Erin Graham Email & Phone Number

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Erin (Gadd) Graham started her consulting firm in 2018 to provide a wide range of marketing and communications services to build a strong connection with your organization. Graham and her affiliate expert consultants work with clients from start to finish, producing new ideas, developing effective strategies and designing high quality, measurable solutions. Erin Graham also provides behind-the-scenes support to a range of partners to expand their service offerings. Whether you need a comprehensive marketing and communications campaign, individual project, or monthly communications support, we have the expertise to move you forward.

Lorain, Ohio

COMMUNICATIONS | Developed comprehensive communications program in response to research-based community listening initiative with outcome-driven tacticals including new website, print and supportive electronic media. Introduced new communications platforms integrating automated phone calls, text, e-mail, mobile app, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels. Established data-driven protocols to course-correct strategy throughout the year.MARKETING | Developed marketing communications strategy and consistent branding across 16 locations to represent the district with one clear voice. Established key messaging to drive all communications initiatives throughout the year.PUBLIC RELATIONS | Developed positive, responsive two-way communication channels to support community relations, media relations, crisis communications, and student/staff relations that promote trust and support for our schools.LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Established leadership communications development program to strengthen community and parent engagement at the building level. Created communications protocols and training for employees. Facilitated task force meetings to institutionalize collaborative rules of engagement.

Avon, Ohio

Freelance writer of monthly health blog for North Ohio Heart Center and Ohio Medical Group. Read it here: http://blog.partnersforyourhealth.com/blog/author/erin-stewart-gadd

Elyria, Ohio

Bi-monthly columnist for The Mommy Wars, chronicling the life of a busy working mom of two young boys. Read it here: https://erinlgadd.wordpress.com

Parma, Ohio

Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive district-wide communications, media relations, community relations and community engagement program with internal and external stakeholders; communications department development and supervision; webmaster training and supervision; and staff and community involvement in and by the schools. Serves as co-facilitator of the Community/Business/Schools Partnership. Coordinates Strategic Planning initiative, and serves on the Technology Leadership Council and Superintendent's Planning Team.

Responsible for program oversight, program development, business and community relations, grant writing, marketing and public relations for the Adult Career Center. Erin has more than 13 years of experience as a communications professional building relationships in the educational and nonprofit fields. Her specialties include public school communications, electronic media, media relations, and grant proposal writing.

Responsible for planning, implementing and analyzing public relations and marketing strategies that advance the district's mission and goals. Coordinates and fulfills district-level tactcials including media releases, print newsletter, enewsletter, website, and social media networks. Responsible for research, writing, photography, and design of district publications. Nurtures connections with individuals and businesses or organizations to increase understanding and support of district's goals.

Sets annual objectives for and evaluates the communications program. Serves as information liaison between the school system and the community through the district website, print publications, E-newsletter, local cable show and social media. Serves as liaison for the media. Provides public relations council to superintendent and Board in areas of sensitivity or controversy. Assists district administrators and other staff members in publicizing and promoting performances, exhibitions, displays, dedications or special programs sponsored by the schools and open to the public. Coordinates public engagement forums for the Board of Education and Administration. Conducts recognition programs for employees, as well as creates and manages employee intranet and newsletter. Conducts information campaigns for levy support. Researches and writes grants for school technology and programming. Coordinates strategic planning sessions for the Board and Administration.

Built new and maintained ongoing donor relations. Researched and wrote Foundation inquiries and proposals for general operating and programmatic expenses, increasing grant awards by 12%. Wrote, edited, and prepared donor articles for the Foundation’s primary communication vehicle with donors, the FOCUS newsletter.

Part-time consultant through The Creative Group with Donor Advertising. Transitioned to a full-time Account Executive for clients including Eaton Corporation, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Westfield Insurance Company, Wyse Advertising, Dix & Eaton, STERIS Corporation, and Marcus Thomas LLC.

Researched, wrote, and edited print and online materials for education, health, non-profit, and various other client specialties. Created media packets for special events. Assisted with photo shoots and campaign development. Built and maintained client and media relations.

Pursuing Ma In Education Administration

Ma, English, Writing Concentration

Bus, English, Writing Concentration

English

Participated in Honors Student Exchange program to the University of New Mexico, and transferred permanently to UNM in 1994.