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J.J. Pryor is a seasoned marketing communications expert with a strong background in strategic planning, public relations, and corporate communications. He has held various leadership positions, including Managing Director at Manhattanville College, Director at MCI, and Senior Public Affairs Manager at DuPont. Pryor has also worked with prominent clients such as SPG & Associates and the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Manhattanville College and a BS in Communications/Radio-Television Production and Sociology from Indiana State University. With over 20 years of experience in marketing communications, Pryor has developed a unique blend of creative and analytical skills, making him a valuable asset to any organization. As a seasoned professional, Pryor has a proven track record of delivering results-driven marketing communications plans that drive business growth and engagement.

Experience

    • Member of the Board of Directors
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2021

  • Manhattanville College
    • Purchase, New York
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2017
      • Purchase, New York

      Provide strategic marketing communications planning and implementation including: lead role in overseeing creating a centralized communications function; rebranding, posiitoning and messaging; website redesign and content management; integrating social media with communications strategies; executive communications; and issues management.

  • J.J. Pryor Consulting
    • Silver Spring, Maryland
    • Managing Director and Founder
      • Oct 2008 - Sep 2010
      • Silver Spring, Maryland

      Clients included: SPG & Associates, the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Optical Society of America, and Washington Women WeeklyDeveloped comprehensive marketing communications plans of action resulting in new client accounts, and outgrowth of membership support for programs and seminars.Conducted research study to support expansion of global customer service offering.

    • Assistant Vice President
      • Jul 2002 - Oct 2008

      Solid line reporting to Vice President of Advancement and dotted line reporting to University President and Howard University Hospital CEO. Served as official spokesperson and university relations senior manager, provided day-to-day communications counsel

    • Marketing, Communications and Corporate Giving Consultant
      • Jun 1999 - Jul 2002

      Positioned and packaged products, services and causes for private, public and nonprofit sectors

    • Vice President Marketing and Communicatons
      • Jan 1997 - Jun 1999

      Developed and adapted for-profit business model and branding identity for the 270,000-member base nonprofit.

    • Director, Public Relations, Mass Markets
      • Apr 1994 - Dec 1996

      Managed $4 million budget and agency PR support. Led strategic direction for team of 30 professionals consisting of five direct report senior managers.

    • Senior Public Affairs Manager
      • Apr 1989 - Mar 1994

      Provided day-to-day communications counsel and managed staff of 11 responsible for internal and external communications associated with corporate redirection and restructuring. Served as executive speechwriter and managing editor of employee publication.

Education

  • Manhattanville College
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
  • Indiana State University
    Bachelor of Science, Communications/Radio-Television Production, Sociology

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