Manage the organization's communications and assist with social media and marketing. Assist with design/updating of website; creative and marketing efforts; grant writing; implementation of FAN programs, administrative systems, procedures, and policies; and FAN events.

Moderated, and was an expert contributor for, Recovery.org and DrugAbuse.com community forums. Hosted multiple industry-related live Twitter chats. Created content for various company websites.

Contributed blog posts about addiction, recovery, and depression, and the stigmas associated with mental illness. My HuffPost blogs can be found at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dean-dauphinais/.

As a Parent Support Network "Parent Coach," I provided peer-to-peer support to parents whose children were struggling with addiction. I also answered questions submitted by parents via the Partnership's website. To do this effectively, I underwent training in the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) behavior therapy approach with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the Center for Motivation and Change in June of 2014.As a member of the National Parent Partners group, I… Show more As a Parent Support Network "Parent Coach," I provided peer-to-peer support to parents whose children were struggling with addiction. I also answered questions submitted by parents via the Partnership's website. To do this effectively, I underwent training in the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) behavior therapy approach with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the Center for Motivation and Change in June of 2014.As a member of the National Parent Partners group, I helped the Partnership work toward its goal of reducing teen substance abuse and helping families impacted by addiction. Show less

Heroes in Recovery is a movement ignited by the widespread community of those who are in recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Heroes in Recovery (HIR) has a simple mission: to eliminate the social stigma that keeps individuals with addiction and mental health issues from seeking help, to share stories of recovery for the purpose of encouragement and inspiration, and to create an engaged sober community that empowers people to get involved, give back, and live healthy, active… Show more Heroes in Recovery is a movement ignited by the widespread community of those who are in recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Heroes in Recovery (HIR) has a simple mission: to eliminate the social stigma that keeps individuals with addiction and mental health issues from seeking help, to share stories of recovery for the purpose of encouragement and inspiration, and to create an engaged sober community that empowers people to get involved, give back, and live healthy, active lives.As a Lead Advocate for HIR, I carried the torch for the Heroes movement. I shared my stories, collected the stories of others, blogged on the Heroes website, assisted with races, and strived to inspire people to help break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health issues. Show less

Managed the school's Facebook and Twitter pages, and created and posted content to them. The Leelanau School is a strength-based experiential boarding high school for intelligent boys and girls who simply learn differently, especially those with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and similar learning differences.

Oversaw the acquisition of images, text, and multimedia for use in higher education textbooks and their ancillaries, both print and electronic.

Oversaw the editorial production of multiple volumes in the MusicHound Essential Album Guide series of books. Managed a roster of approximately 50 freelance contributors and assisted in the graphic design process for the books.

Edited various reference books published for the trade market.

Responsibilities included purchasing; sales/executive support; cost estimating; writing of specifications; public relations; marketing; and financial management.