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David Schmit

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Seasoned communications expert skilled in driving business growth and client satisfaction. Strategic thinker with a client-focused approach, adept at crafting customized solutions to diverse challenges. Strong leadership and innovative strategies result in impactful communication solutions and enduring client partnerships

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

DMS Communications
06.2010 - Current
  • Successfully founded and expanded DMS Communications, a leading full-service communications firm in New Orleans, serving diverse nonprofits
  • Developed and executed tailored communication strategies, driving brand visibility, engagement, and ROI for clients
  • Provided strong leadership to a skilled team, ensuring project success and client satisfaction
  • Established and nurtured lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and partners, driving business growth
  • Adapted strategies to evolving market trends, maintaining competitiveness and client relevance

Communications Director

LaToya Cantrell For Mayor
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Leading, creating and administering comprehensive communications campaign, including developing branding and messaging; coordinating media relations
  • Serving as campaign spokesperson; organizing interviews and identifying media opportunities
  • Supervising a social media team and implementing a strategic social media approach
  • Writing and editing speeches, talking points, press statements; drafting policy issues and writing website copy
  • Mayor-Elect Cantrell won in a landslide victory by more than 20 points

Communications Specialist

Broadmoor Improvement Association
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Created and coordinated all external and internal communications services including media relations, social media, website postings, newsletters
  • Developing and instituting consistent messaging across all communication platforms
  • Creating talking points for media interviews and providing media training for BIA representatives

Senior Writer

Gambit Weekly
05.2007 - 04.2010
  • An award-winning journalist, Schmit served as Gambit's senior writer, covering federal, state and local politics; health care, New Orleans recovery from Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; crime; and city and state elections. Additionally, he wrote the paper's weekly commentary section.

Director of Children's Services

New Orleans Public Library
03.1995 - 09.2005
  • Developed and implemented innovative literacy initiatives, including the Read Aloud program, fostering a love of reading and learning among children in New Orleans community
  • Increased annual Summer Reading Program participation
  • Expanded and curated children's collections to ensure diverse and engaging resources were readily available to young readers
  • Provided leadership and support to dedicated team of staff, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment focused on delivering high-quality library services tailored to children's needs
  • Advocated for importance of early literacy and library access, participating in public outreach and awareness campaigns to promote value of library services for children and families

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
07.1992

Bachelor of Arts - English

State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.1988

Skills

    Dynamic Communications Leader

    Strategic

    Client-Centric

    Innovative

Additional Information

For additional information, please refer to DMS Communications website (https://dmscommunications.net/)

Timeline

Communications Director

LaToya Cantrell For Mayor
01.2017 - 02.2018

Communications Specialist

Broadmoor Improvement Association
01.2011 - 01.2015

Owner

DMS Communications
06.2010 - Current

Senior Writer

Gambit Weekly
05.2007 - 04.2010

Director of Children's Services

New Orleans Public Library
03.1995 - 09.2005

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

University of New York At Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - English

State University of New York At Buffalo
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