Director, Public Relations Division at EventPros, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri Area
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- Director, Public Relations Division at EventPros, Inc.
- Past
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- Vice President of Public Information & Special Projects at KCPT TV
- Director of Marketing & Public Affairs at Peru State College
- Adjunct Faculty at Peru State College
- Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Vision Management, LLC
- Communications and Public Affairs Director, Oklahoma & Arkansas at American Heart Association Heartland Affiliate
- Education
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- University of Oklahoma
- University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
- Del City High School
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Alex Greenwood’s Summary
Alex has been a public relations and marketing professional for more than 14 years, working primarily in broadcasting, healthcare and higher educational sectors.
Alex's work in the media includes positions as an editor, journalist and host of a radio talk show in Oklahoma City. He also served as vice president of Kansas City Public Television. He left the television industry to create a communications division for EventPros, Inc., Kansas City's leading special events firm.
He ran for a seat in the Oklahoma State Legislature in 2002 and served as a lobbyist for social justice and private sector clients.
Alex has extensive media relations experience, including crisis communications. His first major experience with crisis communications was his work at the OU Health Sciences Center/Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma during the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Disaster in 1995. He has continued his work in media relations in the healthcare, educational, political and broadcasting fields.
As a leader in his profession, Alex has been a frequent speaker and trainer on the subject of media relations. He spoke at the 2008 KC Ad Club Career Day on the topic of special events and public relations. He has also made presentations to numerous business and civic groups including KC SmartPort, KC Online Community, the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce and the Kauffman Foundation.
In 2006 and 2007, Alex was master of ceremonies for the Arthritis Foundation Kansas City Chapter's "Art for Arthritis" event. In 2008 he volunteered as an on-air personality for KCUR radio.
Alex graduated the Kauffman Foundation FastTrac GrowthVenture entrepreneurial program in October 2008.
He was elected in 2008 to the Board of Directors of the Front Porch Alliance, a non-profit partnership in the urban center of Kansas City.
Alex Greenwood’s Specialties:
Public/media relations expert; national, regional & local media placement expert; marketing; crisis communications expert; special events; business development, on-camera press interviews; develop sound bites and media skills; master message development; create talking points; strategic planning; public speaking/speech writing; copywriting; web content; political strategy and lobbying; non-profit organizational communications; digital photography; book reviewing; weblogs; podcasts & voice-overs.
Alex Greenwood’s Experience
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Director, Public Relations Division
EventPros, Inc.
(Events Services industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Chief responsibilities include business development, public relations and marketing/PR support of special events. Also serves as public relations director for large events such as KCRiverFest and the 2008 KC Marathon Health and Fitness Expo.
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Vice President of Public Information & Special Projects
KCPT TV
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 2005 — March 2008 (2 years 5 months)
Duties included public information, special events and image management as well as establishment of strategic partnerships with other area media and community organizations. Alex also managed station relationships with federal, state and local government officials. He was Managing Editor of the bimonthly KCPT Magazine, the largest paid-circulation (35,000) magazine in Kansas City.
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Director of Marketing & Public Affairs
Peru State College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2003 — November 2005 (2 years 2 months)
Marketing, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Image Management, Advertising, Web presence, Internal Communications, Customer Satisfaction Surveys, Legislative Liaison, Advisor to the Executive Staff and President.
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Adjunct Faculty
Peru State College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2004 — May 2005 (10 months)
Instructor of Online Marketing and Promotions courses, including courses at the 3000 level.
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Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
Vision Management, LLC
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
January 1999 — December 2002 (4 years)
Vision Management, LLC of Oklahoma was a $70 million healthcare management company with interests in longterm care, assisted living and hospice services.
Alex was responsible for managing staff of ten. Areas of direct authority: Marketing, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Image Management, Advertising, Web presence, Internal Communications, Customer Satisfaction Surveys, Legislative Liaison, Advisor to the Executive Staff and President. -
Communications and Public Affairs Director, Oklahoma & Arkansas
American Heart Association Heartland Affiliate
(Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 1997 — December 1999 (3 years)
Internal/external communications, public affairs/lobbying, fundraising support, adviser to the volunteer board and executive staff, grassroots network manager, media relations, editing of publications and marketing management for Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Alex Greenwood’s Education
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University of Oklahoma
M.S. (incomplete) , Public Relations , 1989 — 1991
Left graduate school to work as a journalist.
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University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
BA , Liberal Arts/Communications & Writing , 1986 — 1989
Current Administrator of LinkedIn Friends of USAO Group.
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Association President, Student Association Chief Justice, Student Association Senator, Theatre, Debate, Zeta Phi Eta.
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Del City High School
Diploma , 1984 — 1986
- Activities and Societies:
- Sophomore Class President, Drama Club/Thespian President, Debate Team.
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Alex Greenwood’s Interests:
Politics, writing fiction, weblogs, podcasting, music, travel.
Alex Greenwood’s Groups:
International Association of Business Communicators, Kansas City, MO
Council on Advancement and Support of Education, Peru, NE
Kiwanis, El Reno, OK
Optimists, Nicoma Park, OK
Deacon at Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Kansas City, MO
Board of Directors, Front Porch Alliance, Kansas City, MO
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Thinking Bigger Business Media, Inc.
Alex Greenwood’s Honors:
1995 "Outstanding Technical Writing Award" OCPRA--OK
1998 “Keeper of the Dream” Award -- Oklahoma City, OK
1999 “All Heart Award” -- American Heart Association-- OK
2002 "Top 40 Under 40" --Durocher's Business News, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 Finalist "Special Event Int'l Gala Award" EventPros/KCRiverFest -- KC, MO
2008 "Top 25 Under 25 Small Business Award" EventPros -- KC, MO
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