Lee Chilcote
Founder and Editor at The Land- Claim this Profile
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Genna M. Petrolla
Lee did a great job at providing content and email marketing for our promotional program for Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization. He's not only a talented writer, but a resident who is highly vested in his neighborhood.
Genna M. Petrolla
Lee did a great job at providing content and email marketing for our promotional program for Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization. He's not only a talented writer, but a resident who is highly vested in his neighborhood.
Genna M. Petrolla
Lee did a great job at providing content and email marketing for our promotional program for Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization. He's not only a talented writer, but a resident who is highly vested in his neighborhood.
Genna M. Petrolla
Lee did a great job at providing content and email marketing for our promotional program for Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization. He's not only a talented writer, but a resident who is highly vested in his neighborhood.
Credentials
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Teaching Artist Program Development
Center for Arts-Inspired LearningNov, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Land
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France
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and Editor
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Feb 2020 - Present
The Land is a nonprofit news organization that reports on Cleveland’s neighborhoods. We deliver in-depth stories that foster accountability, inform the community, and inspire people to take action. The Land is a nonprofit news organization that reports on Cleveland’s neighborhoods. We deliver in-depth stories that foster accountability, inform the community, and inspire people to take action.
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Writer and Editor
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Jul 1997 - Present
During my career as a freelance journalist, my articles and essays have appeared in Vanity Fair, Next City, Belt, Fresh Water Cleveland, Home Energy, All About Beer, Journal of Light Construction, Agence France Press, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Think Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, Cleveland Scene and many other publications. Clips: http://www.leechilcote.com/writing.html During my career as a freelance journalist, my articles and essays have appeared in Vanity Fair, Next City, Belt, Fresh Water Cleveland, Home Energy, All About Beer, Journal of Light Construction, Agence France Press, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Think Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, Cleveland Scene and many other publications. Clips: http://www.leechilcote.com/writing.html
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Literary Cleveland
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
Literary Cleveland's mission is to help nurture and create a vibrant literary arts community in Northeast Ohio. As Executive Director, I've been responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic and business plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. For more information about the history and accomplishments of the organization, visit www.litcleveland.org. Literary Cleveland's mission is to help nurture and create a vibrant literary arts community in Northeast Ohio. As Executive Director, I've been responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic and business plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. For more information about the history and accomplishments of the organization, visit www.litcleveland.org.
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Fresh Water Cleveland
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United States
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Media Production
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Managing Editor
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
As Managing Editor of Fresh Water Cleveland, I helped to develop story ideas and work with a team of freelance writers to edit and publish in-depth news stories at www.freshwatercleveland.com, a popular online magazine that covers "what's next?" for Northeast Ohio.
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Development News Editor
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2014
As Development News Editor of Fresh Water Cleveland, I covered development news on a variety of topics in Northeast Ohio. Fresh Water's focus areas include technology, innovation, diversity, local food, and entrepreneurship. The magazine covers creative, highly mobile and curious people who are interested in where the growing companies are, where innovation is taking place, and where unique neighborhood transformations are taking root.
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For Good Editor
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Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Extensive coverage of nonprofit news and innovation as well as social entrepreneurs in Cleveland.
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Issue Media Group
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Editorial Director
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Issue Media Group is a new media company whose online publications tell the story of "What's next?" for cities and metropolitan regions. As editorial director, I supervised editorial staff of 12 online magazines; ensured the ongoing quality of final publications through development and maintenance of a universal style guide; trained and supervised editorial staff to ensure best practices were followed; and assigned national multi-market stories on topics such as entrepreneurial growth in cities. Show less
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hiVelocity
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor
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Feb 2012 - May 2013
Responsibilities included developing and assigning story ideas, editing and laying out the publication, managing social media channels and soliciting ideas from editorial advisory committee for publication focused on new economy in Ohio. Responsibilities included developing and assigning story ideas, editing and laying out the publication, managing social media channels and soliciting ideas from editorial advisory committee for publication focused on new economy in Ohio.
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Cleveland State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Member
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
• Develop curricula, identify and create materials, and provide coaching to integrate literary analysis, library research, and writing exercises that develop students’ abilities in non-fiction writing, argumentative essays and general college-level writing • Design and employ customized student engagement methods, in-class assignments, and web-based course materials to meet the needs of individual classes • Develop curricula, identify and create materials, and provide coaching to integrate literary analysis, library research, and writing exercises that develop students’ abilities in non-fiction writing, argumentative essays and general college-level writing • Design and employ customized student engagement methods, in-class assignments, and web-based course materials to meet the needs of individual classes
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Shaker Square Area Development Corporation
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United States
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Neighborhood Commercial Development Manager
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Apr 2009 - Jan 2011
• Developed strategies and implemented marketing activities to support and promote multiple commercial districts including special events, advertising and public relations • Conducted fundraising and grant writing activities including a successful public agency proposal that garnered $1million for major streetscape improvements • Implemented Larchmere Business District master plan by working with and coordinating communications among public entities, business representatives, and residential stakeholders to improve district signage, public art, security, storefront renovations, and business recruitment Show less
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Progressive Urban Real Estate
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Director / Project Manager
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Sep 2003 - Jan 2009
New Construction Project Manager January 2005 – April 2009 • Coordinated marketing and sales of 30+ new construction projects in multiple municipalities • Managed pre-development-to-closing process for single-family and townhouse developments with budgets up to $1.5 million including the creation of pro formas and securing of financing • Presented to block clubs, city staff and planning commission to attain community buy-in and necessary approvals and permits • Researched and wrote market studies on urban housing trends for clients. Wrote successful applications to Housing Trust Fund program • Managed Civic Investments, LLC, a trust partnership to renovate and sell foreclosed homes Marketing Director September 2003 – January 2005 • Developed strategies and implemented marketing activities to support and promote urban-focused real estate company including special events, advertising and public relations Show less
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Neighborhood Connections
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
• Selected to participate in competitive Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program. Placed at Neighborhood Connections. Conducted grantee site visits, created a newsletter, wrote marketing materials for website, and organized a tour of city of Cleveland neighborhoods for grant making committee. • Selected to participate in competitive Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program. Placed at Neighborhood Connections. Conducted grantee site visits, created a newsletter, wrote marketing materials for website, and organized a tour of city of Cleveland neighborhoods for grant making committee.
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Education
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2001 - 2003
Cleveland State University
MPA, Urban planning and development -
2000 - 2002
Cleveland State University
MA, English / Non Fiction Writing -
University of Oxford
English
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