Eric C. Young 1123 Alwil Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45215 513-667-6005
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Talented and Experienced Communications Professional Demonstrated ability to deliver informative and persuasive communication. Skilled in writing clear, concise and effective copy. Experienced in providing messaging in a fast paced corporate environment as well as providing an emotional appeal in support of non-profit organizations. Expertise includes: Copy Writing/Editing Management of Publication Design Marketing Campaign Management Social Media Management Graphic Design
Media Spokesperson Event Coordination Public Relations Media Buying Internal Communications
Executive Messaging Web Content Management Ad Purchasing and Production Multi-Media Presentations Strategic and Project Planning
Professional Experience Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, Cincinnati, OH 2014-present Communications Specialist Responsible for developing and managing in internal communications program to help the organization adjust to growth and an increasingly competitive market while also providing external communications support and project planning and management. • Led the development and launch of the organization’s first intranet utilizing Microsoft SharePoint 2013. • Created an internal communications program using the intranet as a news and information platform while integrating a bi-weekly internal email newsletter. • Provided development and training support for internal teams in using SharePoint capabilities to meet operational needs. • Wrote and designed collateral materials for public, clients and internal audiences. • Supported external electronic communications including social media, web site and monthly email newsletter. • Wrote client stories for annual reports and electronic communications. • Created video and slideshow presentations to promote events and programs. • Assisted with promotions, logistics and planning for public and internal events. • Served in key role for committees such as HIPAA compliance, Operations Team, All Staff Retreat, Phone system replacement and Continuance of Operations Plan
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, OH 2011-2013 Community Relations Manager Responsible for promoting the works of The Society through public relations and marketing with the intention of raising awareness and driving donations of cash and in-kind items to support the organization’s mission. • Wrote press releases and promoted stories to the media in support of drives and events. • Appeared as spokesperson for organization during television, radio and print interviews.
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Planned and managed the purchase of advertising and ensured targeted messaging that was impactful and accurate. Created marketing materials such as newsletters, enewsletters, brochures, videos and flyers. Provided copy for and managed electronic communications including web site and social media. Coordinated logistics for public events and drives and managed relationships with corporate and community partners.
FIRSTGROUP AMERICA, Cincinnati, OH 2008-2010 Corporate Communications Manager Managed and wrote internal communications to employees across North America, integrating multiple communications channels to deliver clear and concise corporate information, company news and executive messaging. Integrated all communications channels. • Wrote and edited monthly internal newsletters focusing on business growth, initiatives and employee achievement and quarterly external customer newsletters. • Managed production of the newsletters, Intranet, and coordinated distribution to internal customers consisting of 96,000 employees across North America. • Coordinated and wrote weekly e-mail updates consisting of timely news and announcements. • Planned and managed internal events as a member of charity and activities committees.
CATHOLIC INNER-CITY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FUND, Archdiocese of Cincinnati 2002-2008 Communications Coordinator Promoted the CISE Fund that supported schools and the underprivileged children served through targeted marketing and public relations campaigns with the intention of raising funds and awareness and driving enrollment for the schools. • Managed, wrote and designed marketing materials including newsletters, brochures and annual reports, and advertising. • Coordinated marketing efforts in support of fundraising, to include celebrity endorsement campaigns, media coverage and student recruitment. • Promoted the fund’s efforts via radio and television news interviews • Produced promotional videos. • Researched and wrote grant applications to company and family foundations which attributed to significant amounts of fundraising revenue. • Planned and worked public and donor focused events in promotion of the fund. KEMBLE & RUDE COMMUNICATIONS, Cincinnati, OH 2000-2001 Public Relations Specialist Wrote copy targeted to trade publications in promotion of high tech industrial customers. SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY/METRO, Cincinnati, OH 1998-2000 Communications Coordinator Provided writing and communications support to promote bus ridership, inform and motivate employees and inform existing riders of changes to service or upcoming promotions. PULSE JOURNAL, Mason, OH Reporter
1997-1998
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Served as the primary reporter/photographer covering one of the fastest growing areas in the state of Ohio. Specialized in news regarding civic growth, government, schools and community events, among many other topics. Education BA English, Minor Written Communication, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH Activities and Awards 2017 Mount St. Joseph University Future Five Alumni Award Recipient WCPO-TV Community Advisory Board 2015 - 2016 2013 Sister Peg McPeak Arts and Humanities Alumni Award – College of Mount St. Joseph Youth Football Coach – Reading Youth Football Player Safety Coach for Reading Youth Football in conjunction with USA Football Volunteer – Cub Scouts Pack 467 – organized events and created web site Youth Baseball Coach – Valley Youth Organization
