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Timothy Hall

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Energetic media and communications professional bringing robust background in accurate messaging to boost company image and protect the brand identity.

Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns. Experienced in leveraging detailed analytics reports to monitor and document success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. U. S. Communications, Media, and Marketing Manager

Beyond Gravity
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepared for and responded to unforeseen events and challenges. (Crisis Communications)
  • Strengthened relationships with stakeholders and mobilized support.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans. (Government and Community Relations)
  • Work alongside People & Culture (HR) to recruit new employees
    Managed multiple stakeholders' interests and needs.
  • Enhanced reputation and brand to support purpose and ambition.
    Contributed expertise to multiple committees to enhance outreach and branding strategies
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement
  • Formulated and communicated new ideas and suggestions that improved overall operation. Manage all communications for one of nation's fastest growing aerospace companies
  • Write and edit news releases
  • Pitch stories to local media

External Affairs Officer

Federal Emergency Management Agency
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials

  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
  • Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
  • Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.
  • Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.

Director of Public Relations/Communications/Media

Madison County Board of Education
10.2017 - 09.2021
  • Created, pitched and landed hundreds of stories for media
  • Provided crisis communications on regular basis
  • Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement.
  • Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries for school system.
  • Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
  • Monitored and evaluated industry media coverage by managing social media platforms and contributing engaging articles to range of industry publications.
  • Used Cision to create and distribute press releases to media outlets.
  • Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
  • Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.

President/Owner

Tim Hall Communications
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Provided media to national, state and local news sources on behalf of clients
  • Provided monthly news stories, managed events, and conducted interviews for Education in Alabama
  • Provided crisis communications for local companies
  • Conducted media training at state and local level
  • Secured news coverage for clients needing immediate media assistance
  • Responsible for story creation, development, and distribution for local business clients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Director of Communications & Media

U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER
01.2011 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for creating and developing communications plans
  • Experience working alongside national, state, and local legislators
  • Ability to create storylines for local, state or national media
  • Worked with Media daily (Local, state, national and international)
  • Crisis Communications and Media Training
  • Responsible for implementing strategic plan for media, including print, web-based and all electronic messaging
  • Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.
  • Analyzed market data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Supported the U.S. Space & Rocket Center strategic plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.

News Manager

WHNT-TV
07.2007 - 01.2011
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
  • Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
  • Developed and implemented new media programming strategy that increased viewership.
  • Determined broadcast requirements to plan event coverage and regular programming.
  • Supervised media programming team and provided feedback to drive quality programming.
  • Functioned as strategist and visionary in managing news staff and all creative news projects to ensure success
  • Oversaw staff, led community relations initiatives, and directed morning meetings to review and evaluate reporting of all events within community
  • Exhibited keen ability to lead others, increase employee engagement, and build consensus within organization to substantially improve efficiency and enhance quality of news.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.

President

UPWARD COMMUNICATIONS
10.1999 - 07.2007
  • Served as Brand Manager along with Business and Communications advisor for multiple organizations
  • Built customized media/communications and marketing strategies to develop their government/community relations divisions
  • Managed and delivered widespread communications support including conducting media training, media buys, arranging interviews, securing stories, providing crisis communications, coordinating focus groups, and generating extensive marketing and media campaigns
  • Assisted with preparing all media related collateral such as brochures, press releases, and websites as well as corporate logos and branding
  • Accomplished growth for several clients obtaining national and local coverage for their brand
  • Demonstrated solid skillset in communications networking, exceptional project management abilities, and capacity to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Skills

  • Public and Media Relations
  • Corporate Communications
  • Crisis Communications
  • Media Training
  • Government & Community Relations
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Partnership Development
  • Brand Development
  • Project Management

Timeline

Sr. U. S. Communications, Media, and Marketing Manager

Beyond Gravity
06.2022 - Current

External Affairs Officer

Federal Emergency Management Agency
09.2021 - 06.2022

Director of Public Relations/Communications/Media

Madison County Board of Education
10.2017 - 09.2021

President/Owner

Tim Hall Communications
10.2016 - 10.2017

Director of Communications & Media

U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER
01.2011 - 10.2016

News Manager

WHNT-TV
07.2007 - 01.2011

President

UPWARD COMMUNICATIONS
10.1999 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Freed-Hardeman University
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