Robert D. Long
Michigan City, IN 46360-6506
Primary Phone: 219-***-****
Cell: 219-***-****
**********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/boblongbiz/
A blend of contemporary and traditional communications skills
Leadership Budgeting Writing
Interpersonal Strategic Planning Social Media
Collaboration Project Management Print & Design
Marketing Communications Researching & Interviewing Intellectual Curiosity
Accomplishments & Experience
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana 8/2012 to 2/2013
Director of Development and Community Relations – Human Services
Cultivated support from individuals, businesses, and foundations.
Strengthened consistency of messaging to reflect a culture of philanthropy.
Strategically re-budgeted creative and print expenditures.
Improved event sponsor solicitation process.
Coordinated a successful year-end campaign.
Cass County Council on Aging, Cassopolis, Michigan 1/2007 – 8/2012
Director of Development and Community Relations – Senior Services
Supervised a communications coordinator and graphic designer
Guided agency through successive millage renewal campaigns to ensure continued funding.
Led capital campaign that surpassed goal in less than two years.
Increased profit of annual fund raising event in five consecutive years.
Doubled the number of active donors.
Contributed to cross-functional team that created a 7,000 square foot center for senior services.
Headed creative team that produced a twenty-page monthly newsletter.
RDL Communications, Michigan City, Indiana 1/2001 - 1/2007
Marketing Communications Services – Self Employed
Provided marketing communications solutions for a diverse clientele.
Services included copy writing, print and web design, corporate training, and research.
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KV Works, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 3/2003 - 9/2005
Workforce Services Manager – Job Training and Employment
Supervised eight workforce service associates located in four offices
Coordinated work flow of offices that provided employment services.
Successfully launched an organizational restructuring.
Wrote proposals to provide additional services.
Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County, Valparaiso, Indiana 4/1996 - 1/2001
Director of PR and Fund Development – Home Health Care and Hospice
Supervised a development assistant
Coordinated a successful capital campaign, year end appeals, and fund raising events
Strengthened branding of home health and hospice services
Cultivated relationships with area media.
St. Anthony Hospital, Michigan City, Indiana 1/1987 - 4/1994
Publications Editor, Community Relations and Marketing – Health Care Marketing Communications
Promoted expertise of medical staff through targeted newsletters.
Produced all marketing communications copy for acute-care hospital.
Assisted human resources with employee recognition programs.
Sights and Sounds/Audio Connection 8/1981 - 1/1987
General Manager – Pianos, Organs, Consumer Electronics
Supervised commissioned retail sales associates
Launched two successful consumer electronics stores.
Evaluated and added product lines to merchandise mix.
Executed all advertising and promotions.
Other Relevant Experience
Corporate training College instructor Door to door sales
Radio production Retail/wholesale Musician
Education
Ohio University MA, telecommunications
Indiana University BA, radio-television; graduated with distinction
University of Notre Dame Two years undergraduate liberal arts coursework; dean's list
Robert Long resume, p. 2