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Bob Delaporte

Fitchburg,WI

Summary

Diligent Communications Director 25+ year progressive career across both internal and external communications. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Highly articulate writer with strong aptitude for creating engaging content.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Director

State Senator Alberta Darling
Madison, WI
03.2011 - Current
  • Created #WisconsinWednesday short historical stories on social media.
  • Coordinated Wisconsin Historical Society displays in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
  • Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
  • Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Created and coordinated outreach efforts including newsletters and telephone and in-person town hall events.
  • Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.

Reporter

WKBT Television
La Crosse, WI
03.1992 - 12.1995
  • Wisconsin Broadcasters Award winner
  • Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency.
  • Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground news coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12.1991

Skills

  • Crisis Communications
  • Media Spokesperson
  • Press Coverage
  • Public Presentations
  • Graphic Design
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Strategy Development
  • Website Management
  • Communication Planning
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Fundraising Campaigns
  • Newsletter Creation

Additional Information

Led seminars on public speaking, media techniques, and communication.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline

Communications Director

State Senator Alberta Darling
03.2011 - Current

Reporter

WKBT Television
03.1992 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

Northern Illinois University

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