Bill Begley, Cpc Email & Phone Number

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

As manager for a team of 7, leads all activities in the marketing and public information programs, including planning, directing, organizing, staffing, and training. Ensures a consistent marketing message aligned with the city’s mission and core values. Manages an award-winning team of professionals involved in all facets of communication including writing, design, video, photography, social media and website management and special events. Serves as the city spokesperson and point of contact… Show more As manager for a team of 7, leads all activities in the marketing and public information programs, including planning, directing, organizing, staffing, and training. Ensures a consistent marketing message aligned with the city’s mission and core values. Manages an award-winning team of professionals involved in all facets of communication including writing, design, video, photography, social media and website management and special events. Serves as the city spokesperson and point of contact for the media. Champions customer service by assisting a wide range of community stakeholders daily. Supports all city departments to ensure messaging and information is delivered accurately and timely. Stewards public funds by effectively managing assigned budget. Show less

Dallas, Texas

Led a team of three, directed and implemented external communication plans and led day-to-day media relations, acting as a spokesperson when necessary. Led, developed and refined the Airport’s crisis communications planning and response, coordinating messaging and content through all owned, earned and paid channels to protect and promote the Airport’s brand to all audiences. On-call 24/7 for activations of the Emergency Operations Center, led efforts for all internal and external… Show more Led a team of three, directed and implemented external communication plans and led day-to-day media relations, acting as a spokesperson when necessary. Led, developed and refined the Airport’s crisis communications planning and response, coordinating messaging and content through all owned, earned and paid channels to protect and promote the Airport’s brand to all audiences. On-call 24/7 for activations of the Emergency Operations Center, led efforts for all internal and external communications. Developed external communications strategies with an emphasis on reaching local, national and international audiences through owned and earned channels. Maintained, updated and implemented the Airport’s media relations and crisis communications plans. Established relationships with local, national and international media to enhance the reputation of the Airport through proactive and reactive news stories. Oversaw and leveraged the management of key media partnerships and media relations. Collaborated within the department and across the airport to develop and execute the communications plans that reach the appropriate audiences in a coordinated fashion through multiple owned, earned and paid channels. Bridge manager in Integrated Operations Center. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

As part of External Affairs division, managed strategic communications and public relations programming for the three Houston Airport System facilities — George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport. Led a staff of six.Managed media relations for all three airports. Primary spokesperson representing the airport system for more than 1,000 media requests per year. Produced media tracking and value reports, showing nearly $150… Show more As part of External Affairs division, managed strategic communications and public relations programming for the three Houston Airport System facilities — George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport. Led a staff of six.Managed media relations for all three airports. Primary spokesperson representing the airport system for more than 1,000 media requests per year. Produced media tracking and value reports, showing nearly $150 million in earned positive media coverage from 2015 through 2018.Coordinated communications strategies for projects and initiatives. Planned airport system and client-focused events in coordination with airport marketing and operations division and key stakeholders. Coordinated and produced content for internal and external messaging channels, including award-winning website, social media platforms, and newsletters. Produced talking points, speeches, and presentations for executive staff.Public information officer for airport emergency management operations. Wrote Crisis Communications Plan for airport emergency response. Served as Assistant PIO/Joint Information Center Manager for City of Houston's EOC/OEM Hurricane Harvey Joint Information Center. Served as Assistant PIO for Information Products for City of Houston's EOC/OEM Super Bowl LI and World Series 2017 Joint Information Centers. Hold state, regional and federal level emergency communications certifications (see certifications below).Coordinated public information requests and responses for External Affairs division. Texas Public Information Act regulations trained. Show less

Houston, Texas

Managed media relations for George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport. Primary spokesperson representing the airport system for more than 1,000 media requests per year. Produced media tracking and value reports, showing nearly $150 million in earned positive media coverage from 2015 through 2018.Coordinated communications strategies for projects and initiatives. Planned airport system and client-focused events in coordination… Show more Managed media relations for George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport. Primary spokesperson representing the airport system for more than 1,000 media requests per year. Produced media tracking and value reports, showing nearly $150 million in earned positive media coverage from 2015 through 2018.Coordinated communications strategies for projects and initiatives. Planned airport system and client-focused events in coordination with airport marketing and operations division and key stakeholders. Coordinated and produced content for internal and external messaging channels, including award-winning website, social media platforms, and newsletters. Produced talking points, speeches, and presentations for executive staff.Public information officer for airport emergency management operations. Wrote Crisis Communications Plan for airport emergency response. Served as Assistant PIO/Joint Information Center Manager for City of Houston's EOC/OEM Hurricane Harvey Joint Information Center. Served as Assistant PIO for Information Products for City of Houston's EOC/OEM Super Bowl LI and World Series 2017 Joint Information Centers. Hold state, regional and federal level emergency communications certifications (see certifications below).Coordinated public information requests and responses for External Affairs division. Texas Public Information Act regulations trained. Show less

Fort Worth, Texas

Managed media relations as primary spokesperson for the City of Fort Worth’s Mayor & Council Office, City Manager’s Office, and individual departments. Produced media tracking and value reports.Coordinated communications strategies for projects and initiatives. Planned city and client-focused events in coordination with elected officials, city staff, and key stakeholders. Coordinated and produced content for internal and external messaging channels, including website, social media… Show more Managed media relations as primary spokesperson for the City of Fort Worth’s Mayor & Council Office, City Manager’s Office, and individual departments. Produced media tracking and value reports.Coordinated communications strategies for projects and initiatives. Planned city and client-focused events in coordination with elected officials, city staff, and key stakeholders. Coordinated and produced content for internal and external messaging channels, including website, social media platforms, city cable channel, and newsletters. Produced talking points, speeches, and presentations for elected officials and city staff.Lead public information officer for City of Fort Worth emergency management operations, including for Super Bowl XLV multijurisdictional activation.Coordinated public information requests and responses for Mayor & Council Office, City Manager’s Office, and individual departments. Show less

Responsible for all daily print and online products, three weekly newspapers, monthly business and military life magazines, web content, and all special publications. Managed a newsroom of 25 full-time employees, including staffing, recruiting, and budgeting processes. Mentor/writing coach for reporting staff and copy editing/design staff.

Responsible for scheduling, planning, writing, content, and design of daily news and sports sections, weekly business section and monthly magazine, including photo assignments, centerpiece planning and design, special section planning and design. Lead sports writer and columnist for print and web products. Served as mentor/writing coach for reporting staff and copy editing/design staff. Collaborated with publisher and managing editor on personnel decisions.

Dayton, Ohio

Troy Ohio

Lima, Ohio

Troy, Ohio

Beavercreek, Ohio

Certified Public Communicator

Bachelor Of Arts, Mass Communications

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Rho (Broadcast honor society)