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Jeff Stanford

Vice President of Marketing at Orlando Science Center
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Jeff Stanford, a seasoned marketing executive with 23 years of experience, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing/Liberal Arts from Eckerd College and an Associate's Degree in Journalism from Valencia College, and is proficient in multiple languages, with expertise in strategic communications, public relations, and editing.
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Location
Apopka, Florida, United States, US
Skills
  • Press Releases
  • Public Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Copywriting
  • Strategic Communications
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Jeff Stanford is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in public relations, media relations, and strategic communications. He has held senior leadership positions at the Orlando Science Center, where he oversaw marketing, public relations, and visitor experience, driving 72% attendance growth and 63% revenue growth. Stanford has also worked at the Heart of Florida United Way, where he coordinated events, implemented media relations, and managed print materials. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing/Liberal Arts from Eckerd College and an Associate's Degree in Journalism from Valencia College. Stanford is proficient in multiple languages, including English. He is skilled in copywriting, editing, public speaking, event management, and internal communications. Stanford has been based in Apopka, Florida, throughout his career.

Experience

  • Orlando Science Center
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Vice President of Marketing
      • Feb 2009 - Present

      • Contributing member of the senior leadership team, involved in strategic planning and oversight of the organization.• Oversee departments responsible for marketing, public relations, website, social media, graphic design, membership, • Managed marketing campaigns that generated 72% total attendance growth from FY09 to FY16.• Oversaw efforts that contributed to 63% growth in total revenue from FY09 to FY16.• Leadership in marketing, PR, and visitor experience have helped Orlando Science Center become the most attended museum in Orange County with over 530,000 total visitors in FY15• During my tenure, Orlando Science Center has been ranked in the top 20 of local tourist attractions by the Orlando Business Journal, the Best Museum for Families by Playground Magazine and named one of Orlando’s Top 10 family-friendly museums by USA Today.• Developed and implemented PR and marketing campaigns for new events Otronicon, Science Night Live, Walmart $5 Day, Maker Faire Orlando and Science of Wine.• Developed and implemented PR and marketing campaigns for blockbuster exhibits, “Our Body: The Universe Within,” “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” “Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World” and “Mummies of the World.” • Also supervised teams overseeing exhibits, visitor experience and fundraising. Part of the team that has raised over $5 million for Orlando Science Center’s “Unlock Science” campaign.

    • Public Relations Director
      • Jan 2004 - Feb 2009

      Implemented and maintained media relations for Orlando Science Center.

    • Communications Manager
      • Oct 2000 - Jan 2004

      Coordinated media relations and supported marketing events.

  • Heart of Florida United Way
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Sr. Communications Mgr.
      • Jun 1996 - Sep 2000
      • Orlando, Florida Area

      Oversaw Speakers BureauCoordinated Days of Caring EventImplemented Media Relations for Days of CaringEditor and Writer for Monthly NewsletterProject Manager for all Print MaterialsOversaw video production and public service announcements

  • Hospice of Central Florida
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Communications Specialist
      • Apr 1994 - Jun 1996
      • Orlando, Florida Area

      Oversaw Speakers Bureau Editor and Writer of Monthly NewsletterCoordinated Video ProductionWrote Speeches for Senior LeadershipCoordinated Media Relations

Education

  • 1989 - 1991
    Eckerd College
    Bachelor’s Degree, Creative Writing/Liberal Arts
  • 1987 - 1989
    Valencia College
    Associate’s Degree, Journalism

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