John Brunelli
Aurora, CO 80016
803-606-9735
University of Denver, Office of Provost, Interim Communications Manager, August 2020- Present
Currently working on a part-time, temporary basis for the new provost of the University. Handle social media, manage the office’s webpages, write speeches and other correspondence.
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Communications Manager, October 2019- June 2020
Content Creation
Wrote features stories on faculty research, student profiles, outstanding alumni and staff happenings.
Captured photos to accompany features stories and for social media.
Used Marketing Cloud to produce and distribute two e-Newsletters each month.
Social Media
Managed the school’s social media channels, where engagement on Facebook increased by double digits.
Established the school’s presence on LinkedIn.
Created infographics for use on social media.
Produced and edited video for DDS Class of 2020’s virtual commencement.
Website maintenance
Updated the school’s web pages on a regular basis.
Began work on transferring the website to a new content management system.
Event Promotion
Helped plan and organize school’s presence at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention.
Helped plan and organize school’s alumni awards celebration.
University of Denver, Communications Consultant, July 2019- October 2019
Worked on a temporary basis conducting an audit of the social media channels associated with the different administrative units, institutes, schools and colleges of the University.
University of South Carolina, Public Relations Specialist, July 2014 – June 2019
Media Relations
Promoted faculty research, their academic expertise and achievements to local, regional and national media.
Created strategy to maximize story placement and reach.
Developed materials and trained University-wide faculty and professional communication staff for media relations engagement.
Cultivated and managed contacts with external media.
Analyzed and compiled daily the University’s media mentions through Meltwater analytics.
Content Creation
Brainstormed topics to advance the University’s vision and mission as a major public flagship research institution.
Wrote news releases and stories for University websites and printed publications.
Produced radio segments focused on academic accomplishments for Gamecock athletic broadcasts.
Assisted in the production of videos for website and social media platforms.
Social Media
Administered official University Facebook and Twitter accounts targeted to promote the University’s health science programs.
Actively posted content supporting University endeavors and monitor engagement.
Management
Served as the account manager for the Arnold School of Public Health, the College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Nursing, the College of Pharmacy and the College of Social Work.
Collaborated with the Deans of the colleges to advance academic stories and ensure consistency of media messages across the University.
Managed communications for the University’s Office of Development at the conclusion of the successful billion-dollar campaign, Carolina’s Promise.
Selected, supervised and mentored student interns in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs.
University of South Carolina, Director of Video Production, September 2006- July 2014
Responsible for all aspects of video production of materials to promote the University including presidential activities, alumni relations, and development events.
Created and managed video production including writing the scripts, capturing and editing the final product to promote University activities and accomplishments focused on the University’s successful capital campaign.
Collaborated with the My Carolina Alumni Association to create a series of videos highlighting annual award winners and new University graduates.
Participated in a team that created the University’s first social media channels including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Created video content used for social media outlets and provided video to local, regional and national media.
Worked with vendors to create the University’s institutional commercials which aired nationally during Gamecock athletic events.
Supervised and mentored interns in the Office of Communications and Marketing.
South Carolina Educational Television (PBS), Regional Station Manager, June 2003- September 2006
Managed the day-to-day operations including budgeting, purchasing and personnel for the South Carolina Educational Television station (WJWJ) located in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Enhanced revenue and reduced overhead costs by expanding the agency’s dubbing and fulfillment center for video materials distributed across the country.
Led development efforts that increased the number of, and amount of, financial underwriters supporting local broadcast programming.
Met with local government agencies and lobbied to increase the level of financial support.
Organized and led WJWJ’s Community Advisory Board.
Represented WJWJ and South Carolina Educational Television at government meetings and community events.
Produced news and public affairs programming.
South Carolina Educational Television (PBS), Director of News & Public Affairs, January 1997- June 2003
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of WJWJ’s news and production departments.
Produced daily local newscast including serving as on-air talent for news and public service broadcasts. Supervised news department personnel and station volunteers.
WGHP-TV (FOX), Assignment Editor, August 1995- January 1997
Produced daily noon newscast.
Determined news story treatment and placement and worked with reporters to copy edit newscast scripts.
Coordinated news crews, contacted news sources, and monitored emergency scanners for breaking stories.
WOLO-TV (ABC), Assignment Manager, June 1994- August 1995
Managed the day-to-day operations of the newsroom including supervision of reporters and producers.
Decided story treatment and placement. Edited news scripts.
WOLO-TV (ABC), Reporter, May 1990- June 1994
Assigned to the South Carolina General Assembly and local governments news beat. Led political reporting for the station during the 1992 South Carolina Presidential Primaries
Wrote and reported news stories, shot and edited videotape and anchored early morning newscast.
Awarded Best Environmental Reporting from the Associated Press.
Awarded Best Spot Newscast producer from the Radio Television News Directors Association.
WLTX-TV (CBS), Reporter, August 1988- May 1990
Wrote and reported news stories, shot and edited videotape.
Education
University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, May 1989
Apple Certified in Final Cut Pro, 2006, 2007
Professional Development
Completed PRSA training for writing press releases, September 2018.
Ongoing professional development including “Reading, Writing and ROI” and “Make Video Work for you: Driving Media Outreach” PRSA webinars.
Completed intensive digital photography course, Denver School of Photography, January 2020
Volunteer & Community Activities
Cardinal Newman School Advisory Council, Communications & Public Relations chair, January 2018- June 2019
Advised and assisted the school’s public relations staff member with advertising, social media, marketing and publications.
Through aggressive marketing campaign, Cardinal Newman School was named Columbia’s Best Private School by the readers of The State (Columbia, SC) newspaper for 2018.
Richland County Election Commission, June 2012 - November 2018
Managed poll operations for local, state and national elections.
Supervised 5 - 7 poll workers during each election to assure that voting is managed quickly and efficiently.
University of South Carolina College of Information & Communication, Alumni Council, August 2017- June 2019
Beta Theta Pi, Upsilon Chapter, Alumni Advisor, August 2016- June 2019
St. Joseph Catholic School, Communications Committee, August 2011- June 2015
First Steps of Beaufort County, Board Member, 1999- 2002
Leadership Beaufort, Class of 1999
Exchange Club of Beaufort, Member 1998- 2004; Chapter President 2002 – 2003