Bill Dotson Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

Lead a portfolio that includes communications, public programs, foundation and government relations, grants and sponsored programs, and strategic partnerships at USC's library system.

• Established a successful contracts and grants office that provides support from federal and state government agencies and foundations for the strategic initiatives of USC's 23-branch library system, which has an annual.
• Secure external grant funding and contracts for cultural heritage projects, digital initiatives, training and professional development programs, media projects, building renovations and construction, and arts and.
• Secure external grant funding and contracts for cultural heritage projects, digital initiatives, training and professional development programs, media projects, building renovations and construction, and arts and.
• Oversee grant and major gift projects from program development to proposal, funding, and closeout with library faculty and staff, external partners, central university offices, and program officers at funding agencies.
• Cultivate partnerships with USC departments and schools and a variety of external organizations for research, cultural programs, digital initiatives, media projects, education and training programs, and technology.
• Collaborate with USC Libraries senior leadership and faculty across the USC library system and external partners to develop grant projects and proposals to federal and state government agencies, foundations, and.

• Wrote and edited speeches, news articles, press releases, brochures, strategic planning documents, and collateral demonstrating the value of the USC Libraries for USC students, faculty, and senior leadership; donors.
• Helped to develop the written and visual identity of the USC Libraries and conduct outreach to key audiences.
• Developed and executed marketing plans for library initiatives by working closely with… Show more
• Developed and executed marketing plans for library initiatives by working closely with staff in other campus units and external partners.
• Established active social media presence for the libraries through the launch of our Libwire news blog and USC Libraries Twitter and Facebook pages.
• Collaborated with librarians, USC faculty, and L.A.-area institutions to develop cultural programs highlighting library collections for students and oversaw book and publication projects. Show less

• Researched, wrote, and edited marketing materials for a document-management software company, including print brochures, direct mail pieces, web pages, trade show collateral, and news articles.
• Collaborated with vertical marketing specialists in financial services, healthcare, law enforcement, and local government, as well as product managers and graphic designers, to refine messaging for specific industries.
• Trained and… Show more
• Trained and supervised junior writers and assisted with interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Helped to develop the company’s branding, messaging, and voice for communications with resellers and prospective customers in a variety of industries. Show less

• Taught upper division American literature survey class covering 1630-1860 and upper division 20th century British novel class.

• Taught writing classes for third-year undergraduates as part of the USC Writing Program and a British literature class covering 1800 to 1950 for the USC English department.

• Designed, wrote, and edited English language instruction materials which Estat provided to Benesse, a $3.7-billion international language testing company based in Japan.
• Worked closely with Benesse editors and consultants to design and launch a new product, the Global Test of English Communication (GTEC).
• Hired, trained, and supervised a virtual team of editors, graphic designers, and freelance writers to meet production deadlines and ensure our products met Benesse’s… Show more
• Hired, trained, and supervised a virtual team of editors, graphic designers, and freelance writers to meet production deadlines and ensure our products met Benesse’s specifications and accomplished its testing goals..

• Taught writing seminars as part of the University of Chicago Writing Program and assisted with teaching of interdisciplinary humanities course for first-year students.

• Edited and proofread academic manuscripts in the humanities and social sciences through all phases of the production process.

Ph.D., English

•Mellon Dissertation Fellowship and Summer Dissertation Research Fellowship

B.A., English