ABOUT
Corporate storytelling is a blend of marketing and communications. As a communications strategist, I identify and train others to tell the story required to illuminate institutional capabilities, and to meet the institutional outcomes around each story. I am skilled and adept at engaging stakeholders and finding and distilling an organization's culture in order to support its mission.
WRITING SAMPLES
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Marketing strategist with dynamic, results-oriented focus
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Team leadership
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Speech writing
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Conflict resolution management
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Crisis communications
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Project management
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Public relations
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Corporate storytelling
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AP Style/Editing
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 - Present
Communications Manager
City of Parkland
Parkland, Florida
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2021 - 2022
Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Saint Andrew's School
Boca Raton, Florida
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2013 - 2021
Writer/Project Manager
The Seven Hills School
Cincinnati, Ohio
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2013 - 2021
Writer/Project Manager
The Seven Hills School
Cincinnati, Ohio
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2011 - 2013
Director of Public Relations
Pine Crest Preparatory School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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2009 - 2013
Director of Diversity
Pine Crest Preparatory School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
​EDUCATION
Florida International University
Global Strategic Communications
Master of Science
Miami, Florida
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Ohio University
Journalism
Bachelor of Science
Athens, Ohio
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SNAPSHOTS
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Captured and conveyed consistent branding and messaging for C-suite for top-tier private independent schools in the U.S
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Conceptualize, write, and edit thematic content for executives and key stakeholders
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Increased positive media engagement by 25% at prestigious Ohio private school
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Recognized journalist
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Phone 786.734.1047
Email kddejean@gmail.com
Address Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Karla Shores
Strategic Communicator