J.W. Arnold, Cae, Fellow Prsa Email & Phone Number

New City, New York, United States

• Served as fractional Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for all marketing and communications activities

Washington, Dc / South Florida

• Built award-winning association management, PR and marketing firm with offices in Washington, DC and South Florida• Managed both virtual organizations and in-office teams, including all client development, account management, administrative and creative functions• High-profile regional, national and international clients, including: White House Visitor Center and Historical Association, National Academy of Education, National Musical Arts, North American Association for Environmental Education, Ecological Society of America, Sustainable Energy Institute, and Direct Marketing AssociationNotable Accomplishments:• Led local planning and operations for inaugural Fleet Week Miami in May 2024, with 5 visiting ships, 6,000 military, and 200 events. Raised more than $550,000 in cash and in-kind sponsorships, and partnered with more than 100 local businesses and organizations. More than 50,000 local residents participated in events, and Fleet Week generated over 5 million social media engagements• Led planning for first Pride of the Americas festival in Fort Lauderdale, with $3.5 million budget and more than 30 cultural and entertainment events and 25 public and private partners; Oversaw corporate sponsorship program, entertainment contracting, volunteer recruitment and management• Provided interim association management services (following sudden death of longtimeexecutive director) for small, regional nonprofit that offers programs in support of military; Reinstated abandoned governance practices, strategic planning, and reinvigorated board leadership; Transformed business processes with non-dues revenue projected to increase 100% over previous year, and modernized AMS and records retention procedures• Consulted on successful development of Millennial-focused membership and meeting models for Rotary International; Advised media relations efforts in major East Coast markets and international marketing campaigns

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Dma / South Florida

• Freelance arts & entertainment writer, editor and critic for leading regional LGBT news and entertainment outlets• Editor of "Tony's Latest," theater and performing arts newsletter focusing on South Florida, New York City and major regional markets• Interviewed and profiled entertainers including Liza Minelli, William Shatner, Andy Cohen, Kathy Griffin, Dolly Parton, Betty White, Lesley Jordan, Nichele Nichols, The Pointer Sisters, Lady Gaga and Michael Feinstein• Authored syndicated travel features on Las Vegas, Branson, Puerto Rico and leading LGBT travel destinations• Member – National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, American Theatre Critics Association, Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association and Military Veterans in Journalism• Past President, South Florida International Press Club• Winner – SPJ Sunshine State Awards for Arts Criticism (2014), Finalist (2018, 2020)

Washington, Dc

• Coordinated publicity and marketing for two 50-concert national tours• Planned and supervised Band’s year-long bicentennial celebration in 1998, including internationally-televised events at the White House and Kennedy Center with President and Mrs. Clinton and the release of critically-acclaimed 10-disc historical recording collection• Awarded National Defense Service and Good Conduct medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation• Honorably Discharged from U.S. Marine Corps in 1999

Washington, Dc

• Oversaw local media and all constituent communications for 10-term Congresswoman• Advised Congresswoman on international trade, intellectual property, health care and banking/financial services issues• Communicated complex policy issues related to Congresswoman’s role as Chair of Armed Services Committee’s NATO Panel and Science, Space & Technology Energy Subcommittee • Wrote speeches and managed all national media appearances

Graduate Degree

Activities and Societies: University Cricket Team• Studied as recipient of Rotary International Ambassadorial Fellowship • Speaker.

Bachelors Degree In Education, Summa Cum Laude

• Valedictorian and Selecman Outstanding Senior • President, Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society

High School, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, 3.97 Gpa - Valedictorian