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Brian Graves sr.
Director of Communications and Public Relations, Community Unit School District 308
Location: Aurora, IL United States
Joined: Mar 8th, 2017

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University of Northern Iowa class of 2002

Undergrad Major: Marketing

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I currently work with Community Unit School District 308 as Director of Communications and Public Relations
I have years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Director of Communications and Public Relations | Community Unit School District 308
From January 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Serves as spokesperson for the seventh largest public school system in Illinois, handling crisis communications, media relations, and FOIA requests. Led website launch, created employee recognition programs, and established community partnerships generating over $60,000 annually.

Instructional Designer/Technical Writer/Communications/Marketing Consultant | Ebony Expressions
From January 1999 to Current • 27 year(s)
Provides training, instructional design, and marketing/communications consulting for businesses, physicians, non-profits and blue chip companies. Clients include General Electric, General Mills, Cooper Tire, Proctor & Gamble, and others.

Communications and Marketing Manager | University of Minnesota - College of Veterinary Medicine
From January 2007 to January 2013 • 6 year(s)
Chief communications and marketing expert for internationally recognized medical research institution with $100M budget. Led creative and technical elements of VMC brand with annual revenues over $25M.

Director of Marketing and Multicultural Affairs | Anoka Technical College
From January 2006 to January 2007 • 1 year(s)
Created marketing materials and implemented diversity programs. Led PR/marketing effort resulting in 200% student application increase and 15% overall enrollment increase.

Director of Public Relations and Marketing | Lincoln University
From January 2003 to January 2006 • 3 year(s)
Developed and executed national media/marketing/public relations plan increasing targeted student enrollment by 20%. Served as chief communications strategist and university spokesperson.

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