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Ken LeBlond
Interim Director of Marketing and Communications at New England Public Radio
Summary
I am dedicated to mission-driven causes that assist those who lack access to basic needs including the information to make informed choices about their lives. Thus, I am a communications professional with a wide range of experience crafting web and print media for a variety of audiences including government agencies and their clients, entrepreneurs and small businesses. My five plus years of experience in web content management, media relations, social media engagement and customer relations serve my clients with a strong foundation in understanding varied audiences and using a clear, knowledgable and supportive voice to inform and guide. Awarded nationally and regionally for communications innovation.
Education
University of Washington
Master's Public Administration
2005-2007
Studied public affairs and communications. Focused on the use of online communication techniques by government agencies and non-profits to connect with stakeholders.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA Sociology and Criminal Justice
1989-1994
Alpha Kappa Delta Honors Society (President)
Master's Public Administration
2005-2007
Studied public affairs and communications. Focused on the use of online communication techniques by government agencies and non-profits to connect with stakeholders.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA Sociology and Criminal Justice
1989-1994
Alpha Kappa Delta Honors Society (President)
Experience
Interim Director of Marketing and Communications
New England Public Radio
9/2014
Oversee all marketing and communications initiatives. Developing, writing and editing publications including annual reports, website copy, email fundraising campaigns and member newsletters. Planning and organize all station events. Teaming with development staff, IT, vendors and community partners to further station's strategic goals.
Senior Writer and Copyeditor
Freelance
7/2012
Writes original and custom re-write website copy for promotional use.
Edits web content for grammatical correctness, tone and organization.
Collaborates with internal staff and content owner to ensure quality of submitted work.
Program Manager - Public Relations
Evergreen Healthcare
1/2012-7/2012
Responsible for external and internal communications for a public hospital serving the eastern suburbs of Seattle, WA.
Public Affairs Specialist
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
9/2007-12/2011
Multi award winner for internal and external communications for a regional healthcare facility serving 80,000 customers annually. Communications focused on customers, local/ regional/national/international media, over 3000 fellow employees, congressional offices, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders. Work was primarily focused on digital communications such as web content, social media and facility digital messaging. Also experienced in speech writing, feature article writing and event planning.
News Intern
The Seattle Channel
10/2006-6/2007
Created web-based news content covering legislation for the city and state and numerous community issues. Gathered news for broadcasted current events programming. Researched and designed on-air information graphics to supplement live city council broadcasts. Assisted with the review and editing of broadcast material.
Graduate school student
Evans School of Public Affairs
2005-2007
Earned Masters of Public Administration focusing on public sector communications with relevant coursework in news media and public policy, political communication, media structure, public policy analysis, blogs and journalism.
Wi-Fi Planning Intern
City of Seattle
6/2006-11/2006
Assisted with program evaluation, development, and implementation of a municipal wireless fidelity pilot project. Primary duties included technical research, survey design, collection and analysis of data, and editing of final report. Liaised with stakeholders within city government and various community groups. Marketed the project on local and national levels. Developed multi-media user support materials.
Communications Intern
People for Puget Sound
6/2005-8/2005
Assisted in environmental policy work for Communications Director of regional environmental advocacy organization. Researched media articles in regional publications for relevance to organization’s mission. Updated and organized media contact database.
Program Assistant/Board Director
Seattle Youth Connections
4/2005-8/2005
Promoted and marketed non-profit educational and recreational summer program for teenage students in Seattle. Internet-based research used for the creation of first-ever student and faculty manuals. Teamed with program director to identify target client populations. Founding member of volunteer Board of Directors. Active in financial and logistic issues.
Volunteer Researcher
Freepress.org
2/2005-7/2005
Internet-based research on municipal-cable television franchise agreements. Contacting individual municipalities regarding their franchise agreements. Material researched will be posted on the Internet for use by media activists across the United States who seek to understand the franchise agreement negotiations that occur in their home area.
Case Manager
Archdiocesan Housing Authority
4/2003-11/2004
Provided direct social services to over 40 families and collaborated with community resources.
Family Outreach Worker
HeadStart
9/1998-8/2002
Directly supported 125 family clients through direct counseling and matching needs with resources.
New England Public Radio
9/2014
Oversee all marketing and communications initiatives. Developing, writing and editing publications including annual reports, website copy, email fundraising campaigns and member newsletters. Planning and organize all station events. Teaming with development staff, IT, vendors and community partners to further station's strategic goals.
Senior Writer and Copyeditor
Freelance
7/2012
Writes original and custom re-write website copy for promotional use.
Edits web content for grammatical correctness, tone and organization.
Collaborates with internal staff and content owner to ensure quality of submitted work.
Program Manager - Public Relations
Evergreen Healthcare
1/2012-7/2012
Responsible for external and internal communications for a public hospital serving the eastern suburbs of Seattle, WA.
Public Affairs Specialist
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
9/2007-12/2011
Multi award winner for internal and external communications for a regional healthcare facility serving 80,000 customers annually. Communications focused on customers, local/ regional/national/international media, over 3000 fellow employees, congressional offices, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders. Work was primarily focused on digital communications such as web content, social media and facility digital messaging. Also experienced in speech writing, feature article writing and event planning.
News Intern
The Seattle Channel
10/2006-6/2007
Created web-based news content covering legislation for the city and state and numerous community issues. Gathered news for broadcasted current events programming. Researched and designed on-air information graphics to supplement live city council broadcasts. Assisted with the review and editing of broadcast material.
Graduate school student
Evans School of Public Affairs
2005-2007
Earned Masters of Public Administration focusing on public sector communications with relevant coursework in news media and public policy, political communication, media structure, public policy analysis, blogs and journalism.
Wi-Fi Planning Intern
City of Seattle
6/2006-11/2006
Assisted with program evaluation, development, and implementation of a municipal wireless fidelity pilot project. Primary duties included technical research, survey design, collection and analysis of data, and editing of final report. Liaised with stakeholders within city government and various community groups. Marketed the project on local and national levels. Developed multi-media user support materials.
Communications Intern
People for Puget Sound
6/2005-8/2005
Assisted in environmental policy work for Communications Director of regional environmental advocacy organization. Researched media articles in regional publications for relevance to organization’s mission. Updated and organized media contact database.
Program Assistant/Board Director
Seattle Youth Connections
4/2005-8/2005
Promoted and marketed non-profit educational and recreational summer program for teenage students in Seattle. Internet-based research used for the creation of first-ever student and faculty manuals. Teamed with program director to identify target client populations. Founding member of volunteer Board of Directors. Active in financial and logistic issues.
Volunteer Researcher
Freepress.org
2/2005-7/2005
Internet-based research on municipal-cable television franchise agreements. Contacting individual municipalities regarding their franchise agreements. Material researched will be posted on the Internet for use by media activists across the United States who seek to understand the franchise agreement negotiations that occur in their home area.
Case Manager
Archdiocesan Housing Authority
4/2003-11/2004
Provided direct social services to over 40 families and collaborated with community resources.
Family Outreach Worker
HeadStart
9/1998-8/2002
Directly supported 125 family clients through direct counseling and matching needs with resources.
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