Doug Karlson
Director of Communications at Center for Coastal Studies (Provincetown, MA)- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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LinkedIn User
Doug was my direct supervisor at Sea Education Association; he was wonderful to work with as a manager as well as a colleague. As a supervisor, Doug is patient, willing to listen to new ideas, and provides valuable feedback. He is easy to talk to and was always available for questions, support, and encouragement. As Communications Director, Doug oversaw the
Christine Conrad, PMP
Doug is an intelligent, easy-to-work-with, collaborator. On projects, Doug balances his easy-going manner with focus on high-quality results. He is an excellent writer and offers a wealth of experience in journalism and public relations. I strongly recommend him if you need writing, editing or PR skills with an attention to quality that can at times be lacking in this digital era.
LinkedIn User
Doug was my direct supervisor at Sea Education Association; he was wonderful to work with as a manager as well as a colleague. As a supervisor, Doug is patient, willing to listen to new ideas, and provides valuable feedback. He is easy to talk to and was always available for questions, support, and encouragement. As Communications Director, Doug oversaw the
Christine Conrad, PMP
Doug is an intelligent, easy-to-work-with, collaborator. On projects, Doug balances his easy-going manner with focus on high-quality results. He is an excellent writer and offers a wealth of experience in journalism and public relations. I strongly recommend him if you need writing, editing or PR skills with an attention to quality that can at times be lacking in this digital era.
LinkedIn User
Doug was my direct supervisor at Sea Education Association; he was wonderful to work with as a manager as well as a colleague. As a supervisor, Doug is patient, willing to listen to new ideas, and provides valuable feedback. He is easy to talk to and was always available for questions, support, and encouragement. As Communications Director, Doug oversaw the
Christine Conrad, PMP
Doug is an intelligent, easy-to-work-with, collaborator. On projects, Doug balances his easy-going manner with focus on high-quality results. He is an excellent writer and offers a wealth of experience in journalism and public relations. I strongly recommend him if you need writing, editing or PR skills with an attention to quality that can at times be lacking in this digital era.
LinkedIn User
Doug was my direct supervisor at Sea Education Association; he was wonderful to work with as a manager as well as a colleague. As a supervisor, Doug is patient, willing to listen to new ideas, and provides valuable feedback. He is easy to talk to and was always available for questions, support, and encouragement. As Communications Director, Doug oversaw the
Christine Conrad, PMP
Doug is an intelligent, easy-to-work-with, collaborator. On projects, Doug balances his easy-going manner with focus on high-quality results. He is an excellent writer and offers a wealth of experience in journalism and public relations. I strongly recommend him if you need writing, editing or PR skills with an attention to quality that can at times be lacking in this digital era.
Credentials
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PADI Certified open water diver, Paihia Dive Shop, Paihia, NZ
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Experience
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Center for Coastal Studies (Provincetown, MA)
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Communications
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Director Of Communications
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2023
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Principal
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2020
A seasoned communications professional, Doug started Karlson Marketing & Communications to meet the needs of corporate and small business clients looking for engaging narratives to help them achieve their objectives. Doug is an award winning journalist and editor with a degree in communications from Northwestern University, who also has an MBA in marketing from NYU's Stern School of Business. That's an unusual - and useful - skill set that allows him to effectively handle complex business topics in a compelling way. Show less
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Cape & Plymouth Business
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2020
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The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
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United States
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Banking
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President, Director of Marketing Communications
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Aug 2013 - Feb 2015
Led Marketing Communications at $2.5 billion bank, responsible for PR, advertising, speeches, digital media, weekly newsletters, annual and quarterly reports and collateral as well as support at major events. Led Marketing Communications at $2.5 billion bank, responsible for PR, advertising, speeches, digital media, weekly newsletters, annual and quarterly reports and collateral as well as support at major events.
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GateHouse Media New England
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2013
Arts & Entertainment Editor of the Cape Codder Editor, Harwich Oracle Recipient of numerous NEPA and NENPA awards Arts & Entertainment Editor of the Cape Codder Editor, Harwich Oracle Recipient of numerous NEPA and NENPA awards
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Country Floors, Inc
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United States
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Construction
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VP marketing, President
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1986 - 2002
Leading importer and retailer of ceramic tiles Leading importer and retailer of ceramic tiles
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ICM, Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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training program, literary dept
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1988 - 1990
Training program, worked as assistant to literary agents, assisted with permissions Training program, worked as assistant to literary agents, assisted with permissions
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US Senate
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United States
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Political Organizations
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Intern for Sen. Jacob Javits, R- NY
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Mar 1980 - Jun 1980
Wrote letters of support for grant applications, assisted with constituents Wrote letters of support for grant applications, assisted with constituents
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Education
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1991 - 1992
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
MBA, Marketing -
1980 - 1984
Northwestern University
B.S.Sp., Radio, TV, Film -
1982 - 1982
University of London
Summer program, Journalism -
1977 - 1980
Choate Rosemary Hall
It's a high school. No major
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