E-Mail: McKenzieVoiceover@gmail.com
Phone: 519.567.4473
WHO I AM
Communications and Media strategist with over 20 years of combined experience in broadcast media, internal communications, and public engagement; 13 of those spent at Detroit-Windsor’s 89X radio. Skilled in employee communications, content creation, storytelling, event planning, and media relations. Proven ability to lead internal messaging, craft staff communications, coordinate public appearances, and manage high-profile events. A background in public service and media uniquely positions me to connect teams, shape internal narratives, and drive organizational alignment.
Mark McKenzie possesses exceptional communication and organization skills, multiple years of video & audio experience using Adobe Audio and Premiere Pro, plus experience in web design and maintenance, corporate social media, digital analytics, and promotion building. Listed below are just a few of my talents and accomplishments:
· WON "International Radio Personality of the Year" Award at the 2018 Worldwide Radio Summit
· On Air contributor for CTV National News, CTV Windsor, and CBC Windsor
· On Air Host for the Windsor-Essex Easter Seals Telethon from 2016 - Present
· Involvement in numerous charitable and non-profit events in Windsor-Essex
· Years of experience with Adobe Product Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Analytics and various marketing tools
· Proficient in Video, Photography, Website Development and Audio Production
· Equipped in coordinating press released and media interviews for broadcast, print, web, and in-person events
· Close relationships with key players in political, media, music, and entertainment industries
· Vast experience in managing content for corporate websites and social media accounts
· Proven strong project management and people management skills
· #1 Morning Show with Men in Windsor-Essex (Fall 2018)
· #2 Morning Show with Women in Windsor-Essex (Fall 2018)
· Increased Morning Show ratings from 3.1 to 18.8 (Males 25-44, Fall 2018)
· Increased Morning Show ratings from 1.8 to 11.3 (Adults 25-54, Fall 2018)
· Increased station overall ratings from 3.2 to 10.0 (Adults 25-54, Fall 2018)
PAST & PRESENT
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
AWARDS
AWARDS
2016 Windsor Independent Magazine
WINNER - Best Radio DJ
2018 Worldwide Radio Summit
WINNER International Radio Personality of the Year
TESTIMONIALS
MAX KERMAN
Singer - Arkells
I’ve come to know Mark through my band Arkells and recognize his talents as a leading voice in radio. I can tell Mark takes pride in his job and his community from the way he interacts with listeners on his show and the attention to detail he demonstrates on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. From talking to him about the Windsor/Detroit area, he’s clearly someone who is in tune with what is happening on both sides of the border. He’s not only a real music fan, but someone who’s worked in radio long enough to know the intricacies of the business. And last but not least, he’s a good person - which always goes a long way!
Renee Couture
Drummer - The Standstills
From the very moment Mark McKenzie heard us at a small club in Windsor more than 10 years ago, he said we would be huge. Since then, we’ve had singles break Top 5 in Canada, we won best new rock group at the Radio Music Awards, we have toured with some huge bands in arenas across the country, and we’ve released two albums internationally under eOne. In an ever-changing industry of trends we've seen many followers and less leaders, Mark has always been on top of what's happening and is a leader. His programming of 89X is a very good indication of that. He has really harnessed the importance of connecting his voice on air with his presence in the community. We always hear about him being at shows whether its a stadium show in Detroit or a small venue in Windsor and genuinely on a weekly basis. He's not the guy that stays in the booth, goes home puts on records and lights incense. He is actively on the pulse of the new industry and NO ONE is more deserving and dedicated to Canadian music then he is.
JEREMY WIDERMAN
Guitarist - Monster Truck
I’ve had a ton of amazing experiences all over the continent when it comes to dealing with on-air personalities, and of course I’ve had some poor ones as well. There have really only been a handful of standout people who I feel have led with consistency, enthusiasm and professionalism 100% of the time. Mark definitely falls into that category. I’m constantly passing down the names of the “A-list” media to our publicist for all the people we are willing to make time for when our schedule gets hectic, and Mark is certainly on that list. I really do feel its rare to find people like him who are willing to be in the trenches at venues and festivals constantly keeping up these relationships as well as delivering top notch on-air content that I believe all radio stations covet.
JASON PARSONS
Singer - U.S.S.
My working relationship with Mark began in earnest in 2013 upon the inclusion of the music of my band - USS - under his watch at 89X. Mark has been instrumental in the growth, support, awareness and encouragement of my band’s music in the Greater Detroit and Windsor areas and beyond. Aside from his kind and candid approach to every radio interview he conducts, Mark is a patient and excellent arbiter of artists both new and old - a task that is daunting at best given the plethora of musicians looking to radio for validation nowadays. With a fine-toothed comb and an ear for detail, Mark carefully balances his love of alternative and active rock with objectivity and professionalism that leaves no stone unturned: he finds music and makes it his radio stations priority. Whether through the likes of social media or his energetically friendly quips and throws between the songs we all know and love, Mark makes those of us in music feel like we have a home at radio.