Derek DeSol
A writer, storyteller, and communications professional committed to making our world a better place.
7 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week
About
A strategic and collaborative writer and marketing communications professional experienced in public relations, fundraising, leadership communications, crisis communications, events, and non-profit management. Areas of expertise: Copywriting, publication writing and editing Speech writing Public relations Executive communications Event planning Marketing Communications strategy Fundraising
Experience
- Director of Communications · American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science04-01-2024
As the Director of Communications, responsible for overseeing all communication strategies, managing public relations efforts, and ensuring consistent messaging across various platforms.
- Communications Manager · American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science09-01-2023 – 04-01-2024
As the Communications Manager, managed communication projects, developed content, and coordinated with various departments to ensure effective communication strategies.
- Executive Communications Writer · American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science05-01-2022 – 09-01-2023
As the Executive Communications Writer, crafted high-level communications, speeches, and other written materials for the organization's executives.
- Freelance Writer, Consultant, Voice/Screen Actor · Freelance10-01-2016
On a freelance basis, provided services including speechwriting, copywriting, fundraising writing, campaign and event consultation, and screen and voice acting. Highlight: Actor for Break the Ice Media and Visit Syracuse in their 'Syracuse: The Official Home of Winter' campaign, which earned the 'Best Publicity Stunt' award from PR Daily in 2017 and two 2017 Rochester PRISM Awards in the Not-for-Profit Creative Tactics and Not-for-Profit Press Conference categories.
- Public Relations Advisor · Rochester Regional Health06-01-2016 – 05-01-2022
Responsible for public relations, media relations, leadership communications, and employee communications for Rochester Regional Health's Eastern Region. Acted as one of a small group of Public Information Officers (PIO) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided advice and counsel to hospital leaders and colleagues, worked with marketing team members to promote local programs and services, and assumed system-wide responsibilities in communications initiatives. Participated in implementation teams, executed assigned collateral, researched, wrote, and disseminated news releases, coordinated media interviews, and planned special events and community outreach.
Education
- St. John Fisher UniversityBA, Communications/Journalism - Marketing
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