Eric C.

Young
1123 Alwil Drive Cincinnati, OH 45215 513-667-6005 eric.young@cinci.rr.com www.linkedin.com/in/ericchristianyoung

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 Coordination Social Media Management Publication Distribution Event Coordination Public Relations Media Buying Executive Messaging Web Content Management Grant Applications Multi-Media Presentations

Professional Experience
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 organizations 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. 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.

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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 funds 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 1997-1998 Reporter 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 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