Dean W. Dimke Email & Phone Number

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

The mission of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation is to raise funds for the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to provide FREE quality programs, services, and resources that enrich and strengthen our diverse community. The City budget only covers the library’s operating costs; your gift supports these life-changing programs for over 760,000 children, teens and adults each year. The Foundation secures support for important Library programs such as Homework Centers for Children & Teens, Early Literacy Programs, Job Help & Technology Training, Children’s Summer Academy, Art & Wellness Classes and more. The West Palm Beach Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization that is independent from the City of West Palm Beach.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Developed communications strategies, created thought leadership content, and produced organization publications. Spearheaded speaking engagements for industry executives and served as national company media representative and spokesperson. Fostered media relationships and garnered positive media coverage for NCCI's industry research and thought leadership content. Trained company executives and staff on media and stakeholder communications. • Developed executive messaging including Annual Report, Issues Report and Brief, Board Communications Update, Board Update Newsletter, and the Research and Economic Newsletters. • Achieved 220% increase in positive media coverage and 140% growth in thought leadership marketing. • Led and directed all marketing and communications for NCCI Annual Issues Symposium-- industry’s most prestigious conference. • Enhanced thought leadership content and promoted speakers through development of effective communications strategies

West Palm Beach, Florida, Us

Led executive communications, marketing, and community outreach for school board, senior district leadership, and superintendent. Directed communications and strategic messaging including presentations, letters, speeches, and statements. Served as Acting Manager of the Office of Communications during period of transition. • Spearheaded 100+ senior leadership speaking engagements with business, faith-based, advocacy, civic, parents, and policy organizations. • Facilitated district leadership executive communications with governmental officials for funding and school choice issues. • Led communications and marketing campaign to win passage of school district funding referendum by 70%. • Established community outreach tours to support superintendent’s 5-year strategic plan.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Directed marketing campaigns, media relations, brand positioning, social media, and executive and corporate communications for global electronic components manufacturer. Led 7 full-time employee staff members, 5 consultant teams, and $7M+ department budget. Prepared communications scripts for quarterly CEO, CFO, and Analyst investor calls in collaboration with executive leadership. Company spokesperson. • Converted 25 product catalogs to online catalogs with daily updates and global on-demand printing. Led international cross-functional team of executives, scientists, consultants, engineers, and product managers in 3-year redesign and creation of online catalog process.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Company spokesperson directing all marketing, media relations, investor, and corporate communications. Launched strategic marketing and social media initiatives to expand product awareness. Developed rebranding strategy for three newly-acquired companies. Integrated two European company acquisitions to consolidate brand strategy. Spearheaded branding initiatives including Public Relationships, marketing, internal and external communications, website content, product branding, investor education, and development of sales support materials. Directed the launch of social media marketing programs to expand strategic opportunities. • Expanded investor relationships during the global economic downturn. Promoted company’s strategy for regaining performance levels. • Created platforms to launch a strategic social media campaign. Implemented initiative in collaboration with staff and outside consultants to build larger social media followers base than the competition.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

KEMET acquired two European companies in 2007 with separate brand identities. Led initiative to create the consolidated brand strategy. Oversaw the branding integration including PR, marketing, communications (internal and external), website, product branding and marketing, sales support material and investor education. • Identified strategic opportunity to create social media marketing programs. Collaborated with staff and outside consultants to build platforms and implement a robust social media campaign. Result: In March of 2013 KEMET had more social media followers than any competitor.

Hired and managed employed and volunteer staff that brought Red Cross disasters services, health and safety training, and services to US Armed Services to a 4-country jurisdiction with population of 1.8M+. Point person on fundraising, media relations, and community outreach. Reported directly to Board of Directors consisting of 40+ professionals representing jurisdiction. • Developed strategic plan to reduce deficit budgeting with no staff reductions. • Launched new fundraising initiatives including marketing safety training to businesses to increase operating budget from $4M to $6M+ within 2 years. • Increased staffing levels from 45 to 60 with average position salary increase 20%. • Led response to 5 South Florida hurricanes providing shelter to 175K+ people, 6.8M meals, 1M+ mental health contacts, and raising $35M+ in donations. • Developed “Ride the Wave to Safety” campaign and raised $1M+ in donations to reduce deaths from drowning in South Florida. Campaign recruited 500+ new volunteers and trained 75K+ children in swimming and water safety in 2 years.

Wilmington, Nc, Us

Upon hire, the Cape Fear Chapter budget was $500,000 and the chapter was in deficit budgeting using reserves to fund operations. Developed comprehensive strategic plan to reduce deficit budgeting including the total restructure of the staff and all major operational processes. Created new revenue generation strategies including selling our safety training to businesses, the launch of new fundraising initiatives and an aggressive PR campaign promoting the organization. Result: Increased the budget to $1.1M+ in two years. Staffing level grew from 8 to 19 with an average position salary increase of over 10%. • Three hurricanes hit the coastal area of North Carolina during the fall of 1999. Led the effort to shelter, feed, provide mental health counseling and raise funds to fuel the Red Cross recovery effort. Result: Over 30,000 individuals were sheltered, 2.1M+ meals provided, 400,000 mental health contacts made and over $4M+ in donations raised. Spokesperson for the chapter. Participated in 100+ hours of TV and radio coverage. Directed Red Cross's response with all local, state, and national government officials.• Directed Red Cross's role in educating North Carolina's local and state government officials and strategic partners on disaster preparedness and response as well as Health and Safety training. Built support for the Red Cross Health and Safety training as a recognized state and federal standard.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

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Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

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