Blake Stenning, Ma, Cae Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

Lead the development and implementation of content strategies for all print and digital communications; direct strategic marketing initiatives; supervise integration of new technology platforms; and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration of events and member programming. Significant accomplishments include:• Implemented comprehensive revamp of communications support materials that unified the voice and visual presentation of advocacy, policy, and membership resources, based on recommendations by outside branding consultants.• Advised and assisted the Board of Directors with developing five-year strategic plan to identify opportunities for advocacy and deepen member engagement including: established a Trustees’ ambassador program to recruit new members; produced series of innovative policy position publications.• Launched organization’s social media channels and grew net new users on Twitter by 197% within a year. Contracted technology consultant to assist with formulating policy guidelines for appropriate staff engagement on company social media accounts to align with organization’s brand identity.• Directed systems-wide overhaul of technology infrastructure including: migrated to a more adaptable platform that delivered improved efficiencies publishing external communications; build-out of new responsive website from the ground up; developed multichannel content strategy to enable more targeted access of relevant content by users.• Established an in-house video production unit that enabled policy staff to disseminate expert analysis on time-critical issues in a more accessible and personal manner.

Falls Church, Va

• Established and managed business operations for design communications firm; provided creative direction and design solutions for association, nonprofit, and for-profit clients in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Won numerous regional and national design awards including an Addy.• Oversaw company’s publicity, marketing, finances, and new business development; cultivated long-term clients relationships, resulting in over 90% repeat business.• Hired and art directed freelance specialists; prepared and negotiated contracts and usage rights.

Washington, Dc

• Administrated operations for annual Marfield Prize National Award for Arts Writing including: managed award submissions; maintained donor relationships; drafted successful grant application; developed marketing campaign.• Coordinated with prize winner, public school partner, prize committee, and Club staff

Arlington, Va

• Drafted application narrative for ArtPlace grant that chronicled an historical account of agency’s past accomplishments; established objectives for use of grant funding.• Developed strategic plan to reorganize programming initiatives at multipurpose arts facility, based on constituent artists’ needs and relevant business models; prepared progress reports for Acting Director, Cultural Development; presented final analysis and recommendations to Director of Economic Development, advocating for continued support from the county for this unique community arts center.

Vienna, Va

• Managed multiple client accounts from development of creative briefs to delivery of final designs.• Trained and supervised junior designer and intern.

Falls Church, Va

• Managed multiple design projects including art direction of designers, photographers, illustrators, and copywriters.

Bethesda, Md

• Directed, designed, and project managed variety of internal and external publications and marketing support materials.

Master'S Degree, Arts Management

Activities and Societies: Graduate Arts Management Society (GAMS)

Graduate Certificate, Entrepreneurship In The Arts

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine Arts Studio