Jill Dolan Email & Phone Number

Walnut, California

Responsible for providing leadership and planning the college's external relations, governmental relations, media relations and community relations. Monitor legislation, assess legislative priorities and recommend legislative program. Serve as the representative and spokesperson for the college to various media and groups. Arrange press conferences, meetings and special events. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups and governmental agencies.Led marketing team's involvement in successful bond measure campaign, including creation of speakers bureauCollaborate on state and national lobbying efforts with colleagues from five other community colleges Heighten community presence through involvement on Chamber of Commerce board and creation of community-wide email newsletter

West Hills, California

Oversaw department operations and drive all aspects of community relations/physician relations to elevate awareness and improve hospital image. Spearheaded program development, from concept development to evaluation. Supervised film shoots and manage revamp of website. Reviewed requests for sponsorship for appropriate choices; Maintained positive relations with Board members. Control $500,000 budget. Report to CEO and COO. Generated greater interest within community through new program offering attracting 200 attendees; secured physicians as well as managed screenings, advertising/marketing, and outside vendor relations. Centralized communications and community-relations efforts as well as leading initiative to re-brand/re-design materials to meet standards and provide consistent message across departments throughout organization.Orchestrated marketing and advertising for hospital, including coordinating local commercial shoot from start to finish for Bariatric Surgery program, generating new business. Heightened presence within community through public speaking engagements and attending various events, such as Chamber of Commerce and Rotary meetings as well as community fairs. Produced and edited newsletters to inform internal and outside audiences; write articles and CEO messages as well as manage production and vendors to ensure quality and timely completion.

Pomona, California

Used writing talent and media knowledge to prepare highly effective press releases promoting university, programs, and events. Served as Assistant Editor of 28-page, quarterly magazine. Wrote President's speeches and messages for events and printed materials. Pitched stories and attended community events. Sourced and collaborated on publication designs with outside vendors. Supported marketing team on promotions and events. Coordinated production of videos to present at various events. Served as expert on the media and maintained positive relations with reporters based on prior experience as journalist. Supported director in devising and executing crisis-management plan. Wrote speeches as well as contributed to content administration for web site.

Gained insight into operations and culture within municipality while serving in temporary position. Functioned as liaison for Council member with City Hall and constituents. Wrote bi-monthly e-newsletter and drafted legislative items.

Produced all internal and external newsletters and publications. Completed advertising and marketing projects within deadline and budget without compromising quality. Leveraged established media relations and wrote press releases to heighten media coverage. Improved publications through more focused subject matter of greater interest to each audience as well as the introduction of new features for more enjoyable reading experience.Exhibited professional and poised demeanor as the voice and representative of the organization at an array of community events and in legislative-action committees.

West Covina, California

Contributed to production of three daily newspapers working in partnership with editors. Edited stories, created headings, and designed front-page layout.

Galesburg, Illinois

Pitched stories and wrote newsworthy articles covering City Hall and city government. Authored two, in-depth, four-part series on foster care and housing projects. Served as resource to colleagues based on prior experience with larger newspaper operation.

Santa Clarita, California

Gained vast experience within fast-paced, deadline-driven, media environments at multiple newspapers. Managed time-sensitive, writing / editing projects by applying prioritization skills and meticulous attention to detail. Gained understanding of target audience, pitched stories, and conducted interviews to develop stories. Promoted from Staff Writer to Copy Editor and Assistant Editor. Initially reported on education and city hall and subsequently supported production of newspaper, including designing front page, monitoring quality control, and serving in management role in editor's absence.

Master'S, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Editor, Daily Sundial

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism