Steven Markiewicz Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Greater Milwaukee Area

Responsibilities: Developing and executing compelling communication plans (to educate and engage employees, medical staff, donors, volunteers and families, and to enhance corporate reputation); implementing brand guidelines; creating a more unified communication system; supporting media/public relations efforts and crisis communication needs; and writing effective articles and messages related to business goals and organizational change

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Marketing Communications Coordinator, Metro Region Business Development Team (2003-2004)• Internal Communications Coordinator and Administrative Team Member, Aurora Sinai Medical Center (2004-2008)• Internal Communications Supervisor, Corporate Communications (2008-2009)• Copy Editor Senior, Corporate Communications/Creative Services (2009-2013)Responsibilities: Executing marketing plans and business development tactics; developing and managing corporate communication plans; writing creative and effective marketing copy, as well as internal communication articles (storytelling), news and messages; monitoring brand, voice and plain-language efforts in all print and Web materials; collaborating with art director, graphic designers and internal customers; and consulting with regard to crisis/other communication needsSpecific functions included:• Serving as writer, copy editor, proofreader, brand ambassador and consultant for internal and external communication (advertising, booklets and catalogs, newsletters, presentations, special announcements and Web content)• Stepping in to serve as editor of Aurora’s intranet daily news home page• Acting as account representative for assigned markets/products and partners/vendors• Crafting executive messages and advising senior leaders as to align employees with Aurora’s vision• Supervising employee communication specialist, writer and interns• Managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams (Human Resources, Information Systems, physicians, etc.)• Measuring success of key audience events with accountability for concepts, logistics and promotions

• Communications Specialist and Special Events Coordinator (2000-2001)• Marketing and Communications Manager (2001-2003)Responsibilities: Overseeing audience development, media coverage and community awareness projects and strategies (to influence interest, involvement and investment in John Michael Kohler Arts Center); executing marketing and media relations efforts on local, regional and national levels; and managing department team, goals and budgetSpecific functions included: • Leading the marketing communication team with direct supervision of communications specialist, graphic designer, photographer, events coordinator, writer, and several office assistants and volunteers• Developing and executing communication plans for community programming, educational programs (preschool and public classes), events, collections and exhibitions, performing arts, cafe, retail shops and membership/donor development• Coordinating advertising campaigns (direct mail, print, radio and outdoor), grassroots tactics and media/public relations• Representing the arts center by scheduling experts or standing in for media/television interviews, presenting to special interest groups, and joining community-based committees• Managing space rental program and special events• Reporting status of marketing plans to the center’s director, as well as to the Sheboygan Arts Foundation board of directors and marketing subcommittee

Responsibilities: Expanding the overall presence and quality of Data Management Review (DM Review) magazine and website (DMReview.com); increasing readership; and managing the development and execution of communication projects that support circulation/readership, revenue and relationships with advertisers and columnists Specific functions included: • Creating concepts and producing all marketing materials in support of developing business (advertising, direct mail pieces and trade show collateral)• Working with editorial and sales teams to review industry news and oversee product review and editorial programs• Building industry awareness by assisting publisher with identifying/coordinating speaking opportunities, and developing related communications and presentations• Developing and nurturing partnerships with conference organizations and trade show producers, negotiating contract agreements, and coordinating involvement/logistics (supplies, shipments, staffing and travel)• Creating and managing award programs and related events, and encouraging participation from key industry leaders• Overseeing reprint sales and production processes, including supervising one sales person and one design assistant

Bachelor Of Arts, Public Relations (Major); Theology (Minor)

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Arts Studies

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