James Daniel Grubb Jr.

**** **** ****, ************, ** 28306 United States

Phone: 910-***-**** Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

-Highly skilled in researching, gathering and reporting public affairs information with attention to detail and scripting news and press releases, editorials, public affairs announcements and feature articles to promote positive interactions with the general public through broadcast and print media, oral and written formats and social media platforms. Superb interpersonal and written communication experience includes news and editorial writing, scripting speeches or short form and long form video productions and proofreading. Writing samples are at www.muckrack.com/dan-grubb.

-Expert television production director and accomplished videographer and photographer with established partnerships with agencies, media, government and community organizations. Soft skills include 20+ years industry standard Adobe Premiere video editing software, on-camera talent, voice-over and interviewing skills. Hard skills include setting cameras, lights, props, stages, microphones, green screen/chroma key as well as editing and preparing scripts for talent.

Peripheral skills include video, audio and photograph editing, altering and repair of broadcast production equipment. Collaboration on content creation, storyboard development, and turnkey video development concept process

-Expert communications and public affairs professional, public information officer, media relations liaison and multimedia broadcaster whose 25+ years of expertise includes timely dissemination of information to internal and external multimedia outlets. Self-motivated United States Army veteran with professional experience in law enforcement, emergency services, educational, state and local government with specialized experience in crisis communications.

-Successful networking skills include personnel management, agency representation at civic events and professional meetings, public speaking and media relations. Extensive service as liaison between and among internal and external sources and using press releases, articles, video, radio and social media to achieve saturation with proven results.

Distributor of information with staff and personnel regarding media and public affairs queries and strategies.

-Skilled in coordination, production and distribution of multimedia materials to include Facebook boosting, SEO placement, strategical dissemination of information and providing oversight to social media managers to include training, advice, and assistance as needed. Experienced in social media advertising and press release distribution via media and social media. Experience managing agency Content Management Systems (CMS) Wordpress and Sitefinity.

Professional Experience:

Carolina Comet Distributors, LLC

CEO, Director of Public Relations

8464 King Road

Fayetteville, NC 28306 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-11 Salary: 100,000 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Public relations management and operator of North Carolina based distributing company which operates as a subcontractor for Mission, a subsidiary of the Gruma Corporation and #1 tortilla company in the United States. Gruma is also one of the leading corn flour and tortilla producers, serving industrial, retail, and foodservice customers. Its tortilla business operates 20 plants producing tortillas, tortilla chips, and other related products and the main brands include Mission, Guerrero and Calidad. Through its corn flour business, Gruma operates six plants and the main brand is Maseca. With operations in the United States, Mexico, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, Gruma is headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, and has approximately 22,600 employees and 73 plants. In 2019, GRUMA had net sales of US$4.1 billion, of which 73% came from non-Mexican operations. Company has a Distribution Manager who handles the daily operations of the company.

Sampson Community College

Public Relations/ Video Producer / Social Media/ Webmaster (state government) 04/2013 to 12/2019

1801 Sunset Avenue

Clinton, NC 28328 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-8 Salary: 45,000 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Lead spokesperson and coordinator of public affairs and positive media exposure for all college programs, manage print and logos and create concept for advertising. Wrote 7 press releases per week and produced 3 videos per week on local cable to 8,000 subscribers as well as internationally through Facebook, website and social media.

-Provided scripts and talent for radio and TV marketing campaigns. Supported all programs with multimedia materials, public relations and marketing. Managed TV studio, cable TV channel, website, Facebook and successfully cross-promote college using online media and multiple TV channels. Use of Adobe Premiere video editing software, Wordpress CMS software and greenscreen/chroma key technology daily.

-Developed an app as well as new outdoor digital signage integration.

-Served in leading role in advancing the College’s mission to serve all departments, programs and students by

providing media relations and publications support for programs, advertising, marketing and special projects.

-Created implemented, managed, and oversaw multi-faceted internal communications.

-Led external communications including preparation of press releases, news conferences and preparing leaders for their participation in them.

-Promoted via media coverage, develop media contacts, maintain positive relationships with reporters who cover the College and its mission.

-Served as Co-Chair for the SCC Annual Employees Fund Drive for scholarships to benefit students. SCC is the only

community college to have 100% participation since the Foundation’s inception in 1987.

Grosource

Public Relations Consultant 02/2012 to 04/2013 PO Box 1663

Raeford, NC 28376 United States

Hours per Week: Vary

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Worked without salary for new social media-based company based in Raeford, NC designed to network communities, individuals and business organizations with consumers. -Advised Grosource regarding available resources designed to attract and retain clients and consumers to the new business website.

-Wrote and provided scripting, on-air talent and video production to promote Grosource.com online producing 3 videos per week.-Participated in marketing and business meetings and provided guidance for the business model and public relations exposure for the company.

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Director of Media Services / Public Affairs (state government) 01/2011 to 02/2012 2201 Hull Road

Fayetteville, NC 28303 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-11 Salary: 55,000 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 45

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Managed 9 employees over a vast array of media functions for large college that Military Times ranked #5 nationally in its Military Times Best: College 2019 rankings, to include print, photography, audio and video presentations, commercials, infomercials, web elements, social media and learning technologies.

-Supported and maintained all audio/visual related equipment and technology including nursing simulators.

-Provided campus constituents with creative concepts and communication needs including internal and distance learning technologies, assist Chamber of Commerce, City, County, and sister college personnel as well as provide support for marketing functions to include presentations, documentaries, archived footage.

-Managed FCE-TV educational channel including production of local educational programming, Public/Education/Government (PEG) content to 425,000 subscribers and the secured FCC licenses for the college.

-Managed media services budget and successful implementation of media services projects to include 10 videos and 75 photos per week.

City of Fayetteville Police Department

Public Affairs / Public Information Officer (local government) 03/2010 to 01/2011 467 Hay Street

Fayetteville, NC 28301 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-8 Salary: 45,000 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Created, developed and initiated new public affairs media strategies FPDFacebook.com, FPDTwitter.com, FPDBluelightTV.com, BeTheBadge.com and Nixle.com citizen alert system, which led to the capture of several criminals and credited by media for contributing to lowest crime rate in 10 years.

-Oversaw and administered creative development and production for advertising, promotion and publicity to include issuing all media press releases as well as being solely responsible for all video production which airs on regional TV channels and through social media outlets while protecting sensitive information. Use of Adobe Premiere software and green screen daily to produce videos seen by 425,000 subscribers to local cable outlet.

-Primary spokesperson for police to build favorable positive image with key media, publications and the general public to accomplish mission.

-Regular communications via press conferences and press releases to local, regional and national media and making appearances to discuss public safety events and activities. Wrote 10 press release per week and produced 5 videos per week.

-Initiated all brand-building activity. Wrote, edited and designed publications for the Department including digital distribution, coordinate media relations during emergency response situations and serve as the administrator for Freedom of Information Act requests.

-Worked in conjunction with EMS, firefighters and other public safety personnel.

Time Warner Media

Communications / Public and Government Affairs Programming Manager 12/1999 to 03/2010 2805 Freedom Parkway

Fayetteville, NC 28301 United States GS Equivalent: GS-11

Salary: 60,000 USD Per Year

Hours per Week: 45

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Wrote and produced 100+ government and public affairs TV programs monthly reaching 425,000+ subscribers daily and more than 2,000,000+ subscribers via Video on Demand. Use of Adobe Premiere video editing software and greenscreen/chroma key technology daily.

-Prepared scripts and audio-visual materials for 60+ TV show producers and provided production scheduling and technical experience with broadcast equipment.

-Scripted, produced and presented internal projects such as annual full-length company holiday video and employee video news magazine.

-Produced and distributed live Fayetteville City Council meetings.

-Created, developed and implemented an automated broadcasting system for program playback that saved the company $30,000+ in labor and capital annually.

-Replaced TV studio backdrops with chroma-key technology, saving approximately 25+ man hours per month and increasing TV studio productivity by 20%.

-Wrote, edited and published thousands of on-air public service and public affairs announcements, including hundreds for philanthropic causes, hospitals and charities for air on multiple TV channels and online.

-Received recognition from several agencies to include the Fayetteville Police Department, Cumberland County

Sheriff’s Department and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for work within the community.

Sampson Community College

Public Affairs / Video Production Coordinator (state government) 06/1996 to 12/1999 1801 Sunset Avenue

Clinton, NC 28328 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-7 Salary: 35,000 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Coordinated and managed all public affairs and brand-building activity, publicity and positive media exposure for college programs, managing print and logo requests and creating concept for outdoor advertising and scripts for radio and TV marketing campaigns that helped beat all-time enrollment numbers by 15% my first year and 6% my second year. Use of Adobe Premiere video editing software.

-Supported all programs, including nursing, with public relations and marketing through writing 10 press releases per week and 7 TV programs per week.

-Self-taught HTML website editing and built a fully operational TV studio, two channels and the website from the ground up, successfully cross-promoted college using online media and multiple TV channels.

-Served in leading role in advancing the College’s mission to serve all departments, programs and students by

providing media relations and publications support for programs, advertising, marketing and special projects.

-Planned, participated in, recorded and broadcast public/special events and spoke on behalf of the college.

-Wrote and disseminated news releases and feature articles regarding the college and its programs.

-Led institutional marketing, preparing press conferences and College leaders for their participation in them.

-Promotion of media coverage, develop media contacts, maintain positive relationships with reporters who cover the College and its mission. Co-Chaired SCC Annual Employees Fund Drive for scholarships to benefit students.

Cox Communications / WCOX-TV

Creative Television Producer / News Anchor 01/1995 to 06/1996 1901 Oak Street

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-1 Salary: 17,000 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Full scripting and production of TV commercials, voice-overs, TV and radio tags and distribution of dub requests for sales department and clients covering 355,000+ residents in Horry County, SC.

-Produced and directed live Myrtle Beach City Council meetings.

-Created concept, scripted and produced 10 public service announcements per week for multimedia outlets and worked closely with business, public affairs and government officials during productions.

-Researched, wrote, reported news and fill-in anchor with Headline News Local Edition for local CNN insertion on Cox Cable reaching 355,000 viewers. Interviewed and networked with public officials, legislators, law enforcement officers, educators, and

community leaders.

-Produced series This Week in Coastal Country entertainment TV show monthly featuring nationally known entertainers such as Kenny Rogers, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers, George Jones and Rusty Wallace.

WBTW-TV13 / CBS

News Reporter / Videographer 05/1992 to 01/1995 101 Mcdonald Court

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 United States

GS Equivalent: GS-1 Salary: 13,500 USD Per Year Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Using the TV stage name “Dan Michaels”, researched, wrote and reported news stories daily for TV audience of

800,000+ viewers.

-Crime and courtroom reporting included working closely with detectives, vice, undercover agents and other law enforcement officers regularly while maintaining anonymity of undercover personnel.

-Networked with public affairs specialists, community leaders and other members of the media to gather information to be used in news stories.

-Hosted live television news remotes and telethon charity fundraisers on behalf of the news station.

-Work occasionally used for other CBS network affiliates, most notably had fugitive capture footage used for

America’s Most Wanted national TV show in 1994.

United States Army

76Y Unit Supply Specialist (federal government) 01/1987 to 07/1989 25 SIGNAL Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade

Fort Bragg, NC United States

Pay Grade E-4 Hours per Week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

-Managed inventory control, hand receipts and issuing of equipment and supplies.

-Achieved rank of E4 (Specialist). Armorer School and Clearance. Army Good Conduct Medal. Honorable Discharge.

-Supervised and performed duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, preservation of individual, organizational, installation and expendable supplies.

-Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, stored, issued, delivered and organized installation supplies and equipment.

-Operated unit level computer (ULC); prepared all unit/organizational supply documents; maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment inspected completed work for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

-Coordinated supply activities; reviewed and annotated changes to unit material condition status report; posted transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files; determined method of obtaining relief from responsibility for lost, damaged and destroyed supply items.

-Established supply and inventory control management functions; maintained property under standard proper ty book system (SPBS); reviewed daily and monthly records of issues of operating supplies.

-Provided technical assistance to equipment records and parts specialist; assisted supply officer and commander.

United States Army

Unit Armorer (federal government) 01/1987 to 07/1989 25 SIGNAL Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade

Fort Bragg, NC United States

Pay Grade: E-4

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Maintained, inventoried weapons and ammunition used by military officers and enlisted soldiers.

-Inspected and cleaned weapons, performed repairs, ensuring weapons are in safe operating condition, operated the firing range, and maintained relevant records.

-Firearms proficiency, attention to detail, integrity, a meticulous approach to work, and computer competences.

-Issued and received small arms, secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas, scheduled and performed preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons.

Education:

University of North Carolina Pembroke

Bachelor's Degree 05/1993 Pembroke, NC United States GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 129 Semester Hours

Major: Communications / Broadcast Journalism / Public Affairs

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC United States 05/1992 - 08/1992 GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 6 Semester Hours Major: Spanish Communications

NC State University

Raleigh, NC United States 12/1990 - 08/1991 GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 15 Semester Hours

Major: Interpersonal Communications and Public Affairs

United States Military Service Credit

Fort Bragg, NC United States 01/1987 - 07/1989 Credits Earned: 17 Semester Hours

Volunteer Experience:

Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation

Fayetteville, NC United States

Position: Coach, Assistant Coach, Volunteer, Donor Period: 2009 to 2015

Time Warner Annual Blood Drive

Fayetteville, NC United States Position: Public Affairs Video Producer Period: 2001 to 2010

Habitat for Humanity

Fayetteville, NC United States Position: Public Affairs Video Producer Period: 2001 to 2007

United Way

Fayetteville, NC United States Position: Public Affairs Video Producer Period: 2007 to 2008

YMCA

Fayetteville, NC United States

Position: Coach, Assistant Coach, Volunteer, Donor Period: 1999 to 2005

WBTW-TV13 / CBS

Florence, SC United States

Position: Intern Videographer/Reporter Period: 1999 to 2005

WQSM/Q98

Fayetteville, NC United States

Position: Voice-Over, Radio Personality Period: 1984 to 1987

Additional Information:

Organizations

NC3C City and County Communications Professionals

SCC Quality Enhancement Plan Committee National Information Officers Association Leadership Fayetteville Alumni Association SCC Annual Fund Drive Committee

Sampson Community College Marketing Committee Sampson County Job Ready Marketing Committee Sampson County Senior Vaccination Committee National Council for Marketing and Public Relation National Press Photographers Association

Leadership

Lead Spokesperson, Cumberland County Local Emergency Planning Committee Lead Spokesperson, Fayetteville NC Police Department

Lead Spokesperson, Sampson Community College Director, FTCC Media Services Department

Manager, Time Warner Government and Affairs Programming Chairman, Sampson Community College Marketing Committee Chairman, Sampson County Senior Vaccination Committee

Co-Chair, SCC Annual Employees Fund Drive Committee

Training

BRD 3160

BRD 4080

BRD 4130

BRD 4140

BRD 4190

CMA 1000

CMA 1050

CMA 1060

CMA 2020

CMA 2090

CMA 2050

CMA 3120

CMA 3130

CMA 4020

CMA 4360

CMA 4550 G290 GEN 0000 IS-29

MOS 76Y PLS

Broadcast Production

Broadcast Management and Law Public Affairs Broadcasting Internship Public Affairs Broadcasting Internship II Advanced Television Production Interpersonal Communications Composition

Advanced Composition Literature

Public Affairs World Literature

Broadcast Programming Copywriting

Computer Animation and Graphics

Mass Communications Research: Tactics and Strategies Communications / Public Affairs Senior Thesis

FEMA Basic Public Information Officer / Public Affairs Military Science Elective / Army Service

FEMA Public Information Officer Awareness Army Unit Supply Specialist

American National Government

SPN 1310

SPN 1320

THE 3150 551-F29

Spanish Communications Spanish Communications II Voice and Diction

Army Unit Armorer Certification

Awards

2016 Ten-years' State Government service recognition 2010 Fayetteville Police Department Employee of 3Q

2009 Public Service Letter of Recognition from the Fayetteville NC Police Department

2006 Cumberland County NC Sheriff’s Award for Community Service

2003 NC Wildlife Federation Community Service Appreciation 1996 Myrtle Beach SC Community Excellence Award

1992 Broadcasting Scholarship 1992 Communications Honor’s List 1989 Army Service Ribbon

1989 Army Good Conduct Medal 1988 M16 Sharpshooter Badge

Professional Publications

Associated Press Stylebook Edition 55 FEMA Public Information Officer Chicago Manual of Style

Talking to the Media, FEMA

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Press Release

References

Michael Rodriguez, President and CEO

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

Washington, DC United States

Phone: 910-***-****

Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com

Jill Wise, Senior Digital Forensics Analyst / M&A Data Protection

Office of Chief CIO United States Office of Personnel Management

Washington, DC United States

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com

CSM(R) Christopher Lewis, Director of Education and Volunteer Services

United States Army National Infantry Museum

Fort Benning, GA United States

Phone: 910-***-****

Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com

* Gene Booth, Director of Emergency Services

Cumberland County Emergency Management Services

Fayetteville, NC United States

Phone: 910-***-****

Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com

* Lewis Gravis, Division Chair of Arts & Sciences and Department Chair of College Transfer

Sampson Community College

Clinton, NC United States

Phone: 910-***-****

Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com

* Nathan Monroe, Video Producer

Fulton County Office of External Affairs

Atlanta, GA United States

Phone: 678-***-****

Email: ad1i70@r.postjobfree.com Indicates professional references

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