Brandy Jones, APR
Senior Vice President of External Affairs at Cincinnati Metro- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Brandy is a passionate and dedicated leader who has demonstrated exceptional judgment, is dependable, knowledgeable and personable. She is an outstanding public relations professional and has played a significant role in increasing the visibility and foundation of the Cincinnati COMTO Chapter - evidenced by her being selected to serve as its 2016 chapter president. While serving on the SORTA Board, I also had the opportunity to observe Brandy in her PR role at Metro. She did an impeccable job of garnering national, local and trade publicity for the transit authority, building community partnerships and representing the organization as a spokesperson.
Jill Dunne
I worked with Brandy for nearly five years and she consistently demonstrated excellent work and professionalism. She's skilled as a writer, has great on-camera charisma and is adept at working through challenging situations. Her personality is well suited for working in a team environment, but she has the insight of a true leader. She lives up to her APR accreditation and has made countless contributions to Cincinnati Metro.
LinkedIn User
Brandy is a passionate and dedicated leader who has demonstrated exceptional judgment, is dependable, knowledgeable and personable. She is an outstanding public relations professional and has played a significant role in increasing the visibility and foundation of the Cincinnati COMTO Chapter - evidenced by her being selected to serve as its 2016 chapter president. While serving on the SORTA Board, I also had the opportunity to observe Brandy in her PR role at Metro. She did an impeccable job of garnering national, local and trade publicity for the transit authority, building community partnerships and representing the organization as a spokesperson.
Jill Dunne
I worked with Brandy for nearly five years and she consistently demonstrated excellent work and professionalism. She's skilled as a writer, has great on-camera charisma and is adept at working through challenging situations. Her personality is well suited for working in a team environment, but she has the insight of a true leader. She lives up to her APR accreditation and has made countless contributions to Cincinnati Metro.
LinkedIn User
Brandy is a passionate and dedicated leader who has demonstrated exceptional judgment, is dependable, knowledgeable and personable. She is an outstanding public relations professional and has played a significant role in increasing the visibility and foundation of the Cincinnati COMTO Chapter - evidenced by her being selected to serve as its 2016 chapter president. While serving on the SORTA Board, I also had the opportunity to observe Brandy in her PR role at Metro. She did an impeccable job of garnering national, local and trade publicity for the transit authority, building community partnerships and representing the organization as a spokesperson.
Jill Dunne
I worked with Brandy for nearly five years and she consistently demonstrated excellent work and professionalism. She's skilled as a writer, has great on-camera charisma and is adept at working through challenging situations. Her personality is well suited for working in a team environment, but she has the insight of a true leader. She lives up to her APR accreditation and has made countless contributions to Cincinnati Metro.
LinkedIn User
Brandy is a passionate and dedicated leader who has demonstrated exceptional judgment, is dependable, knowledgeable and personable. She is an outstanding public relations professional and has played a significant role in increasing the visibility and foundation of the Cincinnati COMTO Chapter - evidenced by her being selected to serve as its 2016 chapter president. While serving on the SORTA Board, I also had the opportunity to observe Brandy in her PR role at Metro. She did an impeccable job of garnering national, local and trade publicity for the transit authority, building community partnerships and representing the organization as a spokesperson.
Jill Dunne
I worked with Brandy for nearly five years and she consistently demonstrated excellent work and professionalism. She's skilled as a writer, has great on-camera charisma and is adept at working through challenging situations. Her personality is well suited for working in a team environment, but she has the insight of a true leader. She lives up to her APR accreditation and has made countless contributions to Cincinnati Metro.
Credentials
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Public Information In A WMD/Terrorism Incident
Hamilton County Homeland SecurityAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Accredited in Public Relations
Universal Accreditation BoardFeb, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cincinnati Metro
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Vice President of External Affairs
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Vice President of External Affairs
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Dec 2018 - Present
Serve as spokesperson for the transit authority, as well as oversee responsibilities for government affairs, public relations, employee communications, marketing and advertising, sales, and customer relations. Direct efforts led to the successful passage of Issue 7 levy, which provides significant investment in the regional transit system, as well as elevated the organizations profile on the national level earning visits to Cincinnati from Vice President Kamala Harris and invitation to witness… Show more Serve as spokesperson for the transit authority, as well as oversee responsibilities for government affairs, public relations, employee communications, marketing and advertising, sales, and customer relations. Direct efforts led to the successful passage of Issue 7 levy, which provides significant investment in the regional transit system, as well as elevated the organizations profile on the national level earning visits to Cincinnati from Vice President Kamala Harris and invitation to witness President Biden sign the Infrastructure Investment Act, in which we testified before Congress in support of.
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Director of External Affairs
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May 2017 - Present
Serve as spokesperson and strategic advisor for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority/Metro, the region's largest public transportation system, providing 15 million passenger trips each year. Responsible for the successful management of local and national media and public relations efforts; increasing customer engagement and content creation for the agency's nearly 30,000 social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, Linkedin and YouTube; website management;… Show more Serve as spokesperson and strategic advisor for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority/Metro, the region's largest public transportation system, providing 15 million passenger trips each year. Responsible for the successful management of local and national media and public relations efforts; increasing customer engagement and content creation for the agency's nearly 30,000 social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, Linkedin and YouTube; website management; employee communications; special events; community partnerships and customer outreach.
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External Affairs Manager
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
Serve as a spokesperson for Cincinnati Metro, the largest public transportation system in the region. I'm responsible for the successful implementation of Metro's external affairs program, including public relations, social media, media relations, website management, community engagement and special event efforts.
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Public Relations Manager
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
Serve as a spokesperson for Cincinnati Metro. Responsible for managing media relations, including news release writing, assisting with crisis communications, photo-ops and news conferences.
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Customer/Employee Communications Coordinator
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Nov 2008 - Nov 2014
Responsible for communicating to Metro's 850 employees through newsletters and video, and developing and implementing our organizational internal strategic plan. Additionally, I am responsible for coordinating special events, fundraising campaigns, photography and video production, implementing diversity activities, assisting with safety and security and wellness initatives, as well as overseeing community outreach and serving as an ambassador on several community councils. Responsible for communicating to Metro's 850 employees through newsletters and video, and developing and implementing our organizational internal strategic plan. Additionally, I am responsible for coordinating special events, fundraising campaigns, photography and video production, implementing diversity activities, assisting with safety and security and wellness initatives, as well as overseeing community outreach and serving as an ambassador on several community councils.
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Account Coordinator
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May 2008 - Nov 2008
Conducted public relations efforts including, news release, feature article, newsletters and customer case study, media relations and advising for several technology, financial and health product clients. Conducted public relations efforts including, news release, feature article, newsletters and customer case study, media relations and advising for several technology, financial and health product clients.
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Public Relations Intern
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Apr 2007 - May 2008
Promoted the Clean Air and Ridershare programs, and engaged in community outreach, media relations, event planning, speech writing, and contributed articles to local media outets. Promoted the Clean Air and Ridershare programs, and engaged in community outreach, media relations, event planning, speech writing, and contributed articles to local media outets.
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Assistant Arts & Entertainment News Editor
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2006 - 2008
Contributed articles to the monthly student newspaper, Xavier Newswire. Reviewed movies, plays, concerts, and wrote feature enteraintment articles and interviews. Contributed articles to the monthly student newspaper, Xavier Newswire. Reviewed movies, plays, concerts, and wrote feature enteraintment articles and interviews.
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Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce
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Cincinnati, Ohio Area
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Public Relations Intern
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May 2006 - Dec 2007
Assisted the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce promote economic vitality and foster a socially and culturally diverse community by writing news releases, producing the monthly newsletter, planning monthly business luncheons, and putting together the annual meeting and quarterly speaker series. I also assisted with membership recruitment, billing and networking. Assisted the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce promote economic vitality and foster a socially and culturally diverse community by writing news releases, producing the monthly newsletter, planning monthly business luncheons, and putting together the annual meeting and quarterly speaker series. I also assisted with membership recruitment, billing and networking.
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Communications Intern
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Dec 2006 - Apr 2007
Wrote the ARC newsletter, which highlighted families with children with developmental disabilities, listed upcoming events and activities and discusses laws and issues pertaining to those with develpmental disabilities. Wrote and distributed news releases and helped plan special events to raise awareness and funds around the cause. Wrote the ARC newsletter, which highlighted families with children with developmental disabilities, listed upcoming events and activities and discusses laws and issues pertaining to those with develpmental disabilities. Wrote and distributed news releases and helped plan special events to raise awareness and funds around the cause.
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Public Relations Intern
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
Helped plan the annual Cornhole Fest fundraiser, media relations and increasing awareness about the Building Value program, which benefited individuals with disabilities. Helped plan the annual Cornhole Fest fundraiser, media relations and increasing awareness about the Building Value program, which benefited individuals with disabilities.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Xavier University
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, Communications: Public Relations
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