John Dobbins

Email: abpd9n@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******** **.

City: Cincinnati

State: OH

Zip: 45251

Country: USA

Phone: 513-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 65

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JOHN S. DOBBINS

11982 Kilbride Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45251-1272

Residence: 513-***-**** / Cellular: 513-***-**** / E-mail: abpd9n@r.postjobfree.com

Communications and Public Relations Professional

An energetic, creative, flexible, and self-motivated leader with expertise in internal and external corporate communications and community, media, government, and public relations. Drives results in visibility, media placements, value, and impressions. Strategic thinker and problem solver with a strong work ethic and uncompromising integrity who listens carefully, develops innovative and practical approaches, and energizes others to constructive action.

Strategic planner

Builds motivated and productive teams

Communicates cross functionally

Interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

Initiates dialogue among diverse citizens

Manages social media sites

Creates and manages public relations campaigns

Leads internal and external groups to consensus and unity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Pittsburg, PA

January 2008 - September 2012

Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations, Brown Mackie College System of Schools; Cincinnati, OH

Directed and led communications and community, media, and public relations efforts for 28 colleges in 15 states.

*Launched the college system`s initial Communications & Public Relations department and subsequently increased and enhanced the exposure, visibility, and reputation of the college system`s schools by:

Increasing media placements 2,464%, from 550 in FY07 to 14,100 in FY12.

Increasing media value 2,300%, from $500,000 in FY07 to $12M in FY12.

Increasing impressions 2,659%, from 29M in FY07 to 800M in FY12.

*Fostered relationships with business and community groups that increased visibility and brand for the school system and each college.

*Provided community relations training to Communications & Public Relations team members from each college for the purpose of fostering relationships with stakeholders.

*Improved the school system and colleges relationship with higher education groups and business and community organizations by crafting and leveraging school feature stories in media outlets throughout the United States.

HRD CONSULTING;

Cincincinnati, OH

2006 - 2008

Principal

*Planned and executed of community-wide town hall meetings for local and state issues that exceeded attendance goals by 30%.

*Crafted press releases that contributed to exceeding the town hall meetings attendance goals by 25%.

*Conducted research, developed, and submitted successful strategic planning proposal to address targeted aspects of the proposed Hamilton County, Ohio Comprehensive Safety Plan.

*Testified at legislative hearings and meetings regarding pros and cons of local issues.

EDUCATE INC.

Baltimore, MD

2005-2006

Area Manager, Education Station, LLC; Greater Cincinnati/Dayton, OH 2006

*Directed and provided managerial oversight and administration of supplemental educational services (reading and math tutoring) required under the No Child Left Behind Act.

*Developed and launched business development, public relations, and marketing communications plan to become the leading supplemental educational services provider in terms of market share and revenue in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

*Established and fostered relationships with business, civic, education, media, community- and faith-based groups, government agencies, and elected officials.

*Established relationships with media resulted in editorial board meetings, talk radio show appearances, and published articles in The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Cincinnati Herald.

Community Development Manager

Education Station LLC; Greater Cincinnati/Dayton, 2005

*Designed and spearheaded the execution of a community and business development plans, and as a result, the corporate office named Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio as markets to launch and deliver supplemental educational services.

*Hired, trained, and provided the can-do attitude to support team members to achieve desired results.

*Developed and launched marketing strategies to convert 1,200 registrations to 1,080 admissions, a 90% outcome.

*Fostered relationships with and made presentations to business, civic, education, community- and faith-based groups, and governmental agencies.

UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY

1998-2005

Director of Media and Community Relations 2001-2005

*Established relationships with media resulted in successful appearances on talk radio, and editorial board meetings with The Cincinnati Enquirer and articles published in The Cincinnati Herald and Enquirer.

*Identified and fostered relationships with business and community-based organizations.

*Arranged and facilitated information sessions, drafted speeches, and created speaking opportunities for senior staff and university faculty.

Community Relations

Officer

1998 - 2000

*Strategically organized, planned, and launched the college`s initial Media and Community Relations Department.

*Launched the university`s initial outreach program to identify and create opportunities and collaborative relationships with business, civic, community- and faith-based groups, and governmental agencies.

*Increased and enhanced the exposure, visibility, and reputation of the university by communicating the benefits of attending the university to prospective students, business, civic, media, community- and faith-based groups, government agencies, and elected officials.

CINERGY CORP.

(Now: Duke Energy)

1994 - 1997

Manager, Community Affairs

*Managed and directed community and foundation relations, sponsorships, external community event planning, educational services, tours of facilities, and related programs and activities.

*Increased and enhanced the exposure, visibility, and reputation of the company by being an active community participant and company ambassador by serving on boards and committees.

*Identified and directed partnerships with schools located within company`s service area.

*Served as the community relations expert and main point of contact when relating with business, civic, education, community- and faith-based groups, and government agencies.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Administrative Management - University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, OH

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Crisis Communications Management Institute - Academic Impressions; Denver, CO

Executive Public Policy Institute; Washington, DC

Reading and Math Tutoring - Education Station, LLC; Baltimore, MD

Prerequisites - Six Sigma Black Belt

ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

Leadership Cincinnati, Leadership Ohio (inaugural class), Advertising Club of Cincinnati Diversity Award, City of Cincinnati Volunteer Recognition Award, Success Guide Honoree, Who`s Who in Finance and Business, and Withrow High School Hall of Fame.

BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Present: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and PRSA Cincinnati Chapter; Board memberships: Cincinnati Arts Association; Chair, Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee, Cincinnati Union Bethel; Chair, Strategic Planning Committee; and Greater Cincinnati Arts and Education Center.

Past: Ohio Board of Regents Public Information Committee, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education - Public Relations Committee, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce - Education Committee, and Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee; Board memberships: Hoxworth Blood Center, Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, and Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency.

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