Hal Brauer CME
Director of Corporate Communications at Peninsula Community Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Mike Topping
I had the good fortune of working directly for Hal Brauer over several years. Hal's analytic skills and business knowledge are overshadowed only by his fantastic people skills and his ability to build long-lasting loyal relationships with both customers and employees. I can say that my time working for Hal made me a better manager. He is an asset to whatever team he has the ability to influence.
Nick Drucker
Hal is one of the best sales managers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His incredible eye for detail and his ability to connect with and understand customers requirement’s has directly contributed to the robust set of products our company has developed. I have always found working with Hal to be an enjoyable process and his insight in developing our sales strategy has always positively impacted our product development cycles. Hal has been an invaluable member of our product teams and his leadership of the sales team has directly contributed to company success is developing a commercial product arm.
Mike Topping
I had the good fortune of working directly for Hal Brauer over several years. Hal's analytic skills and business knowledge are overshadowed only by his fantastic people skills and his ability to build long-lasting loyal relationships with both customers and employees. I can say that my time working for Hal made me a better manager. He is an asset to whatever team he has the ability to influence.
Nick Drucker
Hal is one of the best sales managers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His incredible eye for detail and his ability to connect with and understand customers requirement’s has directly contributed to the robust set of products our company has developed. I have always found working with Hal to be an enjoyable process and his insight in developing our sales strategy has always positively impacted our product development cycles. Hal has been an invaluable member of our product teams and his leadership of the sales team has directly contributed to company success is developing a commercial product arm.
Mike Topping
I had the good fortune of working directly for Hal Brauer over several years. Hal's analytic skills and business knowledge are overshadowed only by his fantastic people skills and his ability to build long-lasting loyal relationships with both customers and employees. I can say that my time working for Hal made me a better manager. He is an asset to whatever team he has the ability to influence.
Nick Drucker
Hal is one of the best sales managers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His incredible eye for detail and his ability to connect with and understand customers requirement’s has directly contributed to the robust set of products our company has developed. I have always found working with Hal to be an enjoyable process and his insight in developing our sales strategy has always positively impacted our product development cycles. Hal has been an invaluable member of our product teams and his leadership of the sales team has directly contributed to company success is developing a commercial product arm.
Mike Topping
I had the good fortune of working directly for Hal Brauer over several years. Hal's analytic skills and business knowledge are overshadowed only by his fantastic people skills and his ability to build long-lasting loyal relationships with both customers and employees. I can say that my time working for Hal made me a better manager. He is an asset to whatever team he has the ability to influence.
Nick Drucker
Hal is one of the best sales managers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His incredible eye for detail and his ability to connect with and understand customers requirement’s has directly contributed to the robust set of products our company has developed. I have always found working with Hal to be an enjoyable process and his insight in developing our sales strategy has always positively impacted our product development cycles. Hal has been an invaluable member of our product teams and his leadership of the sales team has directly contributed to company success is developing a commercial product arm.
Credentials
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Certified Marketing Executive
Sales and Marketing Executives International
Experience
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Peninsula Community Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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Director of Corporate Communications
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Sep 2017 - Present
My role is to consistently inspire philanthropy, and exercise leadership to build permanent resources and to provide for our community’s continuing needs. We do this by helping donors meaningfully impact the causes they are most passionate about.The Foundation is unfailingly motivated to be a permanent advocate and the catalyst that empowers individuals and organizations to invest in and elevate the quality of life for our citizens. There is a collective voice amplified through our organization. We serve our valued fund holders who become part of something bigger than themselves.The Foundation partners with other philanthropic leadership to address important community needs and pursue new, progressive and innovative solutions in the communities we serve.Our role includes increasing the skills, involvement, and level of education while advancing equity and inclusion.We make strategic investments in community projects that matter to Peninsula citizens.The Foundation strategically invests new funds and grows existing funds to optimize the potential to do good.
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Founder and President
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2010 - Present
More than 20 years of experience providing strategic planning, leadership, sales management, product development, marketing solutions, media communications, museum and non-profit board service, campaign advertising and business development programs. Self driven, results oriented, out-of-the-box thinker with marketing savvy; concentration in management, customer service training, and team building. Extensive expertise in driving revenue growth and market share through strategic differentiation in highly competitive markets. Strength in developing creative, cost-effective marketing solutions addressing client needs and delivering results. Active listening and consultation skills with talent for creating visions and strategies that both enhance product lines and diversify revenue streams. Detail-oriented, talented as both independent worker and team player; efficient and precise with strong liaison and communication skills.
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Senior Director Sales and Marketing
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2017
Hal led the sales and marketing efforts for the commercial division of MYMIC Simulations, LLC. MYMIC develops 3D virtual game-based interactive training simulations for high-performing organizations that leverage competitive differentiation in their respective industries. MYMIC’s expertise is in transforming existing safety, maintenance, procedural and other training media into learning technologies that include web-based, on-demand, mobile, or in augmented / blended-world media that is engaging and compelling to optimize retention, change behaviors and reduce incidents.
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American Marketing Association Hampton Roads
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United States
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Advertising Services
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President
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Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
The Hampton Roads AMA strives to be the essential resource for advancing the practice of marketing and professional development of marketers in the Southeastern Virginia region. The HRAMA serves their members needs and marketing profession via networking opportunities, cutting edge training,and access to a wealth of industry resources. The Hampton Roads AMA strives to be the essential resource for advancing the practice of marketing and professional development of marketers in the Southeastern Virginia region. The HRAMA serves their members needs and marketing profession via networking opportunities, cutting edge training,and access to a wealth of industry resources.
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Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor, Practicum in WHOV FM Radio Sales and Marketing
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Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
This course focuses on Broadcast Media Sales to include all aspects of product knowledge, research, inventory management, pricing, defining value proposition, understanding the competitive landscape, prospecting, learning the sales steps, sales techniques, making presentations, closing the sale and providing outstanding customer service. Academic and on the job supervision will be provided by the instructor. Assignments will include development of the advertiser value proposition, preparation and delivery of the sales presentation, and making the sale.
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Cox Media
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Belgium
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Sales Manager
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Jul 1999 - Jul 2008
Significant accomplishments in driving revenue growth and market share in a highly competitive market of over 1.6 million residents. Over 32 years experience in sales management, strategic planning, product development, marketing solutions, advertising campaigns, and business development programs. Active community leader accustomed to serving as ambassador for the company while enhancing its image. Significant accomplishments in driving revenue growth and market share in a highly competitive market of over 1.6 million residents. Over 32 years experience in sales management, strategic planning, product development, marketing solutions, advertising campaigns, and business development programs. Active community leader accustomed to serving as ambassador for the company while enhancing its image.
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WVEC Television
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Director of Sales and Marketing
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Mar 1981 - Jul 1999
Led a team of national, local and regional sales managers and salespeople to exceed all revenue goals for the television station. Managed the inventory to achieve the highest average unit rates and sell-outs possible. Served as ambassador for WVEC TV (in the Spirit of Hampton Roads) to the community, non-profit and business sectors. Led a team of national, local and regional sales managers and salespeople to exceed all revenue goals for the television station. Managed the inventory to achieve the highest average unit rates and sell-outs possible. Served as ambassador for WVEC TV (in the Spirit of Hampton Roads) to the community, non-profit and business sectors.
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Education
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1971 - 1975
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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