Lamonda Williams
Program Director - WCDX Richmond, VA
Her career has been full of fortunate opportunities
that Lamonda Williams calls “blessings.” It all
started at KJLH in 1991. While still a senior at the University
of Southern California, Lamonda applied to become a programming
intern. As she recalls, “I technically did not qualify
to be an intern. I had already completed my course work.”
But nonetheless, Lynn Briggs, who was then PD, gave her the
opportunity. Later while completing her Master’s Degree
in Communications at Temple University in Philadelphia, Lamonda
secured two other radio positions at WRTI and WUSL/Power 99.
According to Lamonda, some of her earliest
radio experiences continue to motivate her today. “I
have been so blessed, I cannot let myself down. I cannot let
my Creator down. So many people support my career. I’ve
been conditioned to succeed.”
In the early stages of her career, it was
this type of conditioning that led Lamonda Williams to WTIC-FM
in Hartford, CT, where she worked as a music research supervisor.
Later, she moved to WZMX-FM in Hartford as an on air personality…
then to WNHC in New Haven, CT as PD and next to WPHI-FM in
Philadelphia where she was the APD. Last year (2000), Lamonda
Williams was hired to her current position of PD at WCDX-FM
in Richmond, VA.
Lamonda says what she enjoys most about
her current position is being able to create exciting promotions
for her listeners, as well as being involved in her staff’s
well being. “I like being able to train the on air staff
and being able to put a stamp on WCDX… giving it its
personality.” Overall, she says her goal as PD is “to
identify the station with the city.” When people come
to Richmond, I want them to feel the vibe of the city through
the station.”
A goal oriented person, Lamonda Williams
prides herself in working hard and staying focused. She doesn’t
take her opportunities for granted. I have a goal. I have
to prove myself to my company. I have to program successfully.
I can’t half step. Who am I not to give 100 percent to
the opportunities that I’ve been given?”
Although she has gained precious experience
throughout her career, Lamonda Williams says she still remains
committed to learning - and giving back to others the same
type of opportunities that have been given to her. “When
I see that people are hungry - I want to help them and teach
them as much as I can.”
NABFEME salutes… Lamonda (LA-DAY) Williams…
Executive Power Mover!
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