aaron cedolia
Director Of Communications at University of California, Los Angeles
communication strategist
creative , communication director strategist , guiding organization tell story compelling human way , amplifying voice always heard seen , connecting u across various platform . specialty : creative direction brand , copy , video ; communication strategy ; involvement ; medium relation ; brand positioning
University of California, Los Angeles
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ucla
Lead all marketing and communications by developing and implementing a strategic communications program designed to enhance the visibility and reputation of the UCLA School of Dentistry, advancing leadership initiatives and reinforcing the School's identity among key internal and external constituencies. Create and manage a strong and integrated program that leverages targeted media relations, internal communications, social media, website communications, and print pieces to build support for the School and advance the School's strategic plan.

Direct the School's branding efforts in conjunction with the UCLA brand and work closely with UCLA Strategic Communications and the UCLA Newsroom.
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Director Of Communications
New York University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-university
Director of Communications for New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Direct all marketing and communication initiatives. Develop communication strategies and key messaging. Manage end-to-end creative process: concept to production, guiding the School's communications team in generating compelling content for all digital, social, and print. Direct editorial oversight of NYU Gallatin web, social networks, and oversee visual elements/visual appeal. Manage and develop a team of talented writers, designers, videographers, photographers, copy editors, and production managers. 

Work with Enrollment Manager to launch prospective, student-focused digital, print, and paid/earned media. Second application cycle resulted in over 26% increased applications. Approve final SEO/keywords, retargeting, sponsored promotions, platforms/channels, and all paid media creative. Ensure quality/consistency of all other communications; manage a variety of alumni and public affairs activities. Key member of Dean's leadership team and university branding/communications team. Responsible for developing and managing timelines and overseeing the production of photography, video, graphic design, copy, and branding.
Greater New York City Area
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Director of Communications
Peoplmovr
Peoplmovr is a creative practice specializing in involvement and rooted in equity. We partner with organizations, communities, and artists to move people closer towards the liberated world we long for. 

We center anti-racism and equity in all areas of our work as part of our commitment to advancing love and collective liberation. This commitment is grounded in our belief that a more just and equitable world is possible.
peoplmovr.com
Co-Founder, Communications Strategy
Near North Montessori School
https://www.linkedin.com/company/near-north-montessori
Ensure consistency and synergy of messaging across all external and internal audiences and maintain quality in the creation and production of communications materials.

Direct and implement institutional messaging priorities; create consistent brand profile across all marketing, media relations and communications platforms. Develop and approve the design and content of all marketing collateral, social media messaging, web, video and publicity campaigns across the portfolio of events.

Key member of major re-branding effort, including collaborating with external brand agency, Board of Directors, brand position review, and thoughtful rollout to various internal and external audiences.

Copywriter/editor for annual report and web. Co-wrote script for national public television campaign and managed day of video shoot, coordinating with producers.

Lead major annual spring fundraising event, among several other school-wide fundraising events annually. First managed fall special event raised 2.5 times more than previous years. For annual gala, introduced mobile bidding and live auction technology - overall funds raised increased 23%.
Chicago, IL
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Communications and Events Manager
New York University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-university
Created short and long-term communications strategy for academic and summer programs and produced special events for Music and Performing Arts Department at New York University. 

Produced multimedia content; managed large website including social media; implemented branding refresh; organized recruiting, media planning and design; coordinated press releases and conducted market research.

Attended recruiting fairs; tracked successful engagement funnel from events to ads to mailing list sign-ups through applications and accepts. Oversaw a 15% application growth in targeted areas.

Researched competing national and international music/performing arts programs to benchmark marketing and targeting tactics and tailored marketing programs and recruitment efforts accordingly.

Implemented a major branding overhaul and new style guide for all internal and public-facing communications. Managed marketing assistants.
NY, NY
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Marketing and Events Manager
Northwestern University & Columbia College Chicago
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-university
Northwestern's National High School Institute Program 2003, 2004; Columbia College 2001-2004
Theater Department - Classes taught include Basic Skills, Scene Study, Advanced Scene Study, Viewpoints and Character & Ensemble
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Adjunct & Summer Faculty
McKinsey & Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mckinsey
Tracked hiring progress of prospective candidates for worldwide network of consulting offices. Planned welcome events and large multi-office interview days for consulting candidates.
Chicago, IL
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Recruiting Assistant
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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University of Central Florida
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Master of Fine Arts - MFA
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University of Mississippi
https://www.linkedin.com/school/olemiss/
David Levine & Bauerntheater
BOMB Magazine
http://bombsite.com/
Interaction Institute for Social Change: Facilitative Leadership for Social Change
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Undoing Racism and Community Organizing--The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond
Workshop Attendee 11/2017
Headed Partnerships and Public Engagement for City-Wide Public Engagement Project featuring 1,000 singers, 7 Anchor Partners, 20+ programs, 150 interviews, and more. Case study here: http://peoplmovr.com/case-study-milelong-opera
The Mile-Long Opera
http://milelongopera.com
Participant Speaker on International Roundtable: “Inclusion: Voices of Global Diversity Making Transformational Change Through the Arts.”
U.S. State Department Roundtable
Education
iMentor
https://www.linkedin.com/company/imentor
iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower students from low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. Mentors commit to long term mentoring with an individual student throughout their high school years.
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Mentor
Children of Promise, NYC
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Volunteer
Arts and Culture
The Laundromat Project
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-laundromat-project
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Board Member
Public Relations and Communications Jobs Community
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