Don Williams
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Trish Stallone
I have had the privilege of knowing Don since 2005 when we worked together at The Upper Deck Company. Don is truly a hands-on leader in corporate communications with a passion for Public Relations. He excels at partnering with his colleagues to drive visibility and awareness for the business’s global goals and objectives, has exceptional agency management skills and helps to elevate every brand he has worked on. He is known for going above and beyond for his clients and business partners and is an incredible asset to have on board.
Jason Vita
I’ve had the privilege to work with (and learn from) Don, for over 8 years. Consistently, he delivers excellent PR and marketing strategies that are never cookie-cutter and always far-reaching. From crafting effective copy to understanding audience demographics, Don’s knowledge and experience are vast. You’ll always come away learning something, when you get the opportunity to work with him. In fact, through Don, I’ve learned about integrating newer communication avenues (social media, email marketing, landing pages) into my traditional marketing outreach, to deliver great content faster and more efficiently. The lessons have taught me how to work better, by working smarter. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Don and his team. I look forward to the opportunity to do so again.
Trish Stallone
I have had the privilege of knowing Don since 2005 when we worked together at The Upper Deck Company. Don is truly a hands-on leader in corporate communications with a passion for Public Relations. He excels at partnering with his colleagues to drive visibility and awareness for the business’s global goals and objectives, has exceptional agency management skills and helps to elevate every brand he has worked on. He is known for going above and beyond for his clients and business partners and is an incredible asset to have on board.
Jason Vita
I’ve had the privilege to work with (and learn from) Don, for over 8 years. Consistently, he delivers excellent PR and marketing strategies that are never cookie-cutter and always far-reaching. From crafting effective copy to understanding audience demographics, Don’s knowledge and experience are vast. You’ll always come away learning something, when you get the opportunity to work with him. In fact, through Don, I’ve learned about integrating newer communication avenues (social media, email marketing, landing pages) into my traditional marketing outreach, to deliver great content faster and more efficiently. The lessons have taught me how to work better, by working smarter. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Don and his team. I look forward to the opportunity to do so again.
Trish Stallone
I have had the privilege of knowing Don since 2005 when we worked together at The Upper Deck Company. Don is truly a hands-on leader in corporate communications with a passion for Public Relations. He excels at partnering with his colleagues to drive visibility and awareness for the business’s global goals and objectives, has exceptional agency management skills and helps to elevate every brand he has worked on. He is known for going above and beyond for his clients and business partners and is an incredible asset to have on board.
Jason Vita
I’ve had the privilege to work with (and learn from) Don, for over 8 years. Consistently, he delivers excellent PR and marketing strategies that are never cookie-cutter and always far-reaching. From crafting effective copy to understanding audience demographics, Don’s knowledge and experience are vast. You’ll always come away learning something, when you get the opportunity to work with him. In fact, through Don, I’ve learned about integrating newer communication avenues (social media, email marketing, landing pages) into my traditional marketing outreach, to deliver great content faster and more efficiently. The lessons have taught me how to work better, by working smarter. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Don and his team. I look forward to the opportunity to do so again.
Trish Stallone
I have had the privilege of knowing Don since 2005 when we worked together at The Upper Deck Company. Don is truly a hands-on leader in corporate communications with a passion for Public Relations. He excels at partnering with his colleagues to drive visibility and awareness for the business’s global goals and objectives, has exceptional agency management skills and helps to elevate every brand he has worked on. He is known for going above and beyond for his clients and business partners and is an incredible asset to have on board.
Jason Vita
I’ve had the privilege to work with (and learn from) Don, for over 8 years. Consistently, he delivers excellent PR and marketing strategies that are never cookie-cutter and always far-reaching. From crafting effective copy to understanding audience demographics, Don’s knowledge and experience are vast. You’ll always come away learning something, when you get the opportunity to work with him. In fact, through Don, I’ve learned about integrating newer communication avenues (social media, email marketing, landing pages) into my traditional marketing outreach, to deliver great content faster and more efficiently. The lessons have taught me how to work better, by working smarter. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Don and his team. I look forward to the opportunity to do so again.
Experience
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Glodow Nead Communications
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Account Manager
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Sep 2019 - Present
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The Frame Shop - a marketing communications agency
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Dec 2007 - Present
The Frame Shop is a boutique agency, based in San Diego, CA, that specializes in the marketing, promotion and awareness building of national consumer lifestyle brands as well as business-to-business focused companies. Areas of focus include: life sciences; STEM; pop-culture; consumer; B2B; investor relations; leisure and lifestyle; sports; licensed brands; restaurant & craft beer; fashion & apparel; board games, video games and trading card games; crowd-funding campaigns; and, large-scale events. • Provided clients with senior level marketing communications strategy and guidance • Led client’s traditional PR and social media efforts, which included client counseling, reputation management, crisis PR, and event marketing support • Drafted executive speeches, manage company public relations archives, and oversaw the execution of special events. Addressed complex, sensitive issues in collaboration with client’s senior executive staff • Secured story placements with top tier, industry, and online media outlets: USA Today; Wall Street Journal; CNBC; ESPN; FOX Sports • Developed complex marketing communications plans for large scale conventions and events Show less
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Konami
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Spain
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Wholesale Building Materials
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PR Consultant
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2017
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PR Consultant
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
• Developed entire 2009-10 public relations campaigns publicizing nearly 500 events • Organized and supervised public relations team’s efforts • Implemented press conference with more than 30 journalist keynoted by California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi and J. Craig Venter, well-known geneticist and Co-Founder of the J. Craig Venter Institute, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, and executives from Lockheed-Martin. The press conference was covered by NBC, FOX, CBS, CW, and the San Diego Union-Tribune, in addition to several radio outlets • Created mini-public relations plans, FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions), executive talking points, and interview briefs for the entire month long event for the entire month long event • Crafted story ideas and themes • Successfully pitched story ideas to national, local and scientific media outlets • An estimated 200,000 people attended the events • Generated an estimated earned media audience of more than 177,265,168 Show less
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Upper Deck
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Manager
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2003 - 2007
Public Relations Manager (Global in scope) • Oversaw corporate communications team • Created global corporate messaging for the company and its portfolio of products encompassing three uniquely different business units and nearly 60 annual product launches • Crafted and oversaw annual marketing budgets in excess of $1 million • Researched and developed materials to enhance public image/awareness and performed critical crisis management • Created and executed timely Public Relations newsworthy stunts • Directed junior staff on key projects • Managed resources to reduce operational costs and ensured full compliance with project budgets • Drafted key talking points and speeches for C-Level executives • Coordinated in all aspects of press conferences • Acted as on-air spokesperson • Provided media training for colleagues Show less
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Public Relations Manager
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2000 - 2003
Public Relations Manager (Global in scope) • Managed all internal/external global communications • Served on management team • Oversaw and developed strategic PR plans for all product launches • Supervised team of four and an external public relations agency promoting the company and its vast lineup of globally popular trading card games, board games, and dice games • Developed and executed corporate crisis communications plans when needed • Created and managed $500,000 annual budget • Coordinated and drafted internal Pulbic relations / Human Resources communications companywide • Drafted key talking points and speeches for C-Level executives • Coordinated in all aspects of press conferences • Acted as on-air spokesperson • Provided media training for colleagues Show less
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Humongous Entertainment
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Coordinator
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1999 - 2000
Account Coordinator • Drafted targeted email pitches to editorial contacts • Provided support for Public Relations team • Helping plan and execute the company’s projects from start to finish • Crafted updates and reports for senior team members and executives • Updated and oversaw the media contact database • Successfully pitched media contacts for stories • Compiled resources for product mailings for editorial reviews Account Coordinator • Drafted targeted email pitches to editorial contacts • Provided support for Public Relations team • Helping plan and execute the company’s projects from start to finish • Crafted updates and reports for senior team members and executives • Updated and oversaw the media contact database • Successfully pitched media contacts for stories • Compiled resources for product mailings for editorial reviews
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Weber Shandwick
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Account Executive
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Feb 1998 - Feb 1999
Assistant Account Executive • Provided support for Public Relations team and the client (Microsoft Games & Hardware) • Helping plan and execute clients’ projects from start to finish • Crafted updates and reports for clients and senior team members • Updated and oversaw the media contact database • Created media lists for senior team members • Successfully pitched media contacts for client stories • Compiled resources for product mailings for editorial reviews Assistant Account Executive • Provided support for Public Relations team and the client (Microsoft Games & Hardware) • Helping plan and execute clients’ projects from start to finish • Crafted updates and reports for clients and senior team members • Updated and oversaw the media contact database • Created media lists for senior team members • Successfully pitched media contacts for client stories • Compiled resources for product mailings for editorial reviews
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Education
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Central Washington University
BA, Communications
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