Ellen Dunn
Communications Director at South Carolina State Library- Claim this Profile
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AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instructor
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
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South Carolina State Library
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Director
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Sep 2021 - Present
Manages the Communications Department staff to create and execute public relations and marketing campaigns that educate South Carolinians, public library staff, and state employees about the programs and services of the South Carolina State Library. Serves as a communications advisor to the agency director while staying informed on legislative issues and topics that affect the State Library and other libraries in South Carolina.
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Public Information Coordinator
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2021
Dynamic and experienced communications professional with experience in print, digital, and television mediums. Designs and writes for State Library newsletter, produces and edits promotional videos, and develops content for social media platforms. Works with local media to create stories about State Library programs and collections. Travels statewide to promote Tail Waggin' Tutors read-to-dog programs in libraries, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Serves on the Talking Book Services advisory board and is a narrator for audio book recordings.
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U.S. Kids Golf
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tour Director
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Jun 2017 - Present
U.S. Kids Golf leads the world in junior golf. The mission is to help kids have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories. The Columbia tour started in response to a need for tournaments in the Midlands of South Carolina. To date, there are more than 200 members who are inspired to compete with positive coaching and encouragement. U.S. Kids Golf leads the world in junior golf. The mission is to help kids have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories. The Columbia tour started in response to a need for tournaments in the Midlands of South Carolina. To date, there are more than 200 members who are inspired to compete with positive coaching and encouragement.
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Strategic Communications
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Oct 2008 - Sep 2018
Strategized to create marketing campaigns for non-profit organizations and corporations. Analyzed data to determine the most effective mediums to reach client demographics. Served as on-air and voice over talent for television commercials and online marketing videos. Oversaw business development and prospected clients in Columbia, SC, and surrounding areas. Strategized to create marketing campaigns for non-profit organizations and corporations. Analyzed data to determine the most effective mediums to reach client demographics. Served as on-air and voice over talent for television commercials and online marketing videos. Oversaw business development and prospected clients in Columbia, SC, and surrounding areas.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
Uncovered new business for FOX 25, CW 34 and Sinclair Digital. Worked diligently with business owners and advertising agencies to grow businesses through television and digital advertising. Resigned to pursue a role in public relations and marketing. Uncovered new business for FOX 25, CW 34 and Sinclair Digital. Worked diligently with business owners and advertising agencies to grow businesses through television and digital advertising. Resigned to pursue a role in public relations and marketing.
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Recall
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Netherlands
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
Worked closely with customers to provide solutions for their records and information management needs. Grew revenues through current service streams and cross-selling new technology and services. Managed a portfolio of business with annual revenues in excess of $3 million. The accounts ranged from local to national and international with functions including healthcare, legal, financial, entertainment, business services and more. Resigned when husband was transferred to Oklahoma. Worked closely with customers to provide solutions for their records and information management needs. Grew revenues through current service streams and cross-selling new technology and services. Managed a portfolio of business with annual revenues in excess of $3 million. The accounts ranged from local to national and international with functions including healthcare, legal, financial, entertainment, business services and more. Resigned when husband was transferred to Oklahoma.
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Fitness Instructor / Volunteer
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2003 - Dec 2014
Served in multiple roles in Florence, South Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; and Newnan, Georgia. Some highlights include: Fitness Instruction – Certified Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Instructor. – Led classes at four YMCA’s, a private gym, and a local church. – Classes included barre, cycling, kickboxing, Pilates, Silver Sneakers, and yoga. – Taught an average of five classes per week. – Repeatedly grew classes from three participants to 25 fit and energized followers. – Developed, marketed, and hosted a healthy lifestyle workshop. The program featured cooking demos, recipes, and exercise advice. Supported these efforts with a blog. On-air Talent Services – Created voice-overs for Shafer & Huguley Marketing Communications. Also served on their sales team when they pitched advertising campaigns to clients and prospects. – Cast in TV commercials through Millie Lewis Greenville. – Produced voice-overs for the YMCA. Volunteer Roles – Chaired an elementary school’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Raised $20K in one day. – Taught at Vacation Bible School for three years. Assisted with extensive planning and setup. – Tutored special needs children; prepared them for standardized testing. – Worked as a warehouse assistant at Bridging the Gap, a community food and supply bank.
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News Anchor
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1997 - 2004
Served as the only anchor on the 5:30-8:30 morning show. Anchored the noon newscast; wrote and produced stories for air. Interviewed George W. Bush one-on-one during his presidential campaign. Covered Hurricane Floyd in 1999; he came ashore near Cape Fear, North Carolina. Hired as a News Reporter and Weather Anchor; promoted to News Anchor in 1998. Served as the only anchor on the 5:30-8:30 morning show. Anchored the noon newscast; wrote and produced stories for air. Interviewed George W. Bush one-on-one during his presidential campaign. Covered Hurricane Floyd in 1999; he came ashore near Cape Fear, North Carolina. Hired as a News Reporter and Weather Anchor; promoted to News Anchor in 1998.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of South Carolina
Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies -
1993 - 1997
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communications
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