Mike Stratton
Crisis Communications Specialist at BOULDER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH- Claim this Profile
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Erin Neil, PE
I worked with Mike on two primary fronts: site environmental communications and volunteer coordinating committees. Mike crafted informative and concise communications on topics such as recycling and composting programs, alternative transportation, and hazard communication. Mike and I served on several committees to plan events such as Take Our Children to Work Day, Engineering Week, and the Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign. Mike played major roles in preparing for these events year after year, planning logistics, recruiting volunteers, and communicating efforts to site employees. Mike drew from his experience to incorporate best practices that inspired employee participation and he proactively sought feedback in post-event lessons learned meetings.
Pete Lorenzen
Between March 2011 and July 2013, Mike directly supported me as my communications lead in Boulder, Colorado. Mike was very adept and successful in working with local media organizations, such as the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper. Mike spent considerable time interacting with our local, state and government officials, again presenting my organization in a very positive light. From a communications perspective, Mike can work with traditional media (e.g., newspapers) and with electronic media (e.g., web content).
Erin Neil, PE
I worked with Mike on two primary fronts: site environmental communications and volunteer coordinating committees. Mike crafted informative and concise communications on topics such as recycling and composting programs, alternative transportation, and hazard communication. Mike and I served on several committees to plan events such as Take Our Children to Work Day, Engineering Week, and the Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign. Mike played major roles in preparing for these events year after year, planning logistics, recruiting volunteers, and communicating efforts to site employees. Mike drew from his experience to incorporate best practices that inspired employee participation and he proactively sought feedback in post-event lessons learned meetings.
Pete Lorenzen
Between March 2011 and July 2013, Mike directly supported me as my communications lead in Boulder, Colorado. Mike was very adept and successful in working with local media organizations, such as the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper. Mike spent considerable time interacting with our local, state and government officials, again presenting my organization in a very positive light. From a communications perspective, Mike can work with traditional media (e.g., newspapers) and with electronic media (e.g., web content).
Erin Neil, PE
I worked with Mike on two primary fronts: site environmental communications and volunteer coordinating committees. Mike crafted informative and concise communications on topics such as recycling and composting programs, alternative transportation, and hazard communication. Mike and I served on several committees to plan events such as Take Our Children to Work Day, Engineering Week, and the Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign. Mike played major roles in preparing for these events year after year, planning logistics, recruiting volunteers, and communicating efforts to site employees. Mike drew from his experience to incorporate best practices that inspired employee participation and he proactively sought feedback in post-event lessons learned meetings.
Pete Lorenzen
Between March 2011 and July 2013, Mike directly supported me as my communications lead in Boulder, Colorado. Mike was very adept and successful in working with local media organizations, such as the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper. Mike spent considerable time interacting with our local, state and government officials, again presenting my organization in a very positive light. From a communications perspective, Mike can work with traditional media (e.g., newspapers) and with electronic media (e.g., web content).
Erin Neil, PE
I worked with Mike on two primary fronts: site environmental communications and volunteer coordinating committees. Mike crafted informative and concise communications on topics such as recycling and composting programs, alternative transportation, and hazard communication. Mike and I served on several committees to plan events such as Take Our Children to Work Day, Engineering Week, and the Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign. Mike played major roles in preparing for these events year after year, planning logistics, recruiting volunteers, and communicating efforts to site employees. Mike drew from his experience to incorporate best practices that inspired employee participation and he proactively sought feedback in post-event lessons learned meetings.
Pete Lorenzen
Between March 2011 and July 2013, Mike directly supported me as my communications lead in Boulder, Colorado. Mike was very adept and successful in working with local media organizations, such as the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper. Mike spent considerable time interacting with our local, state and government officials, again presenting my organization in a very positive light. From a communications perspective, Mike can work with traditional media (e.g., newspapers) and with electronic media (e.g., web content).
Experience
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Boulder County Public Health
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crisis Communications Specialist
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Feb 2020 - Present
During the COVID-19 pandemic, communicating information about the disease, our public response to the virus, vital details on resources and how residents can reduce the spread of the coronavirus, along with specifics on testing and vaccinations. Specifics include: • Distilling complex topics, such as COVID-19 data, and communicating information in a way that can be easily understood. Skillfully translating that complex data and public health policy to help residents make informed decisions about staying safe and healthy. • Showcasing a high degree of technical expertise in areas from website design to webinars to get vital messages out to the public. This includes using communication tools I was already an expert in, like WordPress and social media platforms, plus mastering new technology, such as multi-language Zoom webinars to find communication solutions. • Using a firm understanding of the big picture as well as the nuanced details to develop clear messages. Whether working with the media or replying to aggressive social media comments, identifying the underlying concern or misinformation involved to respond with the level of information needed, along with compassion and understanding. Show less
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Boulder County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Dec 2015 - Feb 2020
As Communications lead for the Community Services Dept., Public Health Dept., and the Assessor's Office, performed a wide variety of communications duties for both internal and external/public use. • Links cross-divisional, cross-departmental and Commissioner's Office initiatives. • Focus on impacting access to services that enhance quality of life, address social determinants of health, and inclusion. • Coordinates department communication efforts with the Boulder County PIO. • For Community Services, designed and implemented strategies to support the communications and marketing needs of eight program areas: - Area Agency on Aging - Community Action Programs - Community Justice Services - Head Start - Healthy Youth Alliance - Veterans Services - Volunteer Initiatives - Workforce Boulder County Show less
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Stratton Communications LLC
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Boulder, CO
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Principal Consultant
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Oct 2013 - Feb 2020
Contract and freelance projects. Specialties include: • Web design and development • Writing, editing and producing content for the Web, print and other media • Program and project management • PR and media relations • Event coordination and management • Social media Contract and freelance projects. Specialties include: • Web design and development • Writing, editing and producing content for the Web, print and other media • Program and project management • PR and media relations • Event coordination and management • Social media
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Goozmo, Inc
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Design and Development
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
• Web design project management • Web development and Web design • Customer communications and relationship management • WordPress and Other CMSs • User Interface and User Experience (UI and UX) • Digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization - SEO and PPC • Graphic and photo design / editing using the Adobe Creative Suite • Web design project management • Web development and Web design • Customer communications and relationship management • WordPress and Other CMSs • User Interface and User Experience (UI and UX) • Digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization - SEO and PPC • Graphic and photo design / editing using the Adobe Creative Suite
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Boulder Communications Program Manager
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2013
• Web design and development, writing, and content management for IBM Boulder.• Responsible for creating, editing, designing and distributing all internal employee and management communications.• Expert in social media and online community building. • Site focal for local and national media relations.• Led external community initiatives that showcase IBM as a corporate role model with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education programs.
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Boulder / STG Advisory Communications Professional
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Apr 2006 - Dec 2009
• Internet and e-newsletter design and editing for multiple IBM locations.• Created and produced the global “IBM News in Review” video podcast.• Managed a global team responsible for intranet support for multiple IBM sites.• Video, audio and Web production on a site and division basis.
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IBM Staff Communications Professional
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Mar 2000 - Mar 2006
• Designed and implemented the IBM Boulder intranet Web pages. Managed an international team that handled various technical aspects of the Boulder Website, a successful pilot for future IBM Web pages.• As Web editor, led a team that posted more than 300 articles each year. Wrote and edited feature stories, news articles and promotional pieces.• Managed a $750K+ contractor and expense budget, coordinating purchasing, logistics and business controls, as well as providing editorial and work direction for more than 25 contractor team members.• Trained new employees and contractors on IBM systems and processes as well as acting as the technical lead for the site’s Communications and HR employees. Show less
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Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
All but Thesis for Masters', Journalism & Mass Communications -
WebLab at Front Range Community College
Intensive Web development boot camp focusing on JavaScript, HTML, CSS, UX and UI design. -
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's of Science, Radio/Television/Film
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