Dianne Gross Fazio Email & Phone Number

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Provides oversight of headquarters marketing departmentServes as senior copywriter for the Florida SBDC Network headquarters office, responsible for overseeing internal and external communications efforts for the statewide network of 40 offices and more than 300 employeesServes as chair of our marketing communications team consisting of marketing staff members across the state; coordinates and facilitates monthly marketing meetingsOversees the development and and implementation of communications strategy for the network that builds and maintains a positive brandProvides oversight of development of marketing toolkits for regional offices, which include social media graphics, posts, press release templates, and other assetsOversees the development and maintenance of the statewide websiteProvides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications platforms, including the network’s bi-monthly newsletter and intranet Acts as liaison to members of the media; prepares talking points for senior leadership and serves as spokespersonAssists senior leadership in developing presentations, speeches, talking points, and other important outreachAssists in the development, composition, and implementation of policies to enhance the efficiency of the communications department Performs other related duties as assigned

Pensacola, Florida Area

Responsible for writing and editing copy, including press releases, letters to stakeholders, success stories, video scripts, and articlesAssists with editing and developing marketing materials, including the statewide brochure and flyersServe as the Professional Development Consultant Certification Liaison for the statewide network of nearly 250 employees; responsible for reviewing and recommending consultants for certification and re-certificationResponsible for planning and organizing the statewide annual conference, the premier professional development opportunity for Florida SBDC Network employeesServe as an integral part of the Florida SBDC Network headquarters marketing team; assist in the development and refinement of marketing strategies and planning *Promoted to Director of Strategic Communications

Served as an integral part of the project management team, assisting with projects for clients ranging from civil engineering and information technology, to professional services; as well as augment the marketing communications efforts of the UCF Office of Research and Commercialization (UCF ORC) Duties included: -Developed media lists, wrote, and pitched press releases-Developed and edited marketing collateral for clients -Managed the daily responsibilities of interns-Contributing writer for The Accelerator and The Innovator, two quarterly entrepreneurial newsletters for the UCF Business Incubation Program (UCFBIP) and the UCF ORC-Produced and distributed electronic newsletters for clients, including the UCFBIP and ORC-Responsible for writing and submitting UCF's editorial spread in FORWARD Florida, a bi-monthly business magazine covering economic development and the emerging growth companies in Central Florida-Served as a ghost writer for the Associate VP for Research & Commercialization at UCF -Served on the UCF ORC's Communication Committee, which spearheaded the branding of the entrepreneurial support activities within UCF's entrepreneurial ecosystem -Promoted to Marketing Coordinator after six months

-Assisted with donor cultivation, board management, and promotion of events-Communicated the mission, goals and vision of the organization

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Communication And Leadership

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing

Dean's List (2007-2011) Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholar Award, 2007-2011