program
- Promotions at Stargem Recording
- Education
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- Belmont University
- Nashville School of Broadcasting
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Trace Sharp’s Summary
Have worked for 23 years in news, broadcasting and in fundraising/social work. I also have blogged at Music City Bloggers, Nashville is Talking, TennViews, Teevieo, Popular Fidelity and at my personal site, Newscoma. Seeking new employment and willing to relocate.
Trace Sharp’s Specialties:
Grant writing, Management, Politics, Fund-raising, Broadcast and Print Media
Trace Sharp’s Experience
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Managing Editor
Weakley County Press
(Newspapers industry)
January 2004 — May 2009 (5 years 5 months)
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Program Coordinator
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 1997 — January 2004 (6 years 4 months)
Served as Victims Assistance Coordinator working with Battered Women and Sexually Abused Children. Was the grant writer for nearly $900,000 in federal VOCA monies to serve nine counties in Northwest Tennessee.
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Owner/Managing Editor
"our town" Magazine
(Entertainment industry)
May 1994 — October 1997 (3 years 6 months)
Served as owner/managing editor of niche magazine that focused on pop culture and local politics in Northwest Tennessee. Worked within the community surrounding the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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News Director
Thunderbolt Broadcasting
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 1991 — May 1994 (3 years 5 months)
Served as News Director for small market radio compiling, editing and producing six daily news programs on three stations. Won eight Associated Press Awards in Investigative Reporting, Feature Reporting and Spot News.
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Team Counselor
YWCA Domestic Violence Program And Domestic Violence Program
(Program Development industry)
October 1987 — November 1990 (3 years 2 months)
Worked at a team counselor for a domestic violence program in Nashville. Responsibilities included working with Metro Nashville in assisting battered women and abused children in crisis.
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Promotions
Stargem Recording
(Music industry)
March 1986 — October 1987 (1 year 8 months)
Worked with recording artists in Nashville, handled booking of studio, pitching songs and radio coordination.
Trace Sharp’s Education
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Belmont University
1994 — 1996
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Nashville School of Broadcasting
yes , Broadcast Media , 1984 — 1985
I attended Nashville School of Broadcasting. Completed Technical Degree while interning with Y107 and 1310 AM. Produced commercials and news programming.
Additional Information
Trace Sharp’s Websites:
Trace Sharp’s Interests:
management, new media, internet technology
Trace Sharp’s Groups:
Rotary Club, Tennessee Press Association
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Tweeple
Trace Sharp’s Honors:
Tennessee Community Action Agency Volunteer of the Year 2004 (state-wide)
Winner of 10 1st place Associated Press Awards (Thunderbolt Broadcasting)
Placed top three Tennessee Press Association 2005-2007
Trace Sharp’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
