Larry Lemanski
Naperville
Summary
An experienced Manager with proven results in Sales, Programming and Profitability with a Passion for Team Building
Energetic and organized with knack for leadership and problem-solving. Well-versed in strategic planning and operational efficiency, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Committed to driving team success and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
V.P., General Manager
American General Media
09.2009 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: American General Media purchased the cluster from Univision
- Proudly lead the Albuquerque cluster of radio stations including KKSS-FM, KIOT-FM, KKRG-FM, KABG-FM, KLVO-FM and KARSAM/FM to new heights
- Doubled revenues in one year
- American General Media purchased the cluster from Univision
- Laid off due to Covid-19, have relocated to Chicago
- IL
General Manager
Entravision Media
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Entravision purchased EXCL
- Full P&L responsibilities for the four-station cluster of KNTY-FM, KBMB-FM, KRCX-FM, KXSE-FM
- Managed staff of five departments and 100 people
- Grew cluster from two station, underperforming combo into four station operation growing revenues +7,000% from $2M - $14M
- Simultaneously built and served as GM of KRNV-FM in Reno Nevada
- Entravision purchased EXCL
General Manager
EXCL Communications
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Launched two station operation from ground up into markets’ #1 Spanish language combo growing from no employees and $0 revenues
V.P. Sales & Marketing
SkyConnect, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Developed and marketed digital video ad insertion platforms serving local cable television ad sales operations
- Oversight of sales offices in Boulder, CO, Atlanta, GA, and Salt Lake City, UT
V.P. Sales
Cable Media/Interep
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Managed all sales aspects of this National Spot Cable rep firm overseeing 7 offices
General Sales Manager
WXEZ-FM & WCZE-AM
01.1990 - 01.1992
- General Sales Manager of Century Broadcasting, Inc
General Sales Manager
WLIT-FM
01.1981 - 01.1990
- General Sales Manager of Viacom Broadcasting, Inc
Education
Business Managemenmt
Bradley University
Peoria, ILSkills
- Team leadership
- Leadership and team building
- Employee motivation
- Relationship building
Timeline
V.P., General Manager
American General Media
09.2009 - 03.2020
General Manager
Entravision Media
01.1998 - 01.2009
General Manager
EXCL Communications
01.1996 - 01.1998
V.P. Sales & Marketing
SkyConnect, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1996
V.P. Sales
Cable Media/Interep
01.1992 - 01.1994
General Sales Manager
WXEZ-FM & WCZE-AM
01.1990 - 01.1992
General Sales Manager
WLIT-FM
01.1981 - 01.1990
Business Managemenmt
Bradley University
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