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Desarai "The Dutchess" Downs
Station Manager - WLJM

 

To say Desarai Downs is a well rounded industry professional would be an understatement. Desarai's career began with a stint in the United States Army, where she received an Honorable Discharge in 1977 plus three (3) Army Commendation Medals. Later Desarai would respond to the call of the music and entertainment industry, where she combines over fourteen (14) years of dual experience in radio and television. Desarai Downs "The Dutchess," as she is known among friends and on the radio air waves, enjoys boundless diversity.

 

Desarai's television experience spans from being the star in front of the camera, to being the executive behind the camera, editing, writing, producing and "making it happen." In radio, The Dutchess has held numerous positions ranging from air personality, production director, account executive, Music Director, Program Director to Station Manager in a variety of markets and formats.

 

Presently Station Manager at WLJM in Lima, OH, Desarai "The Dutchess" Downs has been embraced by the Lima cultural and business community and she is very dedicated to her church and community work. Desarai presently serves as President of the Midwest Chapter of the NBPC and is a proud and active member of Big Sisters of America.

 

INDUSTRY AWARDS:

1991 Jack The Rapper George White Award

1992 NPBC Music director of The Year Award

1995 WJIZ Station Of the Year Award

1999 NBPC Small Market AM Station of the Year Award (WLJM)

 



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