Brennan Engle
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Objective To obtain a position with High Plains Public Radio where I can
utilize my knowledge in marketing, communications, fundraising
and customer relations.
Education Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Fort Hays State University, 2002
Associate of Arts, General Studies, Cloud County Community
College, 1997
Experience Director of Communications and Marketing 2007-2010
Fort Hays State University Foundation, Hays, KS
. Produced and designed publications for fundraising and estate
planning initiatives targeted to alumni and friends,
including an annual 20-page magazine.
. Assisted in the research and writing of proposals for
specific requests to donors identified for major gifts to
Fort Hays State University.
. Created messaging for and produced three direct-mail
campaigns each year to solicit donations from different
groups of alumni and community members.
. Conceptualized theme for the Cornerstone Campaign, a three-
year $60 million fundraising effort to benefit FHSU, and
developed all related marketing material and advertising.
. Managed a $46,000 marketing budget.
Communications Coordinator 2004-2007
Kansas State University Foundation, Manhattan, KS
. Designed and produced semi-annual magazine for K-State
College of Veterinary Medicine.
. Wrote press releases on new gifts, updated website and
created brochures.
Community Reporter/Photographer 2003-2004
Manhattan Free Press, Manhattan, KS
. Covered city and county government and wrote feature articles
for a weekly newspaper as a reporter and photographer.
Subscriptions and reputation of the newspaper increased as a
result.
. Established positive relationships with community and
governmental leaders.
Customer Service Representative 2002-2003
Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, MO
. As a member of the circulation department, provided problem
resolution and assistance to customers of a 20,000 subscriber
base newspaper and sold new subscriptions.
. Assisted in company-wide initiatives to increase daily
newspaper subscriptions.
References Available upon request.