Chris Gray

Vice President, Strategic Communications & Marketing at Johnson County Community College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Leawood, Kansas, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President, Strategic Communications & Marketing
      • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications & Marketing
      • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

      Associate Vice President; Strategic Communications, Marketing serves as the principal marketing, public relations, media relations, advertising, event, communications and marketing strategist for the college; is the college's chief spokesperson and PIO for the media after the president; and provides leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of an effective, highly developed and integrated marketing and communications strategy, reaching a wide array of constituents. This position is apart of the President's Cabinet and responsible for the leadership of multiple departments and associates at the college. Show less

    • Executive Director, Marketing Communications
      • Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

      The Executive Director of Marketing Communications/Public Information Officer is responsible for leading the development and execution of the college's marketing content, advertising, and promotional strategies in alignment with the college's strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include oversight and leadership of the approach to advertising in all media, including digital; internal and external marketing publications, both print and digital; direct mail, both print and digital; mailing list maintenance and purchase; inbound marketing; marketing automation; web structure, content and maintenance; social media, and the college's cable TV station programming. This position also oversees the college's public and media relations efforts, develops brand marketing standards and serves as the key spokesperson for the college. The Executive Director will be responsible for interpreting omnichannel data and meeting and exceeding customer expectations.The Executive Director works with and supports all areas of the college, including the President and the Board of Trustees, all credit transfer and career programs, Continuing Education, Student Success and Engagement, the JCCC Foundation, athletics, the Performing Arts Series, the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Information Services, the Center for Sustainability, Administrative Services and JCCC Police. Show less

    • Executive Director of Business Development & Marketing
      • Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

      Responsible for growing and diversifying Zillner's client base and revenues through business development, client expansion and retention through strategic account leadership, product and service innovation and partnerships.

    • VP / Senior Marketing Strategist
      • Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

      Provided subject matter expertise, strategic guidance and team leadership that propelled the growth and success of the Integrated Marketing Team/Discipline and propelled the growth and success of the Zillner brand and Zillner business development efforts.

    • Director of Integrated Marketing
      • May 2010 - Mar 2011

      Provided subject matter expertise, strategic thinking and department leadership that propeled Zillner in the areas of: Integrated-Discipline Campaign Strategy & Delivery; Product and Service Innovation; and Process Improvement

    • Direct Marketing Supervisor
      • Sep 2008 - May 2010

      Lead a team of Direct Marketing Specialists in planing and administering direct marketing strategies for Zilllner’s clients to maximize client value and company profitability.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Direct Marketing Supervisor
      • Jan 2006 - Sep 2008

      Lead a cross-functional team of 6 individuals for the companies Direct Marketing Division; Star Direct. Responsible for consultation, department forecasting and revenue goals of over $2 million dollars annually. Product innovation and collaboration with senior level management with in the company to provide clients a fully integrated platform was a main focus.

    • Senior Direct Marketing Consultant
      • Sep 2002 - Jan 2006

      Consulted with client and account teams during pre-sales client engagement and point of sell providing campaign strategy with in direct marketing and targeting disciplines along with collateral support to win new business initiatives, drive growth with existing clients and cross selling of the companies entire portfolio.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing / Sales Associate
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Education

  • Drake University
    Marketing / Business Administration, Marketing
    1995 - 1999

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