Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Awards/Collections
Conference Presentations
Timeline

Red Keith Bradley

Nine Star Productions
Palmer,Alaska
1
Certification
51
years of professional experience

My background spans 45 years of professional communications in the fields of public relations (speech writing, newsletters, press releases, crisis communications, photojournalism, event planning), advertising (commercial photography, print, collateral, and direct mail), marketing (strategic communications, collateral design and development, marketing research), new media development (web design and deployment, database development, interactive media distribution, 2D animation), and electronic media (campaign development, creative development, media strategy, audio and radio production, television production).

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Work History

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OUTREACH

8 Years 9 Months
Alaska Village Initiatives | 01.2018 - Current
  • Curriculum development, overseeing online educational portal, grant-writing, overseeing Tribal Conservation District program.
  • Led program strategy supporting rural Alaska communities through education, training, and economic development initiatives.
  • Directed cross-functional staff, aligning daily operations with organizational goals and community priorities.
  • Oversaw grant compliance, reporting, and documentation to maintain funding accountability and program integrity.

CONSULTANT

47 Years 9 Months
Nine Star Productions | 01.1979 - Current
  • Developed marketing strategies and designs for small businesses, independent and political candidates, enhancing visibility and engagement. Supervised crew, managed production processes including directing, editing, scripting, financial oversight, project management, and audio production, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
  • Advised clients on production strategy and operational improvements.
  • Assessed workflows to identify inefficiencies and service gaps.
  • Developed actionable recommendations aligned with business objectives.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

12 Years
University of Alaska Anchorage | 01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Developed curriculum for programs achieving national accreditation standards. Delivered classroom instruction, mentored students, and conducted research.
  • Concluded professional journey in education sector
  • Delivered undergraduate and graduate instruction aligned with department learning outcomes.
  • Developed curriculum, syllabi, and assessment methods to strengthen academic rigor.
  • Advised students on degree planning, research interests, and academic progression.

DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA

4 Years
Alaska Integrated Media | 01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw and coordinated 9 websites for a radio broadcasting group. Integrated radio, video, and social media into websites.
  • Directed digital content strategy across web, social, and streaming platforms.
  • Managed multimedia calendars to align publishing with audience engagement goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for video, audio, and campaign production.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

6 Years
Morrison Auto Group | 01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Led corporate strategic marketing, public relations, and advertising as the primary web designer for three dealership websites; designed and laid out various publications including newsletters, direct mail, posters, and special inserts; executed photography and electronic marketing through television and radio production.
  • Directed dealership marketing strategy across digital, print, and promotional channels.
  • Managed vendor relationships, advertising partners, and creative production workflows.
  • Analyzed campaign performance to refine lead generation and media spend.

CONSULTANT

First Nations Technology Council | 01.2009 - 01.2009
  • Researched and prepared province-wide project RFP. Aided in evaluating the broadband web portal development project for the First Nations tribes in British Columbia.
  • Advised leadership on production planning and operational improvements
  • Assessed workflows to identify efficiency gaps and process risks
  • Developed actionable recommendations aligned with client objectives

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

2 Years
Chenega Corporation | 01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Led corporate strategic marketing, public relations, and advertising while serving as the primary web designer for five websites; designed and laid out various publications including newsletters, posters, and photography; managed electronic marketing, village liaison, and television and radio production.
  • Directed executive messaging and corporate communications strategy to align stakeholder outreach with organizational priorities.
  • Developed internal communication plans that improved clarity across leadership, employees, and business units.
  • Managed media relations content, preparing press materials and responses to support consistent public messaging.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

4 Years
Slippery Rock University | 01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Created curriculum for accredited programs and provided classroom instruction, mentoring, and research support.
  • Taught undergraduate and graduate courses using evidence-based instructional methods.
  • Developed inclusive curricula aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
  • Advised students on academic planning, research, and professional development.

INFORMATION OFFICER II

3 Years
Alaska Department of Public Safety | 01.1976 - 01.1979
  • Served as department liaison with Office of the Governor press staff.
  • Coordinated public information responses for media inquiries, ensuring accurate, timely communications during critical incidents.
  • Drafted press releases, advisories, and talking points aligned with department messaging and public safety priorities.
  • Managed website and social media content to deliver clear updates to Alaska communities.

Education

Ph.D. Candidate - eCommerce/Visual Anthropology

University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks, Alaska | 01.2012
Department of Business

ABD - Information Science, Web-based Communication

Loughborough University | Loughborough, England | 01.2004

Department of Information Science

MFA - Visual Arts - Photography

Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 01.1998

Department of Fine Art

MBA - Marketing

Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage, AK | 01.1994

Department of Business

BFA - Visual Arts - Ceramics & Printmaking

Utah State University | Logan, UT | 01.1975

Department of Fine Art

Skills

Strategic planning
Project management
Executive messaging
Media relations
Content creation
Creative problem-solving
Goal setting
Business strategy
Non-profit leadership
Creative innovation
Multitasking and organization
Community engagement
Relationship building
Business strategy

Certification

Camera Assistant Certification — Maine Workshops 2005, Documentary Workshop Certification — Maine Workshops 2005, Certified Dreamweaver Trainer — Macromedia, Certified Photoshop Trainer — Macromedia, Level 1 Web Developer Certification — Association of Internet Professionals, Powerpoint Workshop — Edward Tufte, Pittsburgh, PA

Personal Information

Title: ABD, MFA, MBA

Awards/Collections

Photography Herbert Johnson F. Museum of Art Permanent Collection (4), Awards & Recognitions ~ Photography/Film & Video/Print, Best of the North Awards 1st Place (3) Merit (5), Clio Awards Finalist (1), International Film & Television Festival of NY Gold (3) Silver (1), Silver Anvil Award (PRSA) National Award, Golden Hammers 1st Place (3), Telly Awards Silver (12) Bronze (13), Bonnie Awards 1st (45) 2nd (38) Merit (15), National ADDY Awards Merit (2)

Conference Presentations

  • Understanding the Role of Culture in Creating Effective Design Models: Making a Case for Collaborative Web Design with Indigenous Peoples, Copenhagen, AoIR: Ir 9.0 - Rethinking Communities, Rethinking Place (2008)
  • Cultural Considerations in Canadian First Nation Web Design, Vancouver (2008), ICT Summit 2008
  • Considerations for Connecting with a Global Audience, The Eleventh International World Wide Web Conference, Honolulu, HI (2002)
  • Closing the Have-not Gap, Association of Internet Researchers International Conference, Maastricht, Netherlands (2002)
  • Design and the Cultural Significance in International Communication, 9th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, New Orleans, LA (2001)
  • Preserving History with multimedia, IEEE 2001 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (2001)
  • Quelle est la clef la mondialisation?, IEEE 2001 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (2001)
  • Issues in Global Design, International Workshop on Internationalization of Products and Systems, Baltimore (2000)
  • Design and the Affects on Global Communication, 32nd International Visual Literacy Association, Ames, Iowa (2000)

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OUTREACH

Alaska Village Initiatives
01.2018 - CurrentRead More

DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA

Alaska Integrated Media
01.2009 - 01.2013Read More

CONSULTANT

First Nations Technology Council
01.2009 - 01.2009Read More

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Morrison Auto Group
01.2006 - 01.2012Read More

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Chenega Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

University of Alaska Anchorage
01.2002 - 01.2014Read More

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Slippery Rock University
01.1998 - 01.2002Read More

CONSULTANT

Nine Star Productions
01.1979 - CurrentRead More

INFORMATION OFFICER II

Alaska Department of Public Safety
01.1976 - 01.1979Read More

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Ph.D. Candidate from eCommerce/Visual Anthropology
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Loughborough University

ABD from Information Science, Web-based Communication
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Cornell University

MFA from Visual Arts - Photography
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Alaska Pacific University

MBA from Marketing
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Utah State University

BFA from Visual Arts - Ceramics & Printmaking
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Red Keith Bradley