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"Aaron is a skilled communications professional who leads his teams with care, his projects with attentiveness, and his colleagues with proficiency."

Katie Gillies – Director of Conservation, The Nature Conservancy in OK

Skills

Creative Direction

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Applications

Multi-Platform Content Development

Social Media and Email Marketing

Print/Editorial Design

G-Suit, Asana, Box, AirTable, various CMSs, and similar platforms

Copywriting

Photography​

People Management

​Strategic Planning

Leading Cross-Functional Teams

Emotional Intelligence

Experience

Director of Marketing and Communications in Oklahoma

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)  |  2021–2024

I led a team to raise the profile of TNC in Oklahoma by collaborating with subject matter experts to translate technical information into relatable content for donors and mindful movers. For example, I worked with conservationists to craft presentations that aligned with TNC’s brand standards and represented their work for the chapter’s top corporate donors. As a member of Oklahoma’s leadership team, I shaped strategic goals, budget, and culture.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Establish Strategic Goals

  • People Management

  • Brand Management

  • Project Management

  • Writing (editorial, press, educational)

  • Media Relations

  • Budget Oversight

  • Graphic Design

  • Community Outreach

  • Presentation Development

Marketing and Communications Manager

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA)  |  2020–2021

At the time of departing OETA, I had articulated the station’s brand, overhauled the website, directed a robust digital marketing strategy, managed outreach, and implemented award-winning marketing campaigns. I’m most proud of re-imagining the style and content of the station’s donor newsletter—reaching about 20,000 supporters each month. By raising awareness of informative national and local programming, I furthered the station’s mission of enriching Oklahomans’ lives through educational multi-platform media.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Establish Strategic Goals

  • People Management

  • Brand Management

  • Project Management

  • Writing (editorial, press, educational)

  • Media Relations

  • Email Marketing

  • Digital Content Development

  • Graphic Design

  • Digital Advertising

Digital Media Manager

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA)  |  2015–2021

I was originally hired at OETA to revamp the station’s website—providing users with an easier experience that aligns with station and PBS brand standards. Through several professional development opportunities offered by PBS, I grew to understand the power of data. Since then, data informed my decisions on how to best manage and develop content for all of the station’s digital platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Website Design & Management

  • Social Media Management

  • Data Analysis

  • Email Marketing

  • Digital Content Development

  • Graphic Design

  • Digital Advertising

Accomplishments

Best Integrated Media Campaign  |  National Educational Television Association  |  2021

PBS Data Literacy Program Participant  |  2021

Co-chair  |  Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s annual exhibition, Momentum  |  2019–2020

Heartland Regional Emmy® Award for Best Program Promo/Image  |  2018

PBS Digital Immersion Project Participant  |  2018

Education

Oklahoma Baptist University  |  Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

I'm more than my resume.

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