John Sponauer

Vice President of Marketing Communications and Philanthropic Giving at Wheeler Clinic
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(386) 825-5501
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Southington, Connecticut, United States, US

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Brian Geyser, APRN-BC, MSN

John is one of the nicest, smartest, and funniest guys I know. He can get the job done and make you laugh at the same time. He is a trusted friend and colleague, and an asset to any organization. I feel lucky to have worked with him in the past. I hope our professional paths cross again someday.

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Credentials

  • Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
    American College of Healthcare Executives
    May, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate: Project Planning: Putting It All Together
    Coursera
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Google Project Management: Professional Certificate: Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
    Coursera
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate: Foundations of Project Management
    Coursera
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Marketing to Millennials
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Smart Thinking: Overcoming Complexity
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • How to Make Strategic Thinking a Habit
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
    Lynda.com
    Dec, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Marketing Tools: Digital Marketing
    Lynda.com
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Managing Brand Reputation
    Lynda.com
    Dec, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Reputation Risk Management
    Lynda.com
    Dec, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Marketing Foundations: Market Research
    Lynda.com
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Lifecycle Marketing Foundations
    Lynda.com
    Nov, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Public Relations Foundations: Media Training
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Creating a Marketing Growth System
    Lynda.com
    Apr, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Database Marketing Foundations
    Lynda.com
    Apr, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Social Media Marketing: Social CRM
    Lynda
    Apr, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Advanced Branding
    Lynda.com
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Social Media Marketing ROI
    Lynda.com
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Local SEO
    Lynda.com
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • James Patterson Teaches Writing
    MasterClass, Inc.
    Jan, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mobile Marketing Strategy
    Lynda.com
    Jan, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mobile Marketing Strategy
    Lynda.com
    Jan, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mindfulness
    Lynda.com
    Dec, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Twitter for Business
    Lynda.com
    Dec, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Building Your Marketing Technology Stack
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Critical Thinking
    Lynda.com
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Branding Fundamentals
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Customer Decision Journey
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Content Marketing Certification Path
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Writing Marketing Copy
    Lynda.com
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Content Marketing Fundamentals
    Lynda.com
    Aug, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Customer Segmentation
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Introduction to Content Marketing
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Agile Project Management
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Managing Projects with SharePoint 2013
    Lynda.com
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • SharePoint 2013 Security for Users
    Lynda.com
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Advertising Fundamentals
    Lynda.com
    Mar, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Vice President of Marketing Communications and Philanthropic Giving
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      The Vice President of Marketing Communications and Philanthropic Giving presents Wheeler's mission, vision, philosophy of care, accomplishments, activities, and priorities to a wide variety of external and internal audiences. Develops marketing efforts and materials to position Wheeler in key health care markets, oversees all philanthropic activities to support the mission of the organization, recruits high quality employees, generates positive media coverage, and enhances donor and community… Show more The Vice President of Marketing Communications and Philanthropic Giving presents Wheeler's mission, vision, philosophy of care, accomplishments, activities, and priorities to a wide variety of external and internal audiences. Develops marketing efforts and materials to position Wheeler in key health care markets, oversees all philanthropic activities to support the mission of the organization, recruits high quality employees, generates positive media coverage, and enhances donor and community relations. The Vice President assists senior leadership with internal communication and philanthropic strategies to maximize donor and employee engagement. Responsibilities include short- and long-term goal setting, media and public relations, marketing, donor acquisition, solicitation and stewardship, special and community events, internet and intranet communications, and all activities related to market and philanthropic positioning.

    • Vice President of Communications
      • Apr 2014 - Oct 2017

      The vice president of communications presents Wheeler's mission, vision, philosophy of care, accomplishments, activities, and priorities to a wide variety of external and internal audiences. Generates positive media coverage, develops marketing efforts and materials to position Wheeler in key health care markets, recruits high quality employees, and enhances donor and community relations. The vice president of communications also assists senior leadership with internal communication strategies… Show more The vice president of communications presents Wheeler's mission, vision, philosophy of care, accomplishments, activities, and priorities to a wide variety of external and internal audiences. Generates positive media coverage, develops marketing efforts and materials to position Wheeler in key health care markets, recruits high quality employees, and enhances donor and community relations. The vice president of communications also assists senior leadership with internal communication strategies to maximize employee engagement. Responsibilities include short- and long-term goal setting, media and public relations, marketing, special and community events, internet and intranet communications, and all activities related to market positioning.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director for eMarketing
      • Jan 2010 - Apr 2014

      The assistant director for emarketing oversees the development and execution of all Foundation, intranet, and ecommerce strategies for engaging donors and prospects through the use of new technologies and media. This position works as a lead member of a cross-functional team that includes the University, the Division of Athletics, UConn Health Center, UConn Alumni Association and School and College marketing teams, internal and external designers, and Foundation IT staff in the execution and… Show more The assistant director for emarketing oversees the development and execution of all Foundation, intranet, and ecommerce strategies for engaging donors and prospects through the use of new technologies and media. This position works as a lead member of a cross-functional team that includes the University, the Division of Athletics, UConn Health Center, UConn Alumni Association and School and College marketing teams, internal and external designers, and Foundation IT staff in the execution and implementation of all marketing activity.

    • Senior Editor / Writer
      • May 2006 - Feb 2010

    • P.R., Recruitment & Marketing Manager
      • Apr 2001 - May 2006

    • Owner
      • Aug 1999 - Apr 2001

    • Director (VSAAC)
      • Jul 1997 - Aug 1999

    • Executive Director
      • May 1993 - Jul 1997

Education

  • The University of Connecticut School of Business
    M.B.A., Marketing
    2006 - 2010
  • University of Connecticut
    B.A., Journalism / Political Science
    1988 - 1992

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