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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