Jenell Dolan
LCEC
Cape Coral,FL
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Specialist
2 Years 9 Months- Monitor public sentiment, stakeholder feedback, and emerging issues to support proactive communication and reputation management.
- Member of the Chamber Executive Committee, working with community and business leaders on economic development and organizational strategy.
- Monitored public sentiment and emerging community issues to support proactive communication and reputation management efforts.
- Lead social media communications during storm restoration events, providing timely public information and supporting coordinated emergency response messaging.
- Serve as an organizational lead for tours such as STEM, Leadership Lee and Leadership Cape Coral, strengthening relationships with civic, educational and community stakeholders.
- Represent LCEC in media interviews and community-facing opportunities, including promotion of the LCEC 5K.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on member communication.
Media Specialist
7 Years- Developed and executed strategic communication initiatives across digital, web and traditional media channels to strengthen public awareness and stakeholder engagement.
- Created multimedia content that communicated LCEC programs, services, industry information and community impact to members and external audiences.
- Engaged with members and the public across online and in-person channels, responding to questions and identifying emerging concerns.
- Developed project plans supporting media initiatives, organizational priorities, public outreach and member education.
- Planned and maintained integrated content calendars to ensure consistent, timely messaging across social media.
- Designed and implemented strategic social media objectives aligned with communication goals and organizational priorities.
Community Relations Assistant
1 Year- Supported community relations activities and outreach for a senior living organization.
Salon Manager
9 Years- Managed and ran a salon with employee payroll, scheduling, social media and operations.
Education
Masters - Organizational Management And Communication
- 4.0 GPA
- National Communication Association Honor Society
Accredited In Public Relations - Public Relations
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising
- Student Peer Advisor, College of Human Sciences, 2001 - 2003
- Study Abroad Program, Florence, Italy, Summer 2002
Leadership Cape Coral Graduate
Timeline
Public Relations Specialist
LCEC
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Media Specialist
LCEC
01.2017 - 01.2024Read More
Community Relations Assistant
Barkley Place Senior Living
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Salon Manager
Terrence Michael Salon
01.2007 - 01.2016Read More
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
Leadership Cape Coral Graduate
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Florida State University
Masters from Organizational Management And Communication
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Universal Accrediation Board
Accredited In Public Relations from Public Relations
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Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Merchandising
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LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Executive Committee, Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral | August 2026 - Present
- Board Member, Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral | 2018 - Present
- FECA (Florida Electric Cooperatives Association) Supervisor Training | November 2025
- Event Chair, LCEC 5K for United Way | 2018 - Present
- Member, Florida Public Relations Association | 2017 - Present