Tim Mead
Diamond Bar,CA
Summary
I was blessed to spend 42 years in a profession that became a lifestyle rather than a career, and certainly never a job! I was in a real-world/real-time classroom each and every day, relying more times than not on instinct in my decision-making as opposed to a manual or prepared plan. My teachers were those I worked for, as well as the kindness and attention from other true professionals along the way. I experienced indescribable historical moments on both ends of the emotional spectrum. The life lessons learned from those experiences helped shape my career and the person I am today. I never forgot the "teachers" throughout my journey, and always took great satisfaction in passing along many of their lessons and my experiences to students on all levels.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
President
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
Cooperstown, NY
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Collaborated with senior staff and department heads to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with key donors, partners, and sponsors.
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
- Represented the organization at community and various public events to promote our mission.
- Guided senior management team in setting and achieving organizational goals.
Vice-President
Angels Baseball
Anaheim, CA
06.1980 - 06.2019
- Provided guidance on crisis communications strategy during high-profile incidents.
- Organized events such as press conferences, and meetings to increase visibility within the marketplace.
- Established and maintained working relationships with key media members, community leaders, MLB personnel, uniformed personnel (both internally and externally), and other organizations within the industry to maximize publicity.
- Directed preparation of materials promoting the organization including press releases, pitching articles, community appearances and coordinated majority of personnel availability for media.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure alignment with overall organizational objectives.
- Helped build and maintain corporate image, brand and identity.
- Managed department personnel, budget and schedule to handle the demanding requirements of sports communications.
- Drafted speeches and prepped personnel for arranged interviews, and other forms of contact.
- Began career as an intern in 1980, later appointed Director of Media Relations in 1985 and Assistant Vice-President in 1991.
- Served four years as Assistant General Manager (1994-97).
- Our Department was responsible for the handling of media in eight of the nine post-season appearances produced by Angels Baseball, as well as the 1989 and 2010 All-Star Games, and the memorable World Series run of 2002.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA06-1980
Associate of Arts -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA06-1978
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Problem Resolution
- Collaboration
- Open-Minded
- Empathy
- Positivity/Friendliness
- Confidence
- Interpersonal Communication
- Passionate
Affiliations
- Active throughout my career with Boards and charity groups within our community such as Amigos De Los Ninos (Friends of the Children), GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership), Sports Management Board, California State University, Long Beach State, President, Orange County Youth Sports Foundation, Orange County Ronald McDonald House BOD.
Accomplishments
- In 2000, received Robert O. Fishel Award for PR Excellence, recognizing "an active non-uniformed representative of Major League Baseball for ethics, character, dedication, service, professionalism and humanitarian efforts.
- In April 2002, one of 60 civilians chosen to take part in the Joint Civilian Orientation Program to travel to meetings and interaction with military personnel at the Pentagon, Ft. Bragg, Norfolk Naval Air Station, Sheppard Air Force Base, Camp Lejeune and Ofutt Air Force Base, home of the United States Strategic Command Center.
- Honored in May, 2005 with first Distinguished Alumnus Award for Athletics by Cal Poly Pomona.
- One of 100 men across the country honored by the American Diabetes Association & Orange County Father's Day Council as one of four "Father of the Year" recipients in 2012.
- In 2018, received Distinguished Service Award from Orange County, Public Relations Society of America.
Timeline
President
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
06.2019 - 05.2021
Vice-President
Angels Baseball
06.1980 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts
Cal Poly Pomona
Associate of Arts -
San Bernardino Valley College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Cal State San Bernardino
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