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John Dahlia

corporate communications / legislative affairs, Public Relations and Communications

Hi, I'm John Joseph Dahlia; a thought leader in all things corporate communications, social media and inbound marketing.

John Dahlia's Bio:

John Joseph Dahlia, thought leader in all things corporate communications, media relations, social media, B2B and inbound marketing.  Key Points of Interest and Success: • 10+ years experience in corporate communications • 10+ years experience national/regional media relations. • 10+ years experience in B2B marketing. • 10+ years experience new media / website / social media Communications Strategist. Innovator. Entrepreneurial. John Joseph Dahlia is a living business communications hybrid whose skills include all aspects of coporate communications, media relations, B2B marketing and business development, social media development, website content management, team building, legislative affairs and relations, and a lightening fast ability to deal with any and all crisis situations. He achieved great success, high ratings and numerous awards both as a broadcast journalist and news director. He worked in the non-profit sector and lead an economic development agency to great heights in fundraising and national recognition. And as director of corporate communications his media relations and writing skills lead to numerous positive articles and social content published in national and regional outlets such as the Washington Post, MSNBC, Associated Press, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Space News, Government Computer News, WeatherWise Magazine just to name a few. John Joseph Dahlia’s Skills:   Public Relations Strategic Planning Social Media Management Inbound Marketing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Media Relations Legislative Affairs Community Relations Event Planning B2C, B2B Crisis Communications Branding Reputation Management Writing, Grammar, Editing Advertising Newsletters, Brochures, Press Releases Blogs Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Creative Suite 5 or 6 Prezi Hootsuite  

John Dahlia's Experience:

  • Communications Strategy Consultant at Earth Resources Technology, Inc.

    December 2013 - June 2014 | Laurel, MD

    As the Strategic Communications and Business Development Consultant, I worked primarily on the event planning, design and management of ERT's American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting booth space. This effort included marketing outreach and management of current and potential customers who ERT executive management wanted to meet with at the event. Other duties included strategic support of ERT business development efforts.

  • Strategic Communications and Business Development at WeatherExtreme, Ltd.

    December 2013 - June 2014 | Fallbrook, CA

    As Strategic Communications and Business Development Consultant, developed Market Research and Customer Outreach Plans. Targeted contacted environmental and property insurance carriers. Selected to attend National Tornado Summit representing corporation.

  • Communications Consultant at INNOVA Commercialization Group

    September 2012 - May 2014 | Fairmont, WV

    Working for the non-profit economic development organization. Worked with several federal and state agencies to assist new and emerging business. Worked as a Corporate Communications Consultant focusing on developing press release material and handling of all media relations’ activity. Developed outreach press plan and released minimum of two press items per quarter. Many compilations of press releases are published in numerous West Virginian and Pittsburgh, PA electronic and print media. Materialized positive results on the Associated Press wire service.

  • Adjunct Professor at West Virginia University

    September 2012 - May 2014 | Morgantown, WV

    Developed and taught Broadcast News 215: History of Electronic Communications course for students enrolled in the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism.

  • Director Corporate Communications at Global Science & Technology, Inc.

    September 2004 - October 2013 | Greenbelt, MD / Fairmont, WV / Asheville, NC

    Built and managed all internal/external corporate communications activity, strategy, and B2B relations. I developed and maintained all social media platforms/channels, website, blogs, SEO, inbound marketing, B2B marketing, brand/image development, and all corporate events. Consistently drove GST success and capabilities to national media outlets - Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, Associated Press, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Government Computer News, etc. • Management: “A daunting task.” GST did not have a consistent corporate image/brand, adequate marketing collateral, website, social media, and customer, government and community relations infrastructure. All activity had to be “built from the ground up.” Created and executed aggressive, communications strategic plan. Developed new corporate brand, “Partnering for Success.” Developed/managed a consistent editorial calendar. Created and maintained media database utilizing Cision and Vocus solutions. Managed PR agency activity and budget. • Website, Social Media, Thought Leadership: Developed/managed multiple social media platforms, blogs, and all inbound marketing activity. • Direct Sales / Marketing / Business Development: Researched and targeted specific government (B2B) opportunities that fit corporate core capabilities. Found the “low hanging fruit” others overlooked from federal, state and commercial existing and potential customers. Aligned Congressional and State funding with federal and state agency needs. Result: Won “plus-up” and “earmark” funding for NOAA and DoD programs valued in excess of $20M. Also won “plus-up” funding for State of West Virginia document management programs valued at $1M. Educated elected and agency leaders on potentially disastrous language in federal and state legislation which, if passed, would eliminate GST contracted work valued at more than $50M. Result: Both Congressional and State Legislative language in separate Bills were changed protecting contracted work and interests. • Outreach: All outreach planning and management had to be built from scratch. Worked closely/mentored top executive staff on media relations activity, crisis communications, etc. Managed customer/VIP visits to corporate offices at all locations. Built a government affairs/relations process, which included targeting, outreach and education to specific U.S. House, Senate and various state legislative leaders and staff on company programs and innovations. Developed community outreach process for all corporate locations in Maryland, Washington, DC, North Carolina and West Virginia.

  • News Director at WDTV-TV

    July 1998 - July 2004

    Managed day-to-day operations of WDTV news department

  • Program Director at Main Street Fairmont

    April 1996 - April 1998

    Managed day-to-day operations of Main Street Fairmont, non-profit Main Street West Virginia program

John Dahlia's Education:

  • State University of New York College at Brockport

    1987 – 1991
    Bachelor's Degree
    Concentration: Broadcast Journalism / Political Science
    Activities: Stylus - SUNY Brockport Student Newspaper

  • State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

    1985 – 1987
    Concentration: Information Technology
    Activities: WCOB-AM radio

John Dahlia's Interests & Activities:

John Joseph Dahlia is an avid cigar aficionado who enjoys a good smoke with his family and friends after a long day. He is also a HUGE fan of all things Marvel but by far his favorite superhero is Captain America. John spends a great deal of his spare time with his children, 10-year-old Nicolas and 18-year-old Sabrina.




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