Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
CustomerServiceRepresentative
Jeff Eggleston

Jeff Eggleston

Warren,PA

Summary

An energetic and award-winning public servant who is well-versed in communication, messaging, and public relations. Employs over twenty years of advertising and marketing experience and seven years of experience as an elected county official with an exemplary track record as an administrator and public figure. Mixes a variety of work experiences both in the public and private sectors to provide unique perspectives and solutions as a public information officer. Combines industry-standard marketing practices and tools with a deep knowledge of political best practices and comprehension to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform the general public of events, promotions, and campaigns.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

County Commissioner

Warren County Government
01.2016 - Current

Twice elected County Commissioner, serving on a board of three full-time administrators for 250+ county employees and managing a budget of over $18 million and chosen as the 2018 County Commissioner of the Year by CCAP (County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania).

  • Leads Commissioners on public relations, drafting most news releases, crafting talking points on current projects and initiatives, and regularly speaking on camera to inform the public.
  • Rebuilt the County’s website in 2016, using programming and graphic design skills, utilizing the WordPress platform. Website won the CCAP (County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania) award in 2017 for Excellence in Websites.
  • Utilizes social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, to influence public perception, provide information, and generate narrative around County initiatives.
  • Initiates, plans, and hosts dozens of events with public engagement, including town halls and a Human Services Summit, which produced a comprehensive report on overall human services in Warren County and how they could be improved. Events required public notices, advertising, surveys, solicitation of feedback, coordination of schedules and VIPs, social media marketing, technical resources, video conferencing, and video recording, among others.
  • Heavily involved in the State Commissioners Association (CCAP) and was elected as President of the Northwest County Commissioners Association in 2018.
  • Works with multiple municipalities within the county, multiple boards of Supervisors, and City and Borough Councils, on joint news releases and legislation, including comprehensive tax abatement and blight remediation programs. Extensive experience communicating with, collaborating with, and successfully developing projects with multiple governmental entities in a nonpartisan and professional manner.
  • Chairs and manages multiple task forces consisting of leaders in the public and private sectors, including the Marketing Task Force, Redevelopment Task Force, and Sustainability Task Force. Two have produced comprehensive reports which were largely organized, written, and designed by Commissioner Eggleston and have led to multiple initiatives that have benefited the community.
  • Negotiates contracts and disputes with the various labor unions in the County. Conducts job interviews and works with Human Resources at every level to help grow the workforce in a positive and professional environment while limiting liabilities for the municipal government.
  • Member of numerous community boards, including but not limited to the Transit Authority, the Redevelopment Authority, the County Nursing Home, the Human Services Advisory Board, the Public Library Board, the Housing Authority, Warren Senior Center, Children and Youth Advisory Council, and CASA of Warren among others.
  • Member of the Election Board making decisions on budgets, equipment purchases, training, and public relations for elections.
  • Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting, and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials.

Lead Web Designer/Developer

Blair Corporation
10.2013 - 01.2016
  • Designed and developed digital content for sizable direct mail and online retailer with internet sales of over $100 million
  • Created website content, including page headers, marketing features, banner promotions, contact forms and interfaces, user interface design, and other digital content
  • Utilized several content management systems with variety of user interfaces to schedule, edit, and promote content on numerous brand websites to boost sales and coordinate promotions
  • Designed marketing emails that were sent to tens of thousands of active users to promote new clothing and merchandise lines, clearance merchandise, sales, and promotions
  • Single emails could generate $1 million in gross sales.

Internet Project Manager

Resource Center
08.2010 - 10.2013
  • Managed web development projects and social media marketing for nonprofits serving persons with disabilities.
  • Grew TRC's social media, website, and email marketing properties, adding thousands of followers and providing relevant information through dynamic, engaging content creation.
  • Created and grew social media accounts for agency (including Facebook and Twitter), which accrued over 5000 followers in one year using no paid advertising.
  • Engineered all organizational websites and generated content sites which increased traffic and engagement dramatically.
  • Created and managed Mailchimp email marketing list and sent regular updates.

Lead UX/UI Designer

Blair Corporation
07.2003 - 05.2008

Graphic Designer/Web Developer

Goodway Graphics
10.2000 - 05.2003

Graphic Designer/Web Developer

United Concepts
06.1999 - 08.2000

Graphic Designer

Melone Advertising Group
08.1997 - 02.1999

Education

Associate - Graphic Design

Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1997

Diploma -

Warren Area High School
Warren
06.1995

Skills

  • Manage Media Relations
  • Google Drive
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Media Spokesperson
  • Communication Skills
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • HTML & CSS
  • Content Creation
  • Google Analytics
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Content Management

Accomplishments

  • Won the 2017 CCAP (County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania) Award for Website Excellence for redesigning and developing the Warren County Government Website.
  • Awarded the 2018 CCAP Outstanding County Commissioner in Pennsylvania Award. Received a statewide award from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) gives out annually to one individual “For the Advancement of County Government through Innovative Programs, Communication, and Education.” The highest award a County Commissioner can receive from the
    association.
  • Awarded the 2020 Jefferson Award from the PennAg Democrats. “The Jefferson Award was created in 2004 to honor the person who exemplifies their commitment to the rural people in Pennsylvania. A person who has strong concerns for agriculture and rural issues, the advancement of education, and a commitment to
    the welfare and rights of all individuals.” This is a statewide award given to one individual a year, and previous winners include Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, Governor Tom Wolf, US Senator Robert Casey, and Governor Ed Rendell.

Timeline

County Commissioner

Warren County Government
01.2016 - Current

Lead Web Designer/Developer

Blair Corporation
10.2013 - 01.2016

Internet Project Manager

Resource Center
08.2010 - 10.2013

Lead UX/UI Designer

Blair Corporation
07.2003 - 05.2008

Graphic Designer/Web Developer

Goodway Graphics
10.2000 - 05.2003

Graphic Designer/Web Developer

United Concepts
06.1999 - 08.2000

Graphic Designer

Melone Advertising Group
08.1997 - 02.1999

Associate - Graphic Design

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Diploma -

Warren Area High School
Jeff Eggleston