Dan Olawski Email & Phone Number

Stony Brook, New York, United States

Starting 2/15/23, I will be a Communications Specialist for the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine.

Stony Brook, New York

Developed and executed communications strategies for the Institute for Al-Driven Discovery and Innovation and the Department of Computer Science, consistent with the overarching vision of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University.Developed, produced & promoted revolving content focused on news, events, programs, research awards, major grants and gifts, in addition to profile/success stories regarding faculty, students, and alumni. Identified/sourced photography/video. Generated marketing materials using InDesign according to University brand guidelines, mission, and message. Built, populated, and managed the Institute's Website and related content within the Drupal CMS. Managed social media channels maintained by the Institute and related areas and recommended additions and alternatives. Developed and distributed electronic newsletters. Evaluated and recommended non-traditional media and new opportunities to produce and distribute communication. Worked with leadership to draft and disseminate internal communications, in addition to support, as needed, with key messages, talking points, or speech preparation. Developed cooperative relationships within the Stony Brook community (faculty, staff) and externally (community, industry, public interest groups) to identify partnerships and collaborative opportunities that advanced major news and accomplishments. Participated in College- and University-wide initiatives to enhance visibility and awareness throughout the University and beyond.State Title: Assistant Director of Community RelationsUniversity Title: Communications Specialist

Bohemia, Ny

Bohemia, Ny

● Wrote multiple weekly blog articles and email newsletters● Edited/wrote copy for our commercial Web site, as needed● Created copy and art for weekly, monthly & quarterly promotional offers● Wrote/created content for daily social network updates for multiple networks● Wrote scripts for our in-house produced YouTube videos and press releases, as needed● Provided live chat customer service via our Web site● Data entry of new products via our product management software

Huntington, Ny

● Edited and assured quality of Systems Management News and Software Test & Performance publications● Managed in-house and freelance writers. Worked with art staff, marketing, and management to ensure deadlines were met● During the production and shipping process, monitored and tracked all pages, assigning priorities to meet the shipping schedule

Hauppauge, Ny

● Proofread copy for several catalogs● Wrote copy to fit allotted space as necessary● Worked with art and marketing staff to ensure catalog copy and art met required layout

Garden City, Ny

● Edited all content of Book-of-the-Month and other book club catalogs and provided related assistance to the Web versions when requested● Maintained in-house content management system with current blurbs, author contacts, and other info● Fact-checked and researched editorial content● Worked with art, editorial, and marketing teams to ensure deadlines were met

New York, Ny

● Web content management/editing of four monthly magazines (Java Report, C++ Report, JOOP, and Application Development Trends) three weekly email newsletters● Coordinated and monitored all aspects of trafficking of online materials. Interact/troubleshoot with editors, authors, and Web service provider with overall details of Web site production● Prepared print versions of several publications throughout editorial schedule. This included editing all manuscripts, gathering comments/corrections through author/editor contact, overseeing an Editorial Assistant and art staff, and editing/proofreading pre-print pages/blue lines

B.A., English, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Student Newspaper, College Life Union Board, S.I.L.C.

Political Science

Activities and Societies: College Newspaper