David Glaser Email & Phone Number

Bradenton, Fl

I manage a staff of five full-time and two part-time employees and oversee all of the school's advancement initiatives - marketing, advertising, fundraising, communications, alumni relations, special events, parent relations. Saint Stephen's is one of Florida's top independent college preparatory schools with an enrollment of approximately 740 students in grades Pre-K3 through 12.

Sarasota, Florida Area

Duties included developing and implementing the annual communications plan and demographic/market assessment for the agency’s overall strategic plan, oversight of Tidewell’s brand and graphic standards, media relations, publications, advertising and all other aspects of internal and external communications. Tidewell is one of the largest not-for-profit hospices in the U.S. I managed a staff of four and an annual budget in excess of $1.3-million. Helped develop, promote and present the organization’s internal customer service training workshop. Served as the primary media spokesperson and host of "This is Hospice," cable television program. Oversaw the creation of Tidewell’s initial intranet, internet and social media sites. Developed Tidewell’s first broadcast and print advertising campaigns. Was a key member of the teams that executed the rebranding of the organization from Hospice of Southwest Florida to Tidewell (2004-05) and the creation of the highly visible “Clowning Around Town” public art project (2006-07), which raised more than $150,000 to support Tidewell’s Children’s Services Program. Writer for organization’s Chief Executive Officer. Received Image Awards from the Florida Public Relations Association in 2003, 2005 and 2009, and Silver and Bronze Healthcare Advertising Awards in 2013.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Founded and produced a weekly magazine devoted to coverage of athletics at the University of South Florida. Moved to online publication as part of the Rivals.com/Yahoo! network in 2002. Responsible for all business and editorial aspects of the publication.

Sarasota, Florida

Duties included media relations, publications, website design, special events, marketing and all other aspects of internal and external public relations. Was a key member of the team that built “Brunch on the Bay” into an annual, high-profile special event, and “Senior Academy,” a lifelong learning program still offered on the campus.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Edited local and national sports copy at Florida’s largest and most respected newspaper. Responsible for overall layout and design of sports section three times per week, including detailed design for the Times’ expanded college football and Tampa Bay Buccaneers weekend coverage.

Sarasota, Florida

Beat writer for area prep sports, features writer and weekly columnist. Assignments included Super Bowl XXV, Hall of Fame Bowl (now Outback Bowl), NCAA Basketball East Regional, Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, MLB spring training coverage of Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers. Final two years were spent as primary copy editor and graphic designer, responsible for section layout four days per week, including expanded Sunday section. Was also assigned to design special news sections, including an award-winning series on diversity in southwest Florida. Won 1993 Florida Sportswriters Association award for “Best Design.”