Daniel Elkin Email & Phone Number

Nevada City, Ca, Us

- Direct all Branding, Marketing, Communications, Public and Media Relations, Community Engagement, Education, and Outreach programs. In 1.5 years, online and social media engagement have increased by 22%- Supervise communications and engagement team (staff of 3)- Develop and implement annual Marketing and Communications goals and plans in collaboration with the following departments: Policy, Watershed Science, Education, Development, and Outreach - Sit on the SYRCL Leadership and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Teams to help guide a positive culture for the organization- Create and manage departmental budget- Ensure effective cross-departmental communication and coordination- Write grants for outreach and education initiatives- Write and send out Press Releases to relevant outlets- Liaise with media: Local and National Newspapers, Social Media, Radio, and Network News- Write and Edit all content for all SYRCL media channels - website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn- Plan, coordinate, and execute public outreach events- Support the International Wild and Scenic Film Festival with branding, content creation, engagement, and communications- Manage interviewing and hiring for all departments- Work with Policy Director to build public engagement strategies to ensure that the community is aligned with best practices for safety and conservation- Liaise with local and state government agencies to coordinate messaging, build relationships, and influence policy- Directed redesign and launch of SYRCL website (Wordpress)- Data collection and analysis

- Developed and launched an International Publishing house and online magazine for Art Books, Small Press Comics, and Graphic Novels (2020)- Manage a publishing team of 3 (Publisher, Administrator, Book Design, and Talent Acquisition) and the Board of Directors (5 members)- Crafted Board of Director By-Laws in alignment with best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices- Forged partnerships with agencies and organizations for promotion, funding opportunities, and networking (i.e., Nevada County Arts Council, Community of Literary Magazines and Presses, California Arts Council, the Cartoonists Coop, and other Publishers and Media Outlets)- Research and Write Grants- Create and implement Digital Marketing Strategy for promotion and fundraising (e-Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter (X), Bluesky, Instagram, Patreon, Kickstarter, and Crowdfundr)- Direct Strategic Planning, Vision Setting, and Team Building with the Company Board of Directors- Publisher and Editor in Chief of SOLRAD Magazine - Fieldmouse Press's online literary magazine for Comics (www.solrad.co)- Write Press Releases- Manage Public Relations with Media, Agents, and Publicists- Represent the organization at domestic industry events- Winner, 2022 Kinnard Award (SOLRAD)

- Provide Marketing, Advertising, Branding, and Community Engagement services for small charter schools- Create and execute an annual digital strategy across all platforms to highlight a school's unique offerings, increase enrollment, spotlight meaningful moments, and encourage student and staff fellowship - Write, edit, and submit articles to local news outlets- Produce and distribute short recruitment films- Recruit and train school ambassadors from students, alumni, staff, and parents. Task ambassadors with community engagement and outreach strategies- Build community networks with businesses, government, nonprofits, and other entities - Website creation and maintenance (Wordpress)- Data collection and analysis - Grant writing

Brooklyn, New York, Us

- Report to the CEO- Support the Leadership Team by bridging the gap between leadership objectives and team execution- Communicate new initiatives, gaps, capabilities, opportunities, etc. that forward business momentum to the team- Set OKRs on the organizational level and assist the team with setting personal OKRs- Increase team productivity by clearly defining SOPs, workflows, and developing organizational charts- Improve communication between the Team and Leadership through a monthly newsletter, monthly Happy Hours and All Hands Meetings, and weekly speed checks- Write blog posts for the Moxie website- Assist the CEO in developing, scripting, and editing masterclasses and evergreen educational opportunities

- Language arts curriculum design and delivery for grades 9-12- Creation and Implementation of school marketing plan- Lead organizer in transitioning school to a Big Picture model. This unique offering differentiated the school, leading to a reinvigoration of enrollment numbers- WASC Accreditation Coordinator- Learning Through Interest (LTI) Coordinator- Charter Council Member from 2012-2014, 2017 - 2019- Member of the hiring committee- Staff liaison to the school’s Parent Council- Mentor Teacher to new teachers through NCSOE- Created and executed school marketing strategy- Directed Branding, Communications, Public and Media Relations, Community Engagement, Education, and Outreach programs- Redesigned website (Wordpress)- Created and executed recruitment strategies. Increased enrollment by 35%. Established a waiting list for prospective students- Led COVID Crisis Response messaging across all platforms

- Created policies and protocols to turn around a struggling school- Formulated and met 35 benchmarks for Charter re-authorization- Maintained a balanced budget in the face of unforeseen site issues- Assisted in the creation of a conservative three-year projection budget- Organizing a focused, sustainable Capital Campaign- Managed staff, students, and volunteers- Set the agenda for the school’s governance board’s meetings

- Department Chair from 2003-2007- Supervised and evaluated a staff of nine teachers- Lead Member of the Hiring Committee- 2002/2003 elected county-wide “Teacher of the Year” - Designed curriculum at all levels for the entire department- Selected by administration and department to teach Honors Program

Ba, English (Cum Laude)

Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential -- English

Education record

Intercultural/Multicultural And Diversity Studies