Manager Management

Gerry Ouellette

Email: abqi7f@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** * ****** ***** *****

City: Glastonbury

State: CT

Zip: 06033

Country: USA

Phone: 860-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $75,000

Willing to Relocate

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GERRY G. OUELLETTE

187B Salmon Brook Drive * Glastonbury, CT 06033 * 860-***-**** * abqi7f@r.postjobfree.com

Communications Professional & Content Specialist

Accomplished Communications Professional and Content Specialist with nearly 30 years of experience in communications strategy, content development, multimillion-dollar budget management, online & web strategy, fact-finding, client management, and a talent for capturing the essence of a brand with effective communications. Engaging team leader with an uninterrupted record of success and the distinct ability to blend business sense with creative expertise in order to lead impactful communications solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GERRY OUELLETTE COMMUNICATIONS, Glastonbury, Conn. 2010 to Present

Founder, Consultant (2010-2013)

Successfully established communications firm focused on providing communications strategy and expertise to small and large organizations representing diverse industries. Collaborates with organization leadership teams and staff members to create communication plans based on distinct corporate cultures. Consults on content, copy, and writing projects requiring proofreading expertise and knowledge of various style guides.

AETNA INC., Hartford, Conn. 1984 to 2009

Website Manager (2007-2009)

Promoted to oversee the organization's intranet, which included design and content management for the home page and sub pages. Matched images with articles to reinforce story messaging. Maximized content management software to prepare pages for publication. Appointed to serve as the Lead Proofreader for the Executive Communications team, and ensured compliance with the Associated Press Style Guide.

Communications Manager (1995-2007)

Recognized for playing an integral role in the triumph of the new daily online newsletter. Saved the company more than $150k in annual costs by transitioning all-employee print publication to a web-based product. Oversaw the creation of copy, page layouts, image selection, and proofreading process. Appointed to serve as Chair of the Aetna United Way Campaign Communications Committee, which resulted in being named Loaned Executive to Middlesex United Way. Named President of the Aetna Employee Club, which included oversight of the club's Board of Directors.

Editor (1984-1995)

Seamlessly edited weekly newsletter focused on providing information and news to the organization's Connecticut-based employees. Contributed and enhanced layout skills and proofreading capabilities. Liaised with clients about story concepts.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

MIDDLESEX UNITED WAY, Middletown, Conn.

Loaned Executive dedicated to showcasing distinct United Way agencies at work through a series of published articles, which led to a 12 percent increase in campaign donations.

AETNA EMPLOYEE CLUB, Hartford, Conn.

President responsible for multimillion-dollar budget and leading the Board of Directors.

GLASTONBURY HIGH SCHOOL, Glastonbury, Conn.

Head Statistician for championship winning football and basketball teams.

CHURCH OF ST. DUNSTAN, Glastonbury, Conn.

Minister of Eucharist

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Communications Coursework, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Conn.

High Honors Graduate, Business Administration Certificate, Morse Business College, Hartford, Conn.

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