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Wilmington, De

Advise the County Executive (now Governor-elect) on general and political strategy, and direct his communicationsDevelop and execute communications and public-engagement strategies for signature policy initiatives, while overseeing the administrative communications of Delaware's largest local government in service of more than 560,000 constituentsDirect the media strategy for the County Executive and the government, and speak on the record for bothManage a full-time staff of two and… Show more Advise the County Executive (now Governor-elect) on general and political strategy, and direct his communicationsDevelop and execute communications and public-engagement strategies for signature policy initiatives, while overseeing the administrative communications of Delaware's largest local government in service of more than 560,000 constituentsDirect the media strategy for the County Executive and the government, and speak on the record for bothManage a full-time staff of two and a budget of more than $150,000Establish and maintain relationships with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and local businessesCo-manage the County’s Community Development Fund to distribute $250,000 in grants to local non-profits Provide strategic counsel to cabinet officers, public safety directors, scheduling and other leaders in the administrationSelect Accomplishments:• Earned a Regional Emmy® Award as a producer of a documentary film, A Pathway Home, about the County’s conversion of a hotel into a transitional supportive housing facility; and co-produced two other documentary films, Return to Hockessin Colored School 107c, and Mt. Olive Cemetery• Hosted and directed communications for visits by US EPA Secretary Michael S. Regan and US HUD Secretary Marica Fudge• Created a weekly newsletter, the Meyer Minute, from scratch and grew it from zero to 43,000 subscribers with a reliable open rate of over 30 percent• Earned more than 450 positive mentions of County Executive in local, regional, and national press over five years Show less

Wilmington, De

Managed in-state communications, including press outreach, digital strategy, and public activities for the SenatorSpoke on the record, briefed reporters on background, crafted statements, wrote speeches, and prepared the Senator for interviewsStaffed the Senator at public and private events, and in interviews with the news mediaManaged a professional visual brand for the office in paper and digital communications, and at public events Advised the Senator on political and policy… Show more Managed in-state communications, including press outreach, digital strategy, and public activities for the SenatorSpoke on the record, briefed reporters on background, crafted statements, wrote speeches, and prepared the Senator for interviewsStaffed the Senator at public and private events, and in interviews with the news mediaManaged a professional visual brand for the office in paper and digital communications, and at public events Advised the Senator on political and policy matters affecting Delaware and managed a full- time staff of twoDeveloped and maintained a satellite television studio for his hundreds of television appearances a yearDeveloped and maintained relationships with producers and reporters for national outlets including CNN, CNBC, FOX, MSNBC, and the HillDirected and managed communications for Delaware visits of former President Bill Clinton, US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, US Congresswoman John Lewis and US Attorney General Loretta Lynch Show less

New Castle, Brandywine

Teach Introduction to Business, Business Ethics, Sports Media Relations, Current Issues in Sports Management, Legal Issues in Sports Management and General Studies Capstone classes. I develop strategies and tactics for a variety of students of diverse culture, age, life experiences, to successfully learn, retain and apply concepts for the courses. I create unique learning experiences, while developing a robust guest-lecture program, on-site learning laboratories and opportunities to learn by… Show more Teach Introduction to Business, Business Ethics, Sports Media Relations, Current Issues in Sports Management, Legal Issues in Sports Management and General Studies Capstone classes. I develop strategies and tactics for a variety of students of diverse culture, age, life experiences, to successfully learn, retain and apply concepts for the courses. I create unique learning experiences, while developing a robust guest-lecture program, on-site learning laboratories and opportunities to learn by first-hand experience. I am also certified Hybrid-Online instructor and sit on the course review board. Show less

Wilmington, De

Managed and directed all official communications, including media outreach, digital strategy, and public activities. As the lead spokesman, I regularly spoke on the record, drafted press statements and wrote speeches, preparing the Executive Director for television appearances, radio shows and interviews and directing the office’s aggressive digital strategy, which features in-depth updates via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Constant Contact. As a member of the senior staff, I advised the… Show more Managed and directed all official communications, including media outreach, digital strategy, and public activities. As the lead spokesman, I regularly spoke on the record, drafted press statements and wrote speeches, preparing the Executive Director for television appearances, radio shows and interviews and directing the office’s aggressive digital strategy, which features in-depth updates via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Constant Contact. As a member of the senior staff, I advised the Executive Director on a wide range of housing and social matters. During the 2011-2013, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County saw a marked growth in public relations successes including 62% increase in media impressions in the region, a 14% increase in financial support from individual contributors, and for the first time, placed local celebrities as volunteers on the construction site.Select Accomplishments:• Earned a 62 percent increase in media impressions through aggressive digital expansionAttracted three Olympic athletes, four NFL players, and one MLB player to Habitat’s construction sites in New Castle County for the first time to increase public awareness of the organization’s workBuilt news-friendly events that earned three front-page news stories Show less

Wilmington, Delaware

I worked with a diverse portfolio of campaigns, organizations and corporations in developing and executing innovative marketing and public relations strategies. Whether through developing a robust website (St. Francis Hospital), an aggressive email campaign (Associated Builders & Contractors of Delaware), social media platforms (Goodwill of Delaware), my team’s goal was to build communities and activate supporters. Portfolio of clients also included Delaware State University, Southco… Show more I worked with a diverse portfolio of campaigns, organizations and corporations in developing and executing innovative marketing and public relations strategies. Whether through developing a robust website (St. Francis Hospital), an aggressive email campaign (Associated Builders & Contractors of Delaware), social media platforms (Goodwill of Delaware), my team’s goal was to build communities and activate supporters. Portfolio of clients also included Delaware State University, Southco Industries, CSS Test, Delaware Department of Transportation, Horizon Services and The University & Whist Club. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Manager of public relations for all events held at Wells Fargo Arena and Spectrum, overseeing an annual marketing budget over $600,000. Developed and executed marketing and public relations plans for Ringling Bros. Circus, Harlem Globetrotters, Villanova Basketball, ClearChannel Motorsports, Wing Bowl, Disney on Ice and Sesame Street Live. Oversaw all marketing communications for family shows as in addition to WWE wrestling and live concerts and trade shows. Promoted January 2006 to director of… Show more Manager of public relations for all events held at Wells Fargo Arena and Spectrum, overseeing an annual marketing budget over $600,000. Developed and executed marketing and public relations plans for Ringling Bros. Circus, Harlem Globetrotters, Villanova Basketball, ClearChannel Motorsports, Wing Bowl, Disney on Ice and Sesame Street Live. Oversaw all marketing communications for family shows as in addition to WWE wrestling and live concerts and trade shows. Promoted January 2006 to director of event marketing at The Liacouras Center at Temple University. Managed marketing budget of $200k annually to promote the facility, Temple Men’s & Women’s Basketball and family shows. Oversaw the development of new building website, building blog, social media components as well as a direct email program with over 80k subscribers. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Planned, executed and measured results for regional and national public and media relations efforts for players and coaches. Assisted director of football media services with crisis management plans and strategic ways of disseminating information. Initiated and developed news archival system for photos, articles and player biographies. Created a local media campaign to create awareness for role player Mike Bartrum, the team’s long-snapper. Final outcome resulted in media hits in every NBC… Show more Planned, executed and measured results for regional and national public and media relations efforts for players and coaches. Assisted director of football media services with crisis management plans and strategic ways of disseminating information. Initiated and developed news archival system for photos, articles and player biographies. Created a local media campaign to create awareness for role player Mike Bartrum, the team’s long-snapper. Final outcome resulted in media hits in every NBC affiliate in the United States and appearances on the Today Show and ESPN’s SportsCenter. NBC10 also won two local Emmy awards. Show less

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Sports Management

Ba, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: Baseball

College Prep

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