Joseph Shephard Email & Phone Number

Maryland

We are redefining the way businesses think about strategy, branding and deliverables. At BlackForge, we believe that strong business strategy and overall brand is the keystone for success. We work closely with our clients to create a unique and compelling brand identity that resonates with their audience and sets them apart from their competitors.BlackForge: Strategy | Branding | Provision

Maryland

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Um Upper Chesapeake Health

Responsible for communicating with the public, and media, as well as coordinating with other agencies, as necessary, with incident-related information requirements.

Um Upper Chesapeake Health

• Supports the Director of Corporate Communications,the MarComm department, the UMMS MarComm Service and Senior Leadership with the development, design and execution of print and digital collateral• Manages content from creative development through production and delivery to ensure all creative projects match the strategy and brand as well as appropriateness for team members, patients and visitors• Strives to ensure all collateral and messages are consistent and aligns with the goals of patient education, business development through market share increase or, effective internal communications.• Manages all projects used for marketing, patient education and/or internal communications with our internal print shop or external design, print and signage partners.• Coordinates all buying agreements with design, print and signage partners to keep projects on time and within budget parameters• Supports and protects the Medical System’s corporate identity and branding, by creating materials that meet brand standards, reviewing all materials, as well as working with team members to correct any incorrect pieces• Manages digital signage, consisting of 22 screens, which is the main communication channel for team members, patients and visitors

Bel Air, Maryland

Upper Chesapeake Health, a not-for-profit, community-based, two-hospital system demonstrates its dedication to the people in our communities by delivering a broad range of healthcare services, technology, and facilities. Our HealthLink program works within our communities to serve as a resource and champion for wellness and health education.Today, UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 2,700 Team Members and over 550 Medical Staff Physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Created all branding and marketing to help build the top-rated golf GPS & Scorecard app in the world with over 3.75 million registered users; premier online golf entertainment website with nearly 3 million visits per month; daily clubhouse e-newsletter with 1.75 million subscribers; world's first online golf video gaming channel on Twitch

Rising Sun Maryland

Directed public safety initiatives as well as the police department with 6 LEOs. Maintained an overall $3M~ budget with $600K~ allotted for the PD. Started new initiatives in police vehicle procurement cycles based on use, mileage and service. New cycle started with two 2016 Ford Explorer Interceptors. Procurement cycle will continue in FY18.

Elkton, Md

Marketing & Design Firm

Rising Sun, Md

Newark, De

Worked with Department of Transportation (DOT) offices along the east coast to update real-time driving conditions on the AAA Mid-Atlantic website.

Newark, De

Performed mapping and custom course directions for AAA Mid-Atlantic members.

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing

Aas Vis Comm, Marketing & Design

Activities and Societies: Alpha Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa