Alan Moran Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Evaluated the Communications and Marketing Department’s organizational structure and implemented a retooled and centralized model.
• Represented the college and the national community college sector as a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) National Advisory Committee.
• Received numerous state and national awards, including two consecutive years of being honored with the prestigious Association of Florida Colleges Award of Excellence, America Advertising Federation awards for Best.
• Created integrated marketing communications plans that boosted applications and awareness of the college.
• Launched a successful branding initiative (TCC2WORK) that significantly raised awareness and brand definition of the college’s job-training programs.
• Conducted independent image and attitude surveys to measure public perception of the college and target opportunities for improvement and brand enhancement.

Cleveland, OH

• Provided innovative leadership, strategic direction and implementation of all internal and external communication. Developed, monitored and shaped the image, visual identity and brand definition of Cuyahoga Community.
• Launched an Alumni and Friends Association increasing support for enrollment, financial and levy participation, student success, and the development of goodwill ambassadors.
• Chair of Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 2013 U.S. Conference for Community Colleges.
• Boosted positive public perception of Tri-C and improved brand recognition.
• Created #1 community college TV spot, marketing campaign, print ad, and publication.
• Produced #1 Annual Report for Community Colleges in 2012.

Oberlin, OH

• The chief marketing, communications and public relations executive for the College of Arts & Sciences and the Conservatory of Music. Responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of all internal and.
• Directed efforts to advance the College’s ranking and reputation in U.S. News & World Report.
• Developed national and global enrollment marketing campaigns.
• Organized global alumni chapters and events in Asia and Europe.
• Secured Bill Cosby to narrate recruitment video increasing enrollment nationally.

Phoenix, AZ

Developed strong Mass Media experience in the following positions: Reporter, Design Desk Chief, Copy Desk Chief, Assistant News Editor. Promoted to Executive News Editor.

Middletown, New York

Assistant Copy Desk Chief. Responsible for AP Stylebook training, staff supervision, deadline operations, and front-page photo/story selection and design.

Uniontown, PA

Evening News Editor (1979-80) and reporter (1975-79), covering education, labor, and government.