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Experience Freelance Television -“Behind the Minds” Higher Education Channel Reporter for Emmy award winning station and magazine-style program highlighting K-12 in St. Louis. Initiate own story ideas and follow through with reporting on wide-range of topics from innovative or controversial education programs to the unusual or outstanding slice of Americana. www.hectv.org - “Smart Living” Television Show (formerly “Get Hooked on Health”) 2007 Emmy Nominee as Host/Talent/Performer of half-hour evening program on Charter Cable Network Wed-Sun; Ad lib from show set in studio and report on lifestyle, fitness and health-related topics. -British Broadcasting Corporation Roundtable-2008 Presidential Election-Host; Discussed Missouri’s role in election as a bell weather state with BBC news anchor; provided voters for discussion; live broadcast from St. Louis to London for BBC -Veteran’s Administration “EES Product Showcase” Host of award-winning Veteran’s Administration monthly satellite show featuring veteran’s services and programs across the country. -Journey to Ukraine” Reporter/Writer/Producer 2004 documentary: “30-minute program documents the cultural exchange of a dozen St. Louis YMCA teens and their counterparts. Examines partnerships with the YMCA’s of Moscow, Russia, as well as Kiev and Sevastopol, Ukraine, since the fall of communism. -Spokesperson/Infomercials for numerous area retailers -KETC, PBS Channel 9 Host, live studio pledge drive -Corporate Producer/Writer; Southwestern Bell; KETC-TV, United Way, D’Arcy Ad Agency; -Moderator - Mastercard: corporate satellite and webcast broadcasts; Unigroup Convention; St. Louis, Moderator for panel of CEO and top Unigroup executives; BMW of North America/ Q & A with new CEO in Las Vegas, NV Broadcast News KTVI FOX 2 St. Louis, MO Co-Host/News Anchor/General Assignment Reporter 7am-9am Weekday Co-Host/“Here’s 2 St. Louis”/live celebrity interviews; family life franchise; Local/Regional issues; fitness segments; cooking 5:30 am-8 am anchor Noon weekday anchor Sunday AM anchor; launched first two-hour Sunday morning program in market ABC News reporter for affiliate stations Business & General Assignment reporter KSDK CHANNEL 5 (NBC) St. Louis, MO General Assignment Reporter for Dominant #1 Extensive live reporting at #1 rated station AMERICAN HEAT VIDEO/PULSE St. Louis, MO Writer/Reporter/Producer Two-hour fire fighting and EMS subscriber-based training programs Traveled nationwide covering rescue-related incidents WFMY-TV; WXII-TV; WKSI-FM Greensboro, NC Anchor/Reporter for Dominant #1 7pm and 11pm Anchor , Morning Talk Show Co-Host, Overseas reporting (Africa), Bureau Chief, Health and Medical Reporter, Radio News Director KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO Anchor/Reporter for Dominant #1 Weekend Anchor; Bureau Chief; Extensive Live Reporting News/Talk Radio KTRS-AM 550 NEWS DIRECTOR, MORNING DRIVE Responsible for day-to-day operations of newsroom; write, report and anchor morning drive newscasts at top and bottom of every hour 6am-noon weekdays; update station website hourly; update Facebook, Twitter and text for breaking news items. HOST, DAYTIME TALK Responsible for keeping up to date on topics of the day, cultivating sources and booking guests. Interact with listeners, savvy with computer, internet and social media. “Smart Living with Victoria Babu” www.ktrs.com Lifestyle/Magazine radio show Saturdays 11:00am-Noon “Body By Babu” " www.bodybybabu.com Health and Fitness show 4-5pm Saturdays “The Mindset with John Brown & Victoria Babu” Co-Host, news-talk weekdays noon-3:00pm “The Mark Christopher Show with Victoria Babu” Co-Host; weekdays noon-3:00pm “The McGraw Show” Co-Host/Producer weekdays 9-11:45am “Animal Advice” Host 9-10 am Saturdays “The Law in Your Life” Host 11-12 Saturdays KMOX-AM 1120AM (News & Talk) HOST/ TALK Evening and overnight host; 3-4 hour blocks with interviews and open line/calls from listeners; knowledgeable on topics of the day KFTK 97.1 FM TALK Host of “House Calls” 5pm-7pm Saturday; Health/Medical call-in show featuring St. Louis physicians and researchers KEZK–FM 102.5 FM (Soft Rock) AM drive-time newscasts KYKY-FM 98 FM (Adult Contemporary) AM drive-time newscasts BILLRADIO www.billradio.com Noon-1pm DJ “The Noon Workout” with Victoria Babu KISS-FM Greensboro, NC News Director WCVS/WFMB Springfield, IL News Reporter WCIL-FM Carbondale, Il News Reporter WVEM-FM Springfield, IL News Reporter Film/Movies “Advertising for the Mob” Released Summer 2008 Role: News Anchor (played myself) Motivational Speaker/Emcee Credit Unions; Schools, Civic Groups, Hospitals; Charity fundraisers; fashion shows; fitness events; wellness seminars; churches. Education Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: Bachelor of Science Major: Radio-Television Minor: Journalism Community Involvement/Interests Board of Directors Asthma & Allergy Foundation of St. Louis ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments); Aids Victims of Domestic Abuse Board Secretary/St. Thomas Romanian Orthodox Church Committees Scleroderma Foundation of America Asthma & Allergy Foundation SHARE; non-profit organization offering counsel to those who lost an infant or child Nurses For Newborns: “Bald for Babies” event Wildwood Family YMCA Lifeskills Parkinson’s Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Team in Training” American Heart Association Committee Member Lupus Foundation Our Little Haven; abused & neglected children Member: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Certifications and Fitness Specialties Certified Personal Trainer/YMCA and Private Spinning Instructor Triathlete, Marathon runner, Golfer Prevention Magazine trainer/coach: blog at www.prevention.com/babu Awards MISSOURI BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION: 2011 First Place: Spot News reporting-New Year’s Eve tornado; 2010 First Place-Feature Reporting, series on Televangelist Joyce Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries KTRS Radio EMMY: 2008 Nominee/Health Reporting, 2007 Nominee/Outstanding Performer/Host/Talent “Get Hooked on Health”, 2006 Emmy Nominee/Specialty Program ”Get Hooked on Health”, Emmy Winner for Outstanding News Anchor; St. Louis, Emmy Nominee/Corporate Producer/Writer; St. Louis, Emmy Nominee/Corporate Producer/Writer TELLY: 2004, 2005, 2006 Host “EES Product Showcase”/Veterans Administration, 2005 /Host: “EES Product Showcase”/VA THE COMMUNICATOR: 2003, 2005 The Communicator/Host: “EES Product Showcase”/Veterans Administration AXIEM AWARD: Host: “EES Product Showcase”/Veterans Administration INTERNATIONAL AWARD/IRIS “Africa: The Carolina Story” (documentary); Greensboro, N.C. 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