Blair Hodges
Director of Communications at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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John Fowles
I've known and worked with Blair in the context of social media for over a decade. During that time I've been consistently impressed with his innate skill in the Communications and Public Relations fields. His work is always well researched and objective. Blair has shown true excellence in managing this function for BYU's Maxwell Institute as well, with his widely acclaimed work in producing and hosting the Maxwell Institute Podcast and in effectively raising and improving the social media presence and profile of the Maxwell Institute. He's also one of the best resources to have around in a crisis, providing an analytical and measured appraisal of difficult public-relations situations.
Paul Reeve
Blair is quite simply the best podcast interviewer I've had the pleasure to work with. It was evident that he read my book before inviting me to be on the Maxwell Institute podcast, which is not always the case with podcasters. He was well prepared but relaxed. He guided the interview as well as let it unfold organically. He has a knack for asking probing questions that get to the heart of an issue. I quickly became a fan of the MI podcast and continue to listen to his interviews five years later. In addition to his podcast skills, he is adept at communicating with a public audience and articulating well an organization's vision.
John Fowles
I've known and worked with Blair in the context of social media for over a decade. During that time I've been consistently impressed with his innate skill in the Communications and Public Relations fields. His work is always well researched and objective. Blair has shown true excellence in managing this function for BYU's Maxwell Institute as well, with his widely acclaimed work in producing and hosting the Maxwell Institute Podcast and in effectively raising and improving the social media presence and profile of the Maxwell Institute. He's also one of the best resources to have around in a crisis, providing an analytical and measured appraisal of difficult public-relations situations.
Paul Reeve
Blair is quite simply the best podcast interviewer I've had the pleasure to work with. It was evident that he read my book before inviting me to be on the Maxwell Institute podcast, which is not always the case with podcasters. He was well prepared but relaxed. He guided the interview as well as let it unfold organically. He has a knack for asking probing questions that get to the heart of an issue. I quickly became a fan of the MI podcast and continue to listen to his interviews five years later. In addition to his podcast skills, he is adept at communicating with a public audience and articulating well an organization's vision.
John Fowles
I've known and worked with Blair in the context of social media for over a decade. During that time I've been consistently impressed with his innate skill in the Communications and Public Relations fields. His work is always well researched and objective. Blair has shown true excellence in managing this function for BYU's Maxwell Institute as well, with his widely acclaimed work in producing and hosting the Maxwell Institute Podcast and in effectively raising and improving the social media presence and profile of the Maxwell Institute. He's also one of the best resources to have around in a crisis, providing an analytical and measured appraisal of difficult public-relations situations.
Paul Reeve
Blair is quite simply the best podcast interviewer I've had the pleasure to work with. It was evident that he read my book before inviting me to be on the Maxwell Institute podcast, which is not always the case with podcasters. He was well prepared but relaxed. He guided the interview as well as let it unfold organically. He has a knack for asking probing questions that get to the heart of an issue. I quickly became a fan of the MI podcast and continue to listen to his interviews five years later. In addition to his podcast skills, he is adept at communicating with a public audience and articulating well an organization's vision.
John Fowles
I've known and worked with Blair in the context of social media for over a decade. During that time I've been consistently impressed with his innate skill in the Communications and Public Relations fields. His work is always well researched and objective. Blair has shown true excellence in managing this function for BYU's Maxwell Institute as well, with his widely acclaimed work in producing and hosting the Maxwell Institute Podcast and in effectively raising and improving the social media presence and profile of the Maxwell Institute. He's also one of the best resources to have around in a crisis, providing an analytical and measured appraisal of difficult public-relations situations.
Paul Reeve
Blair is quite simply the best podcast interviewer I've had the pleasure to work with. It was evident that he read my book before inviting me to be on the Maxwell Institute podcast, which is not always the case with podcasters. He was well prepared but relaxed. He guided the interview as well as let it unfold organically. He has a knack for asking probing questions that get to the heart of an issue. I quickly became a fan of the MI podcast and continue to listen to his interviews five years later. In addition to his podcast skills, he is adept at communicating with a public audience and articulating well an organization's vision.
Experience
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area, Inc.
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Communications
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Volunteers of America, Utah
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing and Communications
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2023
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Host, Editor, Producer
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2023
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Brigham Young University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Communications and Public Relations, Maxwell Institute
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2021
Produce, host, and edit the Maxwell Institute Podcast. 7 seasons and a movie! Produce advertising for publications and public events (graphic design, photography). Direct a team of student assistants. Blogging and copyediting. Visual design director for the Living Faith book series. Videography and editing. Served as acquisitions and development editor for the Living Faith book series from 2013–2017 (six titles), and as chief editorial assistant for the Mormon Studies Review, volumes 1–5. Show less
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Georgetown University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student
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Aug 2011 - May 2013
Completed a master's degree in religious studies. Received class marshal award for achieving highest GPA. Master's thesis received Best Thesis award from the Mormon History Association in 2013. Completed a master's degree in religious studies. Received class marshal award for achieving highest GPA. Master's thesis received Best Thesis award from the Mormon History Association in 2013.
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University of Utah - Employment
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Support
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Jan 2007 - Aug 2011
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The Daily Utah Chronicle
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Reporter
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
Reporter on general interest news stories. Reporter on general interest news stories.
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Standard-Examiner
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Reporter
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Jan 2005 - May 2005
Beat reporter internship Beat reporter internship
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The Signpost - Weber State University - Ogden, Utah
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Editor
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May 2004 - Jan 2005
Directing news content, reporting, layout editing, copy editing. Directing news content, reporting, layout editing, copy editing.
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Assistant News Editor
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Jan 2004 - May 2004
Directing news content, reporting, layout editing, copy editing. Directing news content, reporting, layout editing, copy editing.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
Georgetown University
M.A.L.S, Religious Studies 2013 -
2017 - 2017
University of Chicago
Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, Editing -
2008 - 2010
Weber State University
BA, Mass Communication (Religious Studies minor) -
2003 - 2005
Weber State University
Mass Communication/Media Studies -
Weber State University
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