Gillian R. Granoff
New York
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communications
American Dance Machine for the 21st century
09.2013 - Current
- Prepare and craft language for all communication including website, donor outreach, mission statement, company member bios and event programs
- Craft the mission statement and public brand for all communications for emerging dance company
Senior Reporter
Education Update
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Researched and produced profiles, breaking news and covered education stories in nyc .
- Covered breakthroughs in technology to enhance learning strategies for gifted and special neees students
- Produced and wrote compelling stories on exciting non for profit organizations in the field of education
- Produced and wrote compelling profiles of a a university presidents, policy makers and leaders in the field or education
- Promoted articles through social media channels, increasing visibility and driving traffic to the publication''s website.
Event Coordinator
Brown University Alumni Committee
04.2014 - 04.2014
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Moderated panel of high profile journalists and UN officials on documentary Girl Rising on the cultural and economic impact of neglecting the education of young women in developing countries
Journalism Teacher
Harbor and Science and Arts Charter School
11.2006 - 12.2006
- Conceived and presented journalism curriculum for lower school students
- Design and implement proposed curriculum through teaching bi-weekly classes to be integrated within the language-arts curriculum
Development Associate
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Wrote biographies of International Board of Governors
- Researched and identified prospects for annual campaign
- Provided research support for development director
- Wrote cases statement to raise funds designated for Kraft Center at Columbia University
Communications Associate
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
02.1997 - 02.1999
- Managed all research and writing efforts and interviews for Hillel's Guide to Jewish Life on Campus
- Interviewed notable Jewish celebrities
- Wrote press releases for national press campaign, prepared public relations materials
Senior Projects Coordinator
The Hillel Foundation at Boston University
10.1994 - 06.1995
- Initiated and implemented film program for students on campus
- Raised designated funds for programs on campus
- Participated in meetings to design development strategy for Development Director
Intern
Defense for Children International, Jerusalem, Israel
05.1994 - 08.1994
- Wrote articles for Children's Rights Monitor (1994), DCI-Israel's Annual Report: Orphans in Education, Hearing the Voice of the Child, and A Study of a Haifa Children's Rights Information Center
Education
Non Matriculated - Child Development And Special Education
Bank Street College, Teachers College
New York, NYCertificate - Journalism
New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Brown University
01.1993
Skills
Creative, out of the box thinker, skilled and finding innovative solutions to commons workplace challenges
Motivate to find innovative effective and efficient strategies to engage new audiences
Middle Initial
R.
Additional Information - Clips And References
Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Brown University Alumni Committee
04.2014 - 04.2014
Director of Communications
American Dance Machine for the 21st century
09.2013 - Current
Senior Reporter
Education Update
03.2012 - 03.2019
Journalism Teacher
Harbor and Science and Arts Charter School
11.2006 - 12.2006
Communications Associate
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
02.1997 - 02.1999
Senior Projects Coordinator
The Hillel Foundation at Boston University
10.1994 - 06.1995
Intern
Defense for Children International, Jerusalem, Israel
05.1994 - 08.1994
Development Associate
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
01.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Brown University
Non Matriculated - Child Development And Special Education
Bank Street College, Teachers College
Certificate - Journalism
New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies
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