Interim President And Executive Vice President, Marketing And Strategic Initiatives (Continued)
Downtown Cincinnati Inc.
Cincinnati Area, Ky
Community Engagement: ▪ DCI Board of Directors led 50-member board through orientation, ongoing communications, recognition and governance, as well as final dissolution of board. Managed logistics for monthly meetings.▪ Perceptions of Downtown Survey (2,000+ survey participants annually). Presented key results to board members and media outlets. Hosted focus groups with minority participants to determine how to improve diversity and inclusion efforts. ▪ Downtown Mobile App (first-ever with 25,000 downloads) that provides accurate information about where to eat, shop and play downtown, as well as parking tips and an events calendar. ▪ NAACP National Conference – Assisted with media relations, hosted cocktail reception for media representatives to introduce them to key leaders.Social Assistance: ▪ GeneroCity 513 (outreach program to reduce panhandling). Teamed with Police Department and social services agencies to offer paid work, hot lunch and pep talk to 250+ panhandlers (20% stopped panhandling). ▪ Homeless Encampment Relocation. Successfully advocated at City Hall for assistance with moving encampment to available shelters. Coordinated with social service agencies, police, downtown residents, and stakeholders. Crisis Management: ▪ Crisis Public Relations Plan (Fountain Square active shooter incident). Successfully implemented plan by effectively maintaining communications with police, board members, stakeholders and downtown ambassadors during and after the crisis.