Dwayne Barnes, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Mi

Detroit, Michigan

Social Tech, a think tank that studies the creation, consumption, and impact of technology in urban communities.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Lansing, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

-Facilitate town hall-style community conversations about critical public policy issues facing Michigan with citizens across our state-Establish and maintain long-term, meaningful relationships with individuals and organizations who host community conversations-Advocate for policy change based on citizen recommendations received in The Center for Michigan's engagement activities

Detroit, Mi

Developed creative Marketing and Public Relations strategies that generated new interest in the organization. • Created and pitched PR ideas that resulted in generating inclusion into the Prostate Cancer Awareness circle in metro Detroit, MI. • Aided in the development of the Marketing Plan that reflects the goals of the Strategic Plan.

Lobbying, Grassroots organizing, and Public Relations firm.

Ypsilanti, Mi

Managed a slate of 10 Candidates including Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer.· Responsible for producing a campaign plan timeline and budget· Implemented and tracked timelines and progress of campaignactivities.· Worked collaboratively with allies and consultants to further the goalsof the campaign.· Developed and executed detailed field plan using Michigan ActivationNetwork (VAN) to target voters· Executed aggressive communications strategy using direct mail, paidand earned media placements, and social media outlets

• Launched a successful Social Media Marketing Campaign integrating Facebook, Twitter, Digg, and Ustream resulting in greater publicity for the organization. • Retained open and lasting relationships with local media outlets allowing access and placement of Public Relations and Marketing materials. • Researched, organized and drafted copy for Public Relations and Marketing Materials. • Responsible for Website content and Social Media updates and tracking trends to improve content. • Facilitated Community Relations Campaigns that resulted in greater awareness and interest in organization in the community. • Developed and Produced pilot radio show resulting in regional syndication and a local following throughout Calhoun County, MI. • Led a five-person project team for the development of the social networking initiative.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Administration

May 2009, African American Studies/ Communications