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Eric C. Young1123 Alwil Drive Cincinnati, OH 45215 513-667-6005

eric.young@cinci.rr.comwww.linkedin.com/in/ericchristianyoung

Talented and Experienced Communications ProfessionalDemonstrated ability to deliver informative and persuasive communication. Skilled in writingclear, concise and effective copy. Experienced in providing messaging in a fast paced corporateenvironment as well as providing an emotional appeal in support of non-profit organizations.Expertise includes:

Copy Writing/Editing Publication Distribution Executive MessagingManagement of Publication Design Event Coordination Web Content ManagementMarketing Campaign Coordination Public Relations Grant ApplicationsSocial Media Management Media Buying Multi-Media Presentations

Professional Experience

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, OH 2011-2013Community Relations ManagerResponsible for promoting the works of The Society through public relations and marketing withthe intention of raising awareness and driving donations of cash and in-kind items to support theorganizations 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 thatwas 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 withcorporate and community partners.

FIRSTGROUP AMERICA, Cincinnati, OH 2008-2010Corporate Communications ManagerManaged and wrote internal communications to employees across North America, integratingmultiple communications channels to deliver clear and concise corporate information, companynews 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 andannouncements.

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 2002-2008Communications CoordinatorPromoted the CISE Fund that supported schools and the underprivileged children servedthrough targeted marketing and public relations campaigns with the intention of raising fundsand 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 whichattributed to significant amounts of fundraising revenue.

Planned and worked public and donor focused events in promotion of the fund.

KEMBLE & RUDE COMMUNICATIONS, Cincinnati, OH 2000-2001Public Relations SpecialistWrote copy targeted to trade publications in promotion of high tech industrial customers.

SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY/METRO, Cincinnati, OH 1998-2000Communications CoordinatorProvided writing and communications support to promote bus ridership, inform and motivateemployees and inform existing riders of changes to service or upcoming promotions.

PULSE JOURNAL, Mason, OH 1997-1998ReporterServed as the primary reporter/photographer covering one of the fastest growing areas in thestate of Ohio. Specialized in news regarding civic growth, government, schools and communityevents, 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